USDN Interview | Ben Lacy – Shark of War #9 (Kickstarter Live Now!)

Welcome back to The United States Department of Nerds (USDN)! 🎙️ Today we dive into one of the most outrageous, high-octane indie comics on the scene: Shark of War 🦈💥.

Joining me is Ben Lacy (writer/artist/creator) to talk about the epic finale of The Whales of War Arc in Shark of War #9, now live on Kickstarter!

In this episode, we discuss:

What makes Shark of War stand out in the indie scene
The rise of the Mega Whale of War 🐋 (the biggest villain yet)
Gnasher’s escape from the Lab of Terrors & what it means
How new readers can catch up with all 9 issues
Kickstarter rewards, campaign perks & indie comic insights
What’s next for Gnasher after this arc wraps

If you’re a fan of wild concepts, cyber-sharks, and boss-level storytelling, you don’t want to miss this one.

🔗 Back Shark of War #9 on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitingcomics/shark-of-war-1-9-final-boss-battle?ref=discovery&term=shark%20of%20war&total_hits=12&category_id=250

🌐 Follow Ben Lacy & Shark of War:

Website: https://mailchi.mp/ed97fcc5707b/bitingcomics

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharkofwar

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Writing Imperfect Superhumans: The Story Behind Zip | USDN Interview with Mike Scrase

Hello Council Members! I’m The Chairman of The United States Department of Nerds (USDN), and today we’re diving into the world of ZIP — the British comic about flawed superhumans that doubles as a smart commentary on disability.

Joining me is Mike Scrase (Writer), the creator of Zip, published by Markosia Enterprises. With stunning art by San Espina and lettering by Ferran Delgado, Zip has already delivered three powerful issues — and now Issue #4 is heading to Kickstarter!

In this episode, we’ll explore:

The origins of Zip and Mike’s journey into comics
How disability became central to the story of imperfect superhumans
The challenges and care taken when writing about disability responsibly
What’s in store for Issue #4 (funerals, time travel, and huge twists!)
The Kickstarter campaign, rewards, and why indie publishing matters

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to write superhumans with depth, care, and realism — this is the episode for you.

🔗 Kickstarter for Zip #4 (Launching Sept 16th): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikescrase/zip4?ref=discovery&term=zip&total_hits=5145&category_id=250

🌐 Follow The Creator & Project:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zipcomicuk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zipcomicuk

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📺 When Good Looks Kill: The Origin of Greg | Duke Electric Interview | United States Department of Nerds (USDN)

Hello There, it's The Chairman of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN)—where we are for the people, by the people, and of the people!

In this episode, we’re joined by the multi-talented Duke Electric—creator, writer, and artist behind the outrageous new independent comic series GREG Issue #0: The Delivery Room (now live on Kickstarter)!

GREG tells the story of a man so good looking… that if you see his face, your head will literally explode. In this in-depth interview, Duke shares the wild origins of GREG, his journey from animation and live music to comics, and why he chose Kickstarter to bring this explosive debut to life.

🧠 What You’ll Hear in This Episode

Duke’s creative journey through Warner Bros., Netflix, PBS, Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks

How his experience in animation and music shaped his comic-making process

The origin story of GREG and the tone, style, and inspirations behind it

A peek at the rewards, perks, and stretch goals in the GREG Kickstarter campaign

Duke’s long-term vision for the GREG series

📢 Support Independent Comics!
Back GREG Issue #0: The Delivery Room on Kickstarter and help bring this over-the-top, hilarious, and action-packed story to life.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gregcomicofficial/greg-issue-0-the-delivery-room-massacre?ref=discovery&term=greg&total_hits=1252&category_id=250

🎨 Follow Duke Electric on social media for updates, art drops, and appearances during the campaign.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregcomicofficial/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dukeelectric.bsky.social

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