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(Ep: 482) Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies… and Rent Still Due on Tuesday
Episode 481
Wednesday, 24 December, 2025

#SoCalledLiving #MarkMaia #DarkComedyComic #VampireComics #IndieComics #ComicKickstarter #SupernaturalComedy #WerewolvesAndZombies #JackTheVampire #MaiaComics #BoardGameCoffee #StorycomicPresents #WebtoonComics #GlobalComix #ComicBookCommunity In this episode of Storycomic Presents, I’m joined by Mark Maia, BAFTA-winning game designer and creator of the dark comedy comic series So-Called Living. We dig into his freshly funded Kickstarter for So-Called Living: Books 5–8, the final chapters of his 8-issue saga where vampires, werewolves, zombies, and “us normies” all try to muddle through life in the same messed-up world. The series follows Jack, an average guy whose life is turned inside out when he’s unwillingly turned into a vampire. Suddenly he’s juggling mob-run werewolves, murderous bunnies, and the kind of bad decisions that feel way too relatable. So-Called Living blends sitcom timing, horror vibes, and heartfelt character moments into a comedic universe that still hits with real emotional stakes. Mark and I talk about wrapping a long-form indie series, building a fanbase across multiple campaigns, collaborating with artist Marco Leone and other guest cover artists, and how his storytelling brain moves between game design and comics. If you like monster worlds with big laughs and bigger heart, this is an interview you’ll want to catch—and then go back the books while you still can. The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/ Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/ Want to start your own podcast? Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview? It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!