Geek Syndicate Issue 5 | Page 23

Geek Syndicate
INTERVIEW

Steve Niles Talks to Geek Syndicate
one or two people make all the decisions I like that. I work fast and move from project to project. That would be hard to do in other mediums outside maybe music. I know I’m stating the obvious, but it’s words and pictures combined. You can do anything you want. I feel like we haven’t even scratched the surface of what can be done.
Image © IDW / Dark Horse, 2012

In conjunction with the upcoming 30 Days of Night/Criminal Macabre crossover event, we chatted with Steve Niles, writer and creator of both series, on the meeting of two of his creations, his work in comics, and more. GS: Hi Steve and welcome to Geek Syndicate. You’ve been involved with many creative efforts other than comics. (music, movies, novels, etc.) What has made you stick with comics for so long? SN: I ask myself that a lot. I’ve always loved comics but it wasn’t until I tried all those other things I realized how much I love them as a medium. For me it’s the perfect level of collaboration You still have lots of input but really
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