Well the country has finally gone full lunatic! While we weren’t able to enjoy a conversation amid the chaos of a comic convention this year (for obvious reasons), I was lucky enough to enjoy an hour long call with Campbell late last week, where jokes, stories, and a wealth of incredible experience still offer nothing but joy during a time of utter chaos. Best known for his Jack the Ripper collaborative project with Alan Moore, From Hell -which was recently re-released in full color through Top Shelf Comics - as well as Bacchus, a collection of stories about the Greek God of wine and parties his semi-autobiographical series Alec and, of course, his foray into the historical impact of American sports comics with The Goat Getters, there’s few nooks and crannies that Campbell has not stuck his nose into during his tenure in the comics industry.Īfter the year we’ve all experienced in 2020 and seeing so many people in their respective creative fields struggle to create amid the chaos, I figured who better to talk to than the person who has not only managed to successfully negotiate a comics career for almost five decades, but has also managed to keep their humor - and, in doing so, helped others do the same - along the way. However, over the course of our lengthy laugh-heavy conversation about comics and travel -as well as and the breadth and depth of knowledge that comes from a lifetime of creating art - I don’t think I’ve ever felt more relaxed while surrounded by chaos in my entire life.įor those unaware, Eddie Campbell is responsible for the creation of what are likely some of your favorite comics. San Diego Comic Con is - as any reporter will tell you - is easily one of the most stressful places to have a interview with someone whose work you’ve worshiped as gospel for a large fraction of your life.

A little over a year and a half ago I got to sit down with Eddie Campbell for the first time.

From hell alan moore and eddie campbell