Ed Gein Graphic Novel Explores the True Story of the Famous Serial Killer

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Powell is best known as the creator of longtime Dark Horse The Goon series, and has also worked on titles like Action Comics, Swamp Thing, and Star Wars: Tales. Schechter is a true detective writer who has written non-fiction books like Deviant and The Serial Killer Files.

“Obviously, Ed Gein’s story has been fictionalized several times in the movies,” Schechter said in a press release. “In no visual medium, however, has the bizarre inner workings of his mind been explored and portrayed. The graphic novel is the ideal medium to conduct such an exploration. HAVE YOU HEARD WHAT EDDIE GEIN DOES? will not only bring the factual details of Gein’s crimes to a vivid and compelling life, but draw the reader into the spooky realm of his unique deranged psyche.

“The Ed Gein case is terrible, tragic and fascinating.” said Powell. “This story is not only about Gein and his crimes, but also about how a company tried to deal with the shocking facts of these crimes and the idea that the quiet neighbor next door could be a real scarecrow. The side effect this has had on our culture, especially pop culture, cannot be overstated. “

Did you hear what Eddie Gein did? is set to hit comic book stores on July 14, 2021, and bookstores on July 27. Powell and Schechter also launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, which includes exclusive softcover and hardcover editions of the book as well as extras such as fine art prints at higher levels.

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