Welcome to another episode of
PopCultHQ’s BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS!
In this feature by PopCultHQ (and our official podcast – PodCultHQ), we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. For episode eight, I spoke with writer Zac Thompson about his four-issue miniseries INTO THE UNBEING Part Two at Dark Horse Comics. Issue one of the second volume available NOW, with issue two releasing Wednesday, March 26th.
Here’s a look at the first issue of INTO THE UNBEING Part Two, which released on February 12th.
INTO THE UNBEING Part Two #1 (of 4)
Written by Zac Thompson
Art by Hayden Sherman
Letters by Jim Campbell
Covers & Cover Artists:
Hayden Sherman (Cover A)
Alison Sampson (Cover B)
Matias Bergara (Cover C)
Genres: Horror, Science-Fiction
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
SRP: $3.99
Publication Date: February 12, 2025
1877. A group of explorers wander the sweltering jungles of Brazil in search of a fabled leviathan. Led by surveyor Edwin Hall, the group is quickly laid to waste by the harsh environment. With few other options, Edwin and his son Aldous take refuge within a steaming maw. Now they are lost within an eldritch landscape. And every moment that passes is another where their flesh is remade.
For those who prefer to listen to the interview, here is the podcast episode (audio format) for you to play and your ears to enjoy. It can also be found on most podcast directories – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio and over a dozen others. Just search for ‘PodCultHQ’ and find this and other interviews I’ve conducted with comic book industry professionals.
If viewing the interview is more your style, here’s the YouTube video for you to soak it in 🙂
I’d like to thank Zac Thompson for taking the time to speak with me to discuss INTO THE UNBEING. And a special thanks to Dark Horse Comics, and especially Ally Raney, for setting up this interview for us. Be sure to follow Zac and Dark Horse online (links below) for the latest on INTO THE UNBEING Part Two.
As seen (or heard) in my interview with Zac, PopCultHQ is giving one lucky person all three (3) covers of INTO THE UNBEING Part Two #1. The debut issue of this second volume, as well as the first volume’s four issues, are an enjoyable experience, visually captivating, and a wild story that will not only pique your curiosity, but keep you on the edge of your seat.
To win these three covers, simply Share our interview! You can share it from our website or any of our posts on social media – PopCultHQ, PodCultHQ, or mine (TahoeJBennett). Whether on Facebook, X, Instagram, Bluesky, or YouTube, one single Share automatically enters you into our giveaway.
The giveaway runs from now through Friday, March 21st at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). After the contest ends, we’ll select one person who has Shared the interview to score all three covers of Part Two’s debut issue – and just in time before issue two drops on March 26th! We’ll announce the winner on social media and contact the winner from whichever location they shared the interview.
About Zac Thompson:
Zac Thompson is a multidisciplinary writer and author of over 50 comics including Cable, Marvellous X-Men, Into The Unbeing, Cemetery Kids Don’t Die, EC Comics’ Cruel Universe, and Alien: Romulus for 20th Century Studios. Zac’s debut original comic series, The Dregs, was called “lowbrow brilliant” by New York Magazine. His 2018 follow up, Come Into Me, was named one of the best 100 horror comics of all time by Paste Magazine. In 2023, Thompson’s original screenplay The Replacer was selected for production financing from Telefilm Canada.
His other comic book credits include Batman: The Brave and the Bold for DC Comics, Hunt for the Skinwalker, Blow Away and Angel + Spike at BOOM! Studios, and No One’s Rose for Vault Comics. Thompson has also written stories for VICE, Huff Post, Seraphilm Films, Razorblades Magazine, Bloody Disgusting, and numerous other publications.
When Zac’s not out in nature foraging for mushrooms you can find him programming films for his local non-profit indie cinema. He lives in the woods on a tiny island in Canada.
About Dark Horse Comics:
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics is an excellent example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and transform a company with humble beginnings into an industry giant.
Over the years, Dark Horse has published the work of creative legends such as Yoshitaka Amano, Margaret Atwood, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Dave Gibbons, Faith Erin Hicks, Kazuo Koike, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Kentaro Miura, Moebius, Chuck Palahniuk, Wendy Pini, Richard Pini, and Gerard Way. In addition, Dark Horse has a long tradition of establishing exciting new creative talent throughout all of its divisions.
The company has also set the industry standard for quality licensed comics, graphic novels, collectibles, and art books, including Stranger Things, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Dragon Age, James Cameron’s Avatar, Game of Thrones, Mass Effect, StarCraft, The Witcher, and Halo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.
