What happens when superheroes aren’t perfect? In this deep-dive interview, The Chairman of the United States Department of Nerds sits down with Mike Scrase, writer of Zip—a British indie comic published by Markosia Enterprises that redefines what it means to be superhuman.
Together, we explore:
🔹 The Creator Origin Story – Mike’s comic book beginnings and how Zip was born
🔹 The Story Behind Zip – Themes of identity, disability, and realism in a superhero world
🔹 Writing Disability, Responsibly – Avoiding tropes, doing the research, and listening to readers
🔹 Publishing & Kickstarter – Why the team is going the crowdfunding route for Issue #4
🔹 Creative Process – Collaboration with San Espina (Art) and Ferran Delgado (Lettering)
🔹 Lightning Round – British comic favorites, casting dreams, and Mike’s writing playlist
🔹 Call to Action – Where to get Zip and how to support the upcoming Kickstarter
This is more than a comic—it’s a conversation about representation, creative independence, and crafting stories that matter.
📚 Issues 1–3 of Zip are available now on Amazon and DriveThruComics
🚀 Kickstarter for Issue #4 is coming soon—links below to stay updated!
🧠 Issue 1 Creative Credits:
🔗 Stay Connected:
📌 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikescrase/zip4?ref=discovery&term=zip&total_hits=5117&category_id=250
📌 https://www.instagram.com/zipcomicuk/
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