![]() ![]() ![]() As a reader/viewer I love the feeling of when many disparate threads finally all tie together, so I was hoping to achieve that in my book.ĪO: There’s a particular tempo and rhythm to your distinctive page designs and panel structures in Twelve Percent Dread that reflects both some of the tech themes and the emotional tone of the book. ![]() In that regard what were the particular challenges in co-ordinating such an intricate web of interweaving plot threads in this book?ĮMILY MCGOVERN: All I can say is, it was really hard and caused me a lot of stress! I was inspired by the intricate plotting of shows like Arrested Development, and also of Alan Moore’s Watchmen and its Damon Lindelof show adaptation. We caught up with McGovern to chat about the tools of the form, creative process, and the challenges of bringing complex, interweaving plotlines to a satisfying conclusion…ĪNDY OLIVER: Twelve Percent Dread is very different in a number of ways to your previous offerings My Life as a Background Slytherin and Bloodlust & Bonnets. The book follows three lead characters out-of-work Katie who fears life is leaving her behind Katie’s ex-partner Nas who is worried their residency in the UK may be coming to an end and go-getter Emma, in a top level position at tech giant Arko. This summer, Dark Horse Comics released Emily McGovern’s Twelve Percent Dread, a graphic novel that combines explorations of complex social issues with the everyday lives of its ensemble cast. ![]()
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