Episode 140: Kane Gallagher
Episode description
We head back down under to talk with an independent artist doing truly unique work!
Kane Gallagher is an Australian comic artist and writer, known for his gritty, dystopian work in the indie comics scene. He is the creator of The Underclass, a graphic novel series described as a hardcore collection of crime stories set in a high school for criminals. Gallagher serves as both the writer and illustrator for The Underclass, which explores themes of inequality, rebellion, survival, and justice. His art style is often characterized by its intense, maximalist detail, influenced by cyberpunk, computer games, and skate culture. Gallagher has successfully utilized platforms like Kickstarter to fund his projects, including The Underclass and other art books like MAXIMUM VOLUME and the coloring book FULL BLEED. His publisher is Wild North Comics.
Kane and André tackle the inspiration for his new book, being deeply inspired by Geof Darrow and the nature of the creative mind.