Comic Book Club Bonus: Corinna Bechko Is Enchanting Sabrina The Teenage Witch For Oni
Summary
Hosts Alex and Pete interview writer Karina Beko discusses her new Oni Press's Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1, exploring its blend of horror and joyful misadventure. Beko shares insights on the book's unique tone, her background in paleontology, and her approach to magic and romance. She also details the coordination with other Archie titles and praises the art by Keno and Nick Cagnetti.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to Oni Press and the new Archie Comics line
Sabrina's tone: Horror elements vs. joyful misadventure
Karina Bekko's background in zoology and horror writing
Coordination between Archie, Sabrina, and Archie in Hell
Collaboration with artists Keno and Nick Cagnetti
The rules and responsibility of magic in the series
Approach to real-world witchcraft and Wicca
Romance dynamics and Harvey's character development
Portrayal of Hilda and Zelda in backup stories
Challenges of writing the first issue and outlining
Other projects and closing remarks
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