Crime stories have been a regular feature of the comics medium since the 1940s, when anthologies like Crime Does Not Pay reigned supreme. The 1990s brought an explosive return to popularity for crime story comics, and it continues to be an exciting and intriguing playground for creators; showing no signs of fading even after ninety years. But how does one go about crafting a thrilling crime story? Join creators Sean Phillips, Si Spurrier, Rachel Merrill and Henry Barajas with host comics journalist Jared Bird for a look into the making of hard-boiled mysteries; the process of making crime comics, their influences, and how the genre continues to re-invent itself.

Rachel Merrill