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Michael Walsh Talks Exquisite Corpses, The Silver Coin, and Building Worlds That Bite Back
April 17, 2025 · 93 min
In this episode of Let’s Talk Comics, Jim Viscardi sits down with Eisner-winning artist and writer Michael Walsh to dive into his ever-evolving career and the creator-owned magic he's making at Image Comics. From the genre-defining horror anthology The Silver Coin to the blood-soaked thrill ride that is Exquisite Corpses, Walsh has emerged as one of comics’ most versatile and visionary storytellers. We go deep on: How The Silver Coin was built to showcase an artist-led shared universe Why creator-owned work changed his approach to storytelling—and his career The design-driven process behind Exquisite Corpses and its killer lineup His collaborative process with James Tynion IV and building comics like a writer’s room Lessons learned from both indie and work-for-hire comics And what’s next on the horizon Whether you're a fan of horror comics, a creator trying to find your voice, or just love hearing how great books get made, this one's for you.