The Big Question with comic writer Troy Hickman
by Troy Brownfield

Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like Indiana has been going through a period of artistic growth. We’ve talked at length here about comic book artists like Andy Kuhn and Stuart Sayger. We’ve gone on and on about local music, recently spotlighting an interview with Jason Weidner from the soon-to-be-huge band Loretta.

It’s time once again to turn our eye back to comics, but it’s still fixed on Indiana. Several years ago, you may have noticed a piece in Wizard about a mini-comic being pushed at conventions that went by the name of Holey Crullers. The book was distinguished by clever ideas and fine writing by Hoosier up-and-comer Troy Hickman. The book caught the notice of some important people, and years hence, they returned to Hickman with an incredible notion: revamp your original concept for a full-color national release through Top Cow.

Here then is a story that combines skill, luck, and a lot of heroic effort. Meet Troy Hickman.

THE BIG Q&A

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