From Coup to Cape: The Real-World Roots of Our Superhero Script

In this special episode of This Comic Cooks, Vactor is joined by writer Cassius Lawson and aspiring director Evgenii to discuss the origin of a bold new superhero project. Inspired by real historical events from Liberia and built with grounded storytelling in mind, this conversation dives into the creative process behind developing a fresh, globally-minded comic book narrative.Topics include:– The true story behind the 1989 coup in Liberia– Why costumes come second to character– The challenges of representing cultural history as collaborators– Inspirations from Sin City, Sherlock, and Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2– How to balance accessibility for newcomers with deep lore for longtime comic fansWhether you’re a lifelong comic reader or a curious creative, this episode gives a rare glimpse into a new project being built from the ground up—with heart, history, and a hunger to innovate.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to a New Superhero Project

02:15 The Creative Process Behind the Story

05:52 Character Development and Storytelling

07:58 Exploring Political Themes in the Narrative

12:03 Target Audience and Comic Book Consistency

16:36 Visual Storytelling Techniques

20:56 Directorial Inspirations and Style

23:29 The Vision for Live Action Adaptation

25:59 Conclusion and Future Updates