Ben Mauro on Creating HUXLEY, AI, and Why Physical Comics Still Matter

In this in-depth conversation, Ben Mauro — legendary concept artist behind Halo, Elysium, and Chappie — joins This Comic Cooks to talk about the creation of HUXLEY, his deeply personal sci-fi graphic novel universe. We explore why Mauro chose comics over film, how HUXLEY grew from a solo passion project into a global bookstore release, and what it means to create something physical in an increasingly digital world. We are talking: * How HUXLEY was built one page at a time * Why physical books still matter in 2026 * The role of AI in modern science fiction * Mauro’s influences (Akira, Moebius, Dune) * How HUXLEY: The Oracle expands the universe * What makes meaningful sci-fi timeless If you love science fiction, graphic novels, worldbuilding, or thoughtful conversations about creativity and craft, this episode is for you. 📘 HUXLEY - https://amzn.to/3NhDu7a HUXLEY: The Oracle - https://amzn.to/4pWyEdj are available worldwide in bookstores and online. 🔔 Subscribe to This Comic Cooks for more creator interviews and reader-first comic recommendations.