Dark Horse Comics

Dark Horse Comics: Why are comics a good medium for telling the House of Gold & Bones story?

Corey Taylor: When I was writing the story, I made a conscious effort to make it very visual, very evocative—something that the audience could grasp between the music and the story itself, regardless of visuals. So, I guess, that made me first start thinking it could be great for comics, because comics are a fantastic blend of literature and visual art.

DHC: What’s been the biggest challenge of telling your story in this way?

Corey Taylor: The biggest challenge has been remembering to allow for the illustrations to tell some of the story. Being so used to writing everything out, I had to make sure I wasn’t overexplaining things. Sometimes it’s best to let the pictures speak for themselves, so the reader draws their own natural conclusion.

DHC: Have you been surprised by anything while writing the comic? Are there particular themes that came to light or processes you enjoyed?

Corey Taylor: I loved seeing things and people who had been solely in my head come to life in color on paper. Richard did such a great job of pulling my crude descriptions into amazing visuals—it was the sweetest part of this whole process.

DHC: What do you hope fans take away from reading the comic?

Corey Taylor: Honestly? I hope they take one message away from this: the only limitations in life come from a lack of getting it done. If you have the will and the imagination, you can accomplish anything you want. But you HAVE TO GET IT DONE, or it simply stays an idea.