The United States Department of Nerds PodcastBlake McCarthy | TERRITORY: Where Kaiju Become Gods - Source Point Press
TERRITORY: Where Kaiju Become Gods | Blake McCarthy discusses his post-apocalyptic graphic novel from Source Point Press, the mythology behind its towering monsters, and the realities of independent comic creation.
When monsters become gods, humanity must learn to survive in their territory.
The Chairman welcomes independent comic creator Blake McCarthy to the USDN Podcast to discuss TERRITORY, a post-apocalyptic kaiju graphic novel arriving in comic shops through Source Point Press in December 2026.
In a world where humanity no longer reigns supreme, enormous creatures dominate the Earth and have become objects of worship. TERRITORY explores what happens when fear, faith, survival, and tribalism collide in the shadow of unimaginable power.
Blake shares how his children helped rekindle his love of comics and inspired him to pursue storytelling as a creator. He discusses the origins of TERRITORY, his fascination with kaiju mythology, and the challenge of building a world where giant monsters influence humanity's beliefs, cultures, and conflicts.
The conversation also explores the creative collaboration behind the graphic novel. Blake reflects on working with editor Nicole D'Andrea, the lessons learned from his first comic, and the importance of Chris Sassman's artwork in making each kaiju feel enormous and powerful.
From crowdfunding to working with Source Point Press, Blake shares the journey of getting TERRITORY into comic shops and why presenting the story as a complete graphic novel matters to him. We also look ahead to his next project, Garbage Lords, an eco-dystopic gangster saga.
🦖 TOPICS COVERED
Blake McCarthy's journey into independent comics
How his children inspired his return to comic books
TERRITORY and its post-apocalyptic kaiju mythology
Godzilla and the influences behind the story
Religion, faith, and humanity worshipping giant monsters
Tribalism and survival after civilization's collapse
Worldbuilding and the societies of TERRITORY
Working with editor Nicole D'Andrea
Chris Sassman's kaiju artwork and creature design
The creative team behind TERRITORY
Lessons learned creating a first graphic novel
Kickstarter crowdfunding and Source Point Press
Bringing TERRITORY to comic book shops
Garbage Lords and Blake's future comic projects
📖 SUPPORT TERRITORY
TERRITORY is scheduled to arrive in comic shops in December 2026. Ask your local comic book shop about ordering the graphic novel through Lunar Distribution.
Lunar Distribution: https://www.lunardistribution.com/product/0926PP1068/TERRITORY-TP
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