Westfield: Why did you bring Man With the Screaming Brain to comics?

Bruce Campbell: Because it was there. Actually, because I've always wanted to work with Dark Horse after a good Army of Darkness experience. Brain also seemed like it might translate pretty well into a comic and be even more true to the look and feel than the movie.

Westfield: You co-wrote, directed, and starred in Man With the Screaming Brain. Why did you decide to do that? Is it something you've always wanted to do?

Campbell: Well, the lower the budget, the more you have to do because you can't afford anyone else to do the job. I'm the cheapest bum I know. Aside from that, I like the challenge. Believe it or not, working on movies can be boring, so I like to have plenty to do.

Westfield: What can you tell us about the story? How did it come about?

Campbell: The idea was given to my partner, David Goodman, in a rowboat in 1986. We have since taken that germ of an idea, cooked it for 18 some-odd years, and made it what it is today: a sociological metaphor, disguised as a horror film.

Westfield: What do you think artists Rick Remender & Hilary Barta bring to the comic?

Campbell: Class, big names in the comic world, and fat ass talent. It's a joy to see their work as it comes in. I feel like a fan who wants to read the next page.

Westfield: Are you a comics fan? If so, do you have any favorites?

Campbell: I was a fan of loser comics like Sad Sack, so it was intimidating to write my first comic for Dark Horse - one that wasn't about a loser, I mean.

Westfield: After your experience with this and The Hire, would you like to do more comic work?

Campbell: I would, but this time I'd like to start fresh - maybe come up with a series about some cool new character and his/her travails.

Westfield: What did you think of being turned into a comic character in Danger Girl?

Campbell: It's cool - it's all part of this odd "crossing the reality line" that we're into at the moment. I'm more amused than anything.

Westfield: You've got a new book coming out this year. Anything you'd like to say about that?

Campbell: Yeah, check it out: Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way. Do the world a favor, get off your butt and lay down the cash. It's got bags of cheesy graphics in case the words are too time-consuming.

Westfield: Any closing comments?

Campbell: Yeah, as fans, you pull the strings. Don't support rip-off entertainment. Later gater ~ Bruce