Vertigo

When Scott Snyder first imagined a comic series based on the idea of vampire evolution, he wasn't planning on Stephen King's involvement. Now, as American Vampire prepares to launch, Snyder finds himself explaining how the master of horror committed to writing half of the series' first story arc — five monthly installments that debut in March 2010.

Up to this point in his career, Snyder, 33, had been known primarily for his acclaimed short-story collection, Voodoo Heart (2006, Dial Press). So how hard was the leap from prose to comic book writing and how exactly did King get involved with the project? USA TODAY's John Geddes recently spoke to the author about the new series.

Read the full interview!