Don’t Sleep on The ‘Queen of Bad Dreams’: Interview with Writer Danny Lore

Black Nerd Problems got the opportunity to converse with Danny Lore the writer of the upcoming comic Queen of Bad Dreams. This comic will explore aspects of the “Dream World” with the protagonist Daher, an inspector judge who calls the shots. When entities of the dream world called figments escape their realm and slip into ours it is Daher’s job to figure out whether they should let them stay or insert them back into the dream world. This interview will delve into this created world in deeper detail and also touch upon representation in terms of queerness, race and gender identity. How does all of that tell us about our movements surrounding the things that hinder us, that enlighten us? Lore expands on Queen of Dreams, and what to think about as we move towards our own. Black Nerd Problems: Danny, I noticed that you worked at Forbidden Planet! Often times I’ve seen like comic nerds call places like Forbidden Planet a safe haven after physically/emotionally exhausting workloads. Looking back how has this world prepared you for experiences that you’ve have had with other creatives like on The Wilds? And now? Danny Lore: I’ve worked at Forbidden Planet for years, and it is a second home to me. I’ve met some of my closest friends in the comics community in that store, be it other employees or customers. Being surrounded by comics like that means I’ve spent a lot of time not just talking about comics, but taking the time to really think about why I love comic books. Having the ac…