# Deece Casillas - Founding Inferno Comics & Building Indie Comic Universes

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Podcast: [The United States Department of Nerds Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372)
Published: 2026-03-13T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The USDN Podcast , The Chairman sits down with Deece Casillas , stand-up comedian turned comic creator and founder of Inferno Comics . Deece discusses the origins of his indie comic Kill Stan , a dark character-driven story centered around trauma, purpose, and the complicated human desire to keep going even when everything feels lost. The conversation explores Dees’ journey from comedy writing into the world of comics, the creation of Inferno Comics, and what it takes to build a creator-owned publishing label in the modern indie comic landscape. Topics include: • The inspiration behind Kill Stan • Launching Inferno Comics • The rise of indie and creator-owned comics • Marketing and selling comics independently • Why authentic storytelling matters more than ever If you're passionate about indie comics, creator journeys, and the future of independent storytelling , this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Support the show BCW Comic Book Supplies https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use code USDN for 10% off your order Affiliate disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code. #IndieComics, #KillStan, #InfernoComics, #ComicBookPodcast, #CreatorOwnedComics, #IndependentComics, #ComicCreators, #GraphicNovels, #ComicCommunity, #NerdCulture

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