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In this gripping episode of Geek Freaks, host Frank dives into the decaying world of "Path of the Pale Rider" with none other than its brilliant creator, Laurie Calcaterra. Join us as we explore the eerie and thought-provoking narrative where death has lost its grip, trapping souls in their mortal coils, leading to an unfathomable apocalypse. Laurie gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the genesis of this haunting saga, from its conception as a full-length movie to its rebirth as a trade comic that stitches together a world teetering on the edge of oblivion. We dissect the journey of Jude St. Clair, a man on a relentless quest for answers in a world overrun by undead bears, famine, and societal collapse. Laurie reveals the inspiration behind Jude's character and the challenges he faces, not just from external threats but from within the fraying edges of his own sanity. Each issue, Laurie explains, is a step deeper into the heart of darkness, with Issue #1 setting the stage in a world ten