Ben Mauro on Creating HUXLEY, AI, and Why Physical Comics Still Matter

Ben Mauro on Creating HUXLEY, AI, and Why Physical Comics Still Matter

From This Comic COOKS by Vactor

January 13, 2026 · 36 min · Season 4 · Episode 45

About this episode

Ben Mauro discusses the creation of his graphic novel HUXLEY and the significance of physical comics in a digital age.

In this in-depth conversation, Ben Mauro — legendary concept artist behind Halo , Elysium , and Chappie — joins This Comic Cooks to talk about the creation of HUXLEY , his deeply personal sci-fi graphic novel universe. We explore why Mauro chose comics over film , how HUXLEY grew from a solo passion project into a global bookstore release, and what it means to create something physical in an increasingly digital world. We are talking: How HUXLEY was built one page at a time Why physical books still matter in 2026 The role of AI in modern science fiction Mauro’s influences ( Akira , Moebius , Dune ) How HUXLEY: The Oracle expands the universe What makes meaningful sci-fi timeless If you love science fiction , graphic novels , worldbuilding , or thoughtful conversations about creativity and craft, this episode is for you. 📘 HUXLEY - https://amzn.to/3NhDu7a HUXLEY: The Oracle - https://amzn.to/4pWyEdj are available worldwide in bookstores and online. 🔔 Subscribe to This Comic Cooks for more creator interviews and reader-first comic recommendations.

People in this episode

Host: Vactor

Guest: Ben Mauro

Topics covered

  • sci-fi graphic novels
  • creation process
  • importance of physical books
  • AI in science fiction
  • worldbuilding
  • creativity and craft

Keywords

  • HUXLEY
  • Ben Mauro
  • sci-fi
  • graphic novels
  • AI
  • worldbuilding
  • physical books
  • creativity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: HUXLEY, HUXLEY: The Oracle, Halo, Elysium, Chappie, Akira, Moebius, Dune

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