If what you’re currently reading isn’t fun, chances are it probably wasn’t written by Shawn Aldridge. Fun comics are what Shawn is all about, particularly his creator-owned series, Vic Boone, which is an incredibly satisfying genre-blend of noir, sci-fi, and 50’s monster movie sensibilities. Vic Boone has been an IGN Editor’s Choice and Best of 2011 selection, as well as a Stumptown Comicfest’s Reader’s Choice award-winner. He’s also written such titles as GoGetters, Fubar, and worked as a colorist and letterer on such books as the comic adaptation of the film I, Frankenstein.

Shawn joined us to talk about how coverless comics found in the trash became his treasure, how he learned the value of the hustle, what influence Benny Hill, the Marx Brothers and Monty Python have had on his work and what troubles him about phones.

Shawn also shared with us his thoughts on what digital distribution might mean to him and the future of comics.

And once again, our research dept. demostrates why they won’t be receiving any Christmas bonuses this year or any year.

For more on Shawn and his work, check out his blog, his tumblr page and pick up Vic Boone on Amazon or GoGetters and his other books on Comixology. You can also follow Shawn on Twitter @shawnaldridge.