Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?
Written by Harold Schechter, Eric Powell. Art by Eric Powell.
A notorious Wisconsin case is examined through the history around its perpetrator.
Overview
Schechter and Powell’s 2021 graphic nonfiction book traces Ed Gein’s life, crimes and the cultural stories built around him. Its account draws on historical research while dramatizing scenes for comics.
Why It Matters
The book’s value is in separating an actual case from decades of horror-movie mythology.
Genre & Themes
True crime, historical reconstruction and psychological horror.
Art & Visual Identity
Powell’s stark black-and-white drawing makes rural rooms and objects oppressive without relying on constant graphic display.
Read This If You Like
- True-crime comics
- Horror history
- Eric Powell artwork