In this episode of Eyewitness History, host Josh Cohen welcomes Peter Hogan, the British comic book writer and co-creator of Resident Alien, the beloved sci-fi mystery series that inspired the hit Syfy/USA television adaptation.

Peter shares the behind-the-scenes story of how Resident Alien came to life—both on the page and on the screen—and opens up about:

• His early writing career with 2000 AD and Vertigo

• Crafting the character of Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle, an alien stranded on Earth

• Why empathy, humor, and mystery are at the heart of the series

• The long road to television and what he thinks of the changes made

• What fans can expect next in the comic series