Dig fantasy comics? If so, then has Tyler Kirkham got the book for you. Kirkham is the writer of The Monarchy, first in a line of graphic novels currently on Kickstarter to rally the funds to launch into full publication. He took time to give us the skinny on The Monarchy, what it is about,…
Interview: Rachel Hope Allison Discusses I’M NOT A PLASTIC BAG
Every once and awhile, a comic (or in this case original graphic novel) drops in and impresses everyone who touches it. This time around, it is I’m Not A Plastic Bag by Rachel Hope Allison. Her “silent” graphic novel about the Pacific Garbage Patch takes on a topic not often found in comics, environmentalism, and…
Interview: John McLaughlin Discusses YOUNGBLOOD
The relaunch of Rob Liefeld’s Extreme Studios titles has been in full swing for a few months now, but ever since the announcement that these titles would be coming back there has been one on the minds of many fans: Youngblood. Probably the best known series of them all, Youngblood‘s return has been entrusted to…
Interview: Antony Johnston Discusses THE COLDEST CITY
The Berlin Wall is still standing and tension in Berlin is still high….prepare yourselves for The Coldest City, the newest thriller original graphic novel from writer Antony Johnston. Johnston recently took time out of his schedule to discuss the book and what readers can expect from this spy epic. Aaron Long: Straight from the writer’s…
Interview: Luca Baldassarra Sheds Light on SHADOWLINES
War is occurring and it is time for you to choose who you will pledge allegiance to: Neo-Athens or the Utopian Legion. This is the world of Shadowlines as created by writer Luca Baldassarra. Luca took time out of his schedule to discuss the Shadowlines comic and how it ties to the iOS game set…
Interview: Palmiotti, Gray & Niles Discuss CREATOR OWNED HEROES
I’m going to drop 5 names now that will get you drooling: Palmiotti. Gray. Niles. Noto. Mellon. What do these five heavyweights have in common? Creator Owned Heroes, the new anthology style book coming from Image Comics in June. The book will start with two primary stories, Triggergirl 6 by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray and…
Interview: Writer Nathan Edmondson Discusses DANCER
The worlds of espionage and ballet collide in the upcoming spy-thriller Dancer from Nathan Edmondson and Nic Klein. Nathan recently took time to discuss how the book came to be and what drives the characters through this tale. Aaron Long: Straight from the creator’s mouth, how would you describe Dancer? Nathan Edmondson: A traditional spy…
Interview: Bowden & Dabbs Talk HOLLIDAY
Doc Holliday is one of the most well known figures of the gunslinging age of westerns there is, but what if Tombstone wasn’t a town in the Wild West? What if Tombstone was a modern day city? Who would Holliday be then? These questions are exactly what Nate Bowden and Doug Dabbs have set out…
Interview: Writer Peter Hogan Discusses RESIDENT ALIEN
There is a new Doctor in the sleepy town of Patience, and while he may look normal to the residents of the town, make no mistake: he’s an alien. The series began as a recurring tale in Dark Horse Presents and was recently upgraded to a full mini-series under the guidance of creators Peter Hogan…
Interview: Matt Kindt Discusses 3 STORY: SECRET FILES OF THE GIANT MAN
In 2009, Matt Kindt brought Craig Pressgang’s tale of being 3 stories tall to the world with 3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man, a graphic novel he wrote and pencilled himself. Kindt hadn’t told all the tales of Craig’s life, however, and 3 Story: Secret Files of the Giant Man was born.…