Happy Thursday, comic fans! It’s time for the mighty Ten Tweets! This week we have Oni Press Editor Ari Yarwood (@AriYarwood) in the hot seat…check out what she loves about the world of comics! When you’re done, check out the books she edits: Rick & Morty, Stumptown, The Life After and Stringers!
#1 What is the first comic you remember reading?
I’m pretty sure it was a trade of Elfquest that I read in my local library after school.
#2 You can only pick two: all time favorite comic book characters?
I’m deferring to my teenage self on this one: Death and Tank Girl.
#3 What is your favorite series arc, limited or mini-series of all time?
Of all time? This is so difficult! I can’t say I won’t change my mind later, but I love The Sixth Gun’s third arc, Bound.
#4 How do you read your comics? Print, digital, trades?
I’m spoiled because we have an office pull list, so I primarily read in print single issues. I pick up trades for my bus commute.
#5 What is your favourite independent comic you feel everyone should be picking up?
The Bunker!
#6 You get to pick three: Favorite writers (current or of all time)?
People I’m reading right now that I love: Ariel Ries, John Allison, and Noelle Stevenson.
#7 What is your favorite comic collector’s item?
Original art! I already have too much but I love it, I can’t stop.
#8 As a reader do you tend to stick to a specific publisher, follow creative teams or follow characters?
As a fan, I follow creators! Nothing better than great creators doing a variety of interesting projects. But I also read widely in general.
#9 You get to pick three (again): Favorite artists?
People I’m reading right now that I love: Andrew MacLean, Paulina Ganucheau, and Colleen Coover.
#10 What was the last comic you read before answering these questions?
The Death-Defying Dr. Mirage by Jen Van Meter, Roberto De La Torre, and David Baron! Great stuff.