Creator Talks Podcast

Derek Hunter and Jason Young on getting Pretty Violent

Surprise! A fresh new Creator Talks an interview conducted in person at Big Dog’s Brewing Company with Derek Hunter (Disney animation designer for Duck Tales) and Jason Young (architect of I Hate Fairy Land), creators of Pretty Violent (Image Comics).

Derek and Jason were in Las Vegas for a signing August 24^th2019 at the Maximum Comics at the Centennial Hills location. 

Before heading off to the signing, we talked about creating Pretty Violent and what has been the fan reaction.

Also I discuss their other work, Derek and Jason's Pirate Club and Derek's early autobiography Derek Hunter is a F___! 

Jason talks about his involved in I Hate Fairy Land with Scottie Young.

Plus: what lessons did they find out about making comics the hard way, and what did they learn that from someone that was invaluable advice. We still have time for Kicking Back With The Creator Questions.

Note: Due to technical issues the external microphones we used failed to pick up our voices, however the built in recorder's microphone did. There is a good bit of background buzz and chatter, more than I would like, but with added audio enhancement the conversation is now audible.

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About Pretty Violent (Image Comics)

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John Ward on String Theory, Spec Scripts & Scratcher

Writer John Ward is Creator Talks guest this week.  John is the writer of Offbeats and Ultrabot Go! Go! Go! created by Tom Sacchi (interview #169). 

John has a four-part horror mini-series with art by Juan Romera and lettering by Eric Grissom. The first issue will be published September 4th through Antarctic Press. What's it about? 

Vegas tattoo artist Dee discovers her clients are becoming possessed by the tattoos she gave them.  Her life is thrown into turmoil when she realizes her best friend Sarah has turned into a monstrous killer, seemingly controlled by her new tattoo.  A guilty Dee sets out to save Sarah, but soon finds herself out of her depth as she faces off against forces she can barely comprehend. - Diamond Previews

Did you know John has a Ph. D. in physics and his thesis dealt with String Theory? Taking the show to a whole new level, John breaks down String Theory for us in layman's terms.  

He also explains what is a spec script, why he writes them and what are his favorite shows are to base them on and why.

We dig into to the themes found within Scratcher and what it is like working with Juan and Eric on the book.  

And during the Kicking Back With the Creator segment we discuss John's oddest job, his favorite beverage (and one of mine) and not just his island book but his island movies.  

 

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More about John's mini-series Scratcher

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John's writers podcast 49 Degrees North 

 

J. K. Woodward in Las Vegas on Star Trek Mirrors & Smoke

Creator Talks podcast host Christopher Calloway sits down with artist J.K. Woodward at his Rio Hotel & Casino suite during the Star Trek Vegas 2019 convention.

J.K. discusses working on the upcoming Star Trek Voyager one-shot "Mirrors and Smoke" being published in October through IDW.

The book kick-offs a series of monthly Star Trek Mirror Universe comics. Christopher also explores three of J.K.'s favorite subjects: the Star Trek series, Doctor Who and legendary composer/performer David Bowie!

Plus when Christopher asks his Kicking Back With The Creator questions, we learn which was J.K.'s favorite birthday. Also, Christopher asks J.K. to reflect upon his life and career. Does he have any regrets ? J.K.'s answer may surprise you!

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Carlos Giffoni and John Doe on Strayed (Dark Horse)

Carlos Giffoni is a musician and game producer whose first creator-owned comic Strayed (Dark Horse) hits comic shops on August 21^st 2019.

The artist on the series is Juan Doe (Descendent, Dark Ark) a veteran in the comic book industry. 

What is Strayed all about? The Diamond solicit reads:

In the far future, a military-industrial complex reigns over all humanity and actively destroys distant alien worlds. The galaxy's only hope can be found through an unlikely pair: an astral-projecting cat named Lou and his loving owner Kiara. Trading nine lives for the well being of billions, their revolt is a battle for love, friendship, compassion, and the soul of humanity.  

Carlos tells us about a decommissioned government project that sparked his idea of a sci-fi story that features an astral-projecting cat. It doesn’t hurt that he owns a couple of cats too.

Juan talks about the joy of collaborating on Strayed with Carlos. Also, Juan tells us about the unusual path he took to illustrating comics and why he chose the pen name is Juan Doe. 

We open our conversation talking about the California earthquake in July that impacted both Carlos and me. Since Carlos lives in California, earthquakes are not usual for him. Even Juan has experienced his share. How do they cope?

Plus, when I Kick Back With the Creators and ask my fun questions which includes what was their oddest job.

Juan surprises us again with a job neither of would have ever guessed!

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Liana Kangas on She Said Destroy

Liana Kangas is the artist of She Said Destroy (Vault Comics) and Devil’s Dye (Black Mask)

Before Liana packed her bags for SDCC, we had a chance to catch up since we last chat.

 

I asked about her invigorating experience at Heroes Con 2019 and her recent book tour. 

 

Always on the go, Liana has also moved many times over the years. I ask why that is and what she loves about Memphis, the place she now calls home. 

 

One of her first jobs was working in a comic book shop in Florida.  I find out what it was like working there, about some the creators she met and what the cliental were like.

 

We dive into her latest work which just wrapped up, Devil’s Dye (Black Mask) and one reaching its midpoint, She Said Destroy (Vault Comics). 

 

How has Liana's artistic style evolved as her work load has steadily increased? 

 

In my Kicking Backing With the Creator segment, I ask one of my questions that Liana just so happens to ask everyone she meets!  

 

Plus we digress about what to do with all the comic books and original art we have accumulated over the years. 

 

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John Morrow on American Comic Book Chronicals - The 1980s

Special Edition! TwoMorrows Publishing has launched a KickStarter to make a second printing of American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1980s.  

John Morrow joins Creator Talk's for a Creator Corner feature to explain why the publisher decided to take the Kickstarter route for a second printing of the sold out 1980s volume of the world's greatest comic book history encyclopedia.

The 1980s volume covers comics published year by year placing within historical context and does extensive research to include the stories behind the making of the comics. 

Other volumes of American Comic Book Chronicles , which cover the 1940s through the 1990s, are available only at certain Kickstarter pledge levels, while supplies last.

The campaign was fully funded in just the first two days and top tier pledge levels have already sold out!

My advice if you are interested in pledging? Act fast. 

Ever wonder which era of comics is John Morrows' favorite? And why?  Since this is Creator Talks, I ask! 

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About American Comic Book Chronicles Kickstarter

Jeremy Lambert on the return of Doom Patrol

As flooring contractors work just outside of Christopher’s studio, writer Jeremy Lambert joins to Creator Talks to discuss Doom Patrol (DC). The first issue of the series Weight of the World was released July 3^rd.

So if the series is returning, why a new number#1? Jeremy explains the reason for resetting the numbering and the incredible artist working on the series.

He also talks about the success of the DC streaming series, and how it impacted the release of the new comic series. 

Also, he explains how he and co-writer Gerard Way met, how they collaborate “old school” style and the time he met the most influential writer of the modern age Doom Patrol.

We also discuss Jeremy’s very early Halloween preparation, some of his coolest decorations and the horror movies we’ve enjoyed watching since our last discussion.

Plus: Kick Back With The Creator to learn how Jeremy’s favorite birthday changed his life, the oddest job he ever had, and much more!

 

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Cameron DeOrdio Presents: Charlie's Angles vs The Bionic Woman

On this bonus edition of Creator Talks, Cameron DeOrdio joins the show to talk about his latest series Charlie’s Angels vs. The Bionic Woman published through Dynamite Entertainment.

 

In preparation to write his four-part series which launched July 3rd, Cameron re-watched the TV series, reboot of the Bionic Woman and the Charlie’s Angels movie (whew!)

 

Which version did he prefer?

 

Which were episodes are his favorites?

 

What does he think was the charm of the original 1970s-80s series?

 

And why did he decide to set this new mini-series in 1983?

 

Cameron began his professional comic career co-writing Jose and The Pussycats with Marguerite Bennett for Archie Comics.

 

How did he land that gig? We find out during our interview.

 

We also discuss his favorite sci-fi and horror stories and why they are his two favorite genera. 

 

Plus: Kick Back With The Creator to find out Cameron’s favorite birthday, beverage of choice, island book and much more!

 

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Karl Kesel on Superboy, Section Zero and Impossible Jones

Karl Kesel discusses just some of the indelible marks he has made upon the comic book industry throughout his long and illustrious career. 

Along with his collaborator Tom Grummet, Karl created Kon-El  Superboy, wrote a land mark issue of the Fantastic Four inspired by a Jack Kirby drawing of The Thing and returned Daredevil to being a swashbuckling hero! 

How did it all begin for Karl? Why did he decide to become an inker and who his favorite inker of all time? 

What were the first comics he read and which artist does he admire for the impact he made on himself and the entire comic industry in the early 1970?

But that’s not all! We talk about the success of his Section Zero Kickstarters with Tom Grummet and his latest project with David Hahn (Six Million Dollar Man, Batman 66) titled Impossible Jones.

And in the Kicking Back With The Creator segment, I discover Karl’s favorite way to rest and relax, his specialty dish and about the dinner parties hosted for comic book living legends. 

 

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Karl Kesel & David Hahn's Impossible Jones Kickstarter

Artist Dean Kotz on Warlord of Mars Attacks!!

Dean Kotz is an artist living in Brooklyn working on a five-part series written by Jeff Parker Warlord of Mars Attacks!!

Issue #1 of this Dynamite Entertainment mini-series goes on sale June 19^th. 

Dean is big fan Edgar Rice Burroughs work and is excited to share what it is like working on this action-packed cross-over between John Cater Warlord of Mars and Mars Attacks!

We begin by discussing Dean’s art education and first paid comic book work.

Why are horror and crime-noir his favorite genera? What comics, books and movies influenced his tastes?

We learn more about his previous gaming work for Dungeons and Dragons. Is Dean into D&D?

Dean also provides a few hints about the other series he is working being published by Dark Horse Comics and Alterna Comics.

In the Kicking Back With The Creator Segment, I ask Dean what was his favorite birthday, his oddest job and what character series would he like to draw.

 

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