If you have ever seen our site before you know there’s a little segment called The Impact which covers all of the news of the week. Well, guess what, our very own journalists, and all around great guy, Matthew Todd is interviewed about his first comic. Matt talks to us about his upcoming book,Mysteryman All About Eve with artwork by 2012 Eisner Nominee Jonathan Case (GREEN RIVER KILLER) and the process that he went through to get it published. Simon Daoudi Simon@ComicImpact.com
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This is it Bat Fans! Sheldon gets to check in with writer extraordinaire Scott Snyder! If the name sounds familiar, and it should, it is because you know him from writing such books as Batman, Swamp Thing and American Vampire. So he has done a few things you might say. We get to check in with him about his current Court of Owls and newly announced Death of the Family featuring the return of The Joker! We also talk a bit about his current grow out fest with Swamp Thing and he shed’s little light on American Vampires next big story arch! Get it? Cause they are Vampires! Any way it is ALWAYS a treat to talk to the man behind some of the best Bat stories of the last 20 years! So sit back and enjoy more of our exciting coverage from Comic Con!
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If you read comics in the 1990’s the name Erik Larsen should sound very familiar, after all he was the man behind Savage Dragon.At this year San Diego comic con Simon got to talk to him and catch up with what’s going on with this amazing creator owned book from Image comics.Erik does not just write the book he also letters it and colors it! Erik also talks about a event you don’t want to miss out on if your a fan of Savage Dragon and if you have ever wondered “What’s the best time to start picking up this book?” well Erik sets us straight. We also discussed his love for Jack Kirby and working with his old friend Rob Liefeld on Supreme, plus find out what Simon is jealous about in Erik’s personal collection.
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You may of heard of him on Color Commentary or read his article on the site called Pros and Cons well now finally the legend, The Doctor himself, okay maybe not but Brian Miller does talk to us about his new project over at Hi-Fi colour design! Brian tells us how his app will revolutionize digital comic making forever, we also find out little bit about what happened at their panel at San Diego Comic Con.For more make sure to come back for July’s episode of the Color Commentary podcast and read Pros and Cons for now though go over to the iTunes store and pick up this amazing book or download the free sample and sync it to your iPad.Then get ready to make an impact in the world of Digital Coloring.
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A lot of times we talk to creators about their upcoming projects but it’s not often that we get to talk to a creator that one of us looks up to however for Simon that would soon change. We were lucky enough to get the chance to talk to JOCK. that’s right the one name artist whose work is most recognizable on such books as Detective Comics, 2000 AD,Hellblazer,The Losers and more. They discuss the production design of the upcoming Dredd 3D film and what it was like doing a special limited-edition Batman The Dark Knight Rises poster for Comic Con. Simon also talks about what was supposed to have been the 2014 version of Dune. All this and find out a little bit about Jock’s graphic design style and what Marvel project you can see him on very soon as our coverage continues of San Diego Comic Con 2012
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Like DC Comics and Toy’s? Good because this is the interview that you need to watch! Sheldon interviews Jim Fletcher from DC Collectables who has been hard at work over at DC developing statues and toys for us to covet. Yes, I said toys to! They are testing out a 3.75 inch line of Green Lantern figures to see if it takes and let me tell you from this comic fans perspective, it takes!!!They also show us some of the 6 inch line of Justice League figures (as well as Darkseid), Before Watchmen Statues, New 52 Busts as well new Ami – Comi statues! Start saving up because these are some great products heading our way over the next year! Stay tuned to Comic Impact for more coverage of the one and only San Diego Comic Con!!
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For the past couple of years we have been talking to the creative team behind Chew. This time around is no different. It is not only about Chew though as John Layman also talks to us about his upcoming run on DC’s Detective Comics. We also talk about Mars Attacks from IDW. We also talk to him about his true passion… LEGO’s. We then shift gears and talk to Rob Guillory. Rob tells us a bit about Secret Agent Poyo and the halfway point of the book and his upcoming book from image that will hit stores in 2013. It’s always a pleasure to talk to the creative team at SDCC and this time it’s no different. So join us as we talk about the most fun and the craziest, original comic around!
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Whew! Still going, this time with Nicola Scott (Earth 2)! She takes a second to talk to us about her current book as well as things that inspired her as a child? Don’t miss this interview that gets to the heart of this Aussies love for comics and where it all sprang from! She also talks a bit about the future of Earth 2 and the Rot and The Green that parallels Earth 2. This is yet another FANTASTIC interview from one of the nicest and most talented people in the industry. Stick around for more Comic Impact the interviews just keep coming from SDCC 2012 and your buds at Comic Impact!
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If you have ever heard our podcast ,if you haven’t you should, we often talk about Ultimate Spider-Man, Miles Morales. Well guess what?! We got the man that draws Miles as such a badass. That’s right the one and only David Marquez! David talks to us about what it is like working on this property and what the different is between Miles Morales and Peter Parker as well as what the future holds for Miles and one Super Soldier in the Ultimate Universe.We also find out little bit more about his upcoming book from Archaia in 2013, speaking of three’s did you know it’s in 3-D? Well for that and a lot more from the brilliant David Marquez stick around for our ongoing coverage of Comic Con 2012!
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Have you loved the one man work horse that is Tony S. Daniels work on Detective Comics and The Savage Hawkman? Well good because we find a few minutes to catch up with him to discuss his new stint on Justice League and to talk of other big announcements that have yet to be told! You don’t want to miss this interview with the “other” man behind the Bat!Stay tuned for even more great SDCC 2012 coverage!
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The event of the year is here or maybe the century! Before Watchmen from DC Comics.When we went down to San Diego Comic Con we were lucky enough to talk to three amazing creators behind this project. First we get to talk to Darwyn Cooke who’s currently writing the Minuteman and co-writing Silk Spectre with Amanda Conner. Darwyn tells us what we can expect from the Minutemen and he tells us how lucky he is that he’s working with Amanda Connor. Pus when we got done with Darwyn we got to talk with Amanda Conner and Len Wein. Fun fact did you know Len Wein who’s currently writing Ozymandias was the original editor of Watchmen! Len tell us what can we expect from Ozymandias and what it is like going back and writing another pirate story. We’re just getting started here at Comic Impact with coverage so stay tuned for a lot more amazing creators and a lot of great stuff coming out of San Diego Comic Con 2012!
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Hey Comic Impact! Sheldon here with yet another incredible interview from San Diego Comic Con 2012! In this interview we talk to Michigan’s native son David Petersen of the Eisner Award Winning book Mouse Guard from Archaia! David and I talk a bit about whats coming up next with his Black Axe and Legends of the Mouse Guard line of books. We also talk about how he would develop Mouse Guard into a live action film and what it would take to make that happen!
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We all have our favorite characters but how would you like to have them in a premium format figure? Thanks to Sideshow Collectibles we were able to get a look at some of the best of the best when it comes to collecting this upcoming year and we are joined by Marissa Black (Marketing Coordinator) to do it! She shows us around the new DC collectibles and not only do we get to peak at a gorgeous Poison Ivy but we also get to see The Dark Knight and The Clown Prince of Crime him self, that’s right the Joker! Also find out how Sideshow Collectibles wants to work with you to help you in your collection with their FLEX pay. Simon Daoudi Simon@ComicImpact.com
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It’s the last week in June so what are you doing? I know I bet you’re packing for San Diego for Comic Con right? Well take some time off and relax and watch this all-new episode of “Did You Catch All That?” In this episode Sheldon and Simon explore the top five selling comics of the previous month. We also check out some 2012 San Diego Comic Con exclusives you don’t want to miss out on plus find out what two comics both of the boys loved for the month of June! I will give you a hint, one is going to be an instant classic and the other is based on a classic. That’s not all! Wanna know some of the latest rumors for new creative teams that MIGHT be coming to Marvel? Look no further. All this and Simon tell us about Terry Moore’s Rachel Rising and Sheldon explains why Iron Fist is one of his favorite characters in comics and that is just the start of the show. Whew! This is a busy month full of unfortunate comic TV shows getting cancelled and hey we even have a copy of Grant Morrison’s book Supergods to give away! […]
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