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Jul
16
Two Artists in One
No SFX Needed

No SFX Needed

I picked up Detective Comics  #854, the first to feature Batwoman and artist J.H. Williams III. I was totally blown away - from panel design to lighting, it’s some of the best work in recent memory, and certainly one of the strongest books in DC’s current lineup. Perhaps most impressive is the way Jim flows between two very distinct styles depending on who is taking center stage – Batwoman or her alter-ego. It’s almost like getting two artists for the price of one, but there’s enough consistency and cohesion between the two styles that it’s never jarring.  

And so is this...

This is J.H. Williams III...

This is J.H. Williams III...
And so is this…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jul
9
Storylink Q&A Up

I recently had the privilege of writing a short ”Ask the Expert” <looks over shoulder> piece for Storylink. While you’re there, be sure to read the more insightful Q&A with Simon Kinberg, screenwriter for X-Men: Last Stand, Jumper, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and the upcoming Sherlock Holmes flick. His writing process is especially interesting, but my favorite quote covers the heart of story:

I really believe all good stories start from the same place: interesting characters in an emotionally charged situation. For me, the difference between drama and genre is this: in dramas, you have relatable characters in a relatable situation, whereas in genre films you have relatable characters in an unrelatable situation (fighting ghosts or robots or giant sharks, etc…). But you have to relate to the characters.

And then read the interview with non-stop Jimmy Palmiotti!

“It’s as simple as having a planet of fire … and you want to keep the characters from burning.”

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