Episode 147: Interview with J.M. DeMatteis (Part 2 of 2)

We conclude the conversation with writer J.M. DeMatteis, starting with his fantasy graphic novel, Moonshadow, then working our way through his career, including the Justice League, some animation, music, and others all the way up to his current projects.

If you’d like to take a look and possibly purchase any of the books in the DeMultiverse, you can do so here.

Pay no attention to the moon behind the curtain…

The cover that launched a seminal run…and inspired many, many other covers.

One of very few adaptations to credit Alan Moore with his permission.

A small sample of J.M.’s music.

Episode 56: Interview with Evan Skolnick, Part 3

In part three of this multi-episode interview, Kurt continues his talk with comic book writer/game writer and producer/college professor Evan Skolnick, getting into his video game work, after briefly discussing his time at Acclaim Comics and the comic boom and bust of the 90s.

That faaaaaace…

That faaaaaace…

Just a few of the titles Evan has worked on. Check his portfolio for a full list.

Just a few of the titles Evan has worked on. Check his portfolio for a full list.

Evan spoke for many a New Warriors fan when he wrote this dialogue about the “reality show” version of the team, in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2.

Evan spoke for many a New Warriors fan when he wrote this dialogue about the “reality show” version of the team, in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2.

Episode 55: Interview with Evan Skolnick, Part 2

In part two of this multi-episode interview, Kurt continues his talk with comic book writer/game writer and producer/college professor Evan Skolnick, this time focusing on the comic book writing portion, with special emphasis on his two-year stint on The New Warriors, but we also talk about writing licensed books and running the company softball team.

The interview subject

The interview subject

Careful. You’ll poke his eye out!

Careful. You’ll poke his eye out!

Evan’s first issue on the series.

Evan’s first issue on the series.

New Warriors joins the Spider-Man titles…I guess they had to go somewhere.

New Warriors joins the Spider-Man titles…I guess they had to go somewhere.

Some of the characters created by Evan added to the New Warriors include Timeslip…

Some of the characters created by Evan added to the New Warriors include Timeslip…

Helix…

Helix…

and Turbos, both Mike (R.I.P)…

and Turbos, both Mike (R.I.P)…

and Mickey.

and Mickey.

All Good Things…

All Good Things…

Episode 54: Interview with Evan Skolnick, Part 1

In the first part of this multi-episode interview, Kurt talks to comic book writer/game writer and producer/college professor Evan Skolnick about the earliest part of his career, up to his editorial stint at Marvel Comics.

Stay tuned next week for Part 2! While this interview is running, Welcome to Geektown will be on a weekly release schedule instead of every other week. Enjoy the extra content, and if you have an extra $1.00 or so, why not join the Patreon for even more material!

The subject of these interviews. Check out his website for a brief rundown of some of his credits.

The subject of these interviews. Check out his website for a brief rundown of some of his credits.

Evan shows his sense of humor by poking fun at some of the Marvel 1993 Annual creations, including his own contribution…Khaos!

Evan shows his sense of humor by poking fun at some of the Marvel 1993 Annual creations, including his own contribution…Khaos!

Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #60 (on right) was Marvel’s first computer-colored book. By way of comparison, a similar panel from issue #59 is on the left. Lots more gradients and colors available!

Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #60 (on right) was Marvel’s first computer-colored book. By way of comparison, a similar panel from issue #59 is on the left. Lots more gradients and colors available!