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A bi-monthly interview series helmed by Kevin Sharp (Bookmarks, The First Line, After Dakota) that highlights comic book creators of all experience levels, providing insight into their creative process, working space, passion for the sequential art medium, and more.
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Chocolate Covered Cosplay is a group of awesome women who love to celebrate, showcase, and empower the cosplay, gamer, and geek communities, regardless of gender, race, or background.
At Comikaze Expo 2011, three of the CCC’s founding members chatted with Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about their organization, their favorite cosplay costumes, and a number of their upcoming events!
This interview was conducted on Saturday, November 5, 2011.
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Frontline Gaming hosted an incredible Warhammer 40K tournament at Comikaze Expo 2011, which pitted serious gamers against each other from November 5-6. Frontline is also known for discount gaming and hobby supplies, as well as its newsworthy podcast.
During the competition, Frontline Gaming Founder Reece Robbins talked with Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about the dedication of the tournament’s contestants, the rules of the game, and the services offered by Frontline.
This interview was conducted on Saturday, November 5, 2011.
Fanboy Comics will continue to post all of its interviews, photos, and commentaries from Comikaze Expo 2011. Click here for the latest coverage!
Todd Kinkade is the Vice President of TableWar Designs, a San Diego-based company that manufactures and sells custom-made carrying cases, display cases, and other unique accessories for gamers and artists alike.
At Comikaze Expo 2011, Kinkade talked with Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about the TableWar product line and his own gaming collection!
This interview was conducted on Saturday, November 5, 2011.
Fanboy Comics will continue to post all of its interviews, photos, and commentaries from Comikaze Expo 2011. Click here for the latest coverage!
The following is an interview with writer David Parkin about his work on the rock-a-billy western comic, The Devil is Due in Dreary, published by Ardden Entertainment.
Parkin talks to Fanboy Comics President Bryant Dillon about the supernatural folklore behind The Devil is Due in Dreary, the book’s impressive creative team (including cover artist Alex Sanchez), and his dream cross-over comic book!
This interview was conducted on Thursday, November 3, 2011.
Kristopher White is the creator and writer of the graphic novel, The 36. The story is based on the Kabbalistic belief that there are 36 people in the world upon whom it is saved by their simple existence.
At Comikaze Expo 2011, he talked with Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about the release of the first issue, the success of The 36’s Kickstarter campaign, and the multitude of ways that fans can pick up their own copy!
This interview was conducted on Saturday, November 5, 2011.
Fanboy Comics will continue to post all of its interviews, photos, and commentaries from Comikaze Expo 2011. Click here for the latest coverage!
The following is an interview with Shawn Tutt of the California Browncoats, a registered non-profit charity with a mission to promote Firefly, Serenity, and their fandom through charitable works.
Tutt talks to Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about the purpose behind the California Browncoats and how they are continuing to carry Whedon’s “shiny” torch at the first ever Comikaze Expo!
This interview was conducted on Saturday, November 5, 2011.
Fanboy Comics will continue to post all of its interviews, photos, and commentaries from Comikaze Expo 2011. Click here for the latest coverage!
The following is an interview with writer Tony Caballero about his work on the top-rated Lifetime Original Movie, Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story.
Below, Caballero talks to Fanboy Comics President Bryant Dillon about how he got involved in Magic Beyond Words, his first experiences with Harry Potter, his writing process, and an exciting, upcoming project based on another popular young adult book series!
This interview was conducted on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011.
Fanboy and fangirls alike will not want to miss Shelf Life, an irreverent new live-action web series about four action figures perched on a young boy's shelf. In its hilarious first season, Shelf Life will introduce audiences to Hero Man (Travis Willingham: Thor, Transformers, Marvel Super Hero Squad), Hero Lass (Tara Platt: The Gilmore Girls, Charmed, Afterworld), Bug Boy (Yuri Lowenthal: Terminator: TSCC, Ben 10: Alien Force, Legion of Superheroes), and Samurai Snake (Bryan Enk), as they wax poetic on a range of hot-button topics. This R-rated series leaves no controversial topic untouched and no curse word unused!
Shelf Life Season One was written by Lowenthal and Eisner Award-winning comic book writer Paul Jenkins (Inhumans, Captain America, Wolverine: Origin) and is directed by Jenkins.
Shelf Life creators/producers Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal sat down with Fanboy Comics President Bryant Dillon to discuss their new web series, the process for creating their characters, and which action figure they would be and why!
This interview was conducted on Friday, October 21, 2011.
The following is an interview with Sam Cushion, composer of several unofficial fan scores based on The Hunger Games book trilogy. Cushion has already scored the first two books with Music of Panem: Beginning of a Rebellion Part I and Music of Panem: Beginning of a Rebellion Part II and will soon be releasing his score for the third book, Music of Panem Part III: The Rebellion. While not endorsed by associated with the official versions of The Hunger Games films or novels, Cushion’s work has garnered a great amount of support from the fan community, and with one listen to his beautiful work, it becomes clear why.
Below, Cushion talks to Fanboy Comics President Bryant Dillon about how he got started with his very first Hunger Games score, his musical influences, and his upcoming releases!
This interview was conducted on Monday, September 12th, 2011.
The following is an interview with Becca Fitzpatrick, author of the New York Times bestselling YA saga, Hush, Hush. The book series follows Nora Grey, a book-smart teen who finds herself in the middle of strange, unexplainable, and otherworldly events after meeting (and falling for) a fallen angel. Comprising of three books, Hush, Hush, Crescendo, and Silence - due in stores on October 4, 2011 - Fitzpatrick’s works have found an international following in 35 countries.
Now, Fitzpatrick has joined with Sea Lion Books to produce a graphic novel adaptation of her first book, Hush, Hush, due in October of 2011. Below, she discusses the process for creating a graphic novel, her thoughts on the Young Adult genre, and the honor of being nominated for YALSA's Teens' Top Ten.
This interview was conducted on August 30, 2011.