Welcome to the Interview section!  In this area of the DrawingBoard, we endeavor to post interviews with various comic and fantasy related folk.  Enjoy!


Interviews

Interviews in this section are generally extensive interviews made in
person, by mail, or by e-mail through the kind indulgence of the subject.

  • Richard Isanove - Colorist, Art Director (WildStorm, Top Cow)
    Interview by Karl!
    Working for Wildstorm and Top Cow, from colorist to art director, Richard Isanove has commanded respect and appreciation from many in the comic industry.

  • Tim Townsend - Inker, (Marvel X-men)
    Interview by Karl!
    Inker for the X-men, and former comrade in art with Joe Maduriera, Tim Townsend has inked many great pencilers and is one of the best there is. This interview was originally published at the Draw Comics Website.
ImPrOmpTu Interview

ImPrOmpTu Interviews are basically interviews given on the
spur of the moment by creators kind enough to spare
some time to chat without prior warning!

  • Dorian Cleavenger - Fantasy Artist (Harris Comics, Image, Heavy Metal)
    Interview by Dudley Bryan Jr.
    Although a relative newcomer to the fantasy/comics industry, Dorian Cleavenger is turning heads and wowing fans with his detailed imaginative renderings. If you haven't seen his art, go to his website gallery NOW (DorianArt.com), and then come back and read this interview... go... we'll wait.

    Okay... back now? This is one of two interviews taken at the Boston Visions convention in July. First interview I've ever tried to tape, so you'll have to forgive any lost words.

  • Joe Jusko - Fantasy Artist (Marvel Comics, WWF, Harris Comics, Various)
    Interview by Dudley Bryan Jr.
    An amazing a well respected fantasy artist, Joe Jusko continues to produce some of the most compelling fantasy paintings around.


TWENTY-QUESTIONS

Twenty questions is an informal interview format for
posing industry professionals a series of 20 random
questions about their work, opinions, and day to day lives. Enjoy!

Note:
Titles and credits listed for each individual
apply only to the time of "interview".

  • Joe Cavalieri - Editor Superman titles
    Interview by 4Color-Review
    Former Huntress writer, and editor of the Superman titles for DC Comics (at the time of this interview). This interview is © 1996 Joey Cavalieri, and the opinions expressed herein are solely his and do not reflect those of DC Comics.

  • Drew Hayes - POISON Elves (creator/artist)
    Interview by Eitan Shapiro for 4Color-Review
    4 Color Review writer Eitan Shapiro managed to get Drew Hayes of POISON ELVES fame for an interview. For those that don't know, POISON ELVES is a wildly popular black & white title published by Sirius - the people who publish Animal Mystic and Dawn, among others. Much thanks to Drew for his time and patience.

  • Howard Porter - JLA (Penciller)
    Interview by Eitan Shapiro for 4Color-Review
    20 Questions with Howard Porter! One of the hottest pencillers out there right now, on one of the highest profile books to come down the pike in the last few years.

  • Mark Ricketts - NoWhere'sVille (writer/artist)
    Interview by Eitan Shapiro for 4Color-Review
    Mark Ricketts, the critically acclaimed writer/artist of NOWHERESVILLE has arrived. 'Nuff said.

  • Bob Rozakis - DC (Executive Director of Production)
    Interview by Eitan Shapiro for 4Color-Review
    DC Comics Executive Director of Production, Bob Rozakis aka The Answer Man! Bob graciously agreed to subject himself to the 20 questions battery, because he's a really nice guy, and...well... a lot of whimpering was involved. Bear in mind that these questions were asked in no particular order.

  • Ethan Van Sciver - CyberFrog (creator)
    Interview by Eitan Shapiro for 4Color-Review
    This interview was conducted by Eitan Shapiro with CYBERFROG creator, Ethan Van Sciver. All Ethan asked for in return for his time was for us to mention that somewhere around the 3rd anniversary thing, Harris will reprint the early Hall of Heroes CYBERFROG stuff. No problem with that. Everyone, go out and buy!