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Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007

Joe Caramagna

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As a comic letterer, you've seen his fancy fontwork on dozens of Marvel books, including a fairly under-discussed book called Captain America #25. Caramagna's also a professional writer (co-creator of "Model Operandi") and inker whose star is on the rise.

The tall drink of water (6'2", according to his MySpace profile) talks this week about lettering, the benefits of the Kubert School, "Model Operandi," "7 Days to Fame," and more!

Posted by James VanOsdol at 7:50 PM |

Thursday, Jun 21, 2007

Wizard World Philadelphia recap with Patrick Brower

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"It seemed small. It felt small."
-Patrick Brower on Wizard World Philadelphia

"STUN" Executive Producer Patrick Brower returned from Wizard World Philadelphia with a complete rundown of this year's (lackluster) convention.

As "STUN" listened to Patrick's report, we couldn't help but wonder...in a day and age when you can buy commissions and original art direct from the artists and key issues straight from places like Ebay and grahamcrakers.com, is it all that necessary to even attend cons? "STUN" thinks that any alternative to paying for parking, getting crammed into a space with hundreds of sweaty fans over a hot summer weekend, and seeing Lou Ferrigno's career in rapid freefall from close up is worth investigating. True, not going to a convention means you don't get to hear hilarious creator interplay on panels or have the opportunity to dress as the Scarlet Witch for all to see, but...

Posted by James VanOsdol at 5:11 PM |

Friday, Jun 15, 2007

White Picket Fences follow-up with Matt Anderson

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We follow up with Matt Anderson, co-creator of the fantastic "White Picket Fences" mini from Ape. We learn whether his expectations were met when the title was released, what's in store for he and "White Picket Fences" in the future, and how an independent book should be marketed.

This is a rare chance to follow the paths of a creator and a new title from the very beginning, and STUN! is thrilled to offer the play-by-play.

Posted by James VanOsdol at 9:55 AM |

Saturday, Jun 09, 2007

Blue Oyster Cult's Eric Bloom!

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Because "STUN" needed "more cowbell"...

Consider "STUN" humbled and awed by the fact that Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult wanted to be part of the show.

For 35 years, Blue Oyster Cult has occupied a unique and exclusive position in rock history; that of being a smart and literate hard rock band whose transparent love of science fiction and the paranormal helped define their sound and image. And speaking of image, the "Kronos" hook-and-cross symbol has just gotta be one of rock's coolest icons ever. "STUN" spent most of its junior high and high school years scribbling it onto notebooks and carving it into wooden desktops.

Of course, Blue Oyster Cult secured their place in history by writing one of the greatest rock and roll songs of all time ("Don't Fear the Reaper," natch). Going beyond "Reaper," there are the riffs...those fist-pumping guitar sounds that provide the backbone to B.O.C. standards like "E.T.I.," "Godzilla," and "Cities on Flame." "STUN" is equally excited by Blue Oyster Cult songs whose lyrics tell stories with great, thought-provoking images. See "Veteran of the Psychic Wars," "Astronomy," and "Transmaniacon M.C." for further study.

Blue Oyster Cult will be all over the U.S. this summer. If you happen to be in range of the "STUN" studios in the Chicago area, B.O.C. will be at the Naperville Ribfest on 7/1 and doing a handful of dates in Wisconsin (including Summerfest).

Bloom talked with "STUN" about the band's longevity, science fiction, Doctor Strange, current reads, and that "SNL" sketch that brought the band to the top of the 21st century pop culture buzz phrase elite.

Also this week: Executive Producer Patrick Brower, General Manager of Graham Crackers Comics in Chicago's Loop, gives a retail update. Is "Countdown" selling like "52?" Are people excited about the post-"Civil War" Marvel Universe? Booster Gold? World War Hulk?

Thanks for listening!

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Posted by James VanOsdol at 9:02 PM |

Monday, Jun 04, 2007

Norm Breyfogle

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Though Batman's been around for almost 70 years, the list of artists who helped define him is shockingly small: Neal Adams. Jim Aparo. Marshall Rogers. Add to the list one Norm Breyfogle, whose work on Detective, Batman, and Shadow of the Bat stands as some of the best Batman storytelling of the past 25 years (with extra special credit going to Breyfogle's frequent collaborator, writer Alan Grant).

Breyfogle's broad list of credits also includes "Prime" for the Malibu Ultraverse and the criminally underrated "Hellcat" mini for Marvel. STUN! is a huge fan of Norm's and remains perplexed as to why the "big two" aren't stumbling over themselves to give him work. STUN! has a fantasy of Norm Breyfogle doing more Batman work with Alan Grant and "Shadowpact" with Bill Willingham for D.C. and "Doctor Strange" with Brian K. Vaughan over at Marvel. One can dream.

Breyfogle talks this week about Batman, working with Alan Grant, and the sad reality of work drying up for him at the onset of the 21st century. Go to Norm's website to learn more (and buy some of his art while you're there, too)!:
http://www.normbreyfogle.com

Posted by James VanOsdol at 12:03 PM |

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