2009 Comic Book News Archives

Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade #1

May 19, 2009: Exclusive "Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade" Interview

By Adam Dechanel

Writer Landry Q. Walker and artist Eric Jones talk with the Superman Homepage about their 6-issue miniseries "Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade".

    Q: It seemed a very animation based series both in writing and artwork... was that a conscious choice or did it just lend itself better that way?

    Landry: Well, the writing is just basic comic writing, in the sense that you have single issue stories with a growing subplot. The subplot becomes the primary story at the end. I did want to introduce a growing sense of urgency in the series. The beginning tone is comparatively whimsical next to where the series ends.

    Eric: I've always had a strong affinity for classic American animation art and the modern animation art inspired by it. So when we were developing the concept, I decided to approach the art in that style - not because I wanted the comic to look like a Saturday morning cartoon, but because I think that style really lends itself to comics. Drawing in that 'animated' style really allows the characters to emote, which is to me the most important aspect of strong storytelling.

Read the complete interview right here at the Superman Homepage.



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