While I wouldn't have minded Kang Dynasty appearing across the line back then I also enjoyed it immensely as it was. As awesome as, say, a Ms Marvel-Scarlet Centurion tie in mini would have been, it would have diluted the intense drama beween them that we read.
I have an unrelated question though: Is the Aaron Era on Avengers going to keep on going for some time or are we nearing the end? It doesn't feel like it's running out of steam like some runs do when a writer's initial list of things he has planned are done but you never know when a writer decides it's time to go.
Oh, and please, no more Orb. I've disliked the character since its creation.
Thanks a ton! That was one of those questions I’ve not quite managed to get an in depth answer on.
I just read my first Infinity Comic recently in the form of the Captain America one that was published in 2021! I quite like the vertical storytelling actually. I’ve read some other comics like that in pdf format (supplied by Scott Snyder’s class) and I actually really like the style. Aside from double page spreads not working I think it’s a fine way to tell a story.
(If this strays too far into politics and you’d rather not answer I understand!) Related to that Captain America story, and the beginning of this newsletter, how is the use of symbolism vs outright straightforwardness decided on in story telling when politics/social movements are concerned? Is managing PR a big factor?
For example, I’d consider that Captain America infinity comic was fairly straightforward: A large group of likeminded people with extremist views stormed a government building (e.g. Jan 6). I would also mention Stan Lee’s soapboxes speaking in support of various political movement/social movements at different times like those championing Civil Rights.
On the other hand symbolism could be used to speak about these issues, such as the X-Men serving as an allegory for Civil Rights or using Captain America’s supposed turn to Hydra in the recent “Secret Empire” to commentate on government corruption.
So, perhaps to better streamline my question, why do you think symbolism would be chosen when straightforwardness can present a clearer commentary?
I know that was a lot and I’ve been asking very specific/industry related question. If a more personal one is wanted to talk about your interests, are there any ongoing comics outside of Marvel that have captured your attention?
While I wouldn't have minded Kang Dynasty appearing across the line back then I also enjoyed it immensely as it was. As awesome as, say, a Ms Marvel-Scarlet Centurion tie in mini would have been, it would have diluted the intense drama beween them that we read.
I have an unrelated question though: Is the Aaron Era on Avengers going to keep on going for some time or are we nearing the end? It doesn't feel like it's running out of steam like some runs do when a writer's initial list of things he has planned are done but you never know when a writer decides it's time to go.
Oh, and please, no more Orb. I've disliked the character since its creation.
Thanks a ton! That was one of those questions I’ve not quite managed to get an in depth answer on.
I just read my first Infinity Comic recently in the form of the Captain America one that was published in 2021! I quite like the vertical storytelling actually. I’ve read some other comics like that in pdf format (supplied by Scott Snyder’s class) and I actually really like the style. Aside from double page spreads not working I think it’s a fine way to tell a story.
(If this strays too far into politics and you’d rather not answer I understand!) Related to that Captain America story, and the beginning of this newsletter, how is the use of symbolism vs outright straightforwardness decided on in story telling when politics/social movements are concerned? Is managing PR a big factor?
For example, I’d consider that Captain America infinity comic was fairly straightforward: A large group of likeminded people with extremist views stormed a government building (e.g. Jan 6). I would also mention Stan Lee’s soapboxes speaking in support of various political movement/social movements at different times like those championing Civil Rights.
On the other hand symbolism could be used to speak about these issues, such as the X-Men serving as an allegory for Civil Rights or using Captain America’s supposed turn to Hydra in the recent “Secret Empire” to commentate on government corruption.
So, perhaps to better streamline my question, why do you think symbolism would be chosen when straightforwardness can present a clearer commentary?
I know that was a lot and I’ve been asking very specific/industry related question. If a more personal one is wanted to talk about your interests, are there any ongoing comics outside of Marvel that have captured your attention?
Thanks!