Conversation with Darick Robertson

CGS: Episode 175 (September 4, 2006)

Meet Darick Robertson. He was the artist on Transmetropolitan and now he's co-creator/artist on Wildstorm's The Boys. Please join us as we talk about his past career, the future of his new series and his dedication to his work. Also, a brief discussion on current comic cover prices. (1:18:51)

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(00:21) Sponsor
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(01:26) Interview
With Darick Robertson, artist and co-creator of Wildstorm's the Boys.

(01:38) On how Darick started reading comics, Space Beaver and

getting into mainstream comics.
(07:59) On the development of the Boys, his time at Marvel and having

creator control.
(19:11) On his artistic influences, our thoughts on the first issue and

Darick's collaboration with Garth Ennis.
(27:48) On being penciller and inker on the same project, meeting

deadlines and overcoming pre-conceived expectations.
(36:06) On working with Wildstormm, possible spin-offs, working with

Malibu and his thoughts on the current industry.
(42:43) On customizing toy figures and the wrap-up.
(49:00) Our post-interview wrap-up.

(54:45) Stump the Rios
Sponsored by Atomika: God is Red. Submitted by Steven Bigmore of Vancouver.

(57:05) Shipping This Week
For Wednesday August 30th.

(1:00:29) Convention Talk
An update on the guests attending Baltimore Comic Con.

(1:02:00) Voice Mail
From Oz on internet spoilers; Ryan from Chicago kicks us off on a discussion on comic cover price inflation; and our first telemarketer!

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