Gail Simone's Blog, page 354
December 2, 2014
Hi Gail! Do you know if Helena B (and Dinah) will be in Convergence?
I can’t say. Sorry.
But…
…it would be cool, wouldn’t it?
tamorapierce:
gailsimone:
comicsalliance:
GAIL SIMONE: THE...
GAIL SIMONE: THE COMICS ALLIANCE INTERVIEW, PART TWO: RED SONJA, DIVERSITY AND NIGHTWING ASS
In this second and final part of our in-depth interview, Gail Simone talks about her initial concerns about working on Red Sonja at Dynamite, her relaunch of Secret Six, her passionate fan base and her “secret” comics agenda.
ComicsAlliance: So – let’s talk about the future. What can you tell me about your plans for the Secret Six relaunch?
Gail Simone: It’s funny, because going back is always tricky, so one thing I wanted to do right away was not simply recreate what we had before. This is a different team and there are different themes. But I still want a vibrant, sexy, funny, violent cast, I want the kind of “oh, my god, what the f*ck just happened?” kind of vibe that the first book had.
Again, it’s weird in a way that with these anti-heroes and villains, you can often show more humanity than you can with the big names, who aren’t always allowed to show their weak side.
CA: I always find flawed characters to be more interesting. I feel like writers can play with them more and take them to more intense places.
GS: That is the fun of them. My thing with the Secret Six is that they never win. The odds are always against them, everyone wants them gone. So they never win. But they never give up, either. It’s kind of the book that people demanded be brought back, and [DC Co-Publisher] Dan [DiDio] himself asked me personally. It was so far out of the realm of what I thought likely that I didn’t have an answer at first. But Dan was a huge supporter, he just really pushed the idea and gave us tremendous freedom.
CA: You’re also working regularly at Dynamite now with Red Sonja – what has that experience been like for you?
GS: Amazing. I really had a very narrow opinion of Dynamite, I thought they were that company that did cheesecake books. I just hadn’t looked. But they had been after me to write something for a long time, and when I was fired from Batgirl, they were the first people (of many, thank god) to call. They treat me like family. When my house was robbed, [CEO and Publisher] Nick Barrucci wanted to know what he could to to help and he meant it, and that stuff, it goes a long way with me. I have a terrific editor in Molly Mahan, she’s the best, and Red Sonja has become up there with Black Canary as my favorite character to write, ever.
I am not a big fan of being in interviews, as a rule, for various reasons. Nothing against the interviewers or media in general, I just am not that comfortable with it.
Janelle did a really nice job, here.
Gail Simone is always worth listening to, particularly in the hands of a good interviewer, She shares what she’s learned of process, of the field, and just of her experience that real human beings can succeed, which is more important for newcomers to learn than almost anything else.
Tammy,
You remain the best.
comicsalliance:
GAIL SIMONE: THE COMICS ALLIANCE INTERVIEW,...
GAIL SIMONE: THE COMICS ALLIANCE INTERVIEW, PART TWO: RED SONJA, DIVERSITY AND NIGHTWING ASS
In this second and final part of our in-depth interview, Gail Simone talks about her initial concerns about working on Red Sonja at Dynamite, her relaunch of Secret Six, her passionate fan base and her “secret” comics agenda.
ComicsAlliance: So – let’s talk about the future. What can you tell me about your plans for the Secret Six relaunch?
Gail Simone: It’s funny, because going back is always tricky, so one thing I wanted to do right away was not simply recreate what we had before. This is a different team and there are different themes. But I still want a vibrant, sexy, funny, violent cast, I want the kind of “oh, my god, what the f*ck just happened?” kind of vibe that the first book had.
Again, it’s weird in a way that with these anti-heroes and villains, you can often show more humanity than you can with the big names, who aren’t always allowed to show their weak side.
CA: I always find flawed characters to be more interesting. I feel like writers can play with them more and take them to more intense places.
GS: That is the fun of them. My thing with the Secret Six is that they never win. The odds are always against them, everyone wants them gone. So they never win. But they never give up, either. It’s kind of the book that people demanded be brought back, and [DC Co-Publisher] Dan [DiDio] himself asked me personally. It was so far out of the realm of what I thought likely that I didn’t have an answer at first. But Dan was a huge supporter, he just really pushed the idea and gave us tremendous freedom.
CA: You’re also working regularly at Dynamite now with Red Sonja – what has that experience been like for you?
GS: Amazing. I really had a very narrow opinion of Dynamite, I thought they were that company that did cheesecake books. I just hadn’t looked. But they had been after me to write something for a long time, and when I was fired from Batgirl, they were the first people (of many, thank god) to call. They treat me like family. When my house was robbed, [CEO and Publisher] Nick Barrucci wanted to know what he could to to help and he meant it, and that stuff, it goes a long way with me. I have a terrific editor in Molly Mahan, she’s the best, and Red Sonja has become up there with Black Canary as my favorite character to write, ever.
I am not a big fan of being in interviews, as a rule, for various reasons. Nothing against the interviewers or media in general, I just am not that comfortable with it.
Janelle did a really nice job, here.
Won’t someone please think about poor, misunderstood Mayonnaise Boy and all the trials...
Won’t someone please think about poor, misunderstood Mayonnaise Boy and all the trials he’s been through?
I think it’s mean not to think about poor Mayonnaise Boy.
nextreact:
Ladies, Ladies, King Kong, please. There’s enough...
Ladies, Ladies, King Kong, please. There’s enough Catman for everyone.
I guess this confirms that the big guy is not Harvey Bullock. Until I get a name, I’m just going to call him King Kong.
Secret Six #1
This made me laugh really hard for some reason.
I feel like we should do a walkathon to raise awareness of poor, poor Mayonnaise Boy.
I feel like we should do a walkathon to raise awareness of poor, poor Mayonnaise Boy.
superheroesincolor:
Batgirl, Tiffany Fox
"From the Illustrious...
Batgirl, Tiffany Fox
"From the Illustrious Gotham Fox family, Tiffany is the sister of Luke Fox/Batwing. She was recruited into the “League of Batgirls”. Twelve year old Tiffany is the youngest member of the Batgirls of Gotham, a team brought together by Barbera Gordon who had undergone training by Bane and was now branded “The Black Beast/ Bete Noire”. Alongside Stephanie Brown formerly Spoiler and Cassandra Cain daughter of the assassin David Cain.
Barbara Gordon noted that due to her intelligence she would one day eclipse all of the other members of the ‘League of Batgirls’” - x
1st appearance: Batwing #21 (2013)
Tiff needs her own series. I am dead serious. The new Batgirl is a hit, let’s have a LEAGUE OF BATGIRLS book!
geekeryandhockey:
gailsimone:
geekeryandhockey:
Version 2,...
Version 2, Wonder Woman Super Villain, Genocide.
Genocide Costume worn and made by me (Wiccy) with Joe Colton as Wonder Woman
Photos by the ever amazing Paul Cory
HOLY CRAP! This is AMAZING!
=DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
There are actually a few more photos, I just shared my four favorites originally.
and a few that my BF took in the room before heading to the shoot.
Everyone involved with this is amazing!
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