Gail Simone's Blog, page 356

what is you're favorite comic character hairstyle Gail?

Black Alice, no question.

Re: Your comments about Catman's hair: You're one of those who liked Superman with long hair, aren't you? ;)

I did, I thought if done well, it could alter the way we think of Superman.

But they just kind of gave him a mullet and didn’t really take advantage of the visual distinctiveness it could have given him.

Porcelain

…is one of the new characters in Secret Six, and is already absolutely my favorite.

You are going to love them, I think!

Okay. Secret Six Preview. But WARNING

This is from the middle so it will have a few spoilers. BUT THE ART IS AMAZING.

So view at your own risk, issue comes out WEDNESDAY!

Secret Six back issues and trades are all very scarce and very spendy. Don’t wait, be sure you get your copy, because SECRETS ARE A’COMIN’! 

:)

http://www.hitfix.com/news/exclusive-the-gangs-all-here-for-secret-six-1-by-gail-simone

What Is The Secret?

What Is The Secret?

My Son Was Attacked

schaurigliebe:

peanutbuttersexual:

gailsimone:

TW for violence and homophobia

I wasn’t sure if I was going to talk about this, there’s so much hell going on already, but I feel like I need to get this out. I don’t know what to call what happened. 

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Can I just ask why this kids name changed quarter way through the story

Cody is a valid nickname for Dakota. His name didn’t change.

The response is correct. We still call him Cody, he prefers Dakota. Most people outside his family know him as Dakota. 

Also, what a weird thing to ask. 

hey there! "i don't blame him, but ugh" anon from earlier! just wanted to apologize for taking up your time, especially given the context. sorry! i was trying to be helpful but i realize now that it was not the time or the place. i know that you have enoug

It’s okay, no worries, apology accepted and my own extended.

We were still in the grip of the thing and very worried, and it is still hard to totally overlook the idea of someone taking off when another person is being assaulted, even if all they do is call the police or call for help. 

I am trying to be understanding about it, and to be honest, it’s a pretty minor thing in the overall story, but to say it reflects poorly on a mom that she is a bit unhappy someone left her son to be attacked…well, we’ll have to disagree. If that sounds like I am not being objective a couple days after the attack, well, guilty as charged, I’m sure.

I haven’t spent any time fretting over it, my son is alive and making a full recovery. That’s about a billion times more important. 

Sorry for being so late to the party, but wanted to let you know I FINALLY got around to reading Villains United. Planning to purchase the rest of your Secret Six run ASAP. One of the best things I've ever read.

Thank you so much, that is very nice to hear. 

What would be your best piece of advice for someone interested in dipping into writing comics? I'm used to writing prose, but I really want to get into the comic world. I've looked at some outlines for script work (especially since I can't draw), but I gue

I did a tumblr about this specifically, you can check it out, there are are articles I got from a bunch of top pros on just this subject.

Comicssurvivalkit.tumblr.com

Good luck!

THOUGHTS: Secret Six "Six Degrees of Devistation"

THOUGHTS: Secret Six "Six Degrees of Devistation":

comicweek:

There is an endearing honesty to Gail Simone’s team, the Secret Six. This is a group of damaged ne’er-do-wells who initially come together as a team of mercenaries motivated largely by the dollar signs dangled in front of them. Surprisingly, they (all) didn’t die and have formed a family for…

Fun read, thank you!