How did you feel about the somewhat recent wave of creators who left the big 2 for Image, only to go back when their creator owned stuff didn't take off or they didn't get that TV deal? There was some pretty dull stuff getting put out, but does that taint

I dunno about anyone’s motivations, I assume those guys just like jumping around and trying out different companies. I’m not a fan of Image pulling many creators from M and DC. For many reasons. 

Although I do think you have to look at each creator as an individual. You have people like my manga bro Emma Rios who did work at Marvel but then comes to Image and does work like I.D and Mirror (with Hewi Lim) (two amazing books if you haven’t read them) , and then you have people who get the freedom that Image provides and they just do the same old shit they were doing on superhero comics or some other tired idea. It bugs me when creators act like they can’t do whatever the fuck they want at Image. Take a risk, maybe have an original thought?

Unfortunately I do think it weakens Image as a company to have any subpar books. but I get that my taste is far from what sells best. but I do think they also have some fantastic books. (some books  I like RIngside, Prince of Cats, Snotgirl, Wicked + Divine, Rumble, Mirror, Manifest Destiny, etc)

I hope work like the stuff in ISLAND feels like it’s own thing. Because that’s the whole goal.