Author Archives: Chris Mautner
The Now of Glyn: An Interview with Glyn Dillon
More than a decade ago, Dillon bid farewell to the comics industry, giving up a burgeoning comics career for the chance to make films. Now he is back, this time with his first full-length graphic novel, The Nao of Brown. Continue reading
“I Hoped That the Book Would Just Be Fun”: A Brief Interview with Chris Ware
The creator of Building Stories talks to us about boxes, architecture, parents, and iPhones. Continue reading
“Our Goal Is to Create an Audience That’s Not There Yet”: An Interview with Jessica Abel and Matt Madden
The husband-and-wife duo talk about their new book, editing the Best American Comics series, moving to France, and cartooning. Continue reading
“The Only Thing That Matters is the Work on the Page”: An Interview with Eddie Campbell
He’s delved into such weighty topics as death, family, marriage, parenting, success, failure, the creative process, and the pleasures of drinking wine. What else is left to cover? Well, money. Continue reading
“It’s Only One Book”: An Art Spiegelman Interview
The cartoonist and editor talks about his latest book and DVD, MetaMaus. Continue reading
Just Like Yesterday: Thoughts on DC’s “New 52″
When DC Comics announced plans to reboot their entire comics line, I thought it was either a stroke of genius or the stupidest idea I’d ever heard. Continue reading
“Restoration Projects”: An Interview with George O’Connor
Talking children’s books, comics, and Greek mythology with George O’Connor, the creator of Journey Into Mohawk Country and Olympians. Continue reading
“Being Alone Is a Nice Thing for Me”: A Leslie Stein Interview
The young cartoonist behind Eye of the Majestic Creature, a comic book about a somewhat eccentric young woman and her alcoholic talking guitar. Continue reading
