Author Archives: Gary Groth
The Spain Interview
In this two-part interview, Gary Groth talks to Spain about Catholicism, working in a factory, rebelling against authority, teaching, the underground comix movement and Zap, and Nightmare Alley. Continue reading
The Jeff Smith Interview
In this interview, Jeff Smith breaks down for Gary Groth all the work and all of the years he put in to become an overnight success. Continue reading
The Joe Kubert Interview
In this 1994 interview, Joe Kubert talks about how he broke into comics in the “shop system,” his work as a freelancer and editor at DC Comics and concludes with his foray into graphic non-fiction. Kubert also talks about founding the Joe Kubert School of Art. Continue reading
SDCC12: Gilbert Shelton Spotlight
Gary Groth interviews the underground cartoonist. Filmed by Justin Bloch and David McCloud. Continue reading
SDCC12: Love and Rockets 30th Anniversary Panel
Publisher Gary Groth interviews Gilbert, Jaime and Mario Hernandez about 30 years of cartooning Love and Rockets. Filmed by Justin Bloch and David McCloud. Continue reading
The Alan Moore Interview
Gary Groth’s 1987 interview with Alan Moore documents the writer’s attitude towards DC after creator protests over a proposed rating system. “The Watchmen and Swamp Thing writer explains why he’ll no longer work for DC.” Continue reading
Maurice Sendak Interview Sneak Preview
Gary Groth remembers Maurice Sendak, and introduces excerpts from his career-spanning interview with the artist in the upcoming TCJ #302. Continue reading
The John Severin Interview Parts I & II
John Severin remembers his time at EC, DC, Cracked, and more. Continue reading












