Highlights from the Archives
Articles
Jason Lutes: Interview by Greg Stump
From The Comics Journal #228 (November 2000) In 1994, Jason Lutes released his debut graphic novel, the Xeric-funded Jar of Fools, to unusual praise. Perhaps the strongest and most visible endorsement came from Scott McCloud, who called the book “an instant classic” in a promotional blurb. McCloud’s enthusiasm was generally echoed by the rest of… Read more »
Berlin: City of Stones
In this review from The Comics Journal #242 (April 2002), Ron Evry talks about Lutes’ artistic choices, the graphic novel format and the scope of the project.
The Berni Wrightson Interview
This archival interview is about the roots of Wrightson’s love for the macabre, his colorful accounts of his career in horror comics (including brushes with unscrupulous printers and unpredictable publishers), and the evolution of his style over the years.
A Conversation with Jack Davis
In this 2000 interview from The Comics Journal #225, Jim Woodring talks to Jack Davis about his college life, moving to New York, MAD and EC’s influence, and the famed editors and publishers he worked with.
The Brian Chippendale Interview
Dan Nadel talks to artist and musician Brian Chippendale about the history of Fort Thunder, “Maggots,” and artistic challenges.
The Charles Burns Interview by Darcy Sullivan
In this 1992 interview, Charles Burns and Darcy Sullivan discuss teenagers, critics, his work in Europe and the art of psychological horror.
The Al Feldstein Interview
In this 1995 interview for The Comics Journal #177, Al Feldstein takes Steve Ringgenberg behind the scenes of Mad, EC, show biz and more.
“…That’s the Spice of Life, Bud”: The Todd McFarlane Interview
In this 1992 interview, Todd McFarlane talks about quitting Spider-Man and Marvel, the inception of Spawn and Image Comics, and concludes with a discussion of morality. McFarlane also discusses the comic market and kid culture.
Keiji Nakazawa Interview
In this 2003 interview, translator Alan Gleason talks to Keiji Nakazawa about how his firsthand experiences informed Barefoot Gen, his manga contemporaries and his career.
Spain Rodriguez Talks About Online Comics
In this one-page interview from TCJ #232 (April 2001), Gary Groth talks to Spain Rodriguez about collaborating with Bob Callahan on the Salon.com comic Dark Hotel.
Spain Rodriguez Sketchbook
This Spain Rodriguez sketchbook was originally published in TCJ #153 (October 1992).
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.
