Post by Mark Caringer on Nov 6, 2006 19:53:59 GMT -5
Marvel’s latest What If? continues with What If? Wolverine: Enemy of the State later this month..
Unlike the first two, What If? Avengers: Disassembled and What If? Spider-Man: The Other by Jeff Parker and Peter David, respectively, the third one-shot is written by Bomb Queen creator Jimmie Robinson, a writer who’s set to make his Marvel-ous debut with What If? Wolverine: Enemy of the State.
The solicitation reads:
WHAT IF? WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE
Written by Jimmie Robinson, penciled by Carmine Di Giandomenico, cover by Doug Alexander.
What if the world's deadliest killing machine was never de-programmed? Over half a year has passed since the Hand took control of Wolverine, forcing him to assassinate one great hero after another. Now only a handful of super-powered beings are left to stop him. Who will risk their life to end the path of death and destruction?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.
Newsarama: How did you land this gig? After all, this is your first step into the world of Marvel...
Jimmie Robinson: The true story is Marvel knocked on my door. But makes no bones about it, when the window opened I was ready to jump. Especially when I was asked to write. My art never fit a Marvel/DC house style, so I've always been a self-publisher indie creator. So, I'd rather write for Marvel than draw. I have my own book(s) to sharpen my art skills.
I suspect my Bomb Queen tipped the Marvel hat my direction. This What If? story is a joy ride of blood spray and body parts. Perhaps there's a connection between the violence in my current Image title and the pools of blood I left on the floors at Marvel. However, I don't wish to become the "go to" guy for extreme violence. After all, there are others who are doing well with that right now. My fellow Image creator, Robert Kirkman being one of them.
NRAMA: For an indie sensation like you, have you been reading (and enjoying) the Big Two's books? Especially Marvel's?
JR: I like comics, period. You won't catch me in that indie-snob mentality. I grew up on Marvel/DC much like many did in my era. My coming-of-age with comics didn't feature stores chock full of alternative titles as you see nowadays. I like both the DCU and the Marvel Universe. But like I said, I like comics period. Just as I like movies, books, music, animation, et. It's all entertainment to me. Some of it more popular than others, but all of it enjoyable to me. I scratch my head when folks break up comics into competitive groups as if they orbit different industries. Like the oxymoron of manga and comics. The "big two" was all I had at my local corner store reading Teen Titans, ROM SpaceKnight, Batman, and G.I. Joe. I got in late with comics. My late teens, in fact. But I stepped in when the world of comics was changing. So I was at this fork of discovery with "old school", for a short time, then later alternative, then black & white boom, then the birth of Image, the melt down of the distribution system, and so on... up to now. A lot has changed within my career so far. But I've always enjoyed comics through it all - on all levels- from self-publishing to company owned.
NRAMA: What are your thoughts on Mark Millar's Wolverine run?
JR: I like what he did. Mark had a solid year to develop not only Wolverine, but also the battle within Wolvie's mind, then the revenge-filled Logan in the home stretch. And of course juggling all the characters between and within the scenes. It was a monumental effort and my hat is tipped off to him.
NRAMA: So, the world's deadliest killing machine was never de-programmed and he goes on a rampage and starts killing off superheroes. This is your chance to do a "Wolverine vs the Marvel Universe", right?
JR: In a long way 'round, yes... however... this really is a Kitty Pride story; from her view. And ultimately it becomes a battle of opposites. But reaching the main event is a path of blood and body parts. So yes, I painted Wolverine as a villain against the Marvel Universe. The heroes know he's brainwashed. Nothing can be done. It's like preparing for a hurricane, it's out there, you know it's coming. What do you do about it?
NRAMA: While it's not an in-continuity book, how are you approaching the character of Wolverine in November's What If? Wolverine: Enemy of the State? What makes him tick?
JR: Keep in mind, in this What If?, Wolverine has been brainwashed for six months and he's pretty far gone. His loyalty is now with Hydra and The Hand. This is not the Wolverine you know. However, I didn't want to waste a whole issue introducing a new type of Wolverine. In this format we learn about him through the view of others and what they plan to do about Wolverine. As for motivation, I continued Millar's plot with Hydra and The Hand's plan for world destruction. Wolverine is still "doing his job", collecting heroes and villains to be brainwashed just like him. The What If? spins from Millar's capture of Wolverine at the X-Men mansion. That never happened, Wolverine continues on. The impact is widely felt.
NRAMA: So, what's pissing him off?
JR: In this story, Wolverine is picking up a few loose ends. Captain America and Wolverine have unfinished business and it's time to settle up. In this What If?, instead of Capt. America containing Wolverine, they took it to the mud in a bloody battle. You'll see the results of that in the book. But the fight was never resolved and Wolverine needs to finish his job. However, Cap has a few surprised up his sleeve.
NRAMA: What are some of your favorite Wolverine runs? Stories?
Mariko love story arc. Because I'm a sucker for "love" stories. As much as I like working with powerful characters I think the power of love is the most challenging aspect between them all. Historically, love has brought down powerful people, nations and even gods. Everyone wants to be loved, no matter who you are, hero or villain. It often bugs me when characters are treated as "powers" and "abilities" and not as people with emotions. I admit, I wasn't too thrilled that Mariko had to die - and by Wolverine's hand at that. I'd like to see him with a steady girl, it builds character, defines his decisions and motivations. And makes him someone we can relate to. Whenever he's written as the "loner", or Ronin I think we're losing the bigger picture.
NRAMA: What else have you got in the works? And what's coming up in Bomb Queen?
JR: Bomb Queen art is wrapped up and cleared into 2007. The new mini-series kicked off last month, and it explores Bomb Queen's origin and how she came to rule New Port City. After that expect big, huge news from our lovely villain. In fact, I have stories mapped out into 2008. Sales on that title continue to rise with each issue. Bomb Queen isn't for everyone, but if it has found an audience then I'm working for them. Personally, what I really want to do in 2007 is launch more than one title. Watching my fellow Image creators like Remender, Kirkman and Moore juggle multiple books has made me insanely jealous. Believe it, or not I also have a romantic-comedy and an all-ages book I'd like to launch, too. I'm not all blood and gore... I hope I'm seen as a writer / creator of comics and not just one aspect of it.
Source: Newsarama
Unlike the first two, What If? Avengers: Disassembled and What If? Spider-Man: The Other by Jeff Parker and Peter David, respectively, the third one-shot is written by Bomb Queen creator Jimmie Robinson, a writer who’s set to make his Marvel-ous debut with What If? Wolverine: Enemy of the State.
The solicitation reads:
WHAT IF? WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE
Written by Jimmie Robinson, penciled by Carmine Di Giandomenico, cover by Doug Alexander.
What if the world's deadliest killing machine was never de-programmed? Over half a year has passed since the Hand took control of Wolverine, forcing him to assassinate one great hero after another. Now only a handful of super-powered beings are left to stop him. Who will risk their life to end the path of death and destruction?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.
Newsarama: How did you land this gig? After all, this is your first step into the world of Marvel...
Jimmie Robinson: The true story is Marvel knocked on my door. But makes no bones about it, when the window opened I was ready to jump. Especially when I was asked to write. My art never fit a Marvel/DC house style, so I've always been a self-publisher indie creator. So, I'd rather write for Marvel than draw. I have my own book(s) to sharpen my art skills.
I suspect my Bomb Queen tipped the Marvel hat my direction. This What If? story is a joy ride of blood spray and body parts. Perhaps there's a connection between the violence in my current Image title and the pools of blood I left on the floors at Marvel. However, I don't wish to become the "go to" guy for extreme violence. After all, there are others who are doing well with that right now. My fellow Image creator, Robert Kirkman being one of them.
NRAMA: For an indie sensation like you, have you been reading (and enjoying) the Big Two's books? Especially Marvel's?
JR: I like comics, period. You won't catch me in that indie-snob mentality. I grew up on Marvel/DC much like many did in my era. My coming-of-age with comics didn't feature stores chock full of alternative titles as you see nowadays. I like both the DCU and the Marvel Universe. But like I said, I like comics period. Just as I like movies, books, music, animation, et. It's all entertainment to me. Some of it more popular than others, but all of it enjoyable to me. I scratch my head when folks break up comics into competitive groups as if they orbit different industries. Like the oxymoron of manga and comics. The "big two" was all I had at my local corner store reading Teen Titans, ROM SpaceKnight, Batman, and G.I. Joe. I got in late with comics. My late teens, in fact. But I stepped in when the world of comics was changing. So I was at this fork of discovery with "old school", for a short time, then later alternative, then black & white boom, then the birth of Image, the melt down of the distribution system, and so on... up to now. A lot has changed within my career so far. But I've always enjoyed comics through it all - on all levels- from self-publishing to company owned.
NRAMA: What are your thoughts on Mark Millar's Wolverine run?
JR: I like what he did. Mark had a solid year to develop not only Wolverine, but also the battle within Wolvie's mind, then the revenge-filled Logan in the home stretch. And of course juggling all the characters between and within the scenes. It was a monumental effort and my hat is tipped off to him.
NRAMA: So, the world's deadliest killing machine was never de-programmed and he goes on a rampage and starts killing off superheroes. This is your chance to do a "Wolverine vs the Marvel Universe", right?
JR: In a long way 'round, yes... however... this really is a Kitty Pride story; from her view. And ultimately it becomes a battle of opposites. But reaching the main event is a path of blood and body parts. So yes, I painted Wolverine as a villain against the Marvel Universe. The heroes know he's brainwashed. Nothing can be done. It's like preparing for a hurricane, it's out there, you know it's coming. What do you do about it?
NRAMA: While it's not an in-continuity book, how are you approaching the character of Wolverine in November's What If? Wolverine: Enemy of the State? What makes him tick?
JR: Keep in mind, in this What If?, Wolverine has been brainwashed for six months and he's pretty far gone. His loyalty is now with Hydra and The Hand. This is not the Wolverine you know. However, I didn't want to waste a whole issue introducing a new type of Wolverine. In this format we learn about him through the view of others and what they plan to do about Wolverine. As for motivation, I continued Millar's plot with Hydra and The Hand's plan for world destruction. Wolverine is still "doing his job", collecting heroes and villains to be brainwashed just like him. The What If? spins from Millar's capture of Wolverine at the X-Men mansion. That never happened, Wolverine continues on. The impact is widely felt.
NRAMA: So, what's pissing him off?
JR: In this story, Wolverine is picking up a few loose ends. Captain America and Wolverine have unfinished business and it's time to settle up. In this What If?, instead of Capt. America containing Wolverine, they took it to the mud in a bloody battle. You'll see the results of that in the book. But the fight was never resolved and Wolverine needs to finish his job. However, Cap has a few surprised up his sleeve.
NRAMA: What are some of your favorite Wolverine runs? Stories?
Mariko love story arc. Because I'm a sucker for "love" stories. As much as I like working with powerful characters I think the power of love is the most challenging aspect between them all. Historically, love has brought down powerful people, nations and even gods. Everyone wants to be loved, no matter who you are, hero or villain. It often bugs me when characters are treated as "powers" and "abilities" and not as people with emotions. I admit, I wasn't too thrilled that Mariko had to die - and by Wolverine's hand at that. I'd like to see him with a steady girl, it builds character, defines his decisions and motivations. And makes him someone we can relate to. Whenever he's written as the "loner", or Ronin I think we're losing the bigger picture.
NRAMA: What else have you got in the works? And what's coming up in Bomb Queen?
JR: Bomb Queen art is wrapped up and cleared into 2007. The new mini-series kicked off last month, and it explores Bomb Queen's origin and how she came to rule New Port City. After that expect big, huge news from our lovely villain. In fact, I have stories mapped out into 2008. Sales on that title continue to rise with each issue. Bomb Queen isn't for everyone, but if it has found an audience then I'm working for them. Personally, what I really want to do in 2007 is launch more than one title. Watching my fellow Image creators like Remender, Kirkman and Moore juggle multiple books has made me insanely jealous. Believe it, or not I also have a romantic-comedy and an all-ages book I'd like to launch, too. I'm not all blood and gore... I hope I'm seen as a writer / creator of comics and not just one aspect of it.
Source: Newsarama
