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This sums it up more thoroughly than I ever could, but I will mention the highlights for me. Grant was by far the most charismatic on the panel, and thankfully got more and more time to speak as things went on. Lethem and Mignola had some interesting stuff to say, but ultimately they don't have more than a fan's interest in superhero material. Morrison is more into exploring what superheroes mean to humanity as a whole.
Tim Kring, creator of Heroes, came across as pretty arrogant, largely because he makes point of the fact he hasn't actually read many comics. So, he only talked about his show and didn't have as many personal anecdotes to recall as the other three did.
Notable news from Grant is the fact that after Final Crisis, he's moving back to creator owned work, specifically a new Seaguy series, and another series for which no info was given. Also, he said that Flex Mentallo and The Filth were his favorite of his works.
Afterwards, I went up and got a couple of books signed. He said the series he's doing with JHW will not happen for a couple of years, due to prior commitments. He also said that after All Star Superman, Frank Quitely could be going back to Marvel. I'm not sure what he'll be doing there, I'm guessing something with Millar. He also said that a Flex Mentallo trade was not going to happen, despite the fact that he really wanted one. I guess the litigation risk just doesn't justify the financial benefit.
It was a really fun panel, with a lot of big Morrison fans in attendance, and a surprising number of random 60 and 70 year olds. Not sure if they're fans, or what was going on, but I guess it's the New Yorker Festival, you should expect that audience. |
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