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Post by Georges on Feb 23, 2009 14:36:48 GMT -5
Great job on Buffy your doing.Here are my two questions. 1)What is the creative process with the other Buffy writers.Do you deal directly with them on their arcs or is most of your direction filtered to you from Joss himself? Joss is executive broducing the book. That means he sees all the scripts, reads them and then gives his notes. Just like on the show. I haven't gotten a script from anyone that hasn't gone through atleast two drafts. It has been a joy to work with all the writers on this book. All of which I have had personal contact with. I e-mail and phone at the beginning when I've gone over the script a few times and have questions. Everyone of the writers have been generous enough to give me numbers where they would be and go over the script. I take this more as a testament to how much they love the subject matter. I don't think any of the writers have written the Buffy books for the money. They really do miss Buffy and the gang! 2)It's been pretty much confirmed by Joss that both Angel and Spike will be showing up for real before season 8 is over.You've already gotten to draw them both once back in #3 with the threesome image.Since it's most likely that no other Angel centric characters will be dropping by other than the two souled vampires then here's my question.What Angel centric character other than Angel and Spike themselves would you love to get a shot at drawing if you were allowed to? I would love to draw Angel and Spike in some adventure some time! I've seen all the Angel episodes as well! I would love to handle the Illyria character. And, damn, I can't remember her name at the moment. The girl who controlled electricity. It's gonna bug me that I can't remember her name now! And, I have to say I miss Cordelia.
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Post by Georges on Feb 23, 2009 14:43:04 GMT -5
After hearing you speak out on the fact that Joss wants to and has always wanted to do a "Buffy movie" and that money seems to be the issue, is there anything that fans could do, to help nudge Fox in the right direction? Target Fox and make some noise maybe? While I have no Official say on this I wold think the old ways are the best. Write letters! Get a petition together, send them into Fox. Demand that they do a movie or that they continue Buffy in some way. It worked for so many shows that were on the chopping block, like Star Trek, Family Guy and dozens others, I'm sure you could name. Maybe that's something all the sites and what not could get together on and do together. I saw that 10 anniversary get together they did last year and it sounded like everyone would be up for a movie. That would be the coolest thing ever (said in my collector guy from the Simpson's voice)!
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Post by Georges on Feb 23, 2009 14:47:28 GMT -5
-In reference to all the little signs and symbols that you get to put into the comics(i.e. Joss in Buffy's dream, Twilight's symbol in random places), do you get to pick the reference pictures that are placed in the panels, or does Joss suggest them? -Do you ever have any ideas to contribute to the storylines, after you've been given them to draw? If so, what were they? Sorry, missed this one. Joss has mapped out all of Season 8 so the general direction is done. Most of the writers have been brought in to fill in the gaps. I would love to write soething at some point. I've done so for other comapnies. I'm so focused on the art write now it's hard for me to step out of my roll in that and do writing on Buffy. And besides, how intimidating is that to come in after Drew Goddard or Steven D. Knight or Jane Espenson or dare I say it? Joss WHedon?! I wouldn't know where to start. Thank you!
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Post by Emmie on Feb 23, 2009 14:47:47 GMT -5
And, damn, I can't remember her name at the moment. The girl who controlled electricity. It's gonna bug me that I can't remember her name now! Gwen Raiden.
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Post by Georges on Feb 23, 2009 14:50:18 GMT -5
In Swell, was the reflection of the Slayer's face, on Satsu's sword, a homage to Renee? Thanks for doing this Georges! Hmm, maybe I didn't my job so good. THat reflection in Satsu's sword is of the other SLayer who's with her, Ayumi.
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Post by Georges on Feb 23, 2009 14:58:38 GMT -5
Is there any scene (Buffy/Satsu in bed for example) that you were worried about drawing? Did you feel any pressure? Okay, you've just described a typical day for me! I alway feel a little apprehensive about doing this book. I know they are such big shoes to fill and the Buffy fans are merciless in their criticism. That's why I try and stay away from sites like these. I just can't handle the criticism. I don't say that in a bad way, I just mean that if I keep reading what everybody thinks and why this was there and where is this going I tend to start second guessing myself, and that just takes time away from drawing the book which is on a tight deadline as it is, whew! Does that answer you question? Don't get me wrong, I love to discuss all things Buffy, but more form a fan point of view. We can talk about why this and that all day long, but when it comes time to work I try not to have too many distractions. Why then, you may ask, would you write in this site? Because I think the Buffy fans are the best and I would never want anyone to feel that I was unaccessible. While I can't promise that I can do this often, I will try and do it as often as I can.
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Post by Georges on Feb 23, 2009 15:03:14 GMT -5
Which characters are the most fun to draw, and are there any who cause problems that you have to work on harder to get 'right'? Easy answer: yes, and, all of them. While the characters have gotten a little easier to draw just through sheer repetition, I still struggle with the likeness. I can't say I get it write a;; the time, but I do try. Buffy seems to be the easiest for me these days, along with Giles and Xander. All the rest at torture! Kennedy in particular. I never felt I got her down right. The problem is the women are just so Beautiful that it's hard to nail their likeness wit just a line her or there. Tara is probably the hardest.
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Post by AndrewCrossett on Feb 23, 2009 15:49:46 GMT -5
Kennedy in particular. I never felt I got her down right. Really? I thought the panel in "Swell" where she's dropping down with the parachute was the best drawing of her I've ever seen. Jo Chen's cover image of her was great too, but this was just as good.
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Post by lmblack21 on Feb 23, 2009 16:12:47 GMT -5
I think it's obvious what Joss was trying to convey with that panel! When he wrote the script he said "Georges, this is probably the most graphic thing I've ever written so it'll be pretty detailed..." Not so much with Buffy Angel and Spike, but with all that was going on in the background! He wanted Buffy more toward Angel because she feels more for him, but in any event it was obvious the two of these guys were in her head! I was just happy that I got it right the first couple of times. Joss saw the first version made some comments then saw the second and said perfect! It was fun to do that page, and it's stuff like that that I feel you can get away with in comics. We can have a character come in for just a panel and not have to hassle with agents or wardrobe (as little as there is) and just do it. Thanks for taking the time to answer fan questions! I read somewhere that you had said Joss gave specific input for how he wanted Buffy positioned with regard to the threesome panel - that he wanted her leaning more in to Angel. Can you tell us what viewpoint Joss gave you and what he (or you) were hoping to convey with that panel? -Luc Wow, thanks for that, I actually didn't expect an answer cause I thought I got my question in too late. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer these questions. And yeah, that's kind of what my view was too, I just wasn't sure if I was imagining it. Good to know I wasn't! Thanks again! I happen to adore your artwork so you taking time out to talk to us is icing on this Buffy cake. -Luc
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Post by wenxina on Feb 23, 2009 17:32:10 GMT -5
Wow, thanks for that, I actually didn't expect an answer cause I thought I got my question in too late. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer these questions. It was past the deadline, but I figured since he hadn't finished answering the other questions yet, and that I was possibly unclear about closing the session... I'd let it in. Especially since it is a question that many fans have been asking for a long while now.
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Post by bamph on Feb 23, 2009 22:35:37 GMT -5
Thanks for answering our questions.
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Post by buffyfest on Feb 24, 2009 0:38:34 GMT -5
That turned out great! Sorry we missed it but there were a ton of good questions here!
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Post by wenxina on Feb 24, 2009 0:53:01 GMT -5
That turned out great! Sorry we missed it but there were a ton of good questions here! We'll be doing this next month when #23 comes out. Be sure to join us then.
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Post by cheryl on Feb 24, 2009 1:00:20 GMT -5
Thanks for doing this, to everyone involved.
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Post by El Diablo Robotico on Feb 24, 2009 2:24:41 GMT -5
Awesome stuff, Georges--thanks for taking the time to answer all of that!!
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Post by vampmogs on Feb 24, 2009 4:50:57 GMT -5
Thankyou very much
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