Comic Book Resources has pieces on two of my favorite books.
Dave Richards chats with writer Marc Andreyko about Manhunter, one of DC’s more interesting (and sales-challenged) titles. Andreyko always gives good interview, and there are some nice sound bites in this one. There’s also this mildly provocative notion:
“‘Kate is a character who fills a void in the comics world, she is a flawed, intricate character who goes beyond the typical women in superhero comics,’ he said. ‘A lot of the things that people say make her ‘unlikable’ are traits that, if in a male character would be trumpeted. So, it has been fun to take the female archetype and toss it on its ear.'”
In the latest Calling Manga Island, Tony Salvaggio discovers that it’s never too late to fall in love with Planetes, which is probably the closest thing to a crossover hit manga has. Just more evidence that if you like comics and think you don’t like manga, there’s at least one title you might want to try.