Comic Book Conversations

For the ninth edition of Comic Book Conversations, I’m thrilled to welcome Andrea Sorrentino to the interview segment! Best known for his work on Green Arrow, Old Man Logan, Gideon Falls, and I,Vampire, the artist shares details about his creative process, explains why he reads reviews of his work, and gives aspiring artists some great advice. Plus, he offers some insight into one of Old Man Logan’s unforgettable double-page spreads. Now, let’s get to know Andrea a little better! GREGG KATZMAN: When did you realize you wanted to become an artist and what inspired you? ANDREA SORRENTINO: I’ve always liked to draw, since when I was a kid. I clearly remember this drawing I did when I was at the primary school, I think it was an animal in a jungle, and everyone liked it so much that it remained hooked in our room for a while. I think that was the very first push I had to keep drawing. But talking about comics, I’m not sure. I grew up reading Disney comics during ...

Written by Gregg Katzman The upcoming DC animated movie The Death of Superman has leaked way before its official release . I'm seeing a lot of positive tweets - some fans are even saying it's their new favorite DC animated movie - and that's not surprising since the movie's written by Peter J. Tomasi ( Superman Rebirth , Batman and Robin New 52 ) and co-directed by Sam Liu ( Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay , Teen Titans: The Judas Contract ) and Jake Castorena (storyboard artist for many great animated projects, like Justice League: Gods and Monsters , Batman: Assault on Arkham , and Beware the Batman ). On one hand, I'm really happy to see such enthusiastic comments about The Death of Superman . Taking on such an iconic story, especially within the confines of a relatively new animated universe's continuity (it started in Justice League: War ), is no easy feat. But on the other hand, I'm concerned that people won't add a digital or physical c...

Written by Gregg Katzman; Kraven art by Vinartworks; Logan art by Manish D3mon CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER ONE CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER TWO PAGE ONE: FIVE PANELS PANEL ONE A wide shot from the side of Old Man Logan - claws popped - and Kraven the Hunter - wielding two adamantium knives - facing one another from about 20 feet apart, ready for combat. OLD MAN LOGAN: Still time to back out of this, bub. KRAVEN: Less talking, more fighting. PANEL TWO Close-up of Logan’s fist with the three sharp adamantium claws. PANEL THREE Close-up of Kraven’s tight grip on an the adamantium knife. PANEL FOUR Close-up of Old Man Logan’s eyes as they narrow. PANEL FIVE Close-up of Kraven smiling. PAGE TWO AND THREE: DOUBLE-PAGE SPREAD Old Man Logan and Kraven lunge at each other. Kraven’s weidling his two knives over his head while Old Man Logan has his arms bent with his claws pointing forward. Kraven has a psychotic expression and smile on his f...

Written by Gregg Katzman I was able to see director Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel early. The film opened on this day five years ago, but thanks to being a freelance writer for Comic Vine at the time, I had the opportunity to attend a screening on June 11 at the AMC in Lincoln Square. My memory is a little fuzzy on the details before and after the screening in New York, but I have a vivid memory of how I felt while watching the first DC Extended Universe movie. I remember having my jaw-dropped during the remarkable opening sequence on Krypton. I remember Hans Zimmer’s epic score elevating just about every single scene. I remember Amy Adams’ Lois Lane being an impressive investigative journalist by quickly discovering Superman’s identity (her blasting Kryptonians was a nice bonus). I remember Kevin Costner’s handling of the line “you are my son” making me hold back a tear, and I remember feeling heartbreak and understanding as he did his best to help his son but wasn’t complete...

Written by Gregg Katzman; Old Man Logan art by Phil Noto; Kraven art by Michael Lark CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER ONE PAGE ONE: FIVE PANELS PANEL ONE Exterior of a coffee shop in midtown Manhattan. It’s early in the day, so the sidewalk is packed with people that are rushing to work. The sign over the coffee shop’s entrance says “Sorrentino’s Super Coffee.”  PANEL TWO Old Man Logan’s sitting at a table by himself in the corner, holding a cup of coffee. He’s relaxed while wearing a plain white tee shirt and jeans. There’s a newspaper on the table, directly in front of him.  PANEL THREE Close-up of Logan holding the coffee near his nose as he enjoys the scent before taking a sip. PANEL FOUR Close-up over Logan’s shoulder of the newspaper while he holds it open. The main headline states “Deadpool Sued by NYC Food Truck Alliance” and features a photo of the Merc with a Mouth fighting a cook in front of a “Hawthorne’s Hot Dogs” food truck. OLD MAN...