Comic Book Conversations

Review by Gregg Katzman Ed Brisson (writer) Juan Ferreyra (artist) VC's Cory Petit (letterer) Bullseye has always been one of the scariest Marvel villains, and that's made him one of my favorite bad guys. He may not look terrifying like Sabretooth and he may not be powerful like Carnage, but there's nothing more frightening than a highly skilled and intelligent person who loves to kill. Sabretooth can sometimes be reasoned with; Carnage can be outsmarted. But Bullseye? He won't change his mind, and he has a twisted gift for murder - he adores it. He's the best there is at what he does, and what he does is horrifying.  Old Man Logan #43 does a superb job portraying Bullseye as a spine-chilling and formidable foe. Before I talk about this issue's story, take a look at Mike Deodato Jr. and Carlos Lopez's cover below - the look in Bullseye's eyes and that sick smirk tells you everything you need to know about the crazed character. Can an...

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; 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; 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...