The Outcast thread

[Ande Parks]

Thanks for the kind words, all. The latest issue is part three of six. It will be fixed moving ahead.

I swear that I thought the "Evil Green Hornet" thing was original! Shoulda known... I hope I get some originality points for the dual villain combo.

One of the things we're trying to point out in this story is that Britt (both Britts, actually) have kind of had it easy on the fake villain front. They'll played the bad guys to other bad guys, but never had much accountability for it in public or with the law. I wanted to point that out, and amp things up to the point where he could no longer be comfortable with that arrangement. The end of the arc will see things headed in a different direction.

I love the speculation on Moonbeam. Stay tuned!

Best,
Anj

[positronic]

Hi Ande, hope I didn't come off as too critical with the "getting a little old" remark. Most people won't be aware of those other "fake Hornet" plots involving other Hornets (as apparently, neither were you!) so it's all new to them. Guess my age is showing. And as I said, the plotline is a natural, given the "good guy posing as a criminal" setup that's always been a key part of the Hornet's MO in every incarnation. It's good to amp up the dangerous aspects of the "playing against both sides" game that the Hornet has chosen. Still enjoying the book.

[Ande Parks]

No, no... not at all. The "Player on the other side" theme is a common one, and one that I find myself revisiting. We just have to try to do it better.

No worries, and thanks for supporting the book. I'm really proud of this arc, and I'm grateful fans have kept us going so we could make it happen.

Anj

[Britt68]

Ande, keep up the great work, not just on Hornet but Lone Ranger as well. I am enjoying the evolution of this series. I am intrigued by your comment of it wont be so easy to keep up the villian charade. Should be interesting.

In addition to Moonbeam, I am wondering if we will see the robo soldiers from #23 coming back in some way. Or maybe in combination? I bet clutch would have a great time customizing the robo suits.

Can you tell us if Igor is leaving title as artist? Is Cliquet coming on full time or just helping to keep up production?

[Ande Parks]

Good thought on the robotic suits coming back... have to file that away.

I don't know about the long term status of the artistic team on GH. I have been writing the last few scripts with Ronan in mind. I know his style might take some getting used to after the Igor issues, but I think he's doing good work. The storytelling (the real hard part of the job) in the last issue I saw proofs of was really impressive. I'm a fan. I hope you'll all continue to give Ronan a chance to prove himself.

Best,
Anj

[positronic]

Have to agree with Ande, that whatever surface detail or rendering that the critics are finding lacking in Cliquet's art (can't see it, myself), the storytelling aspect is where he really shines. Unlike Jonathan Lau's art, for example, I never have a problem following the storytelling in Ronan's artwork.

[Britt68]

Ande, thanks for the info. I appreciate you listening to reader's ideas.

Positronic, I think the art is in the eye of the beholder. I didnt mind the "force lines" on Lau. I liked his crisp style. Vitorino developed and I enjoy his style. I agree with you that the real value is the storyline. I think the art is like the drummer in a band: a good drummer makes the band sound better. A not so good drummer makes is sound worse. I hope that Cliquet can refine his style to really compliment the story like Vitorino has.