Writer of Fugitoid talks!

azrael · 08-30-2012, 07:53 PM

http://www.secretidentitypodcast.com...-fugitoid.html

Interview copy/paste in spoiler threads

Spoiler:

Before the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird created 'Fugitoid'! This was the story of a scientist who's 'essence' was transferred into a robot and hunted by everyone and anyone. That was 1986!

Fans of the 'robot on the run' can rejoice with IDW's return of 'Fugitoid'! The book (hitting shelves on September 5th (earlier than announced) is drawn by Paul McCaffrey and written by newcomer Paul Allor who spent a little time with Matman discussing this project.

Matman: I'm old enough to remember getting 'Fugitoid' brand new off the shelf. For those who don't know, tell us about Fugitoid.

Paul: Fugitoid is the single most important character in the history of Western literature. Well, except for Screech. Screech, and then Fugitoid. More seriously, Fugitoid is an early character from Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, pre-dating the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by a bit. In the original story, he was a scientist named Professor Honeycutt, whose consciousness becomes trapped in the body of a robot, and who is pursued by intergalactic factions in an action-filled sci-fi romp.

Matman: So how much different will the IDW version be than the original Mirage?

Paul: Seventeen percent different? Maybe eighteen and a half. I think the IDW team has done a really awesome job of staying true to the characters, while also reworking parts of their back story to create a cohesive whole, and fit in with the unique story they're telling. And I think this issue fits in with that approach. I also want to note that the issue has outstanding art from artists Paul McCaffrey and John Paul Bove. Those guys abso-freaking-lutely ROCKED it.

Matman: So tell us a bit about your anthology book 'Clockwork Vol.1'. Looking over the artist roster I must say quite impressive.

Paul: 'Clockwork' is a collection of short comics, all written by me and drawn by different artists, including JM Ken Niimura, Nikki Cook, Brett Weldele, Ben Dewey, Jesse Hamm -- lots of really awesome people. The stories range from sci-fi to westerns to slice-of-life, all over the map, by design. Put them together, and I like to think of it as a celebration of comics storytelling. I'm incredibly proud of the book, and I love it when new people discover it.

Matman: So dig deep passed the suppressed memories and tell us a little bit about the real Paul Allor.

Paul: We're getting to the tough questions now. I'm a comics writer currently living in North-Central Indiana. I've had some self-published work, but Fugitoid is my first big work-for-hire gig, and I'm thrilled by the opportunity. I'm a big fan of genre work that combines dynamic, action-packed storytelling with a heartfelt, character-driven narrative. That's what I aimed for with this issue, and I truly hope that readers enjoy and appreciate it.

'Fugitoid Micro Series' # 8 will be a full color 332 page comic from our friends at IDW...home of the best smelling comics in the business.

*oldmanwinters* · 08-30-2012, 08:00 PM

Heh, part of me was kinda hoping that Peter Laird would reveal himself as the issue's writer and shock us all!

Matches Malone · 08-30-2012, 08:05 PM

I can't wait to read this 332 page epic!

*Samhain* · 08-30-2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matches Malone

I can't wait to read this 332 page epic!

Yeah, gonna be sweet! Might take me a while to get through...

Lampy · 08-30-2012, 09:57 PM

332 pages of robo awesomeness!!!

funatic · 08-30-2012, 10:51 PM

at that length it should be called a macro-series!

*Andrew NDB* · 08-31-2012, 12:37 PM

See here:
http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=48678

FoxZerro · 08-31-2012, 01:40 PM

Great interview. Thanks for sharing Andrew. I'm even more excited to read the issue now that I know it was written by a writer who values the telling of a good story above all else.

PaulAllor · 08-31-2012, 02:06 PM

Jeez, does this guy ever shut up?

PaulAllor · 08-31-2012, 02:09 PM

And thanks, FoxZerro! I appreciate it. I actually have a few more interviews that should be up in the next few days, including one which will have some preview pages.

I'm about to leave town and be off the Internet until tomorrow afternoon, but I'm looking forward to speaking with people about this issue after it comes out. This has been an awesome opportunity.

(oh, and -- hi, my name's Paul, and I wrote the Fugitoid issue. Just in cast people are wondering what I'm rambling about).

FoxZerro · 08-31-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulAllor

(oh, and -- hi, my name's Paul, and I wrote the Fugitoid issue. Just in cast people are wondering what I'm rambling about).

Hi Paul welcome to the 'Drome. Can't wait to read your issue and then address every little problem I had with it to you directly now that you've made your presence known.

Enjoy your internetless weekend

*Powder* · 08-31-2012, 03:11 PM

Now that's an interview! Good stuff. & Welcome aboard, Paul!

TomWaltz · 08-31-2012, 02:12 PM

Fantastic interview! Great questions and entertaining answers!

Thanks for sharing, Andrew.

Tom W.

08-30-2012, 07:53 PM	#1
azrael Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: loganville, ga Posts: 1,362	Writer of Fugitoid talks! http://www.secretidentitypodcast.com...-fugitoid.html Interview copy/paste in spoiler threads Spoiler: Before the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird created 'Fugitoid'! This was the story of a scientist who's 'essence' was transferred into a robot and hunted by everyone and anyone. That was 1986! Fans of the 'robot on the run' can rejoice with IDW's return of 'Fugitoid'! The book (hitting shelves on September 5th (earlier than announced) is drawn by Paul McCaffrey and written by newcomer Paul Allor who spent a little time with Matman discussing this project. Matman: I'm old enough to remember getting 'Fugitoid' brand new off the shelf. For those who don't know, tell us about Fugitoid. Paul: Fugitoid is the single most important character in the history of Western literature. Well, except for Screech. Screech, and then Fugitoid. More seriously, Fugitoid is an early character from Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, pre-dating the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by a bit. In the original story, he was a scientist named Professor Honeycutt, whose consciousness becomes trapped in the body of a robot, and who is pursued by intergalactic factions in an action-filled sci-fi romp. Matman: So how much different will the IDW version be than the original Mirage? Paul: Seventeen percent different? Maybe eighteen and a half. I think the IDW team has done a really awesome job of staying true to the characters, while also reworking parts of their back story to create a cohesive whole, and fit in with the unique story they're telling. And I think this issue fits in with that approach. I also want to note that the issue has outstanding art from artists Paul McCaffrey and John Paul Bove. Those guys abso-freaking-lutely ROCKED it. Matman: So tell us a bit about your anthology book 'Clockwork Vol.1'. Looking over the artist roster I must say quite impressive. Paul: 'Clockwork' is a collection of short comics, all written by me and drawn by different artists, including JM Ken Niimura, Nikki Cook, Brett Weldele, Ben Dewey, Jesse Hamm -- lots of really awesome people. The stories range from sci-fi to westerns to slice-of-life, all over the map, by design. Put them together, and I like to think of it as a celebration of comics storytelling. I'm incredibly proud of the book, and I love it when new people discover it. Matman: So dig deep passed the suppressed memories and tell us a little bit about the real Paul Allor. Paul: We're getting to the tough questions now. I'm a comics writer currently living in North-Central Indiana. I've had some self-published work, but Fugitoid is my first big work-for-hire gig, and I'm thrilled by the opportunity. I'm a big fan of genre work that combines dynamic, action-packed storytelling with a heartfelt, character-driven narrative. That's what I aimed for with this issue, and I truly hope that readers enjoy and appreciate it. 'Fugitoid Micro Series' # 8 will be a full color 332 page comic from our friends at IDW...home of the best smelling comics in the business. __________________ Creator of The Death Poppets

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oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,497	Heh, part of me was kinda hoping that Peter Laird would reveal himself as the issue's writer and shock us all! __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

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Matches Malone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 954	I can't wait to read this 332 page epic! __________________ "Baxter, you slime puppy!"

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Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,535	Writer of Fugitoid talks... some more! See here: http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=48678 __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

08-30-2012, 09:57 PM	#5
Lampy Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 748	332 pages of robo awesomeness!!!

08-30-2012, 10:51 PM	#6
funatic Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 1,226	at that length it should be called a macro-series!

08-31-2012, 01:40 PM	#8
FoxZerro Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 574	Great interview. Thanks for sharing Andrew. I'm even more excited to read the issue now that I know it was written by a writer who values the telling of a good story above all else.

08-31-2012, 02:06 PM	#9
PaulAllor Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 94	Jeez, does this guy ever shut up?

08-31-2012, 02:09 PM	#10
PaulAllor Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 94	And thanks, FoxZerro! I appreciate it. I actually have a few more interviews that should be up in the next few days, including one which will have some preview pages. I'm about to leave town and be off the Internet until tomorrow afternoon, but I'm looking forward to speaking with people about this issue after it comes out. This has been an awesome opportunity. (oh, and -- hi, my name's Paul, and I wrote the Fugitoid issue. Just in cast people are wondering what I'm rambling about).

08-31-2012, 03:11 PM	#12
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	Now that's an interview! Good stuff. & Welcome aboard, Paul!

08-31-2012, 02:12 PM	#13
TomWaltz Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 510	Fantastic interview! Great questions and entertaining answers! Thanks for sharing, Andrew. Tom W.