Writer of Fugitoid talks!

azrael · 08-30-2012, 06:53 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, 07:00 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, 07:05 PM

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

*Samhain* · 08-30-2012, 07:36 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, 08:57 PM

332 pages of robo awesomeness!!!

funatic · 08-30-2012, 09:51 PM

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

HotJuicyBurgers · 08-30-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by funatic

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

Is this for real or a joke? How much will it cost?

**Jester** · 08-30-2012, 09:55 PM

I'm assuming it's a typo.

**Venom** · 08-30-2012, 10:04 PM

I love typos like these. :]

Man, this has me thinking how it would be sweet to see Honeycutt get an actual mini of his own!

*CyberCubed* · 08-30-2012, 10:42 PM

So in other words the Fugitoid micro will be 32 pages, instead of 332 pages, right?

**Jester** · 08-30-2012, 10:44 PM

That's my thought, yes.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 08-30-2012, 11:31 PM

I'm kind of surprised the page count is even an issue. I mean common sense tells you that the number is a typo when you look at the length of floppies and TPB. I mean that would be one hell of a read too.

I'm looking forward to this issue though. I'd like to have these released more in line with where they come story wise though. I thought this came after Blood Brothers.

Matches Malone · 08-31-2012, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Hob

I'm kind of surprised the page count is even an issue. I mean common sense tells you that the number is a typo when you look at the length of floppies and TPB. I mean that would be one hell of a read too.

I'm looking forward to this issue though. I'd like to have these released more in line with where they come story wise though. I thought this came after Blood Brothers.

Haha whoops! I guess some took me seriously about the 332 pages... Every IDW TMNT and Micro-Series issue has been 32 pages, so yeah...

This is actually the Micro I've been looking forward to the most since the 2nd installment was announced! I feel like IDW TMNT will feel right at home with some more sci-fi adventures! Maybe even moreso than the typical Baxter and Shredder fare we've gotten so far.

nelodiavolo · 08-31-2012, 12:31 AM

Thanks for the link OP. Haha, I could imagine trying to stuff 332 pages into a comic bag.

But even at 32 pages, I'm pretty excited about this one.

Lampy · 08-31-2012, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matches Malone

Haha whoops! I guess some took me seriously about the 332 pages... Every IDW TMNT and Micro-Series issue has been 32 pages, so yeah...

This is actually the Micro I've been looking forward to the most since the 2nd installment was announced! I feel like IDW TMNT will feel right at home with some more sci-fi adventures! Maybe even moreso than the typical Baxter and Shredder fare we've gotten so far.

i was hoping you weren't joking.
still... robo awesomeness!!!

TurtleMaster4 · 08-31-2012, 07:02 AM

i'm kinda hopeing that wasn't a typo!

HotJuicyBurgers · 08-31-2012, 07:38 AM

I didn't really believe it lol, more was just hoping it would be

*Plasticplayhouse* · 08-31-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

So in other words the Fugitoid micro will be 32 pages, instead of 332 pages, right?

or could be 33 pages...just sayin

i'm really looking forward to this one. Paul McCaffrey has dones some really cool art, so i'm looking forward to see what he turns out.

*Andrew NDB* · 08-31-2012, 11:37 AM

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

FoxZerro · 08-31-2012, 12:40 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.

08-30-2012, 06:53 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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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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Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	I'm assuming it's a typo. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

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Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	I love typos like these. :] Man, this has me thinking how it would be sweet to see Honeycutt get an actual mini of his own! __________________

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

08-30-2012, 09:51 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!

08-30-2012, 10:42 PM	#10
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,825	So in other words the Fugitoid micro will be 32 pages, instead of 332 pages, right?

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Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	That's my thought, yes. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

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Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	I'm kind of surprised the page count is even an issue. I mean common sense tells you that the number is a typo when you look at the length of floppies and TPB. I mean that would be one hell of a read too. I'm looking forward to this issue though. I'd like to have these released more in line with where they come story wise though. I thought this came after Blood Brothers.

08-31-2012, 12:31 AM	#14
nelodiavolo Thug Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 97	Thanks for the link OP. Haha, I could imagine trying to stuff 332 pages into a comic bag. But even at 32 pages, I'm pretty excited about this one.

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TurtleMaster4 Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Some where in the Sewers of New York! Posts: 390	i'm kinda hopeing that wasn't a typo!

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Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,464	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 ]

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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.