AIPT Comics Creator spotlight: Christian Ward on Batman: City of Madness and more
Oct 8, 2023
55:00
Batman: City of Madness Interview:
- Batman: City of Madness is epic in a lot of ways and visually stunning. What’s the basic premise when it comes to your take on Batman?
- There are a few plots simmering in the first issue, with Two-Face, Alfred, and The Court of Owls…and more, what has been the most fun developing?
- Talk to us about the importance of Morrison & McKean’s Arkham Asylum in this story and your own life!
- I love the visual representation of Harvey/TF, from imagery to lettering. Take us through your process of creating this take on the character.
- Like many Lovecraft stories, this one is told partly thru letters. Was that part of the structure from the beginning?
- With fans picking this up in just a few days, was there a particular page or panel that you spent extra time on getting right?
- As a cosmic horror, what are some of your favorite cosmic horror stories?
- The color choices are compelling, with blues, reds, and purples. Were you after a certain visual story through color?
- It appears Batman is sporting purple in his costume like in the old days, what approach did you take with designing a new suit and do you have a favorite of his many suits?
- If Batman: City of Madness were a song, what would it be and why?
Standout KAPOW moment of the career! - Batman: City of Madness #2
Rapid Fire Question Round (So that Christian can be “known”):
- Best sandwich?
- What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?
- Apples or oranges?
- What is the scariest animal?
- Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?
- What do you think happens when we die?
- Favorite action movie?
- Favorite smell?
- Least favorite smell?
- Flat or sparkling?
- Most used app on your phone?
- If you could have dinner with any three characters you’ve drawn or written before, who would they be and why?
- You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?
- What number am I thinking of?
- Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?