From Deathstroke to Predator: Ed Brisson on fan favorites and supervillain origins

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NEWS

• Marvel to upgrade 'Marvel Masterworks' in 2023 with Spider-Man, X-Men, and more
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• ‘Monica Rambeau: Photon’ #1 coming December 2022
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• Dark Horse Comics to publish horror OGN ‘Skinner’ for May 2023
• TKO announces Espionage graphic novel ‘The Witches of World War II’ coming spring 2023 and Sacred Lamb too

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Tales of the Human Target #1 (Tom King, and…Rafael Albuquerque & Dave Stewart (Green Lantern), Kevin Maguire & Alex Sinclair (Booster Gold), Mikel Janin & Arif Prianto (Fire)
2. Minor Threats #1 (Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Scott Hepburn, and Ian Herring)

Nathan:

1. Minor Threats #1 (Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Scott Hepburn, and Ian Herring)
2. Rogues’ Gallery #2 (Hannah Rose May, Justin Mason)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Detective Comics #1063 (Ram V, Rafael Albuquerque)

Dave - Amazing Spider-Man #8 (John Romita Jr. Scott Hanna, Marcio Menyz)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

• Dave: Amazing Fantasy #1000 (various!)
• Nathan: Saved By the Belle Reve #1 (various)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

• Dave: X-Force #31 (Joshua Cassara)
• Nathan: Superman: Warworld Apocalypse #1 (Steve Beach Distressed Card Stock variant)

Interview with writer Ed Brisson 

1. Thanks for being on the AIPT Comics podcast, to start, you’ve been very busy with Deathstroke, and Predator, and There’s something wrong with Patrick Todd! How long has this wealth of different kinds of stories been in the works?
2. How has the fan response been for Predator? How great is it to get this out after the delay?
3. The Predator’s cinematic adventures have so far taken place in the present and the past. Was it always the plan to take your series to the future?
4. One of the fun things about the Predators is that we still know so little about them. Was that ambiguity something you loved playing with from your main character’s POV?
5. Batman Inc. drops Ghost-Maker into a detective story! How does Ghost-Maker approach a mystery differently from Batman?
6. With Deathstroke Inc. was there any trepidation in going with the “Year One” moniker? 
7. Was there a challenge in pulling back some of Slade’s ability and giving us a greener Deathstroke?
8. I’ve enjoyed the pacing of There’s Something Wrong with Patrick todd, especially that opening page to issue one. What went into crafting this superhero tale that feels inverted, as if the powers are not at the surface of the story?
   1. I gotta ask, was this always the title for this book? Whenever I see a long title I think “The SEO!”
9. When working with so many different artists with different skills, do you find the writing process different?
10. You’re writing so many characters now, and have written so many characters like fan-favorite Glob, at this moment in time do you have a favorite?
11. Ed you’re a busy guy, do you have other projects you’d like to talk about today?

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