Talksplode #7 with Matthew Sturges of DC and Vertigo Comics
iFanboy Talksplode with Matthew Sturges
Running Time: 00:46:28
Josh talks to Austin, Texas based comic writer Matthew Sturges about becoming a DC Exclusive writer, and his work with Bill Willingham on Vertigo Comics Jack of Fables and House of Mystery, his DCU work on Salvation Run and Blue Beetle, as well as upcoming projects like Justice Society of America and Run!, plus his upcoming novel, Midwinter.
Music:
Sister Jack
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Comments
Also, the above comment contained no sarcasm. I am an Austinite who is genuinely excited to see a bunch of Austin love in one podcast.
Posted by dshramek on 01/08/09 at 05:14 PM
There must have been some reason I picked that song... ;-)
Posted by josh on 01/08/09 at 05:21 PM
I love these Talksplodes. Haven't read any Stuges. I'll have to remendy that.
I'm always impressed by the interviews. A 40+ minute interview is no small feat. Well done, Josh and thank you.
Posted by DaveCarr on 01/08/09 at 10:56 PM
Thank you both for doing this interview. I am fan of every thing I've read by Mr.Sturges. Defin. after this interview he jumps in rank as one of my faves.
Posted by piscespaul on 01/09/09 at 03:06 PM
@MattSturges - How did I not know you were from WV? I grew up in Charleston, the big city. Still no comic shop though...
Posted by Haupt on 01/09/09 at 05:30 PM
He totally sold me on RUN.
Posted by conor on 01/11/09 at 04:44 AM
I love all the noise George Clooney is making in the background!
Posted by CammyKnoxville on 01/11/09 at 12:23 PM
Hey man, I'm a professional here. My dog was sleeping soundly through the whole interview. That noise was all on Matt's end.
George doesn't bark. He snoozes and maybe grunts some.
Posted by josh on 01/11/09 at 12:25 PM
Aww :(
More George Clooney!!!
Posted by CammyKnoxville on 01/11/09 at 12:38 PM
A really well-done, enjoyable interview, as always. I wasn't familiar with Sturges' work before, and now it's on my radar.
Posted by ohcaroline on 01/11/09 at 12:55 PM
@Haupt
Yes, I spend a good part of my formative years, from ages 9-15 in a small town called Oak Hill, which is about 50 miles southwest of the booming metropolis of Charleston. It's such a small town that they refer to state highway 19 as "the Four Lane" because it's the only four lane road anywhere nearby. Or it was when I lived there.
Posted by MattSturges on 01/11/09 at 07:51 PM
And yes, that noise you're hearing is my dogs. Josh is blameless.
Posted by MattSturges on 01/11/09 at 07:53 PM
This was great as always. Looking forward to Matt's take on JSA (I love Dr. Midnite as well). Definitely going to pick up that first House of Mystery trade.
Posted by PaulMontgomery on 01/11/09 at 07:58 PM
To be fair, were my mic on the floor, about 3 feet away, you would have heard what sounded like a tiny man snoring away. I hear it RIGHT NOW!
Posted by josh on 01/11/09 at 09:03 PM
@Paul -I highly encourage you to pick up House of Mystery. It strikes me has something,given your tastes, that you would really enjoy.
Posted by piscespaul on 01/12/09 at 02:55 PM
Please more talksplode, we need more of these wonderful talks. Even when it is a creator that I dont follow it is fun to here their perspective.
Posted by Optimus187Prime on 01/15/09 at 09:38 AM
Don't worry, we're working on the next ones as we speak.
Posted by josh on 01/15/09 at 09:52 AM
Great Talksplode. I'm really starting to like these little interviews. I just have one question:
Has met sold any of you iFanboy guys on Blue Beetle?
Posted by hawaiianpunch on 01/15/09 at 01:08 PM
Nice, playing Spoon's "Sister Jack" because he writes Jack of Fables and Spoon and Matthew Sturges are from Austin. It works on so many levels.
Posted by dshramek on 01/08/09 at 04:29 PM