Who says politics and science don’t mix? Well, a lot of people, I suppose…but not writer and artist John Hambrock and his colorist, glass-blower, harpist and co-hort in crime wife, Anne. We met during the Reubens and on the “Dave Coverly Nice Scale”, they score a perfect 10. John talks about his long road to syndication, full of twists and turns and determination, and is a great story about doing what you love and what you believe in. Find out how “Edison” came to have the political bent that it does and the challenge of being topical 8 weeks in advance! John is also the creator of “Ernie Keebler” according to a website somewhere, and we dispel that myth. (He is, of course, the creator of “Tony the Tiger” and “Batman.”)
It’s great to hear two people who obviously have a great relationship, both personal and professional, and “Edison Lee” is a gorgeous strip done the old fashioned way, with india ink and brushes. John’s got a great classic style, the kind of stuff you’d want to teach in Cartooning 101, and a razor sharp wit to go along with it. Anne also keeps a great blog about the behind the scenes life of a comic strip, and is always entertaining and informative.
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Tom, kudos on regularly coming up with such informative interviews and always on time! Keep up the good work!
Had great fun listening, nice one Tom! I think a great guest to have on would be Jim Tooney of Shermans Lagoon, one of the best around today.
Brian! Joe! Thanks for the kind words and the comment! I love ‘em. I wish I could do this 5 days a week…I certainly wouldn’t hurt for material…there are so many great creators out there. And Joe, I would LOVE Jim Toomey…Sherman is easily one of my favorites out there. I’ll fire off an email to him…he’s been on my wish list for some time!
Just to be clear, Tom, the NCS didn’t make me wear the dress, that was a personal choice.
Tom, we sent the kids to bed last night, kicked back, and listened to the interview. I can honestly say it was the most fun interview I’d ever given, and done by a true professional. Did we really talk for an hour?!!
Great show as usual, Tom.
We should do a group show where we all talk about that trip to In-and-Out Burger. Good times!
Norm! Well, you DID look fetching in that summer frock. I thought the heels really brought it together with the purse and the whole ensemble. Of course, in Hollywood, you wouldn’t have stood out at all.
John…thank you so much! That’s about the best compliment I could hope for. I know it’s a great interview when I look up at the timer and see that an hour has gone by and I had no idea. I suspect we could sit around for a weekly show and just pour out our wisdom to the world. I know the world would be a better place for it!
Lucas…perhaps we should collaborate on an epic poem…”The Journey of the Five to the Land of In and Out.” Move over, Tolkien!
Great review, y’all! It sounded like a lot of fun!