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| Author: | General Hawk [ Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
Hey, guys...if anyone is interested, I had a chance to talk to past G.I. Joe writer Brandon Jerwa and posted it on GeneralsJoes... Check it out, he's got some very cool insight into his past comic book adventures and the current state of G.I. Joe! http://generalsjoes.com/2009/02/04/gene ... -superfan/ Justin |
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| Author: | pluv [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
Brandon Jerwa wrote: I was extremely flattered to see a Wraith figure produced, but I’m a little disappointed that I wasn’t asked to write the file card. A little more disappointing is the fact that I had to buy a Wraith figure just like everyone else, and it really took some work to get that one! I read a story once that Jack Kirby couldn't walk down an action figure isle without getting upset because all he saw were all the characters he created and wasn't seeing one cent from them. Someone else was profiting from a universe of characters he helped create. If the man can do that to the king of comics, it doesn't surprise me they wouldn't hook Jerwa up either.
I have a regular Wraith figure, still on the card because I’m afraid to open it for fear of never finding another. My 9-year-old son is dying to have one of his own to play with, but until we find another I won’t take the chance. The sad capper to this story comes in the form of a Christmas present: my mother-in-law bought me a mint-on-card stealth variant from an Internet dealer (I’m sure she paid a pretty penny). I was appreciative and kind of depressed at the same time. I don’t expect special treatment or anything, but come on – is it too much to think that a case of Wraith figures might make its way to the guy who created the character? Sigh. |
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| Author: | Lance Sputnik [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
Yea, but it seems like this era's corporate wahoos are far more sensitive about creator's rights and what not than they were back in the silver age. It doesn't suprise me he wasn't provided a figure, but it does suprise me they didn't consult him on the file card. And if I had ever bought a Writh figure for myself, I would happily be donating it to the guy for his kid to play with. |
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| Author: | GITrekker [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
Wonder what Kirby would've thought of the Kirby-styled "New Gods" figures from DC Direct... Yeah, if I ever see another Wraith, I'd be inclined to get it for Jerwa's kid. Of course after that interview, he'll probably receive a number of them -- I hope. |
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| Author: | Tim Elf [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
I sympathize with him. I've never seen a Wraith figure, myself. Or Matt Trakker. Or a BAT... or... or... On the other hand, there are FOURTEEN of those ugly Pilot Scarlett figures at my local Target - you know, the ones that everyone was sooooo excited about, because it's "Glenda," right? Anyway, great interview, Justin. And great analogy on Jerwa's part there. |
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| Author: | PaidLoad [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
Tim Elf wrote: I sympathize with him. I've never seen a Wraith figure, myself. Or Matt Trakker. Or a BAT... or... or... On the other hand, there are FOURTEEN of those ugly Pilot Scarlett figures at my local Target - you know, the ones that everyone was sooooo excited about, because it's "Glenda," right? Anyway, great interview, Justin. And great analogy on Jerwa's part there. Great interview. And yeah it does suck about Wraith, I keep seeing one at a Target though, but have never seen a variant one. Anyway, I just realized that Hasbro has now given us "two" (3 if you count red ninja in place of satan) Argentinian figures to only the Gaucho repaint of Gung Ho. Where's my red jackal & red laser?!? |
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| Author: | alleyviperelite [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
PaidLoad wrote: Tim Elf wrote: I sympathize with him. I've never seen a Wraith figure, myself. Or Matt Trakker. Or a BAT... or... or... On the other hand, there are FOURTEEN of those ugly Pilot Scarlett figures at my local Target - you know, the ones that everyone was sooooo excited about, because it's "Glenda," right? Anyway, great interview, Justin. And great analogy on Jerwa's part there. Great interview. And yeah it does suck about Wraith, I keep seeing one at a Target though, but have never seen a variant one. Anyway, I just realized that Hasbro has now given us "two" (3 if you count red ninja in place of satan) Argentinian figures to only the Gaucho repaint of Gung Ho. Where's my red jackal & red laser?!? Wasn't the Red Jackal Destro in the Target UBP? |
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| Author: | joemichaels70 [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
that was a really cool article - thanks, Justin - |
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| Author: | MobileBattleBunker [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
Thats funny all I see is resolute Dukes and TF Dukes... It is always cool to hear someone talk about their creative prospects as someone who tries to write myself I have the utmost respect for them. PS I also have never seen a wraith figure in real life. Steve |
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| Author: | past nastification [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
Great interview. I've always said that I felt that Blaylock kept Jerwa on a short leash, especially when it became obvious that Jerwa was a better writer. The interview pretty much cements my viewpoint now. |
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| Author: | General Hawk [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
Thanks, guys! I'm very happy to see that the interview got such a positive reaction. Justin |
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| Author: | Tanstoys [ Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brandon Jerwa interviewed on GeneralsJoes |
hey Justin, find out if brandon till needsa wraith I will get him one, i know where to get him. Those were the best DD joe comics that brandon did in my opinion. Tim |
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