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Some four years into SiDEBAR, Dwight, Adrian and myself are proud to present our 150th episode. Wow! Aren't you glad you stuck around to see it?!
*Don't answer that.*
And what better way to celebrate a milestone than to feature a talk with the always formidable comic artist, Cliff Chiang (Human Target, Green Arrow/Black Canary, Zatanna).
Cliff was great. We've met him in person twice — once at the Heroes Con in Charlotte and again at the New York Comic Con. Both times he was affable and generous as all get out (he gave me one of those Batgirl/Purple Rain 'album' covers like the one below).
Our thanks to him for coming on the show and chatting. The conversation takes an interesting turn towards the end there, but it's all good. Not your average comic book interview stuff.
"So...so when you drew Batman...that was pretty cool, huh?!"
Nahhh, not average at all. But we hope you enjoy it none the less. Take care!
- SWAiN
**Here are four of my favorite GA/BC covers by the Cliffster:
Next are Cliff's covers for Greendale and Dr. 13. Greendale is an original graphic novel that came out in 2010. It's based on a concept album bearing the same name recorded by rocker, Neil Young. And if you haven't read Dr. 13 by Cliff and Brian Azzarello, do so. HIGH-larious!
These are some fun '80s themed mash-ups Chiang made. If you're old enough, you'll get the refs:
And last up, the Archies gang. Only re-imagined as an indie rock band! A slight tip of the chapeau to one of Cliff's artistic heroes, Jaime Hernandez:
Congrats on making it to 150! Great episode guys
Jeff
Posted by: Jeff Lafferty | March 14, 2011 at 02:37
Great show as always rulers of the nation!
Happy anniversary!
(RE: Thanks, Ignacio! It's hard to believe. - S)
Posted by: Ignacio Di Meglio | March 15, 2011 at 08:57