5
MINUTES WITH... JOHN CASSADAY
As
the current artist for Joss Whedon Astonishing X-Men series,
John Cassaday is no stranger to high profile work.
The fan-favorite
artist was recently commissioned by Dynamite Entertainment
to provide just one of the stunning covers on their all-new
Red Sonja series (#1 shipping in June), and man oh man, did
he turn in a beauty.
We talked briefly
with the artist about this exciting new work.
DF: To
whom did you look for artistic inspiration when composing
your cover piece?
JOHN CASSADAY: Oh, the usual gang of barbarian illustrators:
Frazetta, Windsor-Smith, all good stuff...
DF: Does
the character of Red Sonja conjure up any particular images
or convey any particular emotions to you as an artist?
JOHN CASSADAY: A book judged by the cover. Literally
and figuratively.
DF: John,
you primarily have done team work -- on superheroes, how does
working on a sole female piece like your Sonja piece differ
in your approach?
JOHN CASSADAY: In general, I prefer solo characters.
I don't know that I'd ever wanna be a hot-chick pin-up artist,
but it was fun for this time...
DF: Any
other projects to plug?
JOHN CASSADAY: Project: Superior.
For
more information on Dynamite Entertainment, including more
Army of Darkness and Red Sonja product, please visit the Dynamite
Entertainment website at www.dynamiteentertainment.com Check
out DF's selection of Red Sonja Comics and Collectibles here!
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