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EXCLUSIVE: Buffyverse Gets Its First Gay Male Slayer

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EXCLUSIVE: Buffyverse Gets Its First Gay Male Slayer

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Husbands’ Comic Art Revealed

9.5.2012

BY JERRY PORTWOOD

Jane Espenson and Brad Bell discuss the ‘Husbands’ comic from Dark Horse

http://www.out.com/entertainment/art-books/2012/09/05/husbands-comic-art-jane-espenson-brad-bell

Exclusive interior panel by artist Ron Chan

Fans of the webseries Husbands just got a little bit luckier. Dark Horse Comics announced that a digital comic based on the online sitcom Husbands, about a same-sex newlywed couple—and written by the show’s co-creators and writers, Brad “Cheeks” Bell and Jane Espenson—will be available soon.

Although they are not giving away too many details, we do know that the characters of Cheeks, Brady, and Haley turn up in an alternate universe where they have super powers and other heroic abilities (as seen in the exclusive panel art above). 

Although Bell says he wasn’t necessarily been a comic book pro before, he’s recently come to admire the medium for its storytelling ability. “I was more inspired by graphic novel storytelling after seeing the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World; I thought it was an incredible interpretation of comics on the screen,” Bell says. “I wanted to make sure we translated Husbands into something worthy of the comic realm. It’s not some sort of trans-media marketing ploy. I think fans of comics and fans of Husbands will enjoy it. And it’s entertaining while we don’t have new episodes of the show.”

Espenson, however, has been involved with writing comic books, having co-written for the popular series of comics based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television show.

“It seemed like such a natural fit. We were already embracing and subverting sitcom tropes and the classic newlywed sitcom with Husbands,” says Espenson. “Comic books get a lot of fuel from the same thing: mixing modern life with classic forms of comic book storytelling. And that is something that I love to do: Taking characters and seeing how they would act if they were a superhero or in a fairy tale. I’m talking to you from the offices of Once Upon a Time right now, so I understand it. It was very fun, easy, and natural to take Cheeks, Brady, and Haley and put them in different alternate comic book worlds. And there all sorts of fun, inside jokes for the fans.”

But will crossover fans be confused or able to take in the characters they’ve come to love in such unusual scenarios and surroundings? 

“I think it will be clear in the reading of it,” Espenson says. “If you like the show, you’ll like the comic books. But, also, if you just like comic books, you’ll like the comic books. We are a mainstream property. The worlds we depict will appeal to everyone.”

Espenson also says she “loves Easter eggs” and so fans may see references from the comic appearing in future episodes of the sitcom. And Bell is even more coy when asked if comic book idea will appear “We may have considered that…[wink]” he responds—a cheeky grin (he says, since we are talking by phone).

Cheeks and Brady have been interpreted in chiseled perfection so far by artist Ron Chan (see the cover art below), but the comics will include a variety of different artists, so it will be a surprise for readers to see how the characters transform from the sitcom to comic format. The biggest test, of course, will be how the Husbands audience responds to the comic book.

So far, one fan already posted an enthusiastic take on an online message board when news of the comic broke: ”Husbands has a comic book? Take that, Two and a Half Men!”

Cover art by Ron Chan

A super powered Brady to come to my rescue? Can’t wait!

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Anyone going to Gaylaxicon in Oct. in MN?
The Annual International Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Comics Convention for LGBT People and Their Friends!
http://www.gaylaxicon2012.org/

Anyone going to Gaylaxicon in Oct. in MN?

The Annual International Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and Comics Convention for LGBT People and Their Friends!

http://www.gaylaxicon2012.org/

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A blast from the past. David (September 2009 Fanboy of the Month).

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In an effort to make me never want to see Super 8, the folks at Paramount Pictures decided to put a Super 8 minicomic in the middle of every single DC title this month, along with a sexy subliminal message! Hint: just put your lips together and blow. 

In an effort to make me never want to see Super 8, the folks at Paramount Pictures decided to put a Super 8 minicomic in the middle of every single DC title this month, along with a sexy subliminal message! Hint: just put your lips together and blow. 

Join me as I catch up on a whole month’s worth of comics! All the highlights are here: the good, the bad and the naked. Read FBOTU’s Comics Load at http://www.FanboysoftheUniverse.com

Join me as I catch up on a whole month’s worth of comics! All the highlights are here: the good, the bad and the naked. Read FBOTU’s Comics Load at http://www.FanboysoftheUniverse.com

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“Even more so than the original X-Men, it’s a fantastic, brilliant start to what will surely be a bright new franchise…” Read Johnny M’s full review at http://www.fbotu.com

“Even more so than the original X-Men, it’s a fantastic, brilliant start to what will surely be a bright new franchise…” Read Johnny M’s full review at http://www.fbotu.com

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Smooches for Northstar!

Smooches for Northstar!