Transformers IDW comic book artist, Nick Roche, recently sat down with interviewer, Chris Ryall, from IDWeek to discuss his popular Transformers: Spotlight Kup. Nick describes the character selection process along with his grim storyboard ideas. Nick also explains his unique rendering style for the book, which added to Kup's character and overall theme.
Chris Ryall had this to stay:
Roche had an idea for the character, who was last used to any degree of prominence in the ‘80s Transformers animated movie. His proposal was sound, and we agreed to let him take a shot at “auteur” status on this one. The story is not only grimmer than many Transformers titles, but it also features a unique art style that reflects Kup’s damaged state of mind (and you Outback fans might want to approach this story with a wary eye, too). It’s probably the closest we’ve come to offering a “Transformers zombies” tale.
Check out the entire interview here at Newsarama.com.
Transformers Spotlight: Kup is now on shelves. Get your copy today.
And make sure to check out Kup’s MySpace.
Nick Roche Interview - Our Fascination for Kup.
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Nick Roche Interview - Our Fascination for Kup.
Posted by Stormrider Thu Apr 26, 2007 5:47 am
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Posted by Counterpunch Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:10 am
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It was a good issue.
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Posted by Kayevcee Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:40 am
I'll most likely be picking this up tomorrow. I can hardly wait.
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Posted by Blozor Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:45 am
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The scene where they introduced the --ah, reinforcement-- was heartwarming. This wasn't just an exciting Transformers tale, it had a lot of character and heart, and not because Kup is one of my favorite Transformers.
The Grimlock and Prowl idea is intriguing for a humor story, and Roche's art style would complement the comedic feel of the characters involved. If they were cadets, it could feature Kup as their instructor.
The Grimlock and Prowl idea is intriguing for a humor story, and Roche's art style would complement the comedic feel of the characters involved. If they were cadets, it could feature Kup as their instructor.
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Posted by osiricon Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:49 am
I picked it yesterday,and I bought the last one! I didn't expect that they would sell out in one day.
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Posted by Calvatron Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:58 am
Arrgh! why does the comic store have to be so far away. I won't be able to get this one till Escalation 6 comes out next week.
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Posted by Tigertrack Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:15 pm
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I really liked the book, and started a thread in the comics forum about it, if you want to chime in, in more detail (spoiler style), about the comic.
I found it really different, and surprising...
I found it really different, and surprising...
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Posted by Liege Evilmus Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:10 pm
Kup the character: AWESOME
Kup the toy: ????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Kup the toy: ????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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Posted by Leonardo Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:23 am
Liege Evilmus wrote:Kup the character: AWESOME
Kup the toy: ????????????????????????????????????????????????????
What's wrong with Kup's toy?
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