new WB ALEX ROSS B/W

[sonnylarue]

http://media.libsyn.com/media/wordballoon/WBalexrossbw.mp3

The acclaimed graphic album “Batman: Black & White” debuted today as a Warmer Premiere Motion Comics series.

Available exclusively on iTunes, “Batman: Black and White” Motion Comics features 10 stories created by comic book legends that include Dave Gibbons, Ted McKeever, Paul Levitz and today's Word Balloon guest Alex Ross, who with writer Paul Dini created
one of the classic joker stories, Case Study.

We also discuss several of Ross's current comic book projects. Along with monthly covers for DC comics Batman and Superman titles, the Justice Society Of America arc, "Thy Kingdom Come", with Geoff Johns and interiors by Dale Eaglesham, Marvel's Avengers Invaders crossover , with co-writer Jim Kruger and artist Steve Sadowski, and Dynamite's Project Superpowers.

[JimmyF1982]

Downloaded and will be listened to on the way to work

[Jeffery Longmont]

That was a great interview! I've been waiting for you to get him on the show for years, though probably not as long as you, John. You go to get him on again.

I love what he said about Superman, observant stuff. Some people just eat whatever the industry is pushing at the moment, but the people who do their homework are worth listening to.

Also, loved the improved sound quality! Very nice.

I drew this while I listen to the episode. It took me from the time they said "Man Who Laughs" to the ending sponsor spot to finish.

http://fc64.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/339/a/b/My_Joker_by_kyle_latino.jpg

[sonnylarue]

great sketch jeffrey!

the warners folk now tell me the batman motion comics debut monday, not today.

so look for that at the start of the week.

[nightwing1982]

John, that was a funny interview.

[wjm1138]

Great interview, John! I loved hearing you and Alex discuss what Superman should be.

[OzMan]

John, as always great work with the Ross interview, and I wanted to also highlight the improved sound quality. Your voice actually sounds different then before and so much cleaner. I'm also happy to see the comics medium moving forward with new possibilities in the new digital age. While the motion comics thing seems a little scary, it is definitely another way to appeal to the mass audience and get them into comics.

[maverick-99]

hey John, I don't know if you recorded any differently but your voice sounded the clearest it's ever been.

[Jeffery Longmont]

Also, when Ross was talking about Photoshop, it was like hearing John Henry talk about the Steam Drill. It just made me chuckle a little bit.

[Philip J Eaves]

hey John, I don't know if you recorded any differently but your voice sounded the clearest it's ever been.

First thing I noticed about this interview. Perhaps the best quality I have heard from any podcast recently.

What gives?

[Supreme Convoy]

First thing I noticed about this interview. Perhaps the best quality I have heard from any podcast recently.

What gives?

Was it recorded at John's work?

[Big Poot!]

The sound quality was indeed vastly improved. There must be something different. Hope it stays that way! It's much more easy to listen to. The volume levels were nicer this time.

[sonnylarue]

on the sound quality...

due to alex's schedule i had to do the interview from my day job, at the radio studios of wilv-fm.

so, yeah nice compressor/limitter and strong phone connection, makes for a higher quality of recording

sadly it's always a favor to use the station's equipment, so it won't be a sound change you can count on for future shows.

i do hope to improve my current equip, but that takes time and money.

j