The Ethan Van Sciver Talk Back thread

[Ethan Van Sciver Honored Guest Find all posts View Profile Close Ethan Van Sciver]

Ethan I'm volunteering at WIzard World Philly if you need a bodyguard just ask!

If I ever needed a bodyguard, it was when we changed Kyle to Parallax...I thought I'd get a pie in the face at a panel or something for that one. But thanks, GLG!

[Ethan Van Sciver Honored Guest Find all posts View Profile Close Ethan Van Sciver]

Ethan,

Not a Green Lantern Question, but is it true your working with Gail Simone for a Wonder Woman project? What about the rumors that you're going to work on Aquaman?

Those rumors are not untrue.

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No problem! ok real question this time though... Most artists have been known to use actors for a basis to draw the characters have you done that with any gl?

[IonFan Forum Member Find all posts View Profile Close IonFan]

Good day to you, IonFan, and the honor is mine!

(i'm just so happy now)

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don't ruin the moment IF

[IonFan Forum Member Find all posts View Profile Close IonFan]

i'll try not too

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-There is always a chance that those will be realities someday. Someday soon. Almost immediately.

Oh God Oh God Oh God!! (Heart attack)

-We'd love to come to Mendoza! Are there conventions there?

Mmm.. no, not really, there are many conventions in Buenos Aires, but not here. This is more a touristic city, with(sadly) only one comic shop, BUT there are a couple die hard hyper geek fans like me would make a great mini-private con! lol The city is beautiful and fun though, I'll be waiting for you, just let me know!

-Comics you should be reading? Mouse Guard. Gail Simone's Wonder Woman. Anything drawn by Rags Morales.

I've heard nothing but good things about Mouse Guard! Will have to check it out now. And I'm already reading everything Gail Simone and Rags touch!

-I'm enjoying the boards here so far, yes. I haven't been abused yet, and that's a good thing.

And let's hope you keep enjoying your stay, Ethan. Thanks a lot for the awesomeness!! Good luck!!

[Aberration Sinestro's Sparring Partner Find all posts View Profile Close Aberration]

Hi Ethan! I'm a big fan of your art, just like everyone else here Here are some things I was wondering about:

1. Is there any one character that you hate so much that you won't draw him/her/it? (much like a certain painter won't draw a certain GL...)

2. What's your opinion on Spider-Man: One More Day/Brand New Day?

3. What was it like working with Grant Morrison on New X-Men? Any chance of teaming up with him again?

4. Any chance you and Geoff could campaign for DC Direct to make official Corps rings for sale? (Not like the ones that came with mini-busts years ago, rings that are actually meant to be worn, and you have to give them your ring size, etc.)

Have a great week, and take care

P.S. I feel compelled to point out that if Hal, Kyle, and Sinestro's uniforms had vanished at the end of issue 25, Kyle and Sinestro would've been fighting through Coast City naked :P I noticed that mistake too, but I guess they decided that inconsistency is preferable to nude wrestling.

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I cannot comment on anything about the symbols at this time. Geoff will shoot me.

I've noticed that the Blue symbol looks a bit like an upside down Sinestro Corps symbol. The Indigo corps symbol has arrows pointing outward (compassion?) while the Orange Corps symbol has arrows pointing inward (greed?). And while the Star Sapphire sign seems to be lighting up, the Red Lantern symbol is trapped. Was all this intentional? Or am I just crazy?

[Andrew NDB Shot Caller Find all posts View Profile Close Andrew NDB]

Here's one for you, Ethan.

Did you kind of pull the design for Kylax out of your hat, or was it at least partially based on Darryl Banks' design of Kylax from the very first GL Secret Files (and I believe it reappeared -- and in color -- in an Effigy Corps issue) here:

[HonorGuardLantern423 Weaponer of Qward Find all posts View Profile Close HonorGuardLantern423]

Well judging from your hints, I got that you are doing some Barry Allen stuff, but I could be reading you wrong. If you are, I cant wait to see your take on the look of the SA Flash.

So can you confirm if you are working with Barry Allen?

[Big Daddy Dave Skywalker Moisture Farmer Find all posts View Profile Close Big Daddy Dave Skywalker]

I was lucky enough to meet Ethan yesterday at a show in my neck of the woods, and I got a great Hal sketch in his bomber jacket from him too! He was very pleasant to everybody, and I'm sure his hand is killing him today. I told him everyone from the board says hi, so he knew exactly what group of nutjobs he was dealing with, lol.

Ethan, thanks again for sticking around to the end like you did. I was the next to last guy in line (NOT the guy that was trying to get three sketches from you!). I know you had to hussle to make your flight out of Manchester, and you made sure you got to everybody.

I also bought two original pages from Keith Champagne while I was in line. I shot the shit with him for a bit (a pretty nice guy who's as much a fan as the rest of us), and ended up buying a page from GLC #13, and a page from JSA Classified. Both are welcome additions to the growing collection!

[Andrew NDB Shot Caller Find all posts View Profile Close Andrew NDB]

I also bought two original pages from Keith Champagne while I was in line. I shot the shit with him for a bit (a pretty nice guy who's as much a fan as the rest of us), and ended up buying a page from GLC #13, and a page from JSA Classified. Both are welcome additions to the growing collection!

Well damn it, Dave, did you ask Keith about the Corpse mini?

[Darth_Andrea Owned by Natu Find all posts View Profile Close Darth_Andrea]

Ethan, I was wondering, When you started on GL, was there like a design bible they handed you that basicly gave you a visual history of things you would be asked to put on paper at some point? Things Like the Guardians City on Oa, and the Central Power Battery. It's sort of something I have always wondered. So many artists are working on the same characters and covering the same worlds that I have always wondered if the next person in line just did a take of what was already in print or if the editors kept something to hand off saying this is what you will be asked to produce though your allowed to add your own touches.

Just Wondering


Darth_Andrea

[Lord Malvolio Corps Honor Guard Find all posts View Profile Close Lord Malvolio]

Hey Ethan, any chance you can drop a hint to Geoff or some editor about making sure Hal's boots are colored GREEN? Someone has been dropping the ball lately....