The Ethan Van Sciver Talk Back thread

[Sylent_Asassin]

Ethan,

Thanks for signing my Flash: Rebirth issues at the WonderCon in San Francisco in addition to taking a pic with me and drawing me a Parallax sketch. That was the highlight of the show for me. By the way, your wife is a very lovely woman.

Are you going to be appearing at any other cons soon?

[GUYCORPS]

The big names? The creative team, or the characters?

Assuming you mean that I'm going to draw it, I'd have Geoff write it, and it would be the Green Lanterns vs. the Nova Corps.

And we'd STOMP them and their silly hats.

Ok, now this i'd love to see!

I can personally vouch for Ethan's generosity of spirit.

When he visited those of us here in South Africa last year, he spent a lot of time interacting with the fans, you may say that's why he was brought over and that is correct, but he grafted like a man possessed. Each and every customer who wanted a signature/photo/headsketch got one. Talk about focused, he worked friday, saturday and sunday, signing and sketching and taking the time to talk to each and every individual. Saturday this "Superman" worked from 9:00am - 9:00pm ( only one pee break and 5min lunch )

Hell, i was even getting impatient with some guys ( basically wanting to get the line moving faster ) but Ethan politely signalled me to back down and i must admit it was the right thing to do. We never get the opportunity you guys do to talk freely with a top notch artist of Ethan's caliber. It was such a great experience to learn more about the industry, our customers are still bragging about it today.

It was so positive that one of out local graphic artists is currently doing work for DC!
I cannot say enough about Ethan Van Sciver, he was and i'm sure still is an absolute gentleman. I can only imagine what a humungous convention must be like. Your minds probably racing at a million kph, so it's probably hard to keep each and every individual happy.

I say, chill out, take a step back and try again later, eventually you'll get it right.

QUESTIONS FOR ETHAN:

What's the new big project you're working on?
Could we get any clues?

Kind regards
Woz

Karu-sil story?! Cool.

[Andrew NDB]

It's UNTOLD TALES OF THE BLACKEST NIGHT, a short Karu-Sil story that I am writing, penciling and inking. And coloring!

EVS

Ah-hah! I should've figured that would make a sensible home for the story. Great to hear we get to read it at last.

[W.West]

As far as I know, it doesn't even have a creative team right now. I think it's coming after Flashpoint, so it's way down the road, and there's not a lot to know about it, except that it's going to happen.

That's not what I want to hear.

Okay, here's the deal Ethan. You and Andy Kubert alternate drawing story arcs like JHWilliams and Amy Reeder on Batwoman. Call in a favor from Jimmy Palmiotti to write it, and if you start now we don't have to worry about potential delays. Make that happen Ethan, I know you can't pass up the chance of writing more and drawing some more speed.

Its okay, I don't need any credit. No one will know or has to know where this genius idea came from.

[Lantern A-train]

Ethan,
I have come to the recent realization that my love of comics and my love of baking and pastry should not be mutually exclusive. I have an idea to open up a "comic/geek cafe" of sorts a la Atomic Comics in Kick-Ass. I have been doing some research and no place like this exists in NYC and I think it might be something that could do well. Any thoughts on the matter or who in the industry it would be wise to contact in terms of support and things of that nature?

[Ethan Van Sciver]

Anyway, to keep Ethan's page on a positive note:


Ethan, I miss our Flash Q&A's! I miss our talk 'Hot Iris' and Linda's long hair! I think this is the part where you tell me everything you know about the second Flash book supposedly launching next year. And before you say you know nothing mister, you look me in my internet eyes and find something!

As far as I know, it doesn't even have a creative team right now. I think it's coming after Flashpoint, so it's way down the road, and there's not a lot to know about it, except that it's going to happen.

[Ethan Van Sciver]

Very classy, Ethan.

Okay, I own the the collected Flash Rebirth so I've seen your sketches in the back and it was pretty clear you were struggling with finding a new look for Wally. So I must ask, are you happy with what he now has?

Contented.

[Ethan Van Sciver]

ethan if you were given a chance to do a dc marvel cross over who would you pick to be the big names for the title?

The big names? The creative team, or the characters?

Assuming you mean that I'm going to draw it, I'd have Geoff write it, and it would be the Green Lanterns vs. the Nova Corps.

And we'd STOMP them and their silly hats.

[Ethan Van Sciver]

Maybe, it is possible but I think he'd be more open and just register under his own name


Anyways EVS, is there any comic series/miniseries/title you were asked to draw for/work on, turned it down then regretted it later on?

I can't think of any. I'm sure there have been, though.

[Ethan Van Sciver]

Ethan~ I severely enjoy your work, I like how you put so much detail into everything you do and yet still have fun with it.

Anyways, that said, I might have a "teensie" art request, whenever you're not busy of course, but you're always busy so it might not happen but I'll think I'll try asking anyways. =P

When I first signed up to these message boards, I had a spontaneous idea to create a new costume, but with all five Green Lantern suits combined together, and i'm wondering whether or not if it'll look good better in my mind or on paper lol
(regretably the concept for the costume is on the next page, sorry for that inconvenience)

It sounds like something you should draw yourself, Mr. Dragon01! Geoff and I talk about how important it is to create ideas that generate fan art. If we can get the readers drawing and writing about stuff that we're working on, then we accomplished the main purpose of comics: Firing up imaginations. Do your own take, and post it here!

[Ethan Van Sciver]

Hey Ethan,

You are easily one of my favorite artists of all time, I got a chance to meet you in Chicago at C2E2 this year, and it was an honor. I was wondering if you had any plans to return to artist duty on the GL or Flash ongoings written by Geoff Johns anytime soon? Or maybe another rebirth book about a Brightest Day resurrected character?

Thanks, You're the man!

Well, I always work with Geoff again eventually. Every two years or so. But it's good to not plan things out too far in advance! You never know what opportunities might pop up!

[Ethan Van Sciver]

Yay, Ethan's back in the house!



Would this be that Kryb story, now pulled out of the drawer? Something else?

It's UNTOLD TALES OF THE BLACKEST NIGHT, a short Karu-Sil story that I am writing, penciling and inking. And coloring!

EVS

[Ethan Van Sciver]

WOW ! Where exactly are you going to ( in Germany)? ?

Here are the dates!

20. Oktober: Bochum, Mr. C, 16-18 Uhr

21. bis 24. Oktober: Essen, Comic Action

25. Oktober: Hannover, Buch & Comic, 16-18 Uhr

26. Oktober: Berlin, Modern Graphics Europa-Center, 16-18 Uhr

27. Oktober: Leipzig, Comic Combo, 15-17 Uhr

28. Oktober: Esslingen, Sammlerecke, 16-18 Uhr

29. Oktober: Frankfurt, T3, 15-17 Uhr

[W.West]

Anyway, to keep Ethan's page on a positive note:


Ethan, I miss our Flash Q&A's! I miss our talk 'Hot Iris' and Linda's long hair! I think this is the part where you tell me everything you know about the second Flash book supposedly launching next year. And before you say you know nothing mister, you look me in my internet eyes and find something!