I typically write up an intro with a short bio when I post an interview, but in this case I think the bio written by John Higgins himself is much better than anything I would have come up with.
John Higgins, has worked as writer, penciler, inker, colourist and publisher. He has collaborated with Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons on the Watchmen. Illustrated comics from scripts by the best writers in the business on such diverse characters as Judge Dredd, Jonah Hex and John Constantine and created and co published Razorjack with Com x. His latest ambition is to invade and occupy a small country.
John’s work is amazing and we are pleased to have him take part in our 5 questions interview. There is a very sardonic tone to most of his responses, which I personally enjoy. He either thought this was a ridiculous interview and is mocking me, or has a dark twisted sense of humor, and is mocking me. I think it may be a bit of both. It’s a strange interview that’s certain to please.
Read more about John Higgins at his website: www.turmoilcolour.com
1. Tell us about your comic. What’s it about? Why is it cool?
Babes, Boobs, S&M costumes, buddies, murder mystery, and the evilest Mother in thirteen dimensions! Or, I set out to make all dramatic characterization and story elements of Razorjack into iconic representations of everything I enjoy in speculative fiction. This and the complexity of the story are what I hope will give the story line a resonance that would require multiple readings and many enjoyable returns to my twisted world!
2. Who are your biggest influences?
Comic God¹s; Corben, Wrightson, Bermejo, Lewis, Hampson, Frazetta.
3. On a more personal note: how did you end up where you are today? What lead you to comics?
A blood stained and slippery slope of bodies trampled by the cloven iron clad hooves of demons from other worlds. Or a single minded focus, knowing I didn’t want to do anything else in the world of art.
4. What advice would you give to someone trying to break into comics?
Use fresh blood to draw the pentangle before you make your pact with the devil. Or, Don’t work in comics if you want to live a normal life with time for family and friends. Do, if you want to spend 12 hour a day, seven days a week drawing images and telling stories.
5. What’s your all-time favorite movie?
Blade Runner. The most evocative, fully realized future I have ever seen on screen.
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