Matt Anderson is the co-creator and co-writer of Ape Entertainment’s White Picket Fences with artist Micah Farritor and co-writer Eric Hutchins. I sat at my computer and sent him questions and he answered just like what Oprah’s minions do (except minus the vodou):

The Outhouse: Okay, first off: Describe White Picket Fences.

Matt Anderson: White Picket Fences is the story of eleven-year-old Charlie Hobson, who finds himself in the unfortunate position of being the person who triggers an interplanetary showdown between Earth and Mars, thereby endangering not only everyone he knows and loves in his hometown of Greenview, but also the entire planet! Think of it as a cross between television shows like, Leave it to Beaver, and films like, The Day the Earth Stood Still. (more…)

Chip Mosher is an independent producer, screenwriter, and director who created “Kiss Your Ass Goodbye.” He also is the writer of BOOM! Studios’ Left On Mission, a new spy mini-series, with Francesco Francavilla (Black Coat, Fear Agent). In this interview with The Outhouse, Chip explains LOM, what it’s like transiting from screenwriter to comic book writer, and why skidmarks are Superman’s greatest enemy:

The Outhouse: Okay, first off, what’s Left On Mission about?

Chip Mosher: It’s a spy thriller. Eric Westfall, our protagonist, is called out of retirement to track down a rogue agent who has stolen a hard drive chock full of classified info, but all is not what it seems. (more…)

By Mike Mumah

Jason Howard is a busy guy these days. The 33-year-old Holt, Michigan resident is art department director at Dart Container. He’s also the illustrator for “The Astounding Wolf Man,” a new comic book that will be given away for free at comic book stores across the country on Saturday, May 5. I caught up with Howard about his latest project.

The Outhouse: Tell me about “The Astounding Wolf Man.”

Jason Howard: It’s a comic. The premise is of a werewolf superhero. The main character is bitten by a werewolf, so it’s got touches of superhero and horror elements. (more…)

The Outhouse now proudly presents an interview with Cliff Chiang (Gotham Central, Human Target, Dr. Thirteen back-story in Tales of the Unexpected). Enjoy:

The Outhouse: To start off this interview, let’s start with the beginning of your career. How did you get into comics and what’s your favorite color that ends with “-urple”?

Cliff Chiang: Like a lot of kids, I got into comics when my older brother started bringing them home. I’d seen them before and read them, but it wasn’t until he started a regular habit that I really understood how cool it was. Hmm. “-Urple”, that’s a trick question, isn’t it? (more…)

The Outhouse has for your reading pleasure an interview with Brett Burner of WOWIO.com. Enjoy:

The Outhouse: What exactly is WOWIO.com and how did it to come to life?

Brett Burner: WOWIO is a revolutionary online bookstore dedicated to providing consumers with free, downloadable books through the use of paid, targeted advertising opportunities.

WOWIO’s “Free Books + Free Minds” concept is the brainchild of author, entrepreneur and comic book nut Will Lidwell. He developed the concept a couple of years ago while contemplating solutions for the high price of college textbooks. Lidwell realized the approach could be generalized to include all content, not just textbooks. (more…)

Pia Guerra is the artist and co-creator of Y: The Last Man with writer Brian K. Vaughan. Enjoy, you children of the night:

The Outhouse: Let’s start with the basics, okay? Why did you decide to go into comics? How did you get hooked up with the art chores for Y: The Last Man?

Pia Guerra: I’ve always have liked comics. I’ve been into drawing since I was four years old and it felt natural to go in them as a profession.

I used to talk to Heidi MacDonald, the editor for Y: The Last Man, at cons and she kept some of my art since she liked it. Later, she showed it to Brian who then wanted me for the comic. (more…)

Jonathan Hickman is the writer, artist, letterer, colorist, and grip boy for The Nightly News, a new series from Image Comics. The Outhouse had the pleasure of getting an interview with Hickman. Enjoy, critters:

The Outhouse: Here’s the get-to-know-you part, Jonathan. Why did you decide to try your hand at comics? How did you do so?

Jonathan Hickman: Comic books are something I’ve always I wanted to do. I tried after college, about a decade ago, but failed miserably. I got rejection letters from Marvel, DC, and some others. I don’t think I was good enough at the time. After I worked in advertising for a bit, I sent the proposal for The Nightly News to Image and in a couple of days they sent a reply saying they’ll publish it. (more…)

Stuart Moore (Firestorm, Wolverine, JSA Classified) is the talented writer behind Firestorm right at the moment with artist Jamal Igle. He also doesn’t drink toilet paper and lives in a very old brownstone with the ghosts of the Loch Ness monster and Steve Guttenberg’s career. Yes, I made that last piece about the ghosts up. So sue me (I’m kidding!!!). Enjoy, ducklings:

The Outhouse: Okay, let’s start with the basics. Why did you decide to go into comics? How did you get started in comics? And is it cold where you are right now?

Stuart Moore: I’ve always loved comics, always read them except for a brief period around age 14 when I felt like I’d outgrown them. (more…)

John Romita Jr. (The Eternals, Amazing Spider-Man, Wolverine) has drawn so many Marvel characters, I’m not even going to bother to list them. Okay, fine. Quit being such a bully!!!… Anyways, on to the Outhouse’s interview with Mr. Romita Jr.:

The Outhouse: How are things going on The Eternals?

John Romita Jr.: Right now I’m a third through. Also, due to how things are turning out, there’s going to be a seventh issue.

The Outhouse: When this project came up, did you go to Neil Gaiman and/ or Joe Quesada about doing it or did they come to you?

John Romita Jr.: Well, Joe and Neil discussed The Eternals and my name came up. They thought that the style and scope of my art would be perfect for it. (more…)

Go here to read the Outhouse’s interview with Steve Englehart (Batman: Dark Detective, Dr. Strange, Captain America).