ANT Q&A Thread...with Mario Gully!

[BigBaddy]

I was able to see a copy last week. It came from a signing somewhere in Orlando. Looks very slick. Is Mario going to be doing any more signings in the near future. If so, when and where? Thanks for putting out a great story.

[Mario Gully]

I was able to see a copy last week. It came from a signing somewhere in Orlando. Looks very slick. Is Mario going to be doing any more signings in the near future. If so, when and where? Thanks for putting out a great story.

Thanks for the props man. Here is a link to the signings I got coming up in Fla:

Gully signing schedule


Holler at me if you are able to make one. :rolleyes:

[Mario Gully]

Heres a good review for ANT#1




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PAPERBACK READER

[BMo2xl]

Hi Mario! I picked up "Ant" #1 last week on a whim...and I'm glad I did! Great art...great story. I'm looking forward to seeing future issues. If you're ever doing a signing in the Albany, New York area let me know.

Bob

[Mario Gully]

Hi Mario! I picked up "Ant" #1 last week on a whim...and I'm glad I did! Great art...great story. I'm looking forward to seeing future issues. If you're ever doing a signing in the Albany, New York area let me know.

Bob

Thanks for the support Bob! Let me tell ya the best is yet to come from us on the book. I'm glad you picked it up. Spread the word!

If I'm ever around your area to do a signing I'll let you know. If you ever want updated to the latest thing me or any other Image creator is doing just pop a look at the Image message board!

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[miss5050]

got my copy of new ant
it was nice and worth :)
2things
1. guy's neck tattoo
2. ant has bear foot rooooooooooooooofl :D

[Mario Gully]

got my copy of new ant
it was nice and worth :)
2things
1. guy's neck tattoo
2. ant has bear foot rooooooooooooooofl :D

Thanks. Ant 2 comes out tomorrow,

[matt levin]

Hi, Mario,

Just read issue two! If you're trying to create a sense of confusion in the reader, to evoke the sense of confusion in Hannah's mind, you're doing ok-- if not...well, it's been pretty confusing.

Arachnid, for instance, and Jessica Mime, create little echoes of 'do I know these characters or not' in my mind, and the question of 'why do I think I know them?' Since basically my Image reading is along the lines of "Case-files" and "Age of Bronze", I'm not sure what I'm seeing. And, questions underlying characters, (for instance, why is Arachnid such a patchwork creature?), run along unexplained and without suggestion that they will be explained, as if expecting that I already have the explanation.... hmmm: did I mention things are a little confusing?

The appearance of the big green guy was a surprise, and the 'guest star' next issue, another surprise, and kind of odd to meet here, but I suppose (boy, I sure do hope--) you've got a plan of some kind. Is there an Image Universe (so to speak) Hannah/Ant is working in now? (Heh--will we see Agamemnon or Paris soon? Ant vs. Helen, the Trojan? I do, here, put in my bid to have her meet up with Sam and Twitch, though...!).

Not so sure I like the direction you seem to be taking (am very willing to follow along, though, while you travel this way--hey, I'm a very trusting soul and trust yer gonna make it worth m'while!). But--

"The first series is about a little girl with big dreams she scribbles and draws on notebook pages. Her dad's trying to give her all he can, and the world just gets in the way. She's doing her best, and when that's not enough, there's her hope and imagination."

And that's what really, really attracted me to your Arcana issues. They seemed much more down-to-earth-reality oriented, dealing with real human situations and emotional issues. Feel that was the true strength of those Ant stories.

Hoping to see more like them,
and waitin' on next issue, regardless,
best wishes,
Matt Levin

[Mario Gully]

Hi, Mario,

Just read issue two! If you're trying to create a sense of confusion in the reader, to evoke the sense of confusion in Hannah's mind, you're doing ok-- if not...well, it's been pretty confusing.

Arachnid, for instance, and Jessica Mime, create little echoes of 'do I know these characters or not' in my mind, and the question of 'why do I think I know them?' Since basically my Image reading is along the lines of "Case-files" and "Age of Bronze", I'm not sure what I'm seeing. And, questions underlying characters, (for instance, why is Arachnid such a patchwork creature?), run along unexplained and without suggestion that they will be explained, as if expecting that I already have the explanation.... hmmm: did I mention things are a little confusing?

The appearance of the big green guy was a surprise, and the 'guest star' next issue, another surprise, and kind of odd to meet here, but I suppose (boy, I sure do hope--) you've got a plan of some kind. Is there an Image Universe (so to speak) Hannah/Ant is working in now? (Heh--will we see Agamemnon or Paris soon? Ant vs. Helen, the Trojan? I do, here, put in my bid to have her meet up with Sam and Twitch, though...!).

Not so sure I like the direction you seem to be taking (am very willing to follow along, though, while you travel this way--hey, I'm a very trusting soul and trust yer gonna make it worth m'while!). But--

"The first series is about a little girl with big dreams she scribbles and draws on notebook pages. Her dad's trying to give her all he can, and the world just gets in the way. She's doing her best, and when that's not enough, there's her hope and imagination."

And that's what really, really attracted me to your Arcana issues. They seemed much more down-to-earth-reality oriented, dealing with real human situations and emotional issues. Feel that was the true strength of those Ant stories.

Hoping to see more like them,
and waitin' on next issue, regardless,
best wishes,
Matt Levin

Matt thanks for picking up the book. I'm glad that you are willing to stay along for the ride to see the method to the madness. Let me see If I can give some clarity.

Ant is an Image character now, So Yes she is playing in the Image universe. We are establishing that with the guest stars and such. This will be explained in issues to come trust me. But I'm afraid after issue 3 we don't plan to have more established characters for a while. There are some new heros and villians I want to introduce in the Ant universe that will take the stage soon enough.

On another note I'm glad you liked the first series of Ant. You will see more of that down to earth writing in future issues. I loved writing like that and we will mix more of that kind of drama in the new series. I hope things are not too confusing for you and I hope things are cristal clear for you when this story arc is wraped up. If not we didn't do our job right.

Thanks man, Sorry it took forever to reply to you thoughtful comments.

[Dwight L. MacPherson]

Hey, buddy!
I'm really digging the new book!
You just keep up the good work! ;)

[Mario Gully]

Hey, buddy!
I'm really digging the new book!
You just keep up the good work! ;)

Thanks man. You too.

[Mario Gully]

Hey gang.. ANT#3 comes out this Wed! Here is a 5 page preview in addition to some other Image funny books.


ANT#3
History in the making....

ANT VS. SPAWN!



ANT#3 PREVIEW

[Black Atom]

Is there a TPB available of the first series? Also, if I start with this #1, will I not know what's going on?

[Mario Gully]

Is there a TPB available of the first series? Also, if I start with this #1, will I not know what's going on?

There is a trade of the first series avalible. It's about 10 bucks and you can still find them. If you start with the NEW issue#1 you WILL know what's going on. You don't need to read the old trade at all, But if you want to know abit more about what Ant is all about reading the first trade would be a good ideal.

I hope you enjoy the books! :)

[Rosie]

Hey man, good to see you here, I'm the same Rosalie from the Spawn forums you talked to :)

Is there anywhere I can buy the trade online?