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Alexx1 · 07-02-2009, 05:28 PM

Even if you don't like the character, didn't enjoy the story, I can't see how anyone can't give Williams his props on the art. He's on a whole another level right now and I don't think anyone at DC is producing anything close this good. It's Williams and then everyone else. Dude better win some awards for this.

earl · 07-02-2009, 07:08 PM

JH Williams could draw the phone book and it would look amazing.

Leocomix · 07-03-2009, 01:53 AM

Just reading in the interview all the effects that Williams uses makes my head dizzy. I just wonder how the guy will be able to produce 12 monthly issues if he's putting so much care in it.

And yes the argument "I don't care for redheads or for batwomen as the reason why I can't enjoy the art" just shows a lack of aesthetics. In this instance one best keeps one's opinion to oneself.

Alexx1 · 07-03-2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Leocomix

Just reading in the interview all the effects that Williams uses makes my head dizzy. I just wonder how the guy will be able to produce 12 monthly issues if he's putting so much care in it.

And yes the argument "I don't care for redheads or for batwomen as the reason why I can't enjoy the art" just shows a lack of aesthetics. In this instance one best keeps one's opinion to oneself.

I'm sure we'll get some fill-ins. Truthfully though, I wouldn't mind a delay of the book if it meant Williams got to do all the issues. It's not like he's on this book for the long-haul anyway.

Batman was taken · 07-03-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Leocomix

Just reading in the interview all the effects that Williams uses makes my head dizzy. I just wonder how the guy will be able to produce 12 monthly issues if he's putting so much care in it.

And yes the argument "I don't care for redheads or for batwomen as the reason why I can't enjoy the art" just shows a lack of aesthetics. In this instance one best keeps one's opinion to oneself.

Wouldn't surprise me if he's got a huge head start on this. I mean, they've been working on it for how long now? That's not to say he's been drawing it for two years, but I'm sure he's a fair way in.

Karl O'Neill · 07-03-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman was taken

Wouldn't surprise me if he's got a huge head start on this. I mean, they've been working on it for how long now? That's not to say he's been drawing it for two years, but I'm sure he's a fair way in.

Well last year at SSCC(comic con) they previewed this issue of Tec so I would wager he is well ahead of the game.

Thad · 07-06-2009, 01:26 PM

The new Detective has really been a pleasant surprise, and this is a good interview. I'd have liked to hear more about the layouts as they were the most interesting thing about the issue to me -- complicated but clean, very different from a standard grid layout but easy to read.

Given the attention paid to Williams's use of reds, I'd have liked to see either interviewer or interviewee acknowledge the influence of Timm, Cooke, et al in the design -- the red bat-insignia first appeared on Batman Beyond.

Karl O'Neill · 07-06-2009, 01:28 PM

New post Thad and welcome to CBR.

Stick around and talk some batman. There are plenty of open topics at the moments.

If you want to start any new ones feel free to do so and I will contibute to it if you want.

fubbajub · 07-06-2009, 03:01 PM

The new shake-up in the Batman Universe has really invigorated my interest in the titles again, the new character dynamics and possibilities are definitely a breath of fresh air, but the stand-out art out of all the books for me is Detective Comics. Not only does he have a unique style, but his story-telling, acting, layout and everything is spot on. I can't wait for more!

Libaax · 07-06-2009, 03:04 PM

He is a good artist but he didnt fit in with Dini Tec issue of his i read.

I would be interested in reading more of his art works other comics. Didnt he drew an issue of Jonah Hex ? Or was it a different Williams ?

NickGuy · 07-06-2009, 03:45 PM

J.H. is crazy good, but not my taste.

Bat_Fan2232 · 07-06-2009, 03:49 PM

i gave it another read and i still didnt take to the art. :/ i dont know why. But the art i AM enjoying right now in the bat verse is GCS and Red Robin

Free-Man · 07-06-2009, 05:35 PM

JH's art is incredible, definately the best out of the current Bat-books by far. Gotham Sirens needs a new penciller, NOW.

Kiryu · 07-06-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Leocomix

Just reading in the interview all the effects that Williams uses makes my head dizzy. I just wonder how the guy will be able to produce 12 monthly issues if he's putting so much care in it.

And yes the argument "I don't care for redheads or for batwomen as the reason why I can't enjoy the art" just shows a lack of aesthetics. In this instance one best keeps one's opinion to oneself.

JH will be drawing all 12 issues, no fill-ins. There are 7 issues drawn already if I recall correctly. They've had massive lead-in for this.

JillPantozzi · 07-06-2009, 10:40 PM

Great interview! Personally I love what he's done with the art. The layout itself makes it really jump off the page. I'm really digging the design of the new villain too I'm surprised you didn't mention her at all. And how awesome is Kate's apartment? Fantastic details there, especially the posters.

I like that Kate is a very different styled hero than most and it's cool to see tattoos on a character who isn't, you know, the Tattooed Man, but they kind of don't make sense for someone who is trying to keep their identity a secret. Other than that I love it all and can't wait for more.

07-06-2009, 01:28 PM	#23
Karl O'Neill Elder Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland. Posts: 16,509	New post Thad and welcome to CBR. Stick around and talk some batman. There are plenty of open topics at the moments. If you want to start any new ones feel free to do so and I will contibute to it if you want. __________________ "You can't trust them as poets either. The true poet is anonymous, as to his habits, but these boys have to look, act, and apparently smell like poets" Flannery O'Connor on the beats.

07-06-2009, 03:04 PM	#25
Libaax Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,514	He is a good artist but he didnt fit in with Dini Tec issue of his i read. I would be interested in reading more of his art works other comics. Didnt he drew an issue of Jonah Hex ? Or was it a different Williams ? __________________ Pull List: Others: The Walking Dead,Invincible,Near Death,Jennifer Blood DC: Scalped,Allstar-Western,Batman,Animal Man ,Batwing,Frankenstein,Blue Beetle, Marvel: Daredevil, Captain America & Bucky.

07-06-2009, 03:45 PM	#26
NickGuy I miss my daughter Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,609	J.H. is crazy good, but not my taste. __________________ "i love you daddy" and all of a sudden it's the best day of my life

07-06-2009, 03:49 PM	#27
Bat_Fan2232 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 273	i gave it another read and i still didnt take to the art. :/ i dont know why. But the art i AM enjoying right now in the bat verse is GCS and Red Robin __________________ "I chose this life. I know what I'm doing. And on any given day, I could stop doing it. Today, however, isn't that day. And tomorrow won't be either." Bruce Wayne Pull List: Red Robin, Gotham City Sirens, Batman, Batman and Robin, Streets Of Gotham, Blackest Night, Secret Six, Kick-Ass, The Boys, Jonah Hex, and Fables

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07-02-2009, 05:28 PM	#16
Alexx1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 2,192	Even if you don't like the character, didn't enjoy the story, I can't see how anyone can't give Williams his props on the art. He's on a whole another level right now and I don't think anyone at DC is producing anything close this good. It's Williams and then everyone else. Dude better win some awards for this.

07-02-2009, 07:08 PM	#17
earl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,606	JH Williams could draw the phone book and it would look amazing.

07-03-2009, 01:53 AM	#18
Leocomix Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,788	Just reading in the interview all the effects that Williams uses makes my head dizzy. I just wonder how the guy will be able to produce 12 monthly issues if he's putting so much care in it. And yes the argument "I don't care for redheads or for batwomen as the reason why I can't enjoy the art" just shows a lack of aesthetics. In this instance one best keeps one's opinion to oneself.

07-06-2009, 01:26 PM	#22
Thad Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 179	The new Detective has really been a pleasant surprise, and this is a good interview. I'd have liked to hear more about the layouts as they were the most interesting thing about the issue to me -- complicated but clean, very different from a standard grid layout but easy to read. Given the attention paid to Williams's use of reds, I'd have liked to see either interviewer or interviewee acknowledge the influence of Timm, Cooke, et al in the design -- the red bat-insignia first appeared on Batman Beyond.

07-06-2009, 03:01 PM	#24
fubbajub Yes, have some. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 13	The new shake-up in the Batman Universe has really invigorated my interest in the titles again, the new character dynamics and possibilities are definitely a breath of fresh air, but the stand-out art out of all the books for me is Detective Comics. Not only does he have a unique style, but his story-telling, acting, layout and everything is spot on. I can't wait for more!

07-06-2009, 05:35 PM	#28
Free-Man Elder Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 24,320	JH's art is incredible, definately the best out of the current Bat-books by far. Gotham Sirens needs a new penciller, NOW.

07-06-2009, 10:40 PM	#30
JillPantozzi The Nerdy Bird Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 27	Great interview! Personally I love what he's done with the art. The layout itself makes it really jump off the page. I'm really digging the design of the new villain too I'm surprised you didn't mention her at all. And how awesome is Kate's apartment? Fantastic details there, especially the posters. I like that Kate is a very different styled hero than most and it's cool to see tattoos on a character who isn't, you know, the Tattooed Man, but they kind of don't make sense for someone who is trying to keep their identity a secret. Other than that I love it all and can't wait for more.