The Corner Box S1Ep47 - The Tim Seeley Interview: Local Man-splaining

The Corner Box

Episode Summary

On this episode of The Corner Box, current Eisner Award Nominee, Tim Seeley, joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about the creative flexibility of Hack/Slash, the advent of the writer-artist, the story behind Local Man, what the collaboration process looks like, the power of manga, the future of Local Man, and creating comics with reverence and affection, and David discovers what he really looks like.

Timestamp Segments

· [01:36] What David really looks like.

· [03:18] Tim’s career highlights.

· [04:12] Hack/Slash creative talent.

· [08:52] The writer-artist.

· [14:42] Local Man.

· [21:49] The collaboration process.

· [22:50] Coming up with 90s characters.

· [26:23] When artists are too good.

· [28:35] The power of manga.

· [31:29] The resilience of the manga market.

· [32:21] The Scott Pilgrim gateway.

· [34:28] Sticking to projects long-term.

· [36:26] Tony Fleecs beyond ponies.

· [39:50] The plan for the end of Local Man.

· [40:49] Bloodstrike with Rob Liefeld.

· [43:42] Creating with reverence and affection.

· [47:14] Cosplaying comics today.

Notable Quotes

· “There’s a manga for everything you could possibly want.”

· “Comics aren’t for old people.”

· “Do not take no for an answer.”

Relevant Links

Tim Seeley's work can be found here!
www.timseeleycreative.com
David's New Kickstarter is almost here. Reserve your copy!
Fun Time Go, Inc.
John is helping PugW take over the comic world!
https://www.pugworldwide.com/
For transcripts and show notes:
www.thecornerbox.club