“Beyond the Synopsis” is a show from PopCultHQ‘s podcast – PodCultHQ – where we interview comic book creators and discuss their latest project(s). It might be the next exciting issue of a miniseries or ongoing, an upcoming title launch, a pre-order push, or the release of a trade paperback, hardcover collected edition, or an original graphic novel. And while a synopsis provides a sample of what you can expect with any release, “Beyond the Synopsis” seeks to explore the project(s) even further. Through interviews with the creator(s), we provide even more reasons for you to check out, pick up, pre-order, or snag yourself a copy.
For episode four of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, I spoke with creator, writer, artist, and executive producer Darick Robertson about his upcoming title at Magma Comix entitled GREASER: Gemini Blues.
The co-creator of the comics The BOYS, OLIVER, TRANSMETROPOLITAN, HAPPY! and BALLISTIC, and a list of credits longer than a CVS receipt, is most notable for his gritty illustrations (both interiors & cover work) featuring strong inks, yet highly intricate linework . But with his miniseries GREASER: Gemini Blues, he’s taking the reins in writing the story and partnered with his friend, co-creator, and animation maven Stephen B. Jones to provide the artwork for this sci-fi tale.
Here’s a look at the debut issue of GREASER: Gemini Blues,
which releases in comic shops & online retailers on Wednesday, July 24th!
GREASER: Gemini Blues #1
Written by Darick Robertson
Illustrated by Stephen B. Jones
Colored by Marcus Collar
Lettered by Shawn Lee
Edited by Bobby Curnow
Covers & Cover Artists:
Cover A by Stephen B. Jones
Cover B by Stephen B. Jones
Cover C by Dan Panosian
MINISERIES PREMIERE!
Buddy is a Greaser, living in Earth’s future in the scorching Nevada desert, surviving by doing repairs on the spacecraft of the aliens that moved in decades ago: the Gemini.
Buddy and his Grandma live a simple hardscrabble life in a roadside diner, where he builds his dream car from scavenged parts and imagines what life would be like under the bio-domes of nearby Old Vegas. This quiet life is interrupted when a ruthless motorcycle gang leaves behind precious cargo in their yard. The owners want it back, and will destroy anything in their way!
Throw in a star-crossed love story and you’ve got the world of GREASER: Gemini Blues!
From writer Darick Robertson (The Boys) and artist Stephen B. Jones (Batman Beyond), Greaser is the next Magma title to blow your mind!
RELATED: PopCultHQ’s Spoiler-Free Review of OLIVER #1 from Image Comics
Time to listen to the interview!
BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS – Ep. 4 w/ Darick Robertson of GREASER: Gemini Blues
HUGE thanks to Darick Robertson for taking the time out to speak with us at PopCultHQ & PodCultHQ. Hit up your local comic shop or favorite online retailer on Wednesday, July 24th to pick up the debut issue.
And if you plan on attending San Diego Comic-Con this year, you can meet Darick, along with co-creator Stephen B. Jones, at the Magma Comix boith (#1709).
THURSDAY
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Darick Robertson & Stephen B. Jones
(Greaser: Gemini Blues)
FRIDAY
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Darick Robertson & Stephen B. Jones
(Greaser: Gemini Blues)
SATURDAY
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Darick Robertson & Stephen B. Jones
(Greaser: Gemini Blues)
SUNDAY
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Darick Robertson & Stephen B. Jones
(Greaser: Gemini Blues)
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Issue two releases on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
and can be pre-ordered NOW! (Details below!)
GREASER: Gemini Blues #2
Cover A by Stephen B. Jones
(Order Code: JUN2418220)
GREASER: Gemini Blues #2
Cover B by Darick Robertson
(Order Code: JUN241821)
GREASER: Gemini Blues #2
Cover C by Kevin Maguire
(Order Code: JUN241822)
To find a comic shop near you to pre-order your copies,
visit www.comicshoplocator.com.
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About Darick Robertson:
Hired professionally while still in high school, Darick Robertson has since built a prolific portfolio of gritty, cutting-edge work that spans over 30 years in the comic book industry. He has illustrated hundreds of comics, created dozens of characters, written many stories, and, most recently, co-produced TV adaptations of his creations. As a child, Robertson drew incessantly. The shower doors of his childhood home in Northern California, bore his youthful but unusually adept paintings of Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig from the time he drew them at the age of 7 until they sold the house when he was an adult. Around the same time, Robertson entered Post cereal drawing contests and won two 10-speed bicycles in two separate contests. The subject of his drawings —Green Lantern and his own creations of super villains. He was, and is still, rarely seen without a sketchbook in hand. Though he was almost exclusively self-taught, he did take a couple of high-school art classes and fondly credits his only teacher, Stan Grosse, for his work ethic. It was Grosse who said to him, “Darick, whatever you do, be an artist first. Don’t be a half-baked cartoonist.”
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About Magma Comix:
Magma Comix was founded in 2020 with the vision to create extraordinary stories that move and entertain mature audiences across the globe. Since releasing our first titles in partnership with legendary Heavy Metal Magazine, we’ve grown into an independent publisher committed to empowering comic book creators with the freedom and support necessary to make their 100% creator-owned passion projects that will excite and enthrall our readers. We’re constantly reimagining how to fulfill our promise of delivering a consistent, on-time product line that is produced to the highest standards.
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About PodCultHQ:
PodCultHQ is PopCultHQ’s official podcast. Maintained & managed by Jason Bennett, PodCultHQ is a feature-filled, ear candy of content highlighting the comic book, cosplay, and convention communities.
You can expect exclusive interviews with comic book creators, previous video features returning in audio format (“Pants Optional” Zoom interviews), crowdfunding promotions (“Just Kickin’ It!“), a deeper dive into the comic book world (“Industry Insider“), unpublished material finally seeing the light of day (“From the Vault“), plus so much more. And, of course, idle chatter.
And be on the lookout for some new, fun & exciting, outside-the-box shows, including a talk show, a weekend wrapup broadcast, and an amateur rap competition for comic creators where you, the fans, can vote for your favorite each week through our toll-free number! Crazy, right? Yeah, we question our sanity a lot of times. Every now and then, it replies.
Celebrate your fandom with us… audibly!
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