“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 five of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, I spoke with the multi-award winning creator, writer, color artist, and whose name I screwed up the entire interview, apparently, Lee Loughridge about his new title at Image Comics entitled STANDSTILL.
Lee has amassed countless credits to his name, mostly as a color artist. You’ve probably noticed some of his work recently in titles from Dark Horse, IDW Publishing, BOOM! Studios, and AHOY Comics. In addition, he recently appeared onstage (with fellow creators Becky Cloonan, Tula Lotay, and Will Dennis) at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) when DSTLRY’s SOMNA took home Best New Series at the 2024 Eisner Awards.
Loughridge’s latest project is being put out by Image Comics, with whom he’s worked on such titles as SCARLETT (w/ Skybound), THE SIX FINGERS, THE ONE HAND, KILLADELPHIA, I HATE THIS PLACE, THE GOOD ASIAN, CRUDE, and who doesn’t love DEADLY CLASS?
Lee’s co-creator on STANDSTILL is illustrator Andrew C. Robinson, who provides stunning artwork, double-pages spreads, rich in detail, and lively as all get up. Issue one will suck you in so quickly, you’ll be pre-ordering future issues before you finish the debut.
Here’s a look at the debut issue of STANDSTILL,
which releases in comic shops on Wednesday, August 21st!
STANDSTILL #1 (of 8)
Written by Lee Loughridge
Illustrated by Andrew C. Robinson
Colored by Lee Loughridge
Lettered by Rob Tweedie
Covers & Cover Artists:
Cover A by Andrew C. Robinson
Cover B by Matteo Scalera
Cover C by Cary Nord
MINISERIES PREMIERE!
Meet Ryker Ruel, an enigmatic, lecherous, and clinically insane sociopath who has stolen a top-secret device that can freeze time! Now, as the bodies of world leaders pile up, famous works of art go missing, and other strange crimes dominate the headlines, only the device’s creator, a run-of-the-mill science geek, knows what’s happening and sets out to stop Ryker’s seemingly endless revenge tour.
IF YOU COULD STOP TIME, WHAT WOULDN’T YOU DO?
This wildly oversized first issue contains 60 double-page spreads showcasing Andrew C. Robinson’s incredible art and is written by the amazing Lee Loughridge (colorist on DEADLY CLASS, THE GOOD ASIAN)!
Time to listen to the interview!
BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS – Ep. 5 w/ Lee Loughridge of STANDSTILL #1
HUGE thanks to Lee Loughridge for taking the time out to speak with us at PopCultHQ & PodCultHQ. Hit up your local comic shop or favorite online retailer on Wednesday, August 21st to pick up the debut issue.
And you can pre-order issue two NOW so you know you got the next on lock!
STANDSTILL #2 – Cover A by Andrew C. Robinson
STANDSTILL #2 – Cover B by Dave Johnson
STANDSTILL #2 – Cover C by Andrew C. Robinson
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About Lee Loughridge:
Lee Loughridge is a comics colorist who has worked for the biggest and best publishers in the business.
Loughridge was nominated for the International Horror Guild Award for best illustrated narrative in 2001 for his work on the comic edition of The House on the Borderland. He was also nominated for a Hugo Award for his work on Fables; War and Pieces.
He has been recognized for his work with a nomination for the Comics’ Buyer’s Guide Favorite Colorist Award in 2004. In 2024, DSTLRY’s SOMNA took home Best New Series at the 2024 Eisner Awards, held during San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). SOMNA features writing from Becky Cloonan & Tula Lotay, art by Becky Cloonan & Tula Lotay, Loughridge on colors, and Lucas Gattoni providing letters.
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About Image Comics:
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a group of bestselling artists and has gone on to become the second largest comics publisher in the United States. The company currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, style, and format imaginable. Its titles run the gamut of science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime, humor, and are created by the top artists and writers working in the medium today.
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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.
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