And I have a limitless budget.įree Comic Book Day: Many newcomers will pick up comics for the first time on FCBD-what was the first comic you remember reading? I am my own Director, FX studio and Casting Agent. I have the power to make my own "Director's Cut" when I don't like how some other creator or company handled a classic story that I like. I think the best thing about working in comics is I can share my ideas and stories with many people. But those above are just the perks of working in comics. Rod Espinosa: Working in my pajamas? Being able to go on trips without filing for leave? Being able to have 2 hour lunches? Being able to stop and help people at their time of need? So hurray to everyone involved!įree Comic Book Day: What’s your favorite thing about working in comics? I really am very thankful the organizers do this annually and it's become such a regular event now. Rod Espinosa: It's everyone coming together to share and discuss comics and to have a chance to see new titles. I actually have a few books out like Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Comedy of Errors, Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Winter's Tale and Cymbeline (published by ABDO books).įree Comic Book Day: What do you think is the best part about Free Comic Book Day? Rod Espinosa: If this is the Steampunk Fairy Tale line from Antarctic Press, I'd say if you're a fan of anything to do with fairy tales or the classics. Rod Espinosa: Meeting with people and listening to their stories.įree Comic Book Day: What other titles would you associate with your FCBD book? “If a comic reader likes _, they should pick up my title"? Bonus is artwork you can pore over and look at for hours.įree Comic Book Day: What are you most looking forward to for Free Comic Book Day? Rod Espinosa: When you pick up a Rod Espinosa storybook, you can be assured of the care and quality I took to make a good story you can enjoy. I can spend many days on just designing worlds or what the good guy and bad guy castle looks like.įree Comic Book Day: Tell FCBD fans why they should pick your book first on Free Comic Book Day! Rod Espinosa: Without a doubt, it's the character and world design. When you read Rod Espinosa's Snow White, Cinderella or even Snow Queen, it will have my own sensibilities and flavor, but it will be faithful to the story you love.įree Comic Book Day: What has been your favorite part of book or character to tackle? So it's just a matter of practicing the Golden Rule. These are also my childhood memories so I cherish and protect them as best I can. I am not out to wreck people's childhood memories for a quick buck. Everything you see from costumes, to street vendors, to food on a plate has my personal stamp on it.įinally, whenever I do retellings of popular classic stories, I try to be mindful and respectful of the original source. I always strive to deliver to the reader the best experience and place them in the world I am crafting. ![]() A reader usually knows they are reading a Rod Espinosa book when there are crowd scenes and massive battles worthy of a Cecil B. Thank you for this opportunity! I try to make my comic stories different from most through better character writing and more solid storylines. What can we expect to see in terms of story and art? ![]() This new Goldilocks may find that the three bears' boilers are too hot or too cold, that their armor plating is too big or too small, or that their mechs' piston-cycling is too hard or soft.but when Rod Espinosa brings you yet another classic fairy tale spun steampunk style, the results will be just right!įree Comic Book Day talked with creator Rod Espinosa about Steampunk Goldilocks from Antarctic Press and the big event happening on May 2, 2015!įree Comic Book Day: For those who might be new to your comic book, give a quick rundown.
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