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Gail Simone

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12 Sep

Okay, this is a bear thread. Warning, the punchline is kind of gross.

But at least it’s a short thread!

So, this whole ‘Gail is a bear’ thing started because I was in an important call with a director. I live in the boonies with huge glass windows all around.

Suddenly…

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During the call, I turn around, and there is a bear right outside on my back patio, trying to get in.

I’m having this cool meeting about an awesome project, I look up, a bear wants in.

It was a bit disconcerting.

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I am not afraid of bears as a rule, I chase them away with a broom, maybe not the smartest move, but this one surprised me, it was like he want IN RIGHT NOW.

We had been having a lot of trouble with bears, one huge bear made a nest right next to our house.

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@GailSimone

19 Aug

@tombrevoort

So a while back, the great @tombrevoort made a point that when someone gets a chance to write at Marvel, they always stick in every one of their favorite MU things and characters, in case they never get another chance…

I’m my case, it’s kind of true…

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Every time I do something there, which isn’t that often, I always stick in all the stuff that made me love Marvel as a kid.

So I had to put in Shang Chi, the Mole Man, the Celestials, Taskmaster, the Punisher, Spidey, Black Widow, Morbius, etc.

Because I love ‘em.

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I’m curious. I see Tom’s point, I think, that it could get formulaic, and could stop people from inventing NEW stuff.

But I wonder if the writers and artists drawing their favorites adds a level of enthusiasm and excitement.

It did for me for sure.

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Gail Simone

@GailSimone

19 Aug

Ruin LORD OF THE RINGS in four words.

_______ _______ ________ ________

Gollum lap dances everyone.

Aragorn kicks all helmets

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Gail Simone

@GailSimone

15 Aug

Okay, the question of the day is…

…whether as a kid or an adult, did you ever find a villain in a comic book to be legitimately scary?

Who, and what scared you about them?

#ScaryComicVillains

I got a stack of old comics from a garage sale when I was just a kid…and there were some villains in them who scared the crap out of me. To this day, they still scare me a bit!

First, these two. Their lack of humanity really got to me!

#ScaryComicVillains

And for some reason, the villains of the Legion really got to me.

First, Mordru. He just seemed so deranged and gleeful in his malice.

I was scared to finish that story as a kid!

#ScaryComicVillain

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Gail Simone

@GailSimone

8 Aug

Okay, I am sorry to do this, but I have to post a little bit about boundaries. I am only speaking for myself, but I am pretty sure it’s the same for many, if not most, comic book pros.

Please understand, this thread is a necessity.

It’s about asking for help/advice.

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I get a lot, a LOT of dms and Facebook messages from people I don;t really know, asking big, big open-ended questions about how to break into comics.

Folks, please stop. That is not fair to ask.

It’s too big a question, for one thing.

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I have spent endless hours covering these topics, I have never asked a thing in return.

When you send me a private email just assuming I will be delighted to explain a massive set of answers for you, and that I can take my time to do it, that is upsetting.

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Gail Simone

@GailSimone

6 Aug

Here is a non-spoilery comment about #TheSuicideSquad.

I watched the trailers many times, and couldn't help but think Bloodsport was going to just be a stand-in character for Deadshot, due to Will Smith's unavailabilty.

I was SO wrong.

For me, best character in the film.
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I was convinced he was going to be the trade-in for Deadshot. I had no idea he would have the most interesting and compelling emotional moments of the entire film.

It has got to be tough, stealing scenes from much more outrageous characters, but he did it over and over.
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@JamesGunn

Just an absolute tribute to Idris Elba's acting and charisma, and @JamesGunn's brilliant writing and direction. In a movie with a giant starfish, they managed some genuinely subtle and moving moments with Bloodsport.

STAND-ALONE FILM, I SAY!

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