Comics writer and artist Dan McDaid was interviewed by Dundee Contemporary Arts about Superman, ahead of James Gunn’s new film, showing from Friday 11th July at the Centre.
Check out what Dundee-based Dan had to say about which characters are the most fun to draw, why everyone loves Superman, and the intriguing reasons to be excited for this new reboot.
In this brand new story directed by James Gunn, David Corenswet (Twisters, Lady in the Lake) takes on the role of Superman as he embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. Expect plenty of thrills and heart – along with the appearance of Superman’s adorable canine companion Krypto.
Superman fans will know Dan McDaid for his art on Kneel Before Zod, written by Joe Casey, released in collection earlier this year.
Previously, following a well regarded run on Doctor Who Magazine, Dan co-created cosmic comedy drama Jersey Gods for Image Comics and cult hit Time Share for Oni Press.
In addition to Since then he has also worked on such properties as Judge Dredd and Firefly, co-developed and drew TKO’s The Fearsome Doctor Fang, and collaborated several times with Irvine Welsh. His first graphic novel, Dega, was published in 2023.
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• Dan McDaid is online at dan-mcdaid.com
With thanks to Peter Anderson
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John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.
He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.
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