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Six
of One: Rick Veitch
Contrary
to popular belief the world of dreams is not controlled by a bug
eyed blonde kid with a bag of sand. It is in fact controlled by
the last person anyone would suspect, the dreamwriter Rick Veitch.
For
years Rick has walked the dreams of people all over and passed
what he encountered onwards in the form of his dream diaries like
the RARE BIT FIENDS collection. In the world of the waking he
is better known for his KING HELL HEROICA stories, THE MAXIMORTAL
and BRATPACK both of which depict superheroes in a non too kind
way.
Now if you will excuse me, I am tired and must sleep, perchance
to dream. Yours truly, Mr. Six.
Which
animal do you think will be the dominant species once humans are
killed off in ritual mass suicide?
Humans
are not going to be killed off in ritual mass suicide. They are
going to get in touch with the true multi-dimensional nature of
reality through their dreams and with the aid of mind/computer
links and be able to move between the possible worlds at will.
Favorite
drug-addled author?
Arni
Gunnars.
Which
sales gimmick really turns your stomach?
Television.
Which
is the best comic-inspired movie, by your standards?
A
CLOCKWORK ORANGE.
If
there were Comic Olympics, what event would you be in?
Deadline
making.
Who's
your favourite giant monkey?
Jesse
Ventura
Hangover
remedy of choice?
Don't
drink.
When
was the last time drugs excited you?
I
had a cup of coffee this morning and got quite buzzed thank you.
Most
underrated comic creator?
Alexander
Zograf
How
do you feel your current work adds to the comics industry?
RARE
BIT FIENDS is a true art comic, so it doesn't do much for
the industry. Makes a nice statement about the form though.
Favorite
background music you use when you work.
Jazz
What
would you do to a fanboy who gets on your nerves?
I'm
unfailingly polite, but then slip away at the first chance.
Least
favored place on earth?
Stumped
on this one.
If
you were to chose one character out of the King Hell Heroica,
which one would you be?
El
Guano.
What
will it take to get the King Hell Heroica back on track?
When
there is a fair and equitable distribution system bringing good
comics to an appreciative and growing audience.
Arni Gunnarsson is co-Interviews
Editor of PopImage.
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