Pop Preview-Wahoo Morris
by Marc Bryant.

Welcome back to Pop Preview, where each month, we're taking a sneak peak at an upcoming title, giving you the 'heads up' on cool new books you might've otherwise missed out on. This month we're checking in with WAHOO MORRIS previously self-published by writer/artist/creator Craig Taillefer, and 'rebooting' this spring, under the Image Central banner.

Craig Taillefer has been working professionally in comics for six years. He got his start inking various ELFQUEST titles for WaRP Graphics, and later switched to pencilling. "I contributed a few stories to the late MYTHOGRAPHY from Bardic Press, but WAHOO MORRIS is my first major work." (And a major work it is, receiving kudos from none other than Garth Ennis!"

WAHOO MORRIS is the story of indie rock band Wahoo Morris and the cast of characters that gravitate around the group. It is a realistic contemporary slice of life drama, mixing everyday life and the rock and roll underground, with some comedy and a touch of the occult thrown in for good measure.

"I can't say for sure where I got the idea from. My own experiences playing in bar bands has lent a touch of realism to the series, but the idea just grew in my mind until it took over."

As far as the origin of the title of the comic and the band it's named for "I can't tell you where the name came from - I'm saving that for the right time in the book!"

One of the strong points of WAHOO MORRIS is the eclectic cast of characters.

Alicia is the band's shy and quiet lead singer. Her interest in the occult is causing some strange things to occur

Sebastien is the bands lead guitarist and main songwriter, though a bit of a slacker. He has developed an interest in Alicia that is not in the group's best interest.

Chas is the irrepressible bass guitarist and driving force behind the band. She and Sebastien have been friends since they were kids, and he has trouble seeing that her feelings for him are more than friends.

Arnie is the band's drummer. He serves as the quiet voice of reason in the diverse group as well as class clown. Be sure to ask your retailer for WAHOO MORRIS #1. You can check out the whole issue, online at www.wahoomorris.com.

Marc Bryant is Features Editor of PopImage.

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