The series is an homage to late ’70s/early ’80s science fiction films and television.
One man’s quest for Fu Jitsu #1 reveals the problems with the direct market
Everyone talks about the direct market but no one does anything about it. Well, Jim McLauchlin wrote about it, starting with one of those “I want those cha cha heels!” McGuffins: Wednesday, September 27 was release day for Fu Jitsu #1 from Aftershock Comics. Not the biggest of debuts, but hey—it’s written by Jai Nitz, […]
Aftershock announces Fu Jitsu, the comic book that is meant to be a comic book
Aftershock continues to expand its line with Fu Jitsu by writer Jai Nitz (El Diablo) and artist Wes St Clair (Teen Titans), coming in September, a rollicking adventure about an un-aging genius who roams the galaxy. From Einstein and the Wright brothers, to Gandhi and Johnny Unitas, Fu has met everyone in history while protecting Earth […]
Stars of comics and screen come out for the Suicide Squad premiere
It was quite a gathering of comics talent for last night’s Suicide Squad premiere in New York. The crew gathered for the above photo before hand, including many creators who had a hand in various characters from the film. From left to right: Geoff Johns, Jimmy Palmiotti, Misty Lee (in the back), Amanda Conner (wearing […]
Nice Art: Toshiro crew reimagines The Beat as a sufragette
Toshiro is a new graphic novel from Dark Horse by writer Jai Nitz (Dream Thief) and artist Janusz Pawlak. According to Nitz, it’s a mash-up of “Victorian steampunk, alternate history, Lovecraftian monsters, and the magic of Tezuka’s Astro Boy.” The story involved a mechano-samurai named Toshiro who travels back to a Victorian clockwork world, fighting Lovecraftian […]
Dynamite Friday Pre-vinterview: Jai Nitz on GRIMM: THE WARLOCK #1
GRIMM: THE WARLOCK is based on the popular TV show, and Jai Nitz is here to talk about the first issue of the book. Robert Napton is asking the questions on this Dynamite Friday. Q: Jai, it’s always fun and challenging to write comics for a show thats on the air because it’s a fluid […]
The JIm Zub Interviews: Jai Nitz on Green Hornet
[Presented via Dynamite Entertainment, here’s the first in a series of peer-to-peer interviews with writer Jim Zubkavich interviewing various Dynamite creators on their recent work. First up, Jim Zub, as we all know him, interviews Jai Nitz on Green Hornet #42.] ZUB: What draws you towards Green Hornet as a character, or the pulp genre […]
Dynamite Launch ‘Grimm’ Miniseries With Jai Nitz and José Malaga
Continuing on with Baltimore Comic-Con announcements, Dynamite have announced yet another new series, building up what is rapidly becoming a huge list of new projects from the company. This weekend saw the company reveal that Jai Nitz and José Malaga will be the creative team for a five issue miniseries called Grimm: The Warlock, based […]
Dark Horse Show You How To Make… Dream Thief Paper Dolls
I love strange publicity bits, and Jai Nitz has released something ace in advance of the publication of Dream Thief — his new Dark Horse series with Greg Smallwood. Paper dolls! Dolls what you can make! Dolls what you can dress up! Dolls what you can awkwardly pretend are dating your other dolls! Publicised as […]