We sit down with Tim Gibson to discuss The Reservoir, the prequel to Moth City starring Governor McCaw.
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Den of Geek: What isThe Reservoirand what are some influences that you pulled from?
It sets a family up against war, influenza and mistrust, and pushes them to breaking point.
Heh, yes that too.
Obsessive men and westerns are a good fit, no?
Not characters so much, but probably the darker parts of myself and men in general.
Ive added a lot historical psychopaths to my dodgy list of Google searches.
Iceman Richard Kuklinski is a fascinating example of someone who can turn on a dime from charming to terrifying.
Theres a video interview with him that sends chills down the spine.
You just dont want to be related to one.
I would stayThe Reservoirmakes it clear why he left Texas, at least.
Faux-Spoilers: bad stuff.
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Are the preludes the way that youll keepMoth Citygoing if youre able?
Will the fourth season have a sense of finality to it?
Does that put a chip on your shoulder?
Im just happy for the high-fives, I dont mind what theyre for.
Tell me you like my shoes and Ill love you forever, Im not difficult to just.
That you gotta rush out another comic project to build on what youve accomplished withMoth City?
Creatively, I could keep going withMoth City, theres a lot more to explore there.
The finale has a very exciting turn that I think readers will love.
But yes, I also have fifty other ideas in my head that are clamouring for attention.
There is some nice momentum going now, comics readers do love that serial format.
Have there been any nibbles from the major publishers?
2013 was phase one: go digital, get attention, get fans.
2014 is phase two: go print, get attention, get fans.
So yeah, thats something Ill be working towards.
I know you like the dramatic angle, Jason, but Im not too worried about losing momentum.
Your blog has really impressed me.
Hah, I just do that so I have an excuse when no one offers me that Gambit gig.
The price of printing and shipping for this bizarre ordering process?
Im hoping that the next big comics writer well all love comes from India, Russia or Brazil.
Im paraphrasing, but now its a place where something likeMinimum Wagefits in.
That they will embrace a bit more risk for the rewarding lifeblood of fresh ideas?
I think were entering a transition period.
The Reservoir is available for sale via ComiXologyhere.
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