Exploring the Depths of Grizz Grobus with Simon Roy
1In this episode, Frank Lourence sits down with Simon Roy, the creative mind behind the beautifully illustrated comic, "Grizz Grobus." They discuss the inspiration behind the dual-layered narrative, Simon's journey from Kickstarter to Image Comics, and how personal growth has influenced the story's evolution. Simon also shares insights into the unique characters and the world-building process, blending humor and serious themes seamlessly.
Timestamps and Topics:
00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:14 - Overview of Grizz Grobus
01:20 - Origin of Grizz Grobus and Initial Concept
03:26 - Transition from Kickstarter to Image Comics
05:36 - Miyazaki's Influence on the Story
07:22 - Capturing a Lived-In World
10:09 - Balancing Humor and Seriousness
12:01 - Challenges of Dual Storytelling
13:09 - Collaboration with Colorist Sergei Nazarov
15:20 - Character Breakdown: Mayor, Prime Scribe, Constable
17:55 - Personal Reflections in Character Development
19:27 - Development of the Religious Fantasy Storyline
22:42 - Inspirations from 80s Hong Kong Horror Comedies
25:40 - Future Projects and Expanding the Universe
30:32 - Building a Self-Contained, Interconnected Universe
32:05 - Where to Follow Simon Roy
Key Takeaways:
Grizz Grobus intertwines two grand stories: a sci-fi narrative and a popular fantasy novel within the story.
Simon Roy transitioned Grizz Grobus from a Kickstarter project to Image Comics, expanding its reach.
Miyazaki's influence is evident in the character motivations and the lived-in feel of the world.
The collaboration with colorist Sergei Nazarov significantly enhanced the visual storytelling.
The comic draws inspiration from various sources, including 80s Hong Kong horror comedies.
Future projects include expanding the Grizz Grobus universe with more stories set in different corners of a collapsed galactic empire.
Memorable Quotes:
"Grizz Grobus is a story set in a small village on a far-off colony planet, where an ancient priest bot comes back to life and culture clash ensues."
"In this book, we wanted to harness the approachable, cute, homey feel that Miyazaki puts into all of his worlds."
"Crowdfunding is good and bad because you're the master of your own fate, but Image Comics helps the book meet a much wider range of people."
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Interview with Frank Martin
Chat with Holly Swinyard on Fandom History
Discussion with Andrew Auseon on Middle-Grade Fantasy
Links and Resources:
Grizz Grobus on Image Comics
Simon Roy's Instagram
Simon Roy's Twitter
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Grizz Grobus, Simon Roy, Geek Freaks Podcast, Frank Lourence, Image Comics, Kickstarter, Miyazaki, Sci-Fi Comics, Fantasy Comics, Comic Book Interviews, Graphic Novels, Indie Comics, Crowdfunding Comics, Character Development, World-Building, Visual Storytelling, Sergei Nazarov