The Corner Box S1Ep37 - The Kirt Burdick Interview: Death of Power (How Superman REALLY died)!

Episode SummaryIn today’s episode of The Corner Box, Kirt Burdick joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about Kirt’s journey into Death of Power, telling a story without using text, why the industry should be giving inkers more credit, hand lettering vs digital lettering, and David tries to describe Death of Power, and Kirt reveals the true secret to having a successful comic book. Timestamp Segments·       [00:58] Death of Power.·       [07:46] Kirt’s creative mindset.·       [09:30] The inspiration.·       [12:38] How Kirt does sound effects.·       [14:20] The skill needed to be an inker.·       [16:58] When artists are too good.·       [22:09] Inkers deserve more credit.·       [24:08] David describes Death of Power.·       [30:46] Kirt’s plan to do a series.·       [33:23] Moebius’ lettering.·       [36:20] Digital vs traditional lettering.·       [40:34] David’s advice for Kirt.·       [41:56] Destroy!!·       [44:15] Lex Luthor and Lois Lane’s affair.·       [47:12] DC vs Image.·       [48:45] The real secret to comic book success.·       [51:44] The plans for issue 4. Notable Quotes·       “Inkers, in general, I think, should get more credit than they get in the industry.”·       “The more individualistic something is, the more worthwhile or interesting.”·       “If I show multiple penises of multiple superheroes, I have a hit.”Relevant LinksJoin the launch for David's new graphic novella:Super Kaiju Rock n Roller Derby Fun Time Go!Check out John's Kickstarter:Signa Kickstarter!Kirt Burdick's DEATH OF POWER is on KickstarterDeath of Power #4 (First 3 issues also available)!For transcripts and show notes:www.thecornerbox.club