The O.G. Video Game system Births a Classic Interstellar SciFi Adventure Comic

In this episode, Chris -- in his first one-shot solo episode -- discusses the fan favorite scifi adventure comic ATARI FORCE (1984), written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. A special projects DC Comics' series took inspiration for the legendary Atari 2600 video game console.+ We appreciate your support of the show via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/comicsrotyourbrain  Comics Rot Your Brain! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few noteworthy exceptions). Screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) and Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.⏱ SHOW NOTES00:00 Theme song01:10 The origins of the Atari Force comic.01:45 What does ATARI Force stand for?02:23 Who were the original members?02:59 The 80s SciFi staple - Mankind has crippled Earth3:30 Pop Culture Minute of the Time06:15 The main characters of ATARI Force06:37 Discussing Issue One13:09 Introducing the Nameless Villain16:24 Kidnapping Bade harkens back to TransAtlantic Slave Trade18:21 Praising Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez's Art29:16 Discussing Issue Two34:!5 Poignant Moment for Tempest36:09 Introducing Martin Champion from the original team39:46 Ciritique of First Mate on Slave Ship44:10 Dart's background and how is shapes her internal conflict49:00 The First Fact File50:53 Gerry Conway explains how he got involved with Atari Force53:16 Discussing Issue Three1:01:10 Lamenting No TPB for Atari Force1:03:14 Pining Over Lost Art of Thought Balloons1:13:30 Andy Helfer's Confesson1:18:14 Wrap Up Discussion©2024 Comics Rot Your Brain!Drop us a line! Support the show+ Check out our YouTube channel to get a look at some of the fantastic art featured in our episodes. Visit ComicsRotYourBrain.com to sign up for our newsletter, Letter Column. You can also find us wherever you stream your favorite podcasts.+ We appreciate your support of the show via Patreon: ComicsRotYourBrain+ For even more cool shit, read Chris's Substack (cinema, comics, and culture) - THIN ICE©2024  Comics Rot Your Brain!#comicbooks #comics #graphicnovel