IDW Publishing has graciously interviewed the creative teams behind Godzilla Legends on Toho Kingdom's behalf. Below is the third in a five part series where the publisher asks the creative team of the five comics the same ten questions to compare their responses and answers. This column tackles the creative team behind Godzilla Legends #3.
MIKE RAICHT (Writer: Legends #3)
1.) If you had the chance, what Godzilla movie would you remake and why?
Mike Raicht: I'd probably remake the American GODZILLA from the 90's because I think that was a big missed opportunity to bring Godzilla to American audiences. I just think it is something that could have been done a lot differently.
2.) Godzilla has died. Who do you think should take his place as "King of the Monsters?"
Raicht: I'm a big Mothra fan but I do love the idea of an imposter Mechagodzilla attempting to take the big monster's place. That could be a cool story.
3.) What was the first Godzilla product you owned and do you still have it?
Raicht: My favorite thing Godzilla growing up was Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters for the Nintendo. I don't think I owned the game but I do remember renting it. It was a pretty cool game. I think, if I remember correctly is was turn based. My friends and I had some good times playing that.
5.) What fiction-turned-reality terrifies you more, giant monsters or zombies?
Raicht: I'm a huge zombie fan and I've written a few zombie comics so I have to admit I'm partial to the rotting corpses. The reanimated dead are creepy and personal. Very in your face. Godzilla and the gang are a bit more like a huge natural disaster. It's hard to get your head around them... Both are scary but I think zombies just look creepier. I'm sure if a giant, angry Godzilla showed up in my town I'd be singing a different tune but my mind is geared towards dealing with a zombie apocalypse. Does that make sense? Either way, we'd be in big trouble.
6.) What was the most challenging aspect of creating your issue of 'Legends'?
Raicht: I really wanted to make sure the world I was working in with telepaths and psychics fit into what came before. I was extremely interested in the Miki character so I wanted to expand on her and give fans a little more to grasp on to with her. I also was excited to build on the idea of the Institute.
7.) What was the most fun part of the process for you?
Raicht: I think creating the Psychic Institute and the idea of bringing a little bit of the superhero sensibility to the Godzilla mythos. I wanted to add a new twist to the comicbook version and expand the world. I think it turned out pretty well.
8.) Is there anything you wish you could have done differently?
Raicht: I wish I had more space! I would love to have a few more double page spreads so I could see some more cool monster action from my artist, Tony Parker.
9.) What do YOU want to see from future Godzilla comics? From the upcoming new movie?
Raicht: I want to feel something for the people and the monsters in these stories even if they are at cross purposes. If both narratives are compelling, and you have rooting interests or beliefs on both sides, I'm pretty satisfied. I like the possible complexities of the world.
10.) Who's your favorite monster?
Raicht: I'm heavily invested in the Titanosaurus story right now. I'm hoping to be able to continue it someday. I'd also love to play with Mechagodzilla a bit as well.
TONY PARKER (artist: Legends #3)
1.) If you had the chance, what Godzilla movie would you remake and why?
Tony Parker: The American GINO movie, but I'd make it watchable and respect both the characters and the audience.
2.) Godzilla has died. Who do you think should take his place as "King of the Monsters?"
Parker: Ghidorah. Easily.
3.) What was the first Godzilla product you owned and do you still have it?
Parker: I played with my friend's Godzilla toys every time I was over at his house, and he still has some of them. Does that count?
4.) Godzilla should return to (blank).
Parker: His old school roots. Ambiguous monster from the ocean destroying everything is crazy fun.
5.) What fiction-turned-reality terrifies you more, giant monsters or zombies?
Parker: Giant monsters, by far. I can deal with zombies with a shotgun or a baseball bat. Giant monsters, not so much.
6.) What was the most challenging aspect of creating your issue of 'Legends'?
Parker: Respecting what has come before me, while adding something new.
7.) What was the most fun part of the process for you?
Parker: Drawing Titanosaurus smashing Seattle. Nothing personal against Seattle (Go 'Hawks!), but drawing giant monster smashy smashy in a place that you've been to is incredibly fun.
8.) Is there anything you wish you could have done differently?
Parker: I don't wish, but if I was able to either go back and do it over or do a new issue, I'd love to add an ink wash to it as well. Greyscale is fun for me to do.
9.) What do YOU want to see from future Godzilla comics? From the upcoming new movie?
Parker: I had so much fun on the Titanosaurus book, that I'd love to see more of me, but outside of that, another John Layman series. He does some great work, and I know he has fun with it. All I really want from the movie is good writing. I'm not worried about the effects, they'll be there. I just want a great story told well.
10.) Who's your favorite monster?
Parker: Ghidorah. Now if they'll just give him some arms and hands, he'd be perfect. |
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