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	I enjoyed drawing [[Claire]]. :)		I enjoyed drawing [[Claire]]. :)


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	'''I notice you often add your own little references via graffiti. You mentioned that "[[soma]]" is a reference to ''Brave New World''. Why have you adopted that as your signature Easter Egg?'''		'''I notice you often add your own little references via graffiti. You mentioned that "[[soma]]" is a reference to ''Brave New World''. Why have you adopted that as your signature Easter Egg?'''

	Basically, I used to do a little bit of graffiti back in the day, and "soma" was my tag. As far as it being a reference to ''Brave New World'', I'm definitely a politically-minded person, very anti-government control, and ~~the~~ I think there are many parallels between Aldous Huxley's vision of the future and the world we're on the brink of living in today. So basically I want to make		Basically, I used to do a little bit of graffiti back in the day, and "soma" was my tag. As far as it being a reference to ''Brave New World'', I'm definitely a politically-minded person, very anti-government control, and I think there are many parallels between Aldous Huxley's vision of the future and the world we're on the brink of living in today. So basically I want to make
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	I enjoyed drawing [[Claire]]. :)		I enjoyed drawing [[Claire]]. :)


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	'''Which graphic novel did you enjoy drawing the most? Why?'''		'''Which graphic novel did you enjoy drawing the most? Why?'''

	Hmm...Thats a tough one! I think the one that I've enjoyed most is the one I'm working on right now actually. It has some very interesting moments with different [[character connections\|character interactions]], as well as chances for me to portray what the characters' inner thoughts are beyond what they're saying. My number one goal when drawing a comic is to get the reader to understand what the characters are going through emotionally and just to empathize with them. The other reason I'm enjoying this one the most is because my favorite work is almost always the latest thing I'm doing. Usually it only takes a couple of days for me to hate work that I've done. :) I think it's a good thing though because it means you're improving.		Hmm...Thats a tough one! I think the one that I've enjoyed most is [[War Buddies, Part 7\|the one I'm working on right now]] actually. It has some very interesting moments with different [[character connections\|character interactions]], as well as chances for me to portray what the characters' inner thoughts are beyond what they're saying. My number one goal when drawing a comic is to get the reader to understand what the characters are going through emotionally and just to empathize with them. The other reason I'm enjoying this one the most is because my favorite work is almost always the latest thing I'm doing. Usually it only takes a couple of days for me to hate work that I've done. :) I think it's a good thing though because it means you're improving.

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			{{digg\|http://digg.com/television/Interview_with_Heroes_graphic_novel_artist_Micah_Gunnell}}


	{{tocright}}On February 15, 2008, [[User:Ryangibsonstewart\|Ryan Gibson Stewart]] conducted an '''interview''' with [[Micah Gunnell]] via email.		{{tocright}}On February 15, 2008, [[User:Ryangibsonstewart\|Ryan Gibson Stewart]] conducted an '''interview''' with [[Micah Gunnell]] via email.

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	You're very welcome.		You're very welcome.


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	'''What kind of research did you do on [[Egypt]] for this novel?'''		'''What kind of research did you do on [[Egypt]] for this novel?'''

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	I don't know if I really have a favorite...I've enjoyed all of them for different reasons. I enjoy getting to know each of the characters and trying to understand and analyze why they think and act the way they do. They're all different, and they're all interesting in their own way.		I don't know if I really have a favorite...I've enjoyed all of them for different reasons. I enjoy getting to know each of the characters and trying to understand and analyze why they think and act the way they do. They're all different, and they're all interesting in their own way.

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	'''Whom do you find the most difficult to draw? Why?'''		'''Whom do you find the most difficult to draw? Why?'''

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	===To begin...===		===To begin...===
	'''''Ryan Stewart'': Can you tell us about your start in comics?		'''''Ryan Stewart'': Can you tell us about your start in comics?


	''Micah Gunnell'': The first summer after attending the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art for a year I participated in [http://comicbookresources.com comicbookresources.com's] Comic Book Idol competition. I was one of ten people picked out of around 300 applicants, so I was really stoked to just be in the contest! To make a long story short, I didn't win, but I was noticed by the folks at [[Aspen Comics]] and was contacted about submitting some work to them. I ended up flying up and hanging out with the crew a couple of times before being offered an internship, which ended up lasting about two weeks before turning into a full-time, paid position. It was probably one of the most exciting moments in my life!		''Micah Gunnell'': The first summer after attending the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art for a year I participated in [http://comicbookresources.com comicbookresources.com's] Comic Book Idol competition. I was one of ten people picked out of around 300 applicants, so I was really stoked to just be in the contest! To make a long story short, I didn't win, but I was noticed by the folks at [[Aspen Comics]] and was contacted about submitting some work to them. I ended up flying up and hanging out with the crew a couple of times before being offered an internship, which ended up lasting about two weeks before turning into a full-time, paid position. It was probably one of the most exciting moments in my life!


	'''How did you get the opportunity to work on the ''[[Heroes]]'' [[graphic novels]]?'''		'''How did you get the opportunity to work on the ''[[Heroes]]'' [[graphic novels]]?'''

	Aspen was contracted to provide artwork for many of the webcomics, and since I'm one of the artists working for them they asked me if I wanted to be a part of it.		Aspen was contracted to provide artwork for many of the webcomics, and since I'm one of the artists working for them they asked me if I wanted to be a part of it.


	'''So how does it feel to have created more Heroes graphic novels than any other artist?'''		'''So how does it feel to have created more Heroes graphic novels than any other artist?'''

	It's pretty cool! To be honest I'm not even sure what the exact number is that I've done...I just know it's a lot! It's definitely an exciting thing to be a part of, and I feel really honored and blessed to have been given the opportunity to work with these characters.		It's pretty cool! To be honest I'm not even sure what the exact number is that I've done...I just know it's a lot! It's definitely an exciting thing to be a part of, and I feel really honored and blessed to have been given the opportunity to work with these characters.


	'''Which graphic novel did you enjoy drawing the most? Why?'''		'''Which graphic novel did you enjoy drawing the most? Why?'''

	Hmm...Thats a tough one! I think the one that I've enjoyed most is the one I'm working on right now actually. It has some very interesting moments with different [[character connections\|character interactions]], as well as chances for me to portray what the characters' inner thoughts are beyond what they're saying. My number one goal when drawing a comic is to get the reader to understand what the characters are going through emotionally and just to empathize with them. The other reason I'm enjoying this one the most is because my favorite work is almost always the latest thing I'm doing. Usually it only takes a couple of days for me to hate work that I've done. :) I think it's a good thing though because it means you're improving.		Hmm...Thats a tough one! I think the one that I've enjoyed most is the one I'm working on right now actually. It has some very interesting moments with different [[character connections\|character interactions]], as well as chances for me to portray what the characters' inner thoughts are beyond what they're saying. My number one goal when drawing a comic is to get the reader to understand what the characters are going through emotionally and just to empathize with them. The other reason I'm enjoying this one the most is because my favorite work is almost always the latest thing I'm doing. Usually it only takes a couple of days for me to hate work that I've done. :) I think it's a good thing though because it means you're improving.


	'''Which character was a particular favorite for you to draw? Why?'''		'''Which character was a particular favorite for you to draw? Why?'''

	I don't know if I really have a favorite...I've enjoyed all of them for different reasons. I enjoy getting to know each of the characters and trying to understand and analyze why they think and act the way they do. They're all different, and they're all interesting in their own way.		I don't know if I really have a favorite...I've enjoyed all of them for different reasons. I enjoy getting to know each of the characters and trying to understand and analyze why they think and act the way they do. They're all different, and they're all interesting in their own way.


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	It's been a while since I've drawn him, but I think I would say [[Hiro]]. He has unusual physical characteristics. He doesn't have a traditional build and his facial features are very distinct. Though it makes drawing him a bit more difficult, it also makes it more fun. I'd like to take him on again since he's probably my favorite character from the series.		It's been a while since I've drawn him, but I think I would say [[Hiro]]. He has unusual physical characteristics. He doesn't have a traditional build and his facial features are very distinct. Though it makes drawing him a bit more difficult, it also makes it more fun. I'd like to take him on again since he's probably my favorite character from the series.


	'''Do you have any regular contact with your [[Portal:Graphic Novel Artists\|fellow ''Heroes'' artists]]? What about the [[Portal:Graphic Novel Colorists\|colorists]]? The [[Portal:Graphic Novel Writers\|writers]]?'''		'''Do you have any regular contact with your [[Portal:Graphic Novel Artists\|fellow ''Heroes'' artists]]? What about the [[Portal:Graphic Novel Colorists\|colorists]]? The [[Portal:Graphic Novel Writers\|writers]]?'''

	No, no, and no. Haha. The only people I'm in regular communication with is my editor at Aspen. He's sort of the liaison between the people at [[NBC]] and the artists that draw the webcomics.		No, no, and no. Haha. The only people I'm in regular communication with is my editor at Aspen. He's sort of the liaison between the people at [[NBC]] and the artists that draw the webcomics.


	'''Do you ever get input from anybody beyond what is written in the script?'''		'''Do you ever get input from anybody beyond what is written in the script?'''

	Generally the only feedback I get is if there's a change of some kind that needs to be made in the layout stage.		Generally the only feedback I get is if there's a change of some kind that needs to be made in the layout stage.


	'''Do you have any influence over who colors your ''Heroes'' work? Any preference?'''		'''Do you have any influence over who colors your ''Heroes'' work? Any preference?'''

	No, I don't have any real influence. I've been happy with the colorists that I've worked with. They're all great at what they do.		No, I don't have any real influence. I've been happy with the colorists that I've worked with. They're all great at what they do.


	'''What can you tell us about the graphic novel you are working on now?'''		'''What can you tell us about the graphic novel you are working on now?'''

	That I'll be drawing it! Seriously though, I'm not really sure if I'm supposed to reveal anything, so you'll just have to wait and see! Artistically, I'm definitely using more black than I've ever used, which I'm really enjoying.		That I'll be drawing it! Seriously though, I'm not really sure if I'm supposed to reveal anything, so you'll just have to wait and see! Artistically, I'm definitely using more black than I've ever used, which I'm really enjoying.


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