RIPPLE #19 – Cages

by Joseph Matheny on June 12, 2008

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Today on RIPPLE:

Ray and the Rev interview Xander Bennett on his upcoming comic Cages, published by Insomnia Publications

Background music by Ikipr, 49MB, 53 minutes

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Xander June 17, 2008 at 1:17 am

Thanks for the great interview, guys! And thanks for listening to me ramble so much.

-Xander

cagescomic.com

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License Farm July 7, 2008 at 2:04 pm

Is it really wise to title one’s comic the same as that of a masterpiece in the same medium by one of the best thereof, that being Dave McKean? Obviously, if it’s better, you’re in the clear. Is it better than Dave McKean’s?

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Xander July 8, 2008 at 4:32 pm

Good question, Ken. Obviously, the answer’s ‘No, probably not’. Like you said, he’s a master, and we’re just starting out.

As I’ve said in a few places, we came up with the title about 2 and a half years ago. We both knew very little about comics at that stage, and we didn’t know there was another Cages book out there. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever seen it for sale in Australia.

We considered changing the title several times, but there didn’t seem to be much point. Ours is a sci-fi thriller; his is more psychological. Ours is a UK/Aus book; McKean is American. The story and art — cover and interior — are nothing alike. I don’t think anyone’s going to get them confused.

Anyway, thanks for your interest.

-Xander

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License Farm July 9, 2008 at 3:10 am

Just for the record, McKean is also British.

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