Interview with Cole Haddon, creator of The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde

I had the awesome chance to chat with Cole Haddon, the brains behind The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde from Dark Horse Comics.  This was particularly fun, as I am a huge fan of this story.  On top of that, Cole is just a hysterical guy.  If you want to find out, make sure you follow Cole Haddon on twitter!

Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics

IGH: We all may recognize Thomas Ayde, the inspector in The Invisible Man, as the hero in this story.  With this story as the prequel of sorts for The Invisible Man, will the Adye we see in that case be the same man from the original tale?

CH: First off, good catch. Most people fail to make the connection between my Inspector Adye and H.G. Wells’s The Invisible Man. I’ve often said The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde is his “secret origin,” and so, to answer your question, yes, the intention has always been that Adye would become the hero of that novel…or, rather, my interpretation of it.

IGH: We watch Ayde begin to understand the world around him, through his education and corruption by Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.  Ultimately, do you think he finds a sort of peace?

CH: I think Adye has a long road ahead of him. He’s identified himself as a person of very specific beliefs his entire life, and, by the end of The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde, that’s all been taken away from him. He’s rudderless, but also full of cautious optimism that maybe, just maybe his re-education by Hyde has prepared him for the monstrous world that’s been opened up to him. So, yes, I think he does find a sort of peace…that won’t last.

IGH: In your afterword, you mention that Adye's betrayal of Hyde is forgiven because he makes up his own mind.  I felt that Adye never betrayed Hyde, instead he just proved that he learned from him.  In looking back, do you still feel that Adye betrays Hyde?  

CH: I think that Adye betrayed his friendship with Hyde, but fulfilled his responsibility as a human being according to Hyde’s code of ethics. It’s the great irony of the story, as far as I’m concerned. Hyde’s ethics are much more solid and humanistic (despite his homicidal “madness”) than any of the “good, upstanding” characters we meet in the comic book.

Sunday Links for February 12th

This week has been one filled with ups and downs.  While prepping for a week filled with awesome events, Wysefyre and I found out that Whitney Houston passed away.  We just want to thank Ms. Houston for her contributions to the music industry.  Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

Friends fight this week as Tony Moore filed lawsuit against Robert Kirkman over ownership of The Walking Dead.  This isn't the time they have fought in court, so it is especially sad to see them back here.
(via iFanboy)

GeekGirlCon 2012 has dates!  The hit of 2011, GeekGirlCon 2012 will be August 11-12 in Seattle, WA.  Start planning to go now!
(via GeekGirlCon)

A call for help has been issued to geeks!  There is now an online petition asking for people to boycott Marvel until they recognize Jack Kirby's rights as a creator and make recompense to his heirs.  A few fans are supporting this, including one that will be boycotting Avengers in solidarity.  However, I doubt there will be enough boycotting to make a difference to Marvel.
(via Robot 6, Comic Alliance)

Make sure that you enter our contest to win a Conan #1 and Conan poster, both signed by Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan!  It's a great issue from Dark Horse Comics!
(via [insertgeekhere])

Until next week.....


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Review: Conan #1 plus a chance to Win!

Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics

Remember way back in October, when I got a chance to interview Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan about the Conan series?  Well, issue #1 is out this week, and it rocked my world!  This first issue follows Conan as he jumps on board of a ship while he is running from the law and falls in the path of Belit, the Queen of the Black Coast.

Never reading Conan before, this was an interesting intro in his world. The story provides only a little background, but you are engrossed from the start. Right away, Conan's charisma makes you root for him.  This character shows honor that a hero should have, especially when he helps the ship captain defend himself.  Still, we see Conan's flaws when he puts others in danger to save himself.  This looks like it will be an interesting source of character development in the future. 

Best In Show

Editor’s Note: Since the amazing Christopher Guest celebrated his birthday this past Sunday, here is a look back at one of his amazing films.  And no, it’s not Princess Bride!  Our fav contributor Teacup takes a look at the hilarious Best In Show!  Happy Birthday Chris!

I recently sat down to watch Best In Show, a comedy by Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy. Best in Show follows five dogs and each their eccentric owners on their quest to win 'Best in Show' at the fictional Mayflower Kennel Dog Club Show. Guest and Levy's other works include the cult classic This is Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind.

 

The film is in documentary style, or, to be more specific, mockumentary style, parodying both the people who attend and compete in dog shows and the documentary style itself. Presenting the story in documentary style is a storytelling choice I'm not usually fond of, but Best in Show makes it work. The documentary style, in which the actors speak to the camera and help tell the story, makes a film more intimate, as if you're being spoken to by the actors on screen, creating a deeper connection between the audience and the actors. It also allows the filmmaker to treat their subject matter in a completely serious matter, which is great for a comedy. Each neurotic character trait and each awkward moment is intensified by the supposed 'real life' aspect of the 'documentary.' And Best In Show is definitely full of awkward moments and neurotic character traits.

Manic Video Monday!

Hi everyone! How's the new year been for everyone so far? It's been pretty busy for us here at IGH, but we didn't forget about you wonderful people. As you can see, we're starting to get back into the swing of things, and this year is going to rock. We have a bunch of great things happening here, and we can't wait to share them with you.


One of the things I've been doing is going through all the videos I've been sent or found. There were a lot of videos to sift through. Here are a few.


Warning: Strong Language





via Geeks Are Sexy


Warning: Contains SPOILERS!!!





via The Mary Sue

Sunday Links for February 5th

Happy Superbowl Sunday!  Whether you are rooting for the Patriots or the Giants (GO BIG BLUE!!!), I hope you have a fun day!  If you could care less about the Superbowl, this is for you....

This brilliance is from The Oatmeal.
If you don't read this web comic, you need to.

In other, more geek-related news this week:

It was announced that the popular studio Pizza Island ended this week.  The studio, filled with indie female comic creators, let their lease lapse since so many of them were moving onto new things.  Pizza Island will always be remembered as an awesomely creative space.
(via Comics Alliance)

The Watchmen prequels were officially announced this week, to much dismay by readers.  You can't go onto almost any site without complaints.  Still, not all prequels turn out bad....
(via MTV Geek)

Non-Player, one of the biggest premieres of 2011, is being made into a movie!  Surprising, since we haven't even gotten issue 2.  I guess that means the script going forward is amazingly good.
(via Bleeding Cool)

In the you-read-my-mind news this week, Alamo Drafthouse is releasing Princess Bride branded wine! A bottle of the As You Wish White is a huge want for Valentine's Day for your hunny.
(via The Gothamist through The MarySue)

Until next week......


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Scott Snyder at Midtown Comics: The Hottest Ticket in Town!

The January Book Club at Midtown Comics was Scott Snyder discussing his Batman graphic novel, The Black Mirror. It was a night of surprises like the Midtown Comics crew hasn't seen for the book club before.

That afternoon, I got an email from a friend telling me to get to Midtown Comics right after work. I thought he was just excited to see me. I ended up leaving work late and rushed over there. What I found was not what I expected. The alley next door was filled with lines of expectant geeks. And I mean filled. I went upstairs to find out that people had been waiting since before 3pm. Normally, the book club is 10-20 people, so I was completely thrown.

Sunday Links for January 29th

Den of Geek writer Andrew Blarr proposed an interesting thought:  Is the biggest threat to Doctor Who their fans?  Not sure I agree with all of his points but some are intriguing.
(via Den of Geek)


Just like last week's DC announcement, Oni Press reveled their new logo.  What are your thoughts about this?  And who do you think will be next?
(via Oni Press)

Archie Comics is on the verge of destruction with the latest battle in their ongoing court case.  Co-CEO Nancy Silberkleit has been ordered again to stay away from the company and employees while the control of her shares is being decided.  I truly hope that Archie and the gang survive this.
(via Robot 6)

Never thought this would happen, but Polish politicians donned Fawkes' masks to protest the government's actions.  It's definitely an awesome sight to see.
(via Bleeding Cool)


Until next week......



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Sunday Links for January 22nd

In exciting party-like-it's-1999 news, SOPA and PIPA came to a very quick halt this week after the web shut down in protest.  With Reddit and Wikipedia leading the charge, sites blacked out like crazy.  Soon after Congress members started dropping their support.  Even though SOPA and PIPA have only been tabled, hopefully this means that work on bills that make sense will finally happen!
(via Mashable)

In huge comic news, DC Comics unveiled their new logo.  It is very different than their past logo and not every fan is thrilled.  What do you think?
(via DCU: The Source)

Don't know about you but I am still excited about the announcement that Star Trek 2 went into production finally!  I am a trekkie/trekker and can't wait to see what Abrams does next.
(via Cinema Blend)

I have been recently obsessed with Skyrim and a friend sent me this Skyrim drinking game called Fus Ro Drink.  Despite that fact that if you play it will probably kill you, it looks like fun!
(via FailBlog)

CBS announced that they ordered a contemporary Sherlock Holmes series.  Take it from me: Watch the already existing BBC contemporary Sherlock Holmes series.  You won't be disappointed.
(via Den of Geek)

Until next week......


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It's 2012, time to get smarter!

Getting a bigger and better brain should be everyone's New Years' resolution. But how do you do that without a mad science degree? Well, it is pretty easy. Just join the Geek Girls Book Club!

In the random chance you haven't heard of the Geek Girls Book Club, here is the story. Waaaaaaay back last year, you might remember hearing about a certain NY Times reviewer saying "While I do not doubt that there are women in the world who read books like Mr. Martin’s, I can honestly say that I have never met a single woman who has stood up in indignation at her book club and refused to read the latest from Lorrie Moore unless everyone agreed to “The Hobbit” first. “Game of Thrones” is boy fiction patronizingly turned out to reach the population’s other half." Well, when GGBC founder Nicole Girtman saw that, she was angry. Then she decided to proved that author wrong. Thanks to that article, Geek Girls Book Club was born! Less than a year later, its members come from all corners of the world.

Of course, our first book was The Hobbit, and since then we have touched on almost every geek genre. January's book is the wildly popular Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. So grab a copy and start reading!  On January 28, head over to the GGBC website, GoodReads page, FB Group or Page, or Twitter at #GGBC, and chat with geek girls and guys (yes, we have boys!) about your favorite parts of the book! 

So take this opportunity to get a little smarter and make some new friends. Hopefully I will see you there!


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Sunday Links for January 8th

We started the new year on a sad note.  In the past week, we lost Bob Anderson, an Olympic fencer and movie swordsman.  We knew him best swinging a lightsaber as Darth Vader in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi."  We also lost Richard Alf, one of the founders of San Diego Comic Con.  Alf was an early benefactor of SDCC, and is a huge reason it is what it is today.  You will both be missed.
(via Huffington Post and The Beat)

This week also brought the disturbing news that there is an upcoming Twilight musical.  While it seems it will be a sarcastic parody, it still saddens me.  Hopefully the Star Alliance can put an end to it......
(via Entertainment Weekly)

For everyone getting as obsessed with Skyrim as I am, check out this fan-made Monopoly board.  It is a great backup in case the power goes out.
(via Geekologie)

With 2012 just beginning, iFanboy has some very, erm, interesting predictions for the new year.  Let us know your predictions for 2012!
(via iFanboy)


Until next week.....

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A Look Back at 2011

As I read all of the 2011 recap posts, I thought back through my highlights of 2011.  All of my major geek highlights are because of you, and [insertgeekhere].  And while the big news items of 2011 are important, I wanted to share with you my own personal highlights.

In the past year, [insertgeekhere] has grown by leaps and bounds.  Our family has grown by hundreds, and I just want to say welcome to all of our new fans.  I am so thankful that you are supporting us.  Our best addition has to be Teacup, a new contributor we met at NYCC.  In the new year, expect to see many more great posts from her.

I never thought that the blog would bring so much into my life, but this year proved me wrong.  In the past year, I have met more comic writers, artists, and editors than I ever thought I would.  Interviewing people like Scott Allie, Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan, and John Ostrander has made me feel much cooler than I am.  The best people I have met though are the other bloggers and fans.  I have made more friends around the world than I ever thought possible.

Looking back at 2011 makes me excited to see what 2012 brings for us.  I can't wait to see what insanity Wysefyre and I stumble into, because I know it will be fabulous.


Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!  See you on the other side.  ;)


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Gamer Girl Manifesto

Well, this has been a fun week for gender stereotypes. Not only has Riley been circling the web, but this has gotten a lot of attention too.

Greedy People Piss Me Off

Well, the big gifts this holiday season were Apple products.  I know a lot of people wanted those but probably didn't get them.  So they took to twitter to whine about it.  Really?!  It got so bad that Jonathan Mann even wrote a song about it.

*Language is NSFW, so lower your volume before playing it!

For everyone, unhappy or not, do me a favor.  Go out to your local grocery store.  Fill a cart to the brim with household, non-perishable staples.  Buy them.  Then take them to your local food bank.  Helping others is better than an iPhone that will be out of date in 6 months.  Trust me on this one.  

(Found via Laughing Squid)


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Excelsior! Happy Birthday to Stan Lee!

Happy Birthday to the man of Marvel, Stan Lee!  He turns a young and vibrant 89 today!  

Make sure you tweet your birthday wishes to @therealstanlee!

Have a fabulously wonderful birthday!

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Video Fun!

Here are some great videos making the rounds.

Finally, I meant to do this earlier but with finals and the holidays, I couldn't. In case you missed it, here is the gorgeous official trailer for The Hobbit.

Some Girls Like Superheroes, Some Like Princesses

This video was uploaded in May of this year but has recently been getting a lot more attention because of the holidays. This is Riley. She's maybe four years old, and she understands that there is a serious problem with gender stereotypes. Listen to her as she rants against toy makers and their desire to push princesses on girls and superheroes on boys.

The Greatness of Google+: Jason Freeny

Since joining Google+ many months ago, I have been able to connect with the best mix of geeks and nerds from my facebook and twitter feeds.  G+ also has the best mix of comic artists and writers.

One of my new favorite finds on G+ is artist and creator Jason Freeny.  While I am new to his work, it has quickly become a favorite of mine.  His style is a little weird and disturbing, which fits me perfectly.  My favorite pieces of work are his one of a kind sculptures, which I have begun saving up for!  Now is the time to buy from him, since he is the "Breakthrough Artist of the Year" from the 2011 Designer Toy Awards in Clutter Magazine at SDCC!

Happy Holidays!

by Michael Cho (How perfect is this?)

No matter what you celebrate (or don't), all of us at [insertgeekhere] want to wish you happy holidays. Thank you for spending time with us. We love having you and want you to keep coming back for more. May the holidays bring you love, happiness, prosperity, good family and friends!

Have a very Merry Christmas Eve!

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was sober, not even a mouse.  The glasses were filled on the bar with care, in hopes that Santa would bring more to share.

I could continue but I would rather share this much funnier video from the guys at Drunk History!  Have a Merry Christmas Eve!

Drunk History Christmas with Ryan Gosling, Jim Carrey and Eva Mendes from Ryan Gosling

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