Ed's face when Brian starts pulling out pages is priceless!

@gabrieljimenez9762

7 ай бұрын

8:45 Love it. No one can deny how much of fans these guys are.

The Absolute Edition is an embarrassment of riches - as revelatory as the Year One set. It has both the Bolland and Higgins versions, with the Higgins on a rougher paper stock. Plus the script and more. Worth seeking out

@CartoonistKayfabe

Жыл бұрын

Ordered one the second we finished recording. We're the first marks for the channel! --Ed

@robrob8258

Жыл бұрын

If only he did more what he calls interior work.Absolute genius

@THX1178

Жыл бұрын

It is weird how they chose to make the the original coloured version ‘faux vintage’ by putting it on newsprint style paper stock whereas it was originally on better quality paper and a ‘deluxe’ book. It works for Year One as that feels authentic but the Absolute Killing Joke feels like it’s needlessly apeing the Year One Absolute in that way.

8:45 Ed's facial expression the moment Bolland whipped out his original art lmao

There isn't another artist whose work I have reread more than Bolland's. The stories simply never get old when he has worked his magic.

Three things- 1. Brian Bolland is awesome. Thank you Mr. Bolland for your time. It amazes me that, from the comfort of my home, I can listen to one of the great artists of our time discuss his work. 2. Camelot 3000 needs some love on the channel. 3. Look up Carol Day by David Wright. Because of this interview I just looked him up. HOLY CRAP! What a master! Another great one guys!

So interesting to hear Bolland's approach to color - and that he is aware that no environmental light affects how he colored the book. You think about how interior shots are usually tinted a little blue or that anything lit by artificial light has some warmth that it spreads around - it is very much a choice to keep the colors without any environmental light. I think that is where Higgins excelled in the colour; you are drawn into the environment of the madness of his colors. Not to take away from Bolland's version, but in terms of story, Higgins' color seems to draw you in. If you took Bolland's color and put a filter over the indoor and dramatically lit panels - it would make that color sing.

Thankyou so much, guys. This just might be the greatest gift anyone ever gave another person. I even got out my copies (old and new) to read along with you both and Mr Bolland. I cannot lie... my inner fan boy had a full blown artgasm.

Ed and Jim, you've really excelled yourselves with this. The erudition you guys bring to this interview is extremely impressive. I can tell BB is impressed.

Congrats gentleman. This was a Masterclass episode!

Good to see Brian back on the channel! Always love hearing the process of these titans of illustration. Next time he's on, get him to do an episode on his Walter the Wobot comics and see his reaction to his old comedy 1 pager comics. I VASTLY prefer the British artists black and white stuff. Like I'm so used to 2000ad from back in the day where it was in black and white so it's what I'm used to. Colouring doesn't really add much to these guys work for me, it's like seeing V for Vendetta with the colour reprints. I understand that most comic readers prefer colour, but I love me black and white. Would LOVE it if you could get Mike McMahon on the channel. I'd love to see people give Mike McMahon more notice. Dudes a legend.

@primabrachii

Жыл бұрын

Upvote for Mr McMahon - although he never had the Mooreian fortune of a Watchmen or Killing Joke to forever seal his reputation, McMahon was (for me) the third corner of the Bolland/Gibbons triangle, the perfect counterpoint to their precision. Book Palace do have copies I believe of the Apex McMahon Dredd and I long for similar treatment of his Slaine work, however brief. McMahon had a direct influence I would say on the Deadline crowd, but even Mignola and Miller share the DNA I think. Incredibly kinetic, but like the late Kevin O'Neill, a strong hardware designer too.

This was just brilliant gents, thank you so much for showing this, and Mr Bolland is a real gentleman, and one of the finest comic book artists of all time, sublime.

I'm italian and seeing that bolland has the italian version of the killing joke Is amazing

I prefer John Higgins’ colors, he’s my my favorite colorist. Although I do like Brian’s monochrome scenes that he pointed out.

oh man these just keep getting better

Ed Piskor is the most natural conversationalist on the web

Fantastic, this was amazing. Please do a feature on Mick McMahon. Mick’s Dredd work, his brilliant Slaine stuff and his ongoing Artistic development is legendary. He is a giant in comics in my opinion.

This dudes a genius, i love full hand work, no ipads, Brian is an OG this man predicted the comeback of the high tight fade and can draw one better than your barber can cut one BIG UPS

Killing Joke changed my life - Brian is a Master of his craft, thank you! 💀🔥

I would LOVE a "Batman year 1" edition of killing joke with a Higgins and Bolland coloring included!

Amazing Birthday surprise to wake up to and enjoy today. This is the channel that truly keeps on giving. Thanks

I love this video. I always thought that the John Higgins colour worked because this book is set in Joker's own territory, inside the fairground funhouse so it makes sense that the colourway reflected that. I can see why he'd want it to be his vision though. Great video, Brian seems like a lovely man.

Mr. Bolland could teach a Master Class on drawing Batman. Very few in the industry today can match his level imo. This is prob the best video/episode I've seen on this channel yet!

This book was my introduction to Bolland, and I still absolutely love it as an example of comic book art. Absolute Edition is a must for the two different versions.

I think I'm gonna watch this one like a 100 times. Bolland is an extreme wealth of information on how to make comic book art/or art in general. He has made art work traditionally in pen and ink, he has honed his technical skill... and he made that transition to digital. And STILL, he continues his craft as more and more technology (to create visual art) expands and evolves. He never stops learning, from others and from his past work. That is why he has always been my ideal artist, of any medium.

This is amazing, incredible to have a creator's thoughts and memories of their seminal work for posterity.

The first time I bought The Killing Joke, it came with the updated colors (I didn't know at the time). I couldn't put my finger on it, but something felt off and I couldn't get into the story. I later found out that I bought a recolored version. I managed to get my hands on an original colored version and MY GOODNESS it was so much better. The insanity and despair were infinitely better portrayed with the OG colors. I couldn't get enough of this comic. Same thing happened with Watchmen.

As a kid I got my hands on Batman Black and White reprint and that art changed my life. Brian's work stood out to me amongst few others. When those pages appeared I needed a moment or two.

I’m so glad you guys were able to make this happen. What a legend Brian Borland is. What a treat.

This could be my favorite video on the channel 😍

wow - that's a big one guys ^^ such a great artist. I have to admit I read the killing joke with Bolland coloring first - still prefer the 'original' - but it's not like with other books where I hate one version or think that one is far superior... for me it more shows that coloring can add another layer to a book and impact it profoundly in tone and atmosphere.

Wow, his original art pages with the zip-a-tone are amazing.

This is just incredible. Two hours of in depth talk about one of the greatest pieces of comic art ever. At no other time in history could you get this kind of thing. You'd be lucky to get a 30 second segment surrounded by bullshit. Love this channel

This fucking insane y'all thank you for this!! Whose next Michelangelo dissecting the Sistine chapel?

It's funny: I would never have thought of "Eraserhead" as a reference, but knowing it, it makes sense.

As always bringing the fire…insane work thanks so much!

Speaking of Tod Browning's Freaks, there's an adaptation of it drawn by Francisco Solano López (from the eternaut) that you guys should definitely check out

Another amazing video, catching up on these and each and every time it’s an enlightening and entertaining time. Thank you for the time and effort you guys put into these and keep up the great work 🙏

I absolutely love this show! Being able to hear the creators themselves giving a play by play, panel by panel is just so amazing. You guys are great hosts as well, you will ask questions and then step back and let your guests talk. That is the way to do it. While other channels will interview artists and writers, I can't think of any that have such detailed breakdowns of these timeless books.

Thank you for this wonderful interview!

I am a strange fan, as I first read the deluxe but still prefer the original coloring. I do understand how Brian was upset since it’s not what he pictured, however, his point that it’s supposed to be eraserhead, I still get that vibe with the original coloring. The “psychedelic” coloring is simply a “jokerized eraserhead”. I feel the monochrome coloring loses the impact that it’s supposed to have with the present to past transitions, I feel they’re much more powerful with the color. The coloring feels like a true joker memory and the black and white is like Batman telling the story rather than joker (in my opinion but the man himself hates it so it’s the George Lucas argument in comics!)

Congratulations guys

this was also profoundly inspiring. awesome to see this content

Thoroughly enjoyed the episode fellas. The page by page breakdown was so informative and enlightening. I am fortunate to have a 1st printing from my childhood collection & also the Absolute Edition which I could not recommend more. The inclusion of both colored versions and the script make it a real treasure.

What a great episode! Thanks!!!

THE best comic artist ever in my opinion.

Wow! Brian ( and Ron Smith / Kevin O’Neill) made my teenage years. Thanks guys!

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much, Brian Bolland & Cartoonist Kayfabe!

Cool ep! I must to say that I rather prefer the original Higgins color...

Fantastic episode. Hooked from start to finish. One of my takeaways from this was John Higgins original colours were actually pretty good in places. I like both and like many viewers, I'm sure, sat with both in front of me while watching.

Hello! Just wanted to say that in 19:58 it says joker in greek ( τζόκερ)

Wow! Great episode to wake-up to!🎉😊

Just to add to the chorus - Go check out Carol Day by David Wright - stunning pen & ink work.

Great video, Bolland is one of the tops. I recently got an early 80's issue of Metal Hurlant featuring pages from Dredd, fantastic stuff.

Towards the end, is that an automatic spinning rack? Or did someone sneak up and spin it a bit? Great interview guys. Thanks!

Congrats!!! Killer episode.

i read this one either at the library or at barnes and noble when i was like 14... when youre younger its like you almost don't know how hard something is supposed to hit you, but looking now, its some brutal stuff. incredibly well done.

Do you guys think you can get Allen Moore to do a live video? I would love to have my Killing Joke signed and sketched by Allen and Brain . I just love the Killing Joke but I just wish Allen and Brain would do another book together.

once again Ed and Jim, you guys serve your medium well as historians, critics and uber nerd fan boys. Sir Brian is clearly happy with the attention paid and your honesty in the analysis. Doing comic gods work on earth you two! much respect

Absolutely incredible. Well done, sirs. Well done!

You guys are killing it on this channel. Between this and Mark Millar’s channel, KZread is more entertaining than comics. Love Brian Bolland’s art but I prefer Higgin’s coloring for the psychedelic aspect it brings to the story. I agree with Brian that is it garish at times, but it creates a rich atmosphere. Ready for more Peter Laird, whenever you have time.

That was one hell of an insightful journey. Such a masterful Artist.

Wow I bought the collection of his ‘The Actress and the Bishop’ strips yesterday. I know what I’m watching tonight.

Every time I look at Brian Bolland’s work I get simultaneously excited & slightly annoyed with envy lol. Either way it makes me want to draw lol.

Seeing the original artworks was so amazing. This show is a golden mine!

Excellent interview!

One of my life missions is to grab up every comic issue... from DC, Image, etc. ... that has his art on the cover(and interior). Perhaps my most prized possession I got from a con years ago was the issue of Animal Man #1 signed by Brian Bolland himself.

This is great. I love this style of video from you guys. And yes, I immediately purchased the Absolute edition.

Gentleman, love the interview this your best, please bring Mr Bolland again!!!

super cool episode its really one of those episodes that you really have to watch, not just listen while doing anything else.

Top! Thanks for posting. I totally had a nerd-fest here. I recall buying Killing Joke when it came out. Totally conflicted as I have an aversion to 'superhero' comics. But I grew up reading 2000ad with messers Bolland, Gibbons, McMahon, etc. so I picked it up. Still looks wonderful. Love the B&W pages. Was great to go through this in detail. Cheers chaps!

Every time I contemplate Mr. Bolland's art, I start cussing after a while. Jesus Christ, it is breathtaking.

Thank you! Amazing!

Guys, you are killing it. Well done.

Just ordered an Absolute Edition online. Looking forward to revisiting this masterpiece.

I've only read The Killing joke as an adult so I have no nostalgia, but the original coloring beats Bolland's own coloring a hundred times over. The original coloring is a stunning piece of artwork that elevates Bolland's art greatly.

What a treat!

My gratitude to Mr. Bolland for taking the time to do this, and to the Kayfabe boys for putting it together.

Brian Bolland is one of the successful comic book artists of all time. His work on The Killing Joke still stands.

Well, that was an unexpected gem. I love the transitions and I definitely prefer Brian's colour palette to my gaudy version.

Amazing episode

Was not expecting this

What a treat.

The patience it takes for this. Wow!

I LOVE this one!!

He's up there among my favourites...Alex Ross and John Bolton.

Absolutely amazing. I could stare at one panel of Bolland's for months.

Wow! - Amazing Interview & Analysis , Killing Joke isn't just a comic book, but a masterpiece of art / literature

You guys are legends with this channel 🏆

Excellent! I was there when Killing Joke hit and now I’ve the deluxe edition with Brian’s beautiful tones and color palette! He absolutely right about the bland color on the original book! When my deluxe copy I looked at the original and cringe! 👎It’s like looking at something in high resolution and clean and clear narrative ❤🎯! Camelot 3000 is one of my favorites from the early 80’s and these daze seems to be forgotten and that is unfortunate! You guys need to put that under the lense? Brian’s perspectives are always interesting and informative! Keep reading and making comix!🎯🔥⚡️❤️

LEGEND.

This is the best dissection yet. The more Bolland on this channel, the better!

This is so cool to watch. 👍

9:34 awesome call back to the terrible trio

1:40:50 Ghost?

@UltimateRubberFool

Жыл бұрын

😮

@JC19676

Жыл бұрын

A photo still of that should be in Bolland's memoir.

@MasterLongy

Жыл бұрын

yeah that is very odd indeed

Great episode. You keep raising the bar, guys. What do you (anyone out there) think if Higgins’ colours were printed on newsprint? Would they be less “garish”, to use Mr. Bolland’s term?

@CartoonistKayfabe

Жыл бұрын

Blueline colors look brutal on newsprint. They’d be muddy, for certain.

@jasonlapidus1812

Жыл бұрын

@@CartoonistKayfabe For sure. I mean more like the spirit of newsprint colouring, not the practical printing of Higgins’ work on newsprint. I’m imagining taking Higgins’ mindset and plan for colours, and translating it to 4-colour from the 64 colour palette.

I bought this book upon its release and thought I had examined and re-examined it a lot, but you guys put me to shame. It was one of the most anticipated books of 1988. I have mixed emotions about it, because I generally did not like the trend of more extreme and graphic violence entering into the world of my childhood superheroes. It was brutally jarring at the time. I always gave this one a bit of a pass because it was so well done (was about to say “executed”), especially Brian’s art. I first saw his art on a (now iconic) Green Lantern cover I bought in 1980, and even as a kid, it seemed super special to me. Just so meticulously detailed and realistic, and precisely proportioned. Unlike anyone else. “Camelot 3000” was a game-changer in American comics too. Thanks Brian, for being so generous with the Kayfabe Kings and all of us. I’d love to see you reunite to discuss any of your work, but especially “Camelot 3000” and your DC cover art, starting with that cover for GL 127. By the way, your references to Dick Sprang, culminating with showing us his gift to you was deeply touching to a lifelong fan of the both of you. Best regards!

Woah woah woah this is amazing

Top comic artist bar none. More magician than artist! Thanks for the video 👍

The Killing Joke is my favorite comic and it's a great Joker story and I have 10 NM copies of it. I would like to have one signed by Brian and Allen.

GOLD STANDARD !