The charmer known as Steven Universe (and his Crystal Gems) are officially returning to comic world.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Can you talk a little about how it feels to have another installment in theSteven Universeseries?
JOSCELINE FENTON:Its a real honor to be allowed to play in theSteven Universesandbox!
Credit: BOOM! Studios / Kat Leyh
Jeremy Sorese and Coleman Engle did an amazing job on the first series.
Weve got big boots to fill.
CHRYSTIN GARLAND:It feels absolutely amazing!
BOOM! Studios / Jeremy Sorese
Ditto on Jeremy and Coleman they really knocked the first series out of the park.
Its incredible, and I just hope Josceline and I can continue on with that same fun energy.
Josceline, you were a guest artist on the first round of the series.
BOOM! Studios / Amber Rogers
How is it stepping into the writers side this time around, and whats the difference for you?
FENTON:This series will have a lot of firsts for me, so its a little scary!
My previous work for BOOM!
has always been in the form of short comics.
This is my first time writing a multiple-issue story for them.
Chrystin, how is it coming back to this world for a second round?
Did you find that certain work habits or styles had changed from doing more work in this universe?
Its tough, but I really want to stay as true to the show as I possibly can.
GARLAND:I think people were just eager to go on more adventures with Steven and his amazing family!
Personally, Im crossing my fingers for more Steven Universe fan bands.
FENTON:One of the nice things about BOOM!
For me, seeing how different artists respond to that freedom is what makes the comic appealing.
In that sense, Chrystin, were there new things you got to draw that you were excited about?
FENTON:This will be an entirely new installment.
Its a four-issue mini-series with a self-contained plot.
GARLAND:Its going to focus on a brand-new adventure for Steven and the Crystal Gems.
What I love aboutSteven Universeis that it gives the message you dont have to gender-fy.
GARLAND:Theres always a bit of pressure when working on a beloved series.
Theres no need to force something heartfelt, when its already there.
What can you tease for fans (without spoilers!)
about what they can expect in this new series?
FENTON:I like to think of it as a horror story for kids!
I hope youll enjoy it!
