(And lets be clear, this is an entirely different character.
So no pressure with this, right?
WENDIG:At the end of the day, our job is to tell a good story.
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Looking at it that way undercuts the pressure a little bit.
Sure, there is pressure and anticipation there, but were telling a new story in a new way.
Id imagine theres a very delicate line that you have to work with.
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CHRISTOPHER:Certainly this character and her story is nothing like the original Shield.
She is not just a gender-swapped carbon copy.
So that gives us huge freedom, both in terms of storyline and character development.
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Are you looking forward to seeing how people relate to her this time around?
WENDIG:Eager to see it!
For our version ofThe Shieldto be even just a small part of that movement is amazing.
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Can you share what its been like to work with Drew [Johnson] as an artist?
WENDIG:Drews been amazing.
We get new art in our inboxesdaily.
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Its like little presents.
He helps form the visual look and the narrative of the story.
Seeing our story told through someone elses eyes someone as awesome as Drew is immensely satisfying.
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Combine it with colors from Kelly Fitzpatrick, and this book looks absolutely beautiful.
Speaking of collaboration, how is it working together as writers?
WENDIG:We fight with sticks and spears to determine who gets to write what issue.
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Either that, or we share duties 50/50.
But probably the sticks and spears thing.
It really is a 50/50 split, both for plotting and scripting.
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We actually alternate issues, with the other writer then responsible for the first-pass edit.
Each of us will come up with ideas that the other couldnt have thought of.
Creatively its very satisfying, and I think the final result is all the better for it.
What can you tease for readers about the book?
What should they be excited about?
WENDIG:Two words: BLACK SEVEN.
CHRISTOPHER:Ah yes, Walter Chase.
Hes a very, very bad man.
But I think folks should really dig Victoria Adams the Shield herself.
Shes smart, shes strong, shes kick-ass and shes not afraid to punch giant robots in the face.
I absolutely adore her, and I hope our readers will too.
