Creator Talks Podcast

I continue to explore the Batman Family corner of the DC Universe with veteran writer / artist Dan Jurgens.   Among Dan's vast body of work is the 1992 classic Death of Superman, his run on Thor, Captain America and The Sensational Spider-Man.  Dan is also the creator of the classic characters Doomsday and Booster Gold.   I check in with Dan to see how he is faring during the coronavirus pandemic and how he managed to safely connect with local fans at a Minnesota comic shop during a recent signing event.   Dan is working with former collaborator Sean Chen, one of the current artists on Batman Beyond.  I asked Sean in advance to comment on working with Dan and shared his feedback.    Both creators have in common working for Valiant Comics during the 1990s. Dan reflects on a few highlights while writing Solar Man of the Atom.   Dan explains why every comic he writes still contains enough exposition to make the issue accessible to new readers.    We talk about comic book anniversaries and how they ha