Comments on: Suzi Romaine

By: Ted Slampyak

Ted Slampyak — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 03:53:15 +0000

Johanna, et al:

Wow! I just came across this review — apparently it is a good thing to Google oneself every now and then!

I’m SO pleased that there are people out there who remember Suzi — and not just my old friends Johanna and Steve! Thanks so much for the kind words, and the boost to my ego that artists like me always seem to need more of.

I don’t have the Suzi minicomics in print right now, but maybe it’s time to bring them back. And maybe it’s time to finally make that miniseries of her that the minicomics were meant to be preludes to…!

Anyway, thanks again for the rich flattery!

By: Johanna

Johanna — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:13:40 +0000

James, interesting idea, but I want to make sure I can keep this feature going before setting up more regimented days for myself.

DJ, thanks for the Negative Burn pointer. And I remember Roadways fondly, too!

By: Paul O'Brien

Paul O'Brien — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:57:52 +0000

I think you’re misreading her worldview, Augie. It’s pro-capitalist, but not especially pro-corporate. The small businessman is a Randian hero. The middle manager isn’t, because they’re just a cog in a machine. In fact, the small press creator who goes their own way and refuses to compromise on their artistic vision to meet corporate demands is Very Randian Indeed – compare the plot of THE FOUNTAINHEAD.

By: Augie De Blieck Jr.

Augie De Blieck Jr. — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:52:19 +0000

I think I picked up my copies of the Suzi Romaine comics at the comic book convention in Philadelphia in 1995. Wow, tha’ts a look back! There was a dinner at that thing with a lot of internet (CompuServe, mabe?) regulars, including Steve Lieber, as I recall.

I’m happy to hear of a comics creator who recognizes the anti-corporate snobbery of creators. Makes me want to dig up those comics again.

By: D.J. Omri

D.J. Omri — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:07:37 +0000

I was lucky enough to get the Suzi Romaine minicomics many years ago. I’d like to point out that two of the Suzi stories were reprinted in Negative Burn #38 and #40. So if you want a taste of what Suzi is all about, check out those back issue bins at your local comic shop.

Oh, and if you’re not reading the Jazz Age webcomic, what are you waiting for?

One more thing for Steve Lieber: I loved your work (along with Ted Slampyak’s) on the Roadway mini-series that you did many, many years ago. If anyone wants to check out this series, it’s worth digging in those back issue bins!

By: James Schee

James Schee — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:38:43 +0000

I’m enjoying the Mini Monday thing so far. Any plans for other days for certain things? Like Foreign Friday, where you can cover foreign origin comics. (manga, European and the like)

By: Johanna

Johanna — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:47:43 +0000

Glad I could help! I’m always glad to see someone I was reading a decade ago still working. :)

By: John Platt

John Platt — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:41:56 +0000

Wow, someone else who remembers “Suzi Romaine”! I thought I was the only one!

I totally missed the new take on the “Annie” strip. Thanks for pointing that out!

By: Johanna

Johanna — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:45:43 +0000

Marisa, I didn’t even think about asking on his message board if they’re still available! At least he’s easily findable online.

Steve, thanks for that informed comparison.

By: Steve Lieber

Steve Lieber — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:54:46 +0000

Ted’s work is a whole lot less didactic than Ditko’s. Ted’s an entertainer whose storytelling choices are sometimes informed by his politics. Ditko’s Mr. A-era work always struck me as a vehicle for delivering lectures. What entertainment there is (for me) comes from a scary intensity that reminds me of Jack Chick tracts.

By: Marisa

Marisa — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:35:44 +0000

These sound great, particularly because I like Ted Slampyak’s vintage-ey illustration style. Naturally, I’m having that response to somethingI may not be able to locate!

By: Johanna

Johanna — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:54:00 +0000

I don’t know — I haven’t read much Ditko, I’m afraid. You’re right, though, that would be an interesting comparison.

By: Ed Sizemore

Ed Sizemore — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:24:46 +0000

Johanna, How do these compare to the Steve Ditko’s comics, since both use Ayn Rand? It would be interesting to compare these to say Ditko’s Shade-the Changing Man or Mr. A.