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Five Issues In Joseph Michael Linsner Talks Dawn / Vampirella

Writer Joseph Michael Linsner discusses Dynamite's series Dawn/Vampirella #5 with Byron Brewer.

DawnVampi05CovALinsnerBYRON BREWER: Joe, your team-up of two classic femme fatales comes to a conclusion this week with issue #5. What was the most challenging thing in bringing these two great franchises, Vampirella and your own creation Dawn, together?

JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER: Working with these two ladies was a very rewarding challenge. In a way, they did fight for screen time, because they have two very different approaches. Dawn is more contemplative, and Vampi is more action-oriented. I wanted the story to have a balance between the two and be a "thinking man's spectacle". My favorite action movies always have a substantial subtext, so I that's what I was aiming for.

BB: Now that issue #5 is here, did you as a creator tell the story you wanted to tell?

JML: Yes. Dynamite was wonderful in their support of my vision. This works not only as a crossover, but as an addition to the Dawn saga as well. All too often crossovers take place in a bubble, apart from the main characters' "true" storylines. But not this time.

BB: For readers who have yet to pick up this week's issue, can you hint at any surprises we may have coming?

JML: With any luck, the story will come together in a surprising but logical way. Dawn has a dark side that we don't always get to see — she spends most of her time trying to save souls. But sometimes that dark edge has to show itself — those horns have to come out. That's all I'll say for now.

BB: We know you know the voice of Dawn inside out. Was it difficult getting your hands around the complex Vampirella's character?

JML: Vampirella has had many creative parents, many different voices bringing her to life. I just let Vampi come forth as I saw her, based on all of the great Vampi comics I've read over the years. Hopefully her fans will deem my version worthy. I have nothing but the highest respect for the character, and love her dearly. Bringing her to life — next to my baby, Dawn — has been an honor and a thrill.

BB: Are there any other femme fatales in the Dynamite stable you would like to see Dawn teamed with?

JML: Maybe a certain "She-Devil with a Sword". Could the world handle two flaming redheads? That would be a true clash of the titans. But before anything like that can happen, Dawn has to tend to her own garden with some pure Dawn comics. That'll be the next creator-owned work I do.

For more information on Dawn / Vampirella #5, click here.


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Dan WicklineAbout Dan Wickline

Has quietly been working at Bleeding Cool for over three years. He has written comics for Image, Top Cow, Shadowline, Avatar, IDW, Dynamite, Moonstone, Humanoids and Zenescope. He is the author of the Lucius Fogg series of novels and a published photographer.
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