tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post7776236790276752155..comments2024-03-14T08:38:28.518-04:00Comments on J.M. DeMatteis's CREATION POINT: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOONSHADOWUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-28885585575365165542019-06-05T10:10:28.724-04:002019-06-05T10:10:28.724-04:00Not a crude question at all. People have to budge...Not a crude question at all. People have to budget for these things.<br /><br />First autograph is free then there's five dollars per book charge after that. <br /><br />Looking forward to meeting you at HeroesCon!J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-16633410431246237432019-06-04T19:30:57.978-04:002019-06-04T19:30:57.978-04:00I'm so EXCITED to meet you for the first time ...I'm so EXCITED to meet you for the first time next week at HeroesCon. What a creative soul you've been throughout your career. Wonderful stories for readers of all ages. I've been a huge fan since Moonshadow. <br /><br />I hate to ask a crude question, but do you charge for autographs? We're coming from STL and I'd LOOOVE to get many things signed. All the best! Thanks for coming to HeroesCon. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187429834605612966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-24724901842334013802019-05-14T17:00:48.810-04:002019-05-14T17:00:48.810-04:00Great. Thanks!Great. Thanks!J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-33631242407427973882019-05-14T16:30:11.308-04:002019-05-14T16:30:11.308-04:00Wonderful! I will be on the lookout for it. Wonderful! I will be on the lookout for it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387949949723688364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-3641897826775236722019-05-03T19:15:23.129-04:002019-05-03T19:15:23.129-04:00You're VERY welcome, Cindy. MOONSHADOW remai...You're VERY welcome, Cindy. MOONSHADOW remains near and dear to my heart...and so do MOONSHADOW readers. <br /><br />There's a brand new "ultimate" hardcover edition of MOON coming June 5th from Dark Horse. Lots of extras. A beautiful package. I think you'll like it.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-63343812148602223702019-05-03T14:59:47.145-04:002019-05-03T14:59:47.145-04:00The MOONSHADOW comic series is my favorite. It is...The MOONSHADOW comic series is my favorite. It is one of the few comic collections I own. It looked different and felt different than anything that had come before. Like any great work, as I read it at different stages of my life, I see it from a new perspective. It never grows old, but continues to speak on many different levels. Bravo and thank you!<br />- CindyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387949949723688364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-4499092927898832662016-05-20T15:49:35.271-04:002016-05-20T15:49:35.271-04:00You're VERY welcome, Joe.
Re: the Vonnegut...You're VERY welcome, Joe. <br /><br />Re: the Vonnegut letter and the story behind it, there's a post right here at Creation Point that tells the whole tale:<br /><br />http://www.jmdematteis.com/2011/02/buried-treasure.html<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Joe, and for your appreciation of MOONSHADOW.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-53451222455975019452016-05-20T15:41:03.537-04:002016-05-20T15:41:03.537-04:00Hey Mr. Dematteis, thanks for Moonshadow. I loved ...Hey Mr. Dematteis, thanks for Moonshadow. I loved it when I was young. I always wanted to know, as I recall, Moonshadow received a letter of praise from Kurt Vonnegut at one point, right? How did that happen? I can't imagine he was reading many many comic books in the mid-1980s.<br /><br />Joe WezorekJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14420846029312923524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-4910723937766787922015-04-11T09:50:30.098-04:002015-04-11T09:50:30.098-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Mohammed. ...Thank you so much for your kind words, Mohammed. That MOON touched your life—and that, through its doors, you found Dostoyevsky (and those wonderful poets)... Well, there are no words to convey my delight and gratitude.<br /><br />As for the ending: When the final Epic issue came out, the book was running so late I never had the chance to proofread it. When I finally saw the printed version, I found the ending very confusing. Something that I intended to by mystical became (through my eyes, anyway) borderline incomprehensible. So, when we had the chance to revisit the ending at Vertigo, I jumped at the chance.<br /><br />That said, I have no problem with anyone preferring the original ending. It's all subjective, right? And sometimes the author is the last person to fathom just what his story is about!<br /><br />Thanks again for taking the time to write. You made my day. <br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />JMDJ.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-34796432354506559402015-04-10T21:42:25.742-04:002015-04-10T21:42:25.742-04:00Hello Mr DeMattteis,
Moonshadow changed my life....Hello Mr DeMattteis, <br /><br />Moonshadow changed my life. Along with my beloved Ridley Walker, it is the one book I cherish most for having read. I have every version printed and even the signed edition by you and Jon J Muth. <br /><br />I wish to thank you for having created Moon and his world. The first issue I read was the one with the Brothers Karamazov quote. I have to thank you for introducing a fifteen year old to Fyodor and Blake, Keats and Shelley! I memorised all the opening poems and have read BK over 10 times and spread the gospel of that impassioned epileptic to anyone who will listen.<br /><br />I would like to ask one question if I may. I always preferred the original ending - why did you feel that a change was necessary? I felt the wordless ending better portrayed the ineffable experience that Moon underwent in his fall. I would be extremely interested in learning the reasons for the changed ending. Please don't be offended by my question; an artist need not explain his work but I would be grateful for some insight.<br /><br />Finally, is their any possibility of a reprint in some form of deluxe oversized hardcover edition - a Kickstarter even? Moonshadow deserves to be introduced to a new audience in a fitting manner.<br /><br /><br /><br />HanifAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177164344794611501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-51182456548266478052015-03-20T13:07:05.674-04:002015-03-20T13:07:05.674-04:00Glad you enjoyed the ToS finale, Bill. Sad as it ...Glad you enjoyed the ToS finale, Bill. Sad as it is to see the book go, the limited nature of the series allowed me to tell a complete, self-contained story that still leaves the door open for more adventures.<br /><br />As for future work: At DC, I've got JUSTICE LEAGUE 3001 with Keith Giffen and Howard Porter as well as a new, and very interesting series that I can't talk about yet. I've also got several other in-the-works comics projects for other companies (including the return of my creator-owned series AUGUSTA WIND), animation (including BATMAN VS. ROBIN, which premieres at WonderCon) and other TV work. So it's a busy time and I'm grateful for that!<br /><br />Thanks again for checking in and your kind words re: TRINITY OF SIN.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-78588412447864314212015-03-20T12:42:25.375-04:002015-03-20T12:42:25.375-04:00Thanks for recommending a version of Moonshadow, a...Thanks for recommending a version of Moonshadow, and also thank you for a thought-provoking final issue of ToS. It was the best type of story: it had an ending I had not, yet should have, expected, and it was interesting throughout its entirety. For me, the series provides a compelling and authoritative look at the concept of Sin. I look forward to your future work!<br /><br />BillBill Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632002781065915497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-70456489839605596822015-03-19T22:32:47.559-04:002015-03-19T22:32:47.559-04:00Hope you enjoy it, William—and I hope you have a ...Hope you enjoy it, William—and I hope you have a copy of FAREWELL, MOONSHADOW, too, so you can have the complete experience. J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-8032149526070757422015-03-19T22:16:09.406-04:002015-03-19T22:16:09.406-04:00I first read Moonshadow in 1989 when the original ...I first read Moonshadow in 1989 when the original Epic trade came out. I think it is definitely time to reread it!Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963812847379948954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-87462246328717314412015-03-09T09:08:45.433-04:002015-03-09T09:08:45.433-04:00Hi, Bill: Thanks so much for the kind words about...Hi, Bill: Thanks so much for the kind words about JLD and ToS. I love the supernatural corners of the DC Universe and had a fantastic time with both books, especially JLD, which allowed me to use so many of those classic characters.<br /><br />As for MOONSHADOW: the edition I recommend is Vertigo's COMPLEAT MOONSHADOW, which features the original 12 issues (in a revised, final form) as well as the sequel, FAREWELL MOONSHDOW. For me, it's the definitive package.<br /><br />The Vertigo edition is a little hard to find these days (we're working to fix that), but this is a good place to start:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Compleat-Moonshadow-John-Marc-DeMatteis/dp/1563893436/ref=sr_1_1/190-0354968-4500337?ie=UTF8&qid=1425906296&sr=8-1&keywords=compleat+moonshadow<br /><br />It's interesting that you mention Dostoyevsky and THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV in relation to JLD. I love Dostoyevsky and BROTHERS K is one of my absolute favorite novels. That said, I didn't<br />consciously try to inject anything Dostoyevskian into that JLD story. Unconsciously? That's another story.<br /><br />Deep thanks for taking the time to contact me. Feel free to chime in here at Creation Point any time the spirit wills!<br /><br />All the best --<br /><br />JMDJ.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-29974120176335543542015-03-08T22:15:32.050-04:002015-03-08T22:15:32.050-04:00I discovered your work in 2014 through Justice Lea...I discovered your work in 2014 through Justice League Dark and Trinity of Sin. Relative to other writers, I have noticed you bring your "A" game with every single issue, no matter the series or level of readership, masterfully weaving together numerous philosophical ideas and deep metaphors into an entertaining package. I could have sworn, for instance, you worked the main lesson from the ending of Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky into a recent issue of JLD, through the character of Deadman and his origin.<br /><br />Now I am interested in going back and reading Moonshadow. Do you have a preferred buying option? The only ones I know about are the major websites (I would ordinarily purchase it at the comic shop, to support local business, however they said they cannot order it there anymore).Bill Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632002781065915497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-50895001689849387432015-02-14T09:59:31.317-05:002015-02-14T09:59:31.317-05:00Ah, now I get it: Once you have that final issue,...Ah, now I get it: Once you have that final issue, DC will put out a collected edition!<br /><br />And, yes, you're right: It's time I admitted it. I AM a God-King! : )J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-3312997614353226182015-02-14T06:48:09.779-05:002015-02-14T06:48:09.779-05:00No, sorry, I wasn't clear. They are buying a ...No, sorry, I wasn't clear. They are buying a collection of comics. Multiple titles. They just happened to see that the last issue I need was in the box. So I will pay them a dollar for it on Wed. At which point I assume DC will start putting together a collection of trades for the series, just to spite me. As I have stated will happen multiple times.<br /><br />And, I don't believe there is any contradiction. Be honest, when you imagine those friends they are fawning all over you. Treating you as a God-king.<br /><br /><br />JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-90832709515493243452015-02-12T17:59:11.549-05:002015-02-12T17:59:11.549-05:00Is it a DOCTOR FATE collection...or is that story ...Is it a DOCTOR FATE collection...or is that story contained in some broader anthology? <br /><br />Are cons a shock to the system? Yes. As I often say, I spend a lot of time alone in a room playing with my imaginary friends, so the crowds alone are a little overwhelming.<br /><br />As for being looked at like a movie star: It doesn't feel that way, In fact there are always enough people there who have no clue who I am, so that keeps my head on straight. And most of the rest are just kind and appreciative and all that does is open my heart. But, sure, there's a contrast between sitting in my office and having someone pour their heart out, telling me how much a certain story meant to them. And it's a good contrast, not a shocking one. As noted, the shock is just in the crowds.<br /><br />It was great talking to you, as well, Jack...even if you were hiding in plain sight! J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-53973557129374499942015-02-12T17:20:08.691-05:002015-02-12T17:20:08.691-05:00When I was in on Wednesday, my local comic shop s...When I was in on Wednesday, my local comic shop said that they are getting a collection in that has the very last issue of your Dr. Fate run that I need in it. So, start writing that intro, because in 6 months DC will be putting out a trade.<br /><br />By the by, are comic shows weird? I mean you walk into a place where a group of people look at you like many people look at movie stars. Forget good, bad, or grateful, that has to be a strange sensation. A group of people suddenly hanging on you every word, asking you a million questions, and treating your signature like it's a gold bar. That has to be a shock to the system.<br /><br />Jack<br /><br /><br />P.S. I was great talking to you in person almost a year ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-44470832985063295682015-02-10T13:09:52.281-05:002015-02-10T13:09:52.281-05:00We did it in, I think, 1996, right after Vertigo r...We did it in, I think, 1996, right after Vertigo reprinted the original run.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-15579271575274100762015-02-10T13:06:30.348-05:002015-02-10T13:06:30.348-05:00Besides, I have been rereading my individual issue...Besides, I have been rereading my individual issues now that I have my Compleat Moonshadow signed and I never got Farewell Moonshadow as an individual issue. I didn't know of it's existence until I bought the collection. :)Douglas A. Waltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312801885609153510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-52640277015632028192015-02-10T12:56:36.766-05:002015-02-10T12:56:36.766-05:00As is your right, Douglas! : )As is your right, Douglas! : )J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-7056192506691549212015-02-10T12:54:48.423-05:002015-02-10T12:54:48.423-05:00I love the writing and artwork in Farewell Moonsha...I love the writing and artwork in Farewell Moonshadow. I have zero problems with that. I just don't like how it ends.Douglas A. Waltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312801885609153510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193334913733210326.post-24079834151518138182015-02-10T12:28:10.386-05:002015-02-10T12:28:10.386-05:00That's interesting, Douglas, because, in many ...That's interesting, Douglas, because, in many ways, I prefer FAREWELL MOONSHADOW to the original. The approach is very different and I think that threw a lot of people, but I think my writing and Muth's art are at a peak in FAREWELL. There's a level of craft, and art, in that sequel that I'm very proud of.<br /><br />That said, I do understand why some people, probably most people, prefer the original. Me? I love having them both together in one volume in THE COMPLEAT MOONSHADOW. For me, you can't have one without the other.J.M. DeMatteishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293848326241642685noreply@blogger.com