Episode SummaryOn this episode of The Corner Box, comic book legend, Paul Kupperberg, joins hosts John Barber and David Hedgecock to talk about worthless original art, how Paul got into DC offices at the age of 16, his books Direct Comments, Direct Conversations, and Direct Creativity, his encounters with Neal Adams, how the industry has evolved during Paul’s 50-year career, why Vigilante ended the way it did, why John looks older than he really is, and David’s rollercoaster of emotions. Timestamp Segments·       [01:46] Who/what inspired Paul?·       [07:38] Paul’s fanzines.·       [10:07] The value of original art.·       [11:50] Getting into DC.·       [17:41] The business in New York.·       [20:31] Transitioning from fanzines.·       [23:01] Starting in comics.·       [30:36] Paul’s first big breakout.·       [33:43] Neal Adams stories.·       [36:34] Direct Comments.·       [41:26] Direct Conversations.·       [45:06] The World of Krypton.·       [49:37] The ending of Vigilante.·       [54:01] Paul vs John: Who is in better shape?·       [55:23] Direct Creativity. Notable Quotes·       “Original art, until the last few years, was worthless.”·       “A lifetime of corporate comics, man, that’s brutal.”·       “The character made me do it.” Relevant LinksJoin the launch for David's new graphic novella:Super Kaiju Rock n Roller Derby Fun Time Go!Check out John's latest work:PugWorldWide.comLearn more about Paul Kupperberg:www.paulkupperberg.netPaul Kupperberg's Comic Creativity Kickstarterwww.thecornerbox.club

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