How did you first become involved with
2099?
Ash: I had sent samples to
Marvel, they ended up on an out-going editor's desk and Joey
C got gifted them, I guess. He then called and offered me
the gig, which I have to say was damn exciting at the time,
I liked the comic already and had my first Marvel job!
Do you recall anything you drew that
was not published? Perhaps something with another 2099
character?
Ash: I'm pretty sure I drew
some more Heartbreaker pages. There was going to be a
Vampirella / Heartbreaker book, but it got canned, bummer!
What recollections do you have about
working with writer Len Kaminski?
Ash: I remember he was
supportive and sent great scripts on time. Apart from that
we didn't chat, more the shame!
What recollections do you have about
working with editor Joey Cavalieiri?
Ash: Great guy, had my back,
never a dick word to say. I decided to stick with Joey when
I was offered work by the X-office, didn't do much for my
career as they cancelled GR 2099, but Joey was enough to
stay!
Did you work closely with your inker,
James Daley?
Ash: As close as you could
being in different countries. We spoke often on the phone. I
would say our chats were the highlight of working together.
James is a super talented guy, super nice too. He saved my
bacon many times on GR2099 as the finisher! He was a stand
up guy!
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What do you recall about
designing some of the villains from your issues:
Vengeance 2099, Heartbreaker, L-Cypher
Ash: I remember there
wasn't much to go on, and I just winged it.
Heartbreaker was one I cared for; I think the splash
page of my second issue, Heartbreaker jumping etc.
is my fav page.
How did you come
to work on Doom 2099?
Ash:
I was in NY visiting friends and I think Joey felt
because I was there to give me some work, and I
believe the regular artist was late , god bless him,
so Bang I had a script... It was a cool script,
bombs out of mobile phones, great stuff..
What medium did you use for the
GR 2099 covers? Some look painted. Especially #17 & #22
Ash: Acrylic paint for
those and computer shit. I couldn't paint then, just
trying. Lucky Marvel were willing to pay for those!
Were there any challenges or
difficulty unique to working on Ghost Rider 2099 as
opposed to other comics you have worked on?
Ash: Growing up quick,
finding deadlines could not be broken at Marvel, but
it was great fun. I always liked the 2099 universe,
would love to revisit GR2099 one day! They should
reprint the run of the entire book!
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Do you have a favorite issue or cover?
Ash: I like the last cover, the
wrap around one; lame coloring but it was a wrap around
cover! The first one
reminds me of how cool it felt to do a cover to a Marvel
Comic.
What do you recall about the
cancellation?
Ash: It sucked, you feel its
obviously the art that ruined it. I think Joey went to DC
soon after ? I wish we had gotten to do more together on
books. Still, I loved the comic, my first Marvel work...cant
beat that!
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Cover to Ghost
Rider 2099 #15, Wood's 1st cover for the series. |
Color guide of the
wrap-around cover
to Ghost Rider 2099 #25 |
