How did you first become involved with
2099?
Kyle:
I got a call from Evan skolnick, who I drew (or attempted to
draw) a doctor strange annual for. The whole thing sounded
tailor made for me, with the blade runner, William Gibson
stuff, and Evan had no problem with how wacky I drew stuff.
What recollections do you have about
working with writer Len Kaminski?
Kyle:
Len was great, and I loved a lot of the same stuff that he
did. I remember liking everything he ever gave me to draw,
nothing was dull. There was just so much fun material in his
scripts. A big disappointment was not getting to draw Snake
Plissken for him a few years later.
What recollections do you have about
working with editor Evan Skolnick?
Kyle:
Evan was another guy I really enjoyed working with. I don't
really know what he saw in me when he hired me for dr.
Strange, but I appreciate that he gave me a shot. I think I
certainly began to do a better job when I got on GR. One
funny thing I remember is him telling me that someone at the
office was complaining that I gave GR too big of a cod
piece!
Is drawing a comic set in a near
dystopian future like Ghost Rider 2099 any different from
drawing something contemporary set?
Kyle:
Yes, it's much more fun. Whenever I can make things up
instead of referencing them, I'm much happier. I always tend
to overdo things in my drawings, so a cityscape like the
2099 books had was like a playground. Honestly, it never
felt like work. I mean, it was hard, and the deadlines were
tight for pencilling and inking a monthly book, but I loved
what I was drawing.
Do you have a favorite issue or cover?
Kyle:
Not really, like I said, I enjoyed them all. I liked being
able to go nuts on the city and the tech stuff, and wild
perspectives. I did like doing the issue with all the crazy
animal cyborgs that were hunting GR.
Why did you leave the book?
Kyle:
Stupidity? I really don't know or remember. I think Malibu
promised me more time per issue and they offered more money
as well. But if it had been solely based on fun, I would
have stayed on GR.
