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Jan_Duursema
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First, thanks to all for your feedback on my question, I appreciate you comments!
Darth Ludicrous--Glad you like Quin and Villie, but I understand your wanting to see what's going on with other characters as well. That's all in the works and John will be using other Jedi as well as some non-Jedi characters (see Honor and Duty for that in September (?)
Maverick--We should be dealing with some of the Separatist doings in upcoming issues as well as with Dooku. Some characters are still 'hands off'.
Chaingunsofdoom--Glad you are enjoying the Ongoing book. All the Jedi you mentioned are characters I would love to draw in Star Wars! Don't know which ones we'll have the opportunity to use, but I'm hopefull we'll see all the ones you mentioned!
Matt Periolat--Thanks for your trust in what John and I are doing with the book! That means you are enjoying the stories and that is great! Republic is an Episode II book because events in it will take place closer to Ep II than to I. Far as I know, there won't be Ep I events in it--maybe in flashback?
Ana V--I'd like to see Adi (always a favorite of mine) and Siri. Luminara and Bariss (so visually cool, it would be a shame to limit them to the novels!) Got to do my research on Caamasi--I'm not remembering that species. Yeah, I'd like to see lot's of cross-over too--I really like the idea of mixing the characters together in stories. And there are so many stories to tell! Don't know if any New Republic Era stories are planned--there should be, shouldn't there?
weezer--I saw David Vennemeyer working on the Aayla figure at C2 as well! He also had copies of several panels of my art from Darkness as reference. I introduced myself and he explained how he hoped the Aayla figure would work once she was done. Basically, she would be able to take the pose on the Foster cover as well as perform a high kick like the one shown in the concept drawing. He does awesome work! Got to meet Amy as well--she loves the character and seemed to really enjoy the role of playing Aayla (I'm pretty sure she got to see the figure as well.) C2 was too cool!
Queengoddess--Aayla made the big time, didn't she! (and survived!) No, Quin was not in the film--I knew he wouldn't be, but at the time the Arena scene was being drawn, the lineup of Jedi present in the Arena was not known, so I was given permission to use whoever I wanted. I couldn't resist putting Quin in there. *gasps* You don't like Tholme!!?? Well, so far, he hasn't been very likeable, but you may change your mind after Rite of Passage. We'll see. (I like him because he's sneaky and a little bit arrogant...and those are his good qualities!) Don't worry--you won't be missing Quin in issue 2 of ROP.   (I thought it was kind of fun to see young Quin with Aayla though...) And no, I'm not drawing Honor and Duty. I'd like to get to draw Anakin and Obi-Wan again in future issues. Maybe for issue 50.
Guess that's it for now--if anyone else clicks onto this thread and wants to comment on what they like/ or would like to see in Star Wars Republic, I'm listening! And if anyone ever gets over to the Dark Horse site, don't be shy to let them know what you are thinking either!
Again, much thanks! --Jan
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Darth Ludicrous
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6/9/02 8:35pm
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maybe you could explain why Stass Allie looks just like Adi Gallia but is a completely different character.
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The Gatherer
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Aren't they related?
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ElegantWeapon
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I've kinda lost track of A'Sharad. Is he still alive in the EU? I remember reading you wouldn't mind drawing him in a series.
I loved the idea of a Tusken and Jedi in Sharad Hett. Too bad he got knocked off.
Did you read the Outlander 6-part series, what'd you think of the look and story.
Maybe you could work in a Dark Woman series with Aalya? She's a mysterious character.
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Queengodess
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I was disappointed it wasn't her...Adi Gallia is one of my favourite Jedi.
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kampilan
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Hi Jan!
I normally post on the Aayla Thread but too lazy to come over here! Anyway, yeah your art style would look good on Sojourn. How 'about a "quick" fill-in story? Was never big into D&D junk but loved the CBS cartoons! Thought the new movie was gonna be based on that but nah. I did buy your AD&D books back in 91 because the early intro stories got me hooked.
Has DH asked you to commission an Aayla poster or pin-up yet? Don't mind if it includes Quinlan!
Iaido---cool sword forms! I think Budo is wooden sword fencing or somethin like that.
Laters...
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Darth Ludicrous
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Negation is another awesome comic you might score on.
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kampilan
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Sojourn and...Scion?
Never been to a comic convention. Do i need a coupon(s) to get stuff signed? I'm gonna be askin for that A'Sharad with new headress so heads up, Jan!
(Nova)Richard Ryder and (DC)The Ray are my fave characters...would you accept assignments to do those characters if you weren't busy with DH?
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kampilan
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Elegant Weapon---Dark Woman took over Ki Adi Mundi's duty as A'Sharad's new master. At least that's how Hunt for Aurra Sing ended...
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kampilan
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Congratulations to "Iron Jan" for her mention in the new OS Aayla EU to AOTC article!
Lightsaber Salute! (all draw sabers)
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Jan_Duursema
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Hi!
Kampilan and Darth L--
>>Anyway, yeah your art style would look good on Sojourn. How 'about a "quick" fill-in story?<<
>>(Nova)Richard Ryder and (DC)The Ray are my fave characters...would you accept assignments to do those characters if you weren't busy with DH?<<
>>Negation is another awesome comic you might score on.>>
Sojourn and the rest would definitely be fun, ...but it looks like I'm going to be very busy on Star Wars for quite a while!
>>Has DH asked you to commission an Aayla poster or pin-up yet? Don't mind if it includes Quinlan!<<
No poster of Aayla in sight (with or without Quin.) It would be fun to draw one though. Maybe I'll do some 'fan art' and post on Amy's website (for those of you who haven't been to her thread and haven't seen the site--it's www.blueamy.com) That might be fun!
>>Never been to a comic convention. Do i need a coupon(s) to get stuff signed? I'm gonna be askin for that A'Sharad with new headress so heads up, Jan!<<
No coupons required. I sign stuff for free! I guess I'd best do my A'Sharad homework...
See ya all at Wizard World (whoever's going there that is!)
Got lots of good things in the works here on the comic book front. Almost done with Rite of Passage and then on to more cool stories!
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kampilan
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Hey Jan!
How's it going? Yeah, just taking a break from your assignments, right?
Cool to know you sign for free. My first stop in San Diego is the Dark Horse SW Booth! Okay, how about I go visit Amy first since she is becoming more known now?!
I asked her if she was going to SD and she e-mailed me back that she will be there
(duh, its Cali!)
Yup, I still want an A'Sharad but if you can sqeeuze an Aayla headshot ,time willing?
I'm sure Amy (and the fans)will love seeing your "fan" art...you co-created Aayla so why not?! I am (God-willing!)going to try to get a photo of you, Amy and I together...Its my main goal for going. Sure, we can squeeze in your family and Amy's in there! Awesome!
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kampilan
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Jan---Who came up with the idea of Master Zao? I've been a fan since his first appearance in DH SW#33 and thought he was the coolest "Asian-influenced" character since Master Yoda. Zao may not be as powerful but he has that same kinda old wiseman philosophy.
I know its another expansion on TPM characters like Quinlan but its still great!
News of Teemto Pagalies figure coming out and rekindled my fascination with Zao. I like to imagine Zao's voice to be like Mako's currently voicing Aku in Samurai Jack...
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VILLIEMACE
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Hi Jan
It is Tom AKA Villiemace here.
Just writing in to say that I am really enjoying Rite of Passage at the moment. The story is really excellent and the artwork is fantastic. Full credit to you and John Ostrander. You two are the best team since Qui gon and Obi Wan. It was very interesting to see Count Dooku at the end of the first issue as he is my favourite new bad guy at the moment, besides Villie of course.
I would also like to say that I am very happy as I passed my Business Studies course at College. The reason I am telling you this is because to keep me motivated on getting the work done and completing the cours, my dad promised he would get me Rites of passage and the devaronian version if I did well on my course and got all the work done. As villie is one of my favourite characters, I agreed and fully focused on my assignments. The result was that I got an A for my last assignment and I passed the course with a Merit. So I would just like to say thank you for creating a character that inspired me to work hard and get me focused on completing all of my work. Even if Villie probably would not do the same thing that I have done.
Keep up the good work
All the best
Tom
By the way congratulations on getting Aayla to the big screen!
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Darth Ludicrous
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I just wanted to post that I love Jan.
Her art too.
thank you
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