Picking Jordan Blum's brain on Marvel's 'M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games'
This week on the comics podcast, special guest Jordan Blum joins the show to talk about his series M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games. We discuss the writing process with his co-writer Patton Oswalt, the approach they are taking, dig into the upcoming M.O.D.O.K. Hulu show, and more!
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Segment: Interview - Jordan Blum on M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games Head Games (first two issues out)
- Modok Head Games has been fun, funny, and action-packed. What is your scripting process like with Patton Oswalt?
- Do you think MODOK is a relatable character?
- What does every MODOK story need?
- Scott Hepburn has been extraordinary in making the book funny and fun, when it comes to comedic timing how do you approach the scripting for the comic?
- On the reverse side, how do you approach comedic timing and comedy when writing the upcoming Hulu show?
- Is there a chance we could get more MODOK comics?
- I have to ask...if MODOK has a family, does that mean MODOK has the ability to make babies? Have you guys thought about that aspect?
- After MODOK, what is your #1 series you’d like to write (with or without Oswalt)
- SUPERFIGHT: Modok vs. Dazzler
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