Unleashing the Beast: A one-on-one with Thomas Jane on ‘The Lycan’
We're back for another recap of the week in comic books, plus we review the best books in a stellar week of comics. Plus, Thomas Jane—actor, comic book writer, and editor—dives deep into making the new ComiXology original series, The Lycan. This series, co-written with David James Kelly, features a script by award-winner Mike Carey and stunning artwork by Diego Yapur, with iconic covers by Tim Bradstreet. It's an enlightening chat not to be missed!
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Show Notes
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NEWS
- 'Giant-Size House of M' #1 puts Ms. Marvel into the iconic event
- IDW and Alien Books partnership could save Valiant Comics
- Four-issue ‘Gehenna: Naked Aggression’ coming June 2025
- New whimsical 'The Terrific Teacups' graphic novel announced
- Comixology Originals expands title lineup in Wondercon announcement
Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
- We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #1 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini)
- Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)
Alex:
- We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #1 (Matthew Rosenberg, Stefano Landini)
- Free For All (Patrick Horvath)
Standout KAPOW moment of the week:
Alex - Ultimate Wolverine #3 (Chris Condon, Alessandro Cappucio)
Dave - Into the Unbeing Part 2 #2 (Zac Thompson, Hayden Sherman)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
- Alex: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #1 (Cullen Bunn, Dalibor Talajić), Juvenile #5 (Jesús Orellana)
- Dave: Star Trek: Lore War #1 (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Christopher Cantwell, Davide Tinto)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
- Dave: Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 (Rose Besch)
- Alex: Resurrection Man (Cover: Jeff Dèkal, Ram V., Butch Guice)
- Shoutout to X-Men #14, really unique corner box and creative team design, “shaking on the page”
Interview: Thomas Jane about The Lycan (with a story co-written by David James Kelly and art by Diego Yapur), issue #2 out April 1st
- Thomas, you’ve described The Lycan as “Aliens, set in a castle, with werewolves.” That’s an amazing hook—how did that core concept come together, and what made it the perfect story for Renegade Entertainment’s first comic?
- Mike, how did you approach scripting this series? Were there any unique challenges in translating a concept that started with Thomas and David James Kelly into something that fit the comics medium?
Characters & Themes
- Horror often reflects deeper themes—survival, fear of the unknown, or even human nature itself. What themes are at play in The Lycan*, and how do they set it apart from other werewolf stories?*
Art & Visual Storytelling
- Diego Yapur’s art is stunning—his work captures both action and atmosphere beautifully. What was it like collaborating with him, and what qualities did he bring to the world of The Lycan*?*
- Tim Bradstreet’s cover work is iconic. How did he get involved, and what made him the perfect fit to help define the visual identity of this series?
Publishing & Future Plans
- Thomas, you’ve now stepped into the role of editor. How has that experience been for you, and has it changed how you approach storytelling?
- This book has been years in the making, with setbacks and new opportunities along the way. Now that it’s finally releasing through Comixology Originals, what excites you most about how readers will experience The Lycan*?
Bonus Fun Question:
If you were trapped in a castle with a werewolf for one night and could only bring three items to help you survive, what would they be?