Bonus
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“The Test”: Another Reference
We already spoke about some scenes that inspired the story “The Test.” But there is another reference in the story. In the scene where the Chinese and Indian men go down the tunnel and disappear, the image of the blood spurting from the opening is directly inspired by the film “Cube.” While we didn’t see the movie in its entirety, we did see that scene and we liked it so much it made its way into one of our stories.
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Who Are Grant, Lee and Buffalo?
In the story, “Takeover – Part II,” when Grant, Lee and Buffalo show up, Jason asks if they’re some sort of rock band. The truth is that there really was a band called Grant Lee Buffalo, and we liked the interesting combination of names. Jason’s comment is a wink to the reader.
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But what were they saying? (Setting the stage – Part I)
There is a lot of Russian dialogue in this story. We won’t translate it all—we have to maintain the story’s magic after all—but here is an essential segment.
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profile of Kamij
Kamij (real name, Camille Tremblay-Lessard) has had a long-standing interest in manga and anime, as well various forms of painting and artisanal techniques. Her regular drawing practice and her studies in graphic design have allowed her to develop a sophisticated personal style that incorporates a keen interpretation of manga. The Apatrides project allows her to explore American-style comics and to broaden her horizons. She participates mainly in “The Damned” story line.
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Where Does the Name of Valasquez Come From?
Several years ago, a Montreal director created “Le petit musée de Valasquez.” The name stayed with us, but it was only recently that we noticed that the name in the play was actually spelled “Velasquez.” We’ve always found that the name has an interesting resonance to it. The first name Diego comes from the Spanish painter Diego Rodrigues de Silva Velasquez.
