Bonus
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Volacnne’s Origins
Volcanne was directly inspired by Arnim Zola, a character created by Jack Kirby (see image) that first appeared in issue 208 of Captain America. The similarities are apparent and we don’t want to hide them. Arnim Zola is a fascinating character because he isn’t possessed by the desire to rule the world or to get rich. His objective seems to be to continue his experiments without any moral constraints. We liked this trait a lot and wanted to create a character who was motivated by similar goals.
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But what were they saying? (The Good Samaritan)
Find out what they really said.
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But what were they saying? (The Round)
Find out what they really said.
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How to (Mis)Treat Your Collaborators?
It’s a writing cliché when the bad guy is too often punished by someone he victimized. However, we used that formula in “Fifth Man,” where Victor Krugger is killed by the beast he himself created. It’s difficult for an author to avoid this type of shortcut altogether when bringing a story to a close because so many dramatic options have been written over the years.
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A Dash of Sex
In a previous entry, we talked about how sexuality entered into our stories. But this isn’t limited to sexual activity; it can play out differently for different individuals. It also offers a new source to draw on for motivations and conflicts between characters. The sexual dimension allows us to make the relationships between characters more complex.
