Azzarello Discusses Writing For “Batman: Gotham Knight,” New Images
One of the most sought-after writers in comics today, Brian Azzarello is one of the six acclaimed scribes to pen a segment within Batman: Gotham Knight, the third in the ongoing series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies.
Unlike many of his past works, Azzarellos segment entitled Working Though Pain takes a decidedly non-violent direction. The segment, which falls chronologically as the fifth of the six segments, explores an early chapter of Bruce Waynes training as a mysterious and exotic Indian woman named Cassandra introduces Batman to techniques that would help him to conquer the physical and spiritual consequences of what he does.
Azzarello achieved widespread notoriety and garnered multiple Eisner Awards for 100 Bullets a collaboration with artist Eduardo Risso which was published by Vertigo for DC Comics. He has continually broken new ground with offerings like Vertigos Jonny Double, Hellblazer and Loveless series. Azzarello is no stranger to Batman, having written for the character in Batman: Broken City, Batman/Deathblow: After the Fire, within the Batman Gotham Knights series and in Lex Luthor: Man of Steel.
A Chicago resident, Azzarello will travel across town to join fellow Batman: Gotham Knight writers Alan Burnett and Josh Olson, along with producer Bruce Timm, for the films world premiere at Wizard World Chicago in late June. Batman: Gotham Knight will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray disc, and will also be available that day On Demand via digital cable and for download through broadband sites. The film is produced as a collaboration between DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video and Warner Bros. Animation.
Azzarello took time away from his Mac Power Book to discuss Batman: Gotham Knight, the character of Batman, the motivations of a writer, and a little cooking, too.
Question: For starters, what was your overall impression of Batman: Gotham Knight, and were you pleased with your segment?
Brian Azzarello: I liked the film its a very interesting take on the Batman character. It holds together cohesively, yet each episode is strikingly different. And I loved (my segment) its great. I really liked the animation. It was fascinating seeing my words moving around. When I write, I see it in print I dont see it moving. So it was fun and it was a good experience.
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