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Usagi Yojimbo by Stan Sakai
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Comic-Con Special Guest Stan Sakai: 30 Years with Usagi Yojimbo

Posted on Jul. 4, 2014

Comic-Con International 2014 special guest Stan Sakai is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his signature character, Usagi Yojimbo! Read all about Stan, his Rabbit Ronin, and what's coming up for this beloved comics series, in this exclusive Toucan interview.

Kiera Cass
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Kiera Cass: A Natural Selection

Posted on Apr. 7, 2014

We explore the world of The Selection with WonderCon Anaheim 2014 special guest Kiera Cass in this exclusive interview!

Wonder Woman by Cliff Chiang
"WHAT YOU CAN DO IN COMICS IS MORE OPEN THAN EVER. THE READERS … ARE RESPONDING TO ALL THESE DIFFERENT KINDS OF BOOKS."

Cliff Chiang: It's a Wonder-ful Life, Part 2

Posted on Mar. 28, 2014

WonderCon Anaheim 2014 special guest Cliff Chiang returns in Part 2 of our exclusive Toucan interview, where he talks more about Wonder Woman, other iconic characters, working digitally, and much more!

Cliff Chiang
“WHEN BRIAN AND I FIRST TALKED ABOUT WONDER WOMAN, WE WERE COMMITTED TO IT FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS.”

Cliff Chiang: It's a Wonder-ful Life, Part 1

Posted on Mar. 21, 2014

Artist and WonderCon special guest Cliff Chiang talks to Toucan about his career, including how he broke into the business and his signature work on Wonder Woman, in part 1 of our exclusive interview.

Kelly Sue DeConnick: Pretty Deadly
“EMMA AND I BOTH THOUGHT 6 PEOPLE WERE GOING TO READ THIS BOOK. SO THIS IS OUR SHOT AT DOING WHATEVER WE WANT FOR THE 5 MINUTES THAT WE’RE GOING TO BE ALLOWED TO DO IT …”

Kelly Sue DeConnick, Part 2: Pretty Deadly

Posted on Feb. 20, 2014

Part 2 of our interview with WonderCon Anaheim special guest Kelly Sue DeConnick focuses on her creator-owned title, Pretty Deadly, plus upcoming work and life at home.

Captain Marvel
“EVERYTHING ABOUT CAROL JUST WANTS TO GO UP ... CHIN UP, HEART UP, HEAD UP, SHE JUST WANTS TO GO UP.”

Kelly Sue DeConnick, Part 1: The Right Stuff

Posted on Feb. 13, 2014

WonderCon Anaheim 2014 special guest Kelly Sue DeConnick talks to Toucan about her life in comics, including Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps!

Bandette
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APE Special Guest Colleen Coover, Part Two

Posted on Sep. 20, 2013

Part two of the exclusive Toucan Interview with APE special guest Colleen Coover concentrates on her Eisner Award winning co-creation, Bandette!

Bandette
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APE Special Guest Colleen Coover, Part One

Posted on Sep. 13, 2013

APE 2013 Special Guest Colleen Coover talks about her love for comics, how she met husband/collaborator Paul Tobin, and much more in Part One of our exclusive Toucan Interview!

Comic-Con International's Toucan
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Bud Plant: Comics Retailing Pioneer

Posted on Jun. 28, 2013

Toucan talks to one of the pioneers of comics retailing, Bud Plant, on his many years in the comics industry and as a fan.

Chris Samnee
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Chris Samnee: The Devil is in the Details, Part 2

Posted on Jun. 7, 2013

Part two of the Toucan Interview with Eisner Award nominated Best Penciler/Inker Chris Samnee focuses on his work on Daredevil, cover art, and his recent Adventures of Superman tale!

Chris Samnee
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Chris Samnee: The Devil is in the Details, Part 1

Posted on May. 31, 2013

Chris Samnee, the Eisner-nominated Best Penciler/Inker of Daredevil and Comic-Con special guest, talks about the beginnings of his career in part one of the Toucan Interview!

Comic-Con International's Toucan
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Terry Moore: Stranger in Paradise, Part Two

Posted on May. 3, 2013

Part two of our interview with Strangers in Paradise creator Terry Moore spotlights his later series, Echo and Rachel Rising.

Comic-Con International's Toucan
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Terry Moore: Stranger in Paradise, Part One

Posted on Apr. 30, 2013

The Toucan Interview returns with a career-spanning talk with Comic-Con 2013 special guest Terry Moore. The fan-favorite writer/artist is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his signature creation Strangers In Paradise and this first part of the interview focuses on Katchoo, Francine, and SIP!

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Maggie Thompson: A Four-Color Life, Part Two

Posted on Feb. 1, 2013

Part two of our talk with one of the founders of comics fandom, writer/editor Maggie Thompson, includes the golden age of fanzines, how she and Don came to Comics Buyer's Guide, and her thoughts on the current world of comics.

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Maggie Thompson: A Four-Color Life, Part One

Posted on Jan. 24, 2013

Part one of the Toucan Interview with Maggie Thompson concentrates on how comics--along with Don Thompson--came into her life, plus the demise of the Comics Buyer's Guide.

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Mark Waid: A Banner Year Part Two

Posted on Dec. 26, 2012

Part two of our first-ever Toucan Interview with Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Waid!

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Mark Waid: A Banner Year Part One

Posted on Dec. 18, 2012

Our very first Toucan Interview features a career-spanning conversation with Eisner and Inkpot Award winning writer Mark Waid!