TJ Dietsch
I've been reading comics on a regular basis since "The Death of Superman" storyline captured my imagination in 1992 at the age of 9. My parents fully supported my oncoming comic book addiction by driving me to the comic shop every week on Wednesdays, schedules permitting. At around that same time, I realized I wanted to be involved in the comics world in one way or another.
I went to college at Ohio Wesleyan University where I met my future wife, got a degree in creative writing and literature and also scored an internship at Wizard. After graduating the next year, I stayed around my hometown of Toledo, Ohio until a spot opened up at Wizard. I interviewed for the job in the research department and wound up getting it. I was at Wizard for about four years where I learned a lot about the magazine business and eventually worked my way up to Associate Editor of ToyFare. Moving to New York has lead to me living in a bunch of towns no one's ever heard of like Nyack, Stony Point and New Windsor.
Since 2009 I've been freelancing full time which has been both nerve wracking and a lot of fun. I've written for Maxim.com, UGO.com, Marvel.com and a number of others, with CBR being the most recent. My main gig is covering the wild and diverse world of comics coming out from Image along with a few other topics here and there.
FIRST COMIC: A stack from a neighbor that included the first four issues of "Captain Carrot & The Zoo Crew," "Fantastic Four" #335 and "New Teen Titans" #19 among others.
FAVORITE CHARACTER: Superman, Creeper, Batman, Captain America, pretty much anyone who's interesting.
Articles By TJ Dietsch
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CCI EXCLUSIVE: Image Resurrects "MacGyver"
Fri, July 22nd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Series creator Lee David Zlotoff, writer Tony Lee and artist Becky Cloonan force TV icon MacGyver to run the "Fugitive Gauntlet" from Image Comics next summer.
CCI EXCLUSIVE: McElroy Makes a Killing With "Anonymous"
Fri, July 22nd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Top Cow's' Pilot Season includes a tale of an assassin gone good by screenwriter Alan McElroy, who spoke exclusively to CBR News about redeeming a coldblooded gun for hire.
CCI EXCLUSIVE: Fialkov & Ekedal Prepare "The Test" for Top Cow
Fri, July 22nd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
The "Echoes" team of Joshua Hale Fialkov & Rahsan Ekedal return with Top Cow's Pilot Season entry "The Test." Fialkov spoke with CBR News exclusively about the project.
CCI: Top Cow's Hawkins & Sablik Take Flight With Pilot Season
Fri, July 22nd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Top Cow Productions honchos Matt Hawkins & Filip Sablik discuss this year's crop of Pilot Season comics to be announced at Comic-Con International.
EXCLUSIVE: Adlard Covers "The Walking Dead: The Board Game"
Mon, July 18th, 2011 | Category: Video Games
"Walking Dead" artist Charlie Adlard lends his talents to this fall's upcoming board game based on Robert Kirkman's ever-popular Image Comics zombie epic!
Larsen Resurrects Osama bin Laden
Mon, July 18th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
In the pages of his long running Image comic "Savage Dragon," writer, artist and creator Erik Larsen raises public enemy number one from his grave -- so Malcom Dragon can send him back!
Hickman Analyzes "Feel Better Now"
Fri, July 15th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Writer/artist Jonathan Hickman returns to Image Comics with a series of graphic novellas telling a tale of jaded psychiatrists, attorneys and more, starting with "Feel Better Now."
Tim Seeley Wields the "Witchblade"
Fri, July 15th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
With longtime collaborators Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic moving to a new project, "Hack/Slash" creator Tim Seeley steps in to steer "Witchblade," Top Cow's long-running flagship title.
Uncovering a Sexy Sci-Fi Future in "Vescell"
Tue, July 12th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
The new Image Comics series "Vescell," from Enrique Carrion and John "Roc" Upchurch, follows a former detective as he protects a futuristic company that transfers human minds to other bodies.
McCarthy Gets Epic with "Epoch"
Mon, July 11th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Kevin McCarthy teams with artist Paolo Pantalena for “Epoch,” a new Top Cow/HVE series that sees the long-hidden world of demons and monsters revealed and CBR has exclusive art.
Fialkov is "The Last of the Greats"
Fri, July 8th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Writer Joshua Hale Fialkov brings gods to earth and changes the face of humanity in his Image Comics ongoing series "The Last of the Greats," and CBR has the exclusive.
Hawkins Talks Top Cow
Fri, July 8th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Top Cow's President and Chief Operating Officer Matt Hawkins spoke with CBR about their place in the industry, keeping their universe managable and what fans can expect from the Cow at Comic-Con International.
Joe Casey Reinvents "Haunt"
Thu, July 7th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Slated to take over writing chores on "Haunt" with #19, Joe Casey spoke with CBR News about what makes the brothers Kilgore tick and what he's got planned for the Image Comics title.
Cypress Revs Up "Rodd Racer"
Thu, June 23rd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Writer/artist Toby Cypress gives CBR readers an exclusive look at his futuristic, sci-fi "Rodd Racer" one-shot, spilling the dirt on the Thunder Valley Rally and the truth about Rodd himself.
Snyder and Tuft Piece Together "Severed"
Fri, June 17th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
Incoming "Batman" writer Scott Snyder and lifelong friend Scott Tuft team with artist Atilla Futaki to create the historical horror epic “Severed” from Image Comics. CBR News spoke with the writers.
McFarlane Cedes "Haunt" to Casey & Fox
Wed, June 15th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
"Haunt" co-creator Todd McFarlane spoke with CBR about shifting creative teams from Robert Kirkman and Greg Capullo to the incoming Joe Casey and Nathan Fox while sharing an exclusive look at Fox's art for #19.
Playing With The Walking Dead
Thu, June 9th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
CBR News spoke with the makers of the upcoming "Walking Dead Board Game" to see how they captured the intensity of the comic in a playable format.
Moder Sheds Light on "Shinku"
Fri, June 3rd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
With the first issue in stores now from Image Comics, artist Lee Moder spoke with CBR News about the creative process behind "Shinku," a modern Japanese vampire epic written by Ron Marz.
Rubin and Kirkham Work in "Mysterious Ways"
Thu, June 2nd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
CBR spoke with writer Jason Rubin and artist Tyler Kirkham about "Mysterious Ways," their upcoming supernatural thriller from Top Cow. The duo discusses marketing, redemption video games and more.
Sarkar Opens "The Vault"
Wed, June 1st, 2011 | Category: Comic Books
In writer Sam Sarkar's "The Vault" from Image, treasure hunters explore a mysterious underwater cavern, a shipwreck prone island and a deep sea digging robot. CBR has details and exclusive art.
