Ron Marz

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Shelf Life - 10/27

Thu, October 27th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

In honor of Halloween, Ron Marz looks at the legendary parties thrown by master of horror Bernie Wrightson, and the gathering of creative professionals that joined in the fun.

Shelf Life - 9/22

Thu, September 22nd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Ron Marz is back this week with the advice he plans to give his daughter if she pursues her goal to become a writer. The ups, the downs and how to navigate the murky waters.

Shelf Life - 9/08

Thu, September 8th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Ron goes all the way back to his college days to discuss the journalism principles that inform his comics writing -- the 5 Ws -- and how they pertain especially to #1 issues.

Shelf Life - 9/02

Fri, September 2nd, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

All this week, Ron Marz goes behind the scenes of his upcoming DC relaunch title "Voodoo." Today Ron looks at the lettered pages and discusses the finer points of dialogue and narration.

Shelf Life - 8/31

Wed, August 31st, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

All this week, Ron Marz goes behind the scenes of his upcoming DC relaunch title "Voodoo." Today Ron looks at the subtle details colorist Jessica Kholine adds to Sami Basri's pages.

Shelf Life - 8/30

Tue, August 30th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

All this week, Ron Marz goes behind the scenes of his upcoming DC relaunch title "Voodoo." Today he looks at line art from Sami Basri and explores the notion of acting in art.

Shelf Life - 8/29

Mon, August 29th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

All this week, Ron Marz goes behind the scenes of his upcoming DC relaunch title "Voodoo." In today's installment he takes a look at the script with layouts by Sami Basri.

Shelf Life - 8/25

Thu, August 25th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Ron Marz discusses the spinner racks of his youth and the mystery and allure of the Quarter Bin, praising the journey of finding new books. Plus a special tease regarding "Voodoo" #1.

Shelf Life - 8/11

Thu, August 11th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

This week Ron Marz examines the hot-button issue of female creators in comics, and cites what can be done to support them as well as some of his own experiences working with them.

Shelf Life - 7/20

Wed, July 20th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

In lieu of making the cross-country trek to Comic-Con, Ron looks at his history with the show and the changes he's seen over the years while encouraging attendees to spend some time at Tr!ckster.

Shelf Life - 6/30

Thu, June 30th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Ron Marz is back with a tale about how going out to lunch with your editor to discuss your current book can sometimes lead to an assignment you never asked for.

Shelf Life - 6/16

Thu, June 16th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Ron Marz asks - and answers - the age-old comics question regarding the importance of story and art, using Gibbons, Williiams and Kirby to prove that the two should work hand in hand.

Today, Ron Marz announces that after writing over seventy chapters of the adventures of Sara Pezzini, he -- along with series artist Stjepan Sejic -- will be leaving "Witchblade" with the publication of issue #150.

Shelf Life - 5/19

Thu, May 19th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Ron discusses returning to the world of Kyle Rayner along with artist Darryl Banks, describing the emotional attachment he has to the character after developing him from scratch in the pages of "Green Lantern."

Shelf Life - 5/05

Thu, May 5th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

This week, Ron buys a guitar with the intent of learning how to play it and encourages others to stop thinking about taking on a new challenge and simply knuckle down and do it.

Shelf Life - 4/21

Thu, April 21st, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

This week Ron talks about "Thor," the book he always wanted to write, and exactly what happened when he got his wish. He also touches on some of his work on titles he wasn't as attached to going in.

Shelf Life - 4/07

Thu, April 7th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

This week, Ron Marz shines the spotlight on creator-owned comics and the risk and rewards they offer with an in-depth look into the creation of "Shinku," his new Image Comics title.

Shelf Life - 3/24

Thu, March 24th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Ron takes a look at projects pitched but never approved for various reasons, including a project to be illustrated by Dusty Abell and "Altered Egos," a Superman/Batman Elseworlds co-pitched with Cully Hamner.

Shelf Life - 3/10

Thu, March 10th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Ron Marz writes his most personal column to date, remembering how his mother encouraged a love of reading when he was a boy and detailing the long decline into dementia she's now suffering.

Shelf Life - 2/24

Thu, February 24th, 2011 | Category: Comic Books

Ron Marz returns with a look at the triumphs and pitfalls of convention season from the creator's side of the table and explores the relationship between pros and the fans who support their work.