Questions for Andrew Skilleter

by **shaqui** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:35 am

I hope to interview artist Andrew Skilleter next week about his work for the 1990s Fleetway comics. His main work was 'The Complete Thunderbirds Story' but he also did covers for 'Captain Scarlet' (issues 2, 7, 11 and 14), 'Stingray' and 'Joe 90'. He also did the cover of the three Collector's Editions, and the 'Indestructible' graphic compilation. He is currently providing covers for the Redan 'Thunderbirds' magazine.

Any Dr Who fans will know him as one of the main cover artists of the novelisations through the 1980s, and publisher behind the 'Who Dares' calendars and books.

So... any questions, please post here or contact me directly. Cut off date is Thursday 11th August.

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by **yorkie** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 8:00 am

Here's my two cents:
1. Who wrote the stories?

2. How long in advance of publication were you given the story for each issue?

3. How long did it take to create the art for each issue?

4.Were you working on one story/part at a time or multiple stories/parts?

5.What are you thoughts on the British comic industry of today?

6. The new comic art (also designs of characters and machines) created for the 90s strips differs significantly from that of the 60s. Was this deliberate?

7.Gerry's latest creation is the CGI New Captain Scarlet and he has stated that there will be a new comic for younger fans (http://www.spectrum-headquarters.com/cgi_questions.htm). I therefore assume this will be in the same style as the current Thunderbirds comic which is also aimed at a younger audience. Are comics aimed more at the youngest children now and do you think there is a market anymore for older fans?

8. A cheeky one. How much did Fleetway pay?!!

Hey Shaqui. When's the next upload of your great GA Complete Comic Strip History going up?

by **shaqui** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 2:02 pm

yorkie wrote:Hey Shaqui. When's the next upload of your great GA Complete Comic Strip History going up?

It's scheduled for the autumn, which is the best I can say at the moment as three features due for the next Upload have run into problems. Two being held over for another Upload, and I'm trying to help co-producer Kim Stevens complete the last of four that are due.

by **shaqui** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:44 am

Thanks for your questions as well Yorkie - I'm incorporating them into the final list now.

Last chance for anyone else!