Eric J. Moreels
Jan 30, 2002, 01:53 am
{Originally posted at X-Fan v3.0 on January 13, 2002}
<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/CABL103c_400.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/CABL103c_400t.jpg" align=left alt="Cable #103 preview"></a>Writer David Tischman has informed X-Fan that he will be leaving as writer of the monthly Cable series for Marvel as of April's issue #104.
"Yes, I'm off the book. My last issue of Cable will be #104 - the issue that finishes the current ethnic cleansing/clone storyline in Macedonia," Tischman told X-Fan. "My break with the book is a clean one. I don't know who Andrew (Lis, Cable editor) and Mark (Powers, X-Men group editor) have hired to replace me, but Igor Kordey (will) continue as the artist."
"Mark hired me to create the new direction for Cable, and although it's been only a short time, I think my version of the character hit the ground running. I can't say enough nice things about Mark, and Andrew has been a great editor - he's watched my back, and his thoughts and story notes have been smart and insightful and always added to the story. Igor Kordey's an incredible artist - fast and talented and smart - and his contributions to the book go way beyond just the visual."
"The response Cable has gotten from fans is terrific. I'd go on the Web sites and see what these people were saying - it made the work incredibly satisfying. And they're used to creative changes on books - the truth is, they've dealt with bigger creative changes than this, and I'm sure whatever the new writer cooks up will be smart and fun and full of the action that's always been a hallmark of this book."
"I think Marvel's very happy with the way Cable's new direction has gone, and sales have been steady. Issue #97 (my first issue) was featured in a Mighty Marvels Must Haves. I think I've done some really good work on the book, and as my proposal showed (it was printed in the back of issue #100), I had stories planned for the next three years. China, Myanmar, the Askani Institute, Rachel (Summers) - there was a lot going on. But my schedule just got too tight. Since I came onboard Cable, I sold a pitch to Paramount and a pilot to Comedy Central. Add that to my work with Howard Chaykin on American Century and the upcoming Vertigo hardcover Barnum, and there are only so many hours in the day."
"Something had to go, and, unfortunately, it was Cable. I love the book, and I love the character, but there's a lot of research involved and a lot of time spent trying to ensure we're handling foreign cultures correctly. I'm lucky enough to have a partner on my other projects, and Cable had to be the one I let go."
"The bottom line: I've done a short body of work I'm very, very proud of, and I hope the readers enjoyed it."
Editor Mark Powers told X-Fan on Monday morning that he is "disappointed" to see Tischman go.
"I know his schedule is extremely packed. Something had to give, and unfortunately it was Cable," Powers said. "He did a tremendous job in the short time he wrote the book; along with Igor, he's established a direction for the character that is compelling and fresh. I know Igor and co. still have many, many stories yet to tell, so there is little worry that the title will continue to be a great read. And, I hope to work with David again in the future."
<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/CABL103c_400.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/CABL103c_400t.jpg" align=left alt="Cable #103 preview"></a>Writer David Tischman has informed X-Fan that he will be leaving as writer of the monthly Cable series for Marvel as of April's issue #104.
"Yes, I'm off the book. My last issue of Cable will be #104 - the issue that finishes the current ethnic cleansing/clone storyline in Macedonia," Tischman told X-Fan. "My break with the book is a clean one. I don't know who Andrew (Lis, Cable editor) and Mark (Powers, X-Men group editor) have hired to replace me, but Igor Kordey (will) continue as the artist."
"Mark hired me to create the new direction for Cable, and although it's been only a short time, I think my version of the character hit the ground running. I can't say enough nice things about Mark, and Andrew has been a great editor - he's watched my back, and his thoughts and story notes have been smart and insightful and always added to the story. Igor Kordey's an incredible artist - fast and talented and smart - and his contributions to the book go way beyond just the visual."
"The response Cable has gotten from fans is terrific. I'd go on the Web sites and see what these people were saying - it made the work incredibly satisfying. And they're used to creative changes on books - the truth is, they've dealt with bigger creative changes than this, and I'm sure whatever the new writer cooks up will be smart and fun and full of the action that's always been a hallmark of this book."
"I think Marvel's very happy with the way Cable's new direction has gone, and sales have been steady. Issue #97 (my first issue) was featured in a Mighty Marvels Must Haves. I think I've done some really good work on the book, and as my proposal showed (it was printed in the back of issue #100), I had stories planned for the next three years. China, Myanmar, the Askani Institute, Rachel (Summers) - there was a lot going on. But my schedule just got too tight. Since I came onboard Cable, I sold a pitch to Paramount and a pilot to Comedy Central. Add that to my work with Howard Chaykin on American Century and the upcoming Vertigo hardcover Barnum, and there are only so many hours in the day."
"Something had to go, and, unfortunately, it was Cable. I love the book, and I love the character, but there's a lot of research involved and a lot of time spent trying to ensure we're handling foreign cultures correctly. I'm lucky enough to have a partner on my other projects, and Cable had to be the one I let go."
"The bottom line: I've done a short body of work I'm very, very proud of, and I hope the readers enjoyed it."
Editor Mark Powers told X-Fan on Monday morning that he is "disappointed" to see Tischman go.
"I know his schedule is extremely packed. Something had to give, and unfortunately it was Cable," Powers said. "He did a tremendous job in the short time he wrote the book; along with Igor, he's established a direction for the character that is compelling and fresh. I know Igor and co. still have many, many stories yet to tell, so there is little worry that the title will continue to be a great read. And, I hope to work with David again in the future."