Panel Borders: The Nexus of Steve Rude

February 10, 2015 — Masculinity in American Comics

Nexus and Superman / Batman: World’s Finest, illustrated by Steve Rude

The Nexus of Steve Rude: Beginning a month of shows looking at ‘Masters of American Comics’, Alex Fitch talks to artist Steve Rude about his ten year run on Nexus comic with Mike Baron and his Harvey Award-winning mini-series Superman / Batman: World’s Finest, written by Dave Gibbons. Alex and Steve discuss the importance of anatomy to the latter’s work, how he enjoys mentoring young artists and his working relationships with writers and inkers. (Recorded at Birmingham International Comics Expo, August 2014; Originally broadcast 5th February 2015 on Resonance 104.4 FM)

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Items in the Resonance FM fundraising charity auction (end Thurs 11am, 12th Feb): Iron Man volumes 1-4, signed by Kieron Gillen
Young Avengers volumes 1-3, signed by Kieron Gillen
Avengers Assemble: Science Bros graphic novel
11 x recent no.1s American comics including X-Men
3 x recent sci-fi novels including Will Dietz
4 x recent sci-fi novels including Daryl Gregory

Links: Steve Rude’s website
Wikipedia page on Steve Rude
More info about Birmingham International Comics Expo