Peter Bagge
by Sean McGahey
How are things going with “The Action Suits”?
Ha! I retired from the music biz 8 years ago, and the Actions Suits
Ended about 7 years ago.
I read somewhere Pete Townsend looks like a Peter Bagge drawing in real life, anyone else you think resemble your characters?
You be the judge and feel free to reprint this drawing if you’d like):
What is your ideal story, or rather, what makes a good story?
No ONE theme makes for an ideal story, anything that’s grounded in a
realistic setting involving people conflicting and overreacting to
their situations seems to work best for me. That’s my most successful
“formula.”
From the point of view of an indie comic creator, where do you see the
comic book industry heading?
Right now it’s getting away from the relatively cheap periodical format and switching to the more expensive square bound book format. Getting comics into more bookstores is great, but I don’t like seeing the traditional format fade away, since I much prefer it myself.
How would it feel to have one of your projects made into a movie?
It’d feel fine, esp. if it turned out well and made me lots of money.
Will we ever see a one off special based on Buddy’s next-door neighbor - Jimmy Foley?
I doubt it. He’s too repulsive to have his own comic.
You once recommended Ward Suttons - ink blot - & Marc Bells - The Mojo Action Companion. Anyone else new on the scene we should know about?
Johnny Ryan’s ANGRY YOUTH COMICS and Lorna Miller’s WITCH. Those are two good ones.
How have you evolved as a writer with your continued work on HATE?
Jeez, that’s a tough one. I’m more concise and thoughtful now, and less angry and manic than I used to be. Whether that’s a change for the better is a matter of opinion. It’s all a reflection of my age more than anything else.
Given unlimited time, money, and materials, what would your ideal
project be?
A comic book.
What has been your favourite experience in your drawing career?
Getting to make my own comic books.
If you could no longer be an artist , what would you choose as a career?
A landlord.
Can you think of anything else I might have missed?
Just tell everyone to go to my website (http://www.peterbagge.com) and read all about my many new and on-going projects!