Comic genius Jason Shiga creates some wonderfully unusual works that range from infinitely complex Meanwhile to the delightful and charming Bookhunter. I really love Jason’s work, he is making good comics.
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“Comics’ got to be made…” So true, Robin.
“There are some scary people on the bus.”
Understatement of a lifetime.
The trick is to never, ever ask questions of people on the bus.
I really enjoyed this interview!
Really nice interview. Jason seems like a really down-to-earth, funny and talented fellow.