asmus

April 11, 2013 11:27 pm As much as it stings to read words unfurl about disappointing and cliche choices I've made as a writer - I sincerely appreciate the thoughtful approach and earnest discussion. I honestly try to do right by all my characters and readers, but I value honest and kind responses like this when someone feels I missed the mark. It's illuminating and invaluable to hear how people experience what I write. Hopefully discussions like this help me (and other writers?) become better, more in-tune storytellers. I've long said - and since Gambit in particular - how badly I want comics to be a more welcoming community for female readers (especially hearing my wife Mara's experiences with the material when she began reading comics these last few years). So I am especially sorry if anyone feels I've contributed to the problem with a particular character's story. The rest of this story is already in its finished form. So, sadly, I won't be able to steer Joelle's ship in a wholly new direction on this. But hopefully, this improves my contributions to comics going forward. +james asmus (penitent writer of GAMBIT)

October 14, 2012 10:57 am Ron is kind enough to update :) No need to browse away from iFanboy.

October 14, 2012 10:39 am Hi, iFanboy. Not sure why, but this article didn't include the announcement of my book (with Jim Festante, Rem Broo, and Jim Mahfood) The END TIMES of Bram & Ben. There are images and info on CBR's coverage of the panel for those curious.