INTERVIEW: RYAN FERRIER ON BOOM! STUDIOS’ KONG ON THE world OF THE APES

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Ryan Ferrier is the writer of D4ve, Curb Stomp, hot Damn, Kennel block Blues, as well as much more. now he takes us on the supreme simian experience in BOOM! Studios Kong on the world of the Apes. Ferrier just recently told Westfield’s Roger Ash much more details about this upcoming series.

Westfield: exactly how did Kong on the world of the Apes come about?

Ryan Ferrier: I’ve been lucky sufficient to work with BOOM! Studios for a while now, as well as my like for all things world of the Apes is no surprise; I’ve absolutely adored all the Apes series in recent years. Fortunately, when this job concerned be, they believed of me as well as asked if I was interested. I of program flipped my lid about it as well as got lost in my own head believing about the story possibilities, as well as fortunately for me it ended up being a reality! I’m extremely grateful to my editors Dafna [Pleban] as well as Cameron [Chittock], as well as BOOM! Studios for letting me work on what is my dream job.

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Westfield: What’s the configuration for the story?

Ferrier: The story takes location extremely soon after the events of the very first film, with Dr. Zaius as well as general Ursus heading into the prohibited zone to cover any type of much more evidence of Earth’s past. There, they discover the body of a Kong washed up as well as everything makes sense: Skull Island has always been a part of this continuity, as well as it still exists. In browse of answers, Zaius as well as Ursus team with Cornelius as well as Zira as well as install an expedition for the harmful island, however each have their own conflicting ideologies as well as motivations for finding the Kong species.

Westfield: will you be introducing any type of new characters?

Ferrier: We definitely are! together with the fan-favorite characters we like so much, it’s been a overall honor to produce some new characters in this shared mythology. On the human side, from Skull Island, the characters of Ni’Ta as well as T’Nek will play critical functions in the series. I’m likewise truly thrilled about a new gorilla soldier named Argus, who is mentored by Ursus, for much better or worse. as well as our Kong is one that hasn’t been seen before, with a whole new set of situations affecting the character, which has been so much fun to write.

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Westfield: because the Apes go to Skull Island, will we see some Ape vs. dinosaur action?

Ferrier: Not just dinosaurs! Skull Island is full of all kind of nasty monsters. as well as without spoiling as well much, this is an expedition, as well as what would that be without taking house some souvenirs?

Kong on the world of the Apes #1 linking cover by Carlos Magno

Westfield: You’re working with artist Carlos Magno on the series. What can you state about your collaboration?

Ferrier: Carlos, who’s no complete stranger to both the world of the Apes as well as Kong worlds, is just amazing. His level of detail is staggering, as well as his storytelling capabilities are incredible. I can’t wait on people to see his work at its finest on this series. understanding what he can finish with these characters—the action, the emotion, everything—gives me as a writer a sense of comfort understanding that we truly can pull this off in a fantastic way, as well as challenge, understanding that he’s so great as well as the bar is increased of what we can accomplish. For me, that’s the ideal pairing, as well as I’m extremely grateful to be doing this series with Carlos.

The total linking cover picture by Carlos Magno. The final version will be in color. Click to enlarge.

Westfield: any type of closing comments?

Ferrier: If you’re a fan of world of the Apes as well as Kong, we’re positive you’re in for a genuine treat. To bring these huge worlds together is absolutely big for us, as well as we’re providing it our full hearts, sweat, blood, as well as tears—literally as well as in the pages—to make this awesome. We can’t wait on you to see exactly how everything unfolds starting in November!

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