Along with some rare original art, Silverwolf artist Dane McCart shared with me a typed transcript of an interview he had done with none other than fellow Silverwolf artist Tim Foster (The Dungeoneers).
Dane gives us a really good, honest, refreshing insight into the uncertainty that artists working for Silverwolf faced; a recurring theme in the conversations I have had with other former Silverwolf artists.
I have made a couple typographical corrections for clarity, as the transcript was a rough copy. The interview was conducted on May 27, 1986, and is shared here with permission.
I don’t think Silverwolf will be a lasting company.“ – Dane McCart – May 27, 1986
Tim Foster- So. Dane, how does it feel to be working on Silverwolf Comics’ #1 book, The Eradicators?
Dane McCart- Next Question. (Laughter) Well, considering I’m only 3 pages into it, I don’t really have much of a feel for it yet. But the fact that I’m working, as opposed to not working, is definitely a positive feeling. The idea that I’ve got my own 30 page book is exciting.
T- How did you become interested in comic books, and superheroes in particular?
DM- It started with being bored with television. I liked the character Spider-Man. He started in television when I was about 8 years old, and from the time I was 13 I discovered that I could draw the human figure with some semblance of accuracy and decided that I would pursue that. I never had any idea that I’d get so far…not that I’m far…
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