“Can Woman Baltimore defeat the monster with out turning into one herself?” Woman Baltimore: The Daughters of Medusa is the subsequent chapter within the Outerverse Universe of books, due out on April thirtieth from Darkish Horse Comics. Mike Mignola and his Outerverse co-creator Christopher Golden re-team with artist Bridgit Connell for the most recent Woman Baltimore journey, and we caught up with Connell to debate the brand new two-part comedian ebook occasion sequence:
You’ve got teamed up with Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden as soon as once more for Woman Baltimore: The Daughters of Medusa. What excited you probably the most about this new story once you first learn the script?
Bridgit Connell: So when speaking about scripting this subsequent arc, Chris requested me what I might need to attract Sofia’s story, and I had been actually drawn to gorgons on the time, so I discussed it. I had an itch to attract one thing alongside these strains, and at lightning pace Chris despatched me a script.
I assumed I might be probably the most excited concerning the gorgons, as Chris actually made positive I received to attract fairly a couple of, (to my delight,) however I ended up getting a lot extra immersed in one of many character’s story threads all through the 2 points. There is a member of Sofia’s group named Jo, launched within the first quantity, that has such a heartfelt arc right here that it shocked me, particularly with how deep Chris went into her background, and the way it matched up SO WELL with the existence of the gorgons within the story. This two challenge arc is hands-down my favourite venture I’ve ever achieved.
What’s your course of on the subject of analysis for a venture like this? Did you dive into earlier depictions of Medusa to tell your tackle the gorgon mythology?
Bridgit Connell: I undoubtedly re-watched Conflict of the Titans for that good good Medusa content material. However I additionally dove into gorgon lore, like how in historical past Marie Antoinette was identified to make use of the picture of Medusa as a logo of solace and refuge for ladies. And the way the story of Medusa’s hideous transformation within the Greek narrative has modified over time, from demonizing ladies to being a logo of energy. Was her monstrous type a curse? Or was it a present meant to guard her from the gods?
Relating to how they appeared bodily, I additionally performed with the concept that every gorgon wore crowns impressed by totally different species. As an illustration, Medusa herself wore golden hair fabricated from spiky, venomous bush vipers.
What’s your expertise been with Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden as artistic collaborators?
Bridgit Connell: Hashtag Blessed. However in all honesty, this job could not be any extra enjoyable. It is so rattling thrilling getting a peek into how Mignola types his world and the monsters with, and the way enjoyable it’s to speak with Chris Golden about character arcs and thrilling story beats. I really feel like Chris and I are genuinely large nerds about what we get to work on and I simply have such a blast.
Are you able to inform us a bit about your artistic workspace? What’s your setup or course of that permits you to be in a artistic headspace?
Bridgit Connell: Working whereas my daughter is at preschool and dealing whereas she’s asleep are my high two proper now. Lol. I used to have so many extra wants and specifics about what I might need at my workspace, however now that want is outweighed by the short passing of time! I leap into my ergonomic chair and dive in instantly – however , it’s kind of of development that I’ve achieved in studying find out how to do each issues directly and I am form of pleased with that.
What do you get pleasure from most about drawing Woman Baltimore and might you give our readers a tease of what to anticipate over the brand new two-issue mini-series?
Bridgit Connell: I typically name her Woman Brawltimore due to how a lot ass she kicks with zero magical powers. I really like her sass and her means to – not even muster the braveness – however completely embody braveness in coping with threats. She spends zero time debating combating evil she simply does it. She by no means thinks to herself “time to be courageous” she simply rushes in. It is ingrained in her being and I believe that is probably the most highly effective factor about her.
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“Mike Mignola and his Outerverse co-creator Christopher Golden are as soon as once more teaming up with artist Bridgit Connell to proceed the epic adventures of Woman Baltimore in a brand new two-part comics occasion. Written by Mignola and Golden with artwork from Connell, colours by Michelle Madsen, and letters by Clem Robins, Woman Baltimore: The Daughters of Medusa is the brand new chapter within the Outerverse Universe of books.
Following the occasions of 2021’s Woman Baltimore: The Witch Queens and 2023’s Woman Baltimore: The Dream of Ikelos – Woman Baltimore: The Daughters of Medusa throws readers again into the thick of a supernatural world battle towards occult nazis. Sofia Baltimore and her workforce of adventurers journey to Paris to research studies of spies and troopers being turned to stone by a gorgon. Can Woman Baltimore defeat the monster with out turning into one herself?”
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“Because the supernatural battle for management of Europe and the world wages on, Sofia and her workforce journey to Paris to research a attainable gorgon that’s turning spies and troopers to stone.
Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Bridgit Connell, and Michelle Madsen proceed their horror journey sequence on this new two-part story.”
- Publication Date: April 30, 2025
- Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
- Value: $4.99
- UPC: 7 61568 01360 3 00111
