Ryan Ferrier Talks about I Can Sell You A Body, as well as Rick and Morty Go To Hell
The written story, as well as recorded interview were done by Chris Doucher, Editor-in-Chief, Writer and Comic Panel Moderator for GeekNerdNet. (Photo credits to: Chris Doucher)
Ryan Ferrier, writer of I Can Sell You A Body, as well as Rick and Morty Go To Hell (photo credit: Chris Doucher/GeekNerdNet)
Comic book writer, Ryan Ferrier, talks about the recently released four-issue series: I CAN SELL YOU A BODY, with art by the awesome George Kambadais, and published by IDW Publishing. And also…he’s done it, folks! Ferrier is the scribe in charge of sending two of the most fun and crazy characters to hell, in the series: Rick and Morty Go To Hell, set to release on Wednesday, June 10 - published by ONI PRESS. Ferrier and I weren’t about to let the pandemic stop us from talking about his latest comics work. So we did what anyone else would do in this situation, hopped on a responsibly-distanced call. And, it’s recorded (below) for you to enjoy.
Along with his ongoing stint on Rat Queens, Ferrier is also the brain behind such series as Criminy, D4VE, Kennel Block Blues, Hot Damn, Death Orb, Curb Stomp and so many more! Our interview starts off by diving into how Ferrier is a big fan of working on super-small team books - where it’s just a two-person creative team. The first three issues of I CAN SELL YOU A BODY have already hit shelves before being put on a brief hold due to the pandemic. The fourth and final issue is set to be released - as of right now - on July 1.
Long story short, there’s Denny who can bring your loved one back from the dead. I’ve read the entire series, and all I can say is that I want more of it, but much to my chagrin, Ferrier rules that out. It’s a great series. Full of laughs, super well-thought out story, and some fantastic art that just marries so well with the words Ferrier puts forward. Kambandais does some super cool treatments that really pull you into the story even more, and convinces you that Denny really is talking to the dead. Plus, you’ll love in issue one where Ferrier introduces Denny’s Guide to Reverse Exorcisms. It’s wonderfully fun. Then, Ferrier goes on to talk about his favourite page that he’s ever written. And let me tell you, the page he references (in issue two) is a fucking gem!
Now, moving on to the upcoming ONI PRESS series: RIck and Morty Go To Hell (with Constanza Oroza, illustrator, Sarah Stern, colorist, Crank!, letterer, Sarah Gaydos, editor and Angie Knowles, designer). We are in a spot that Ferrier has visited in a previous creator-owned series: hell. Having read the first issue, there are a ridiculous amount of laughs that take place in the realm of fire and brimstone. Ferrier gives us the background of working on this particular licensed property and how it’s unlike other licensed properties. In this series, he gets to bring some new things to these well established characters.
Ferrier has this to say about his work on Rick and Morty Go To Hell: “I think it’s some of the best comedy I’ve written. And I’ve always had a propensity for writing comedy, and especially satire. I think it’s really fun.”
Just because i have read issue one doesn’t mean you’ll get any spoilers from me because I’m not a jerk. I will say this, though: Whether or not you know Rick and Morty, you’ll have a hell of a time reading this series.
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