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the life of the mind:

Hi there. I'm a writer.

I write comic books mostly.

I write a book called CASANOVA. It's kind of a superspy/science fiction thing. Kind of.

I write SATELLITE SAM. That's about sex, death, and live television.

I write SEX CRIMINALS. it's about sex and crime. And the impermanence of the spacetime continuum.

I'm writing FANTASTIC FOUR and its sister book FF at the moment for Marvel Comics.

I also write a book called HAWKEYE, but I tend to call it HAWKGUY, because that's what my kid calls it and it makes me laugh.

I live in Portland. No, the other one.

fellow miscreants

What would you say was the biggest barrier you overcame when finally making it as a professional comic writer?

Asked by
captainreagan

my neverending junkie’s desire to squirt dopamine all over my face all the time forever

What're your top-10 favorite 80s movies?

Asked by
everythingsgonegreen

repo man brazil as tears go by raging bull goodfellas (really all scorsese was gold) raiders mad max 2 the shining local hero reds do the right thing videodrome the killer captain eo no wait

Would you ever write for an episode of the Avengers cartoon? Or have you already done something similar?

Asked by
askclint

I dunno, they’ve never asked. and i cowrote an episode of DA VINCI’S DEMONS (ep 206) and hope to write more. TV is fun. Movies are fun.

What is the actual release date for Hawkguy #11? I was looking forward to the dog issue, but when I went to my LCS on the date it was listed for on the official Marvel website, they siad there was no new Hawkeye that week.

Asked by
cutaholeinthebox

i don’t know. as there’s only one more wednesday left in the month i’d bet next wednesday. then there’ll be two in july, and at least one in august.

Let me ask you good sir... What is the best comic/story you have ever written?

Asked by
rainbowscarfy712

whatever script i sent in last

I'm a huge fan of your writing, particularly Hawkguy, and had a question about being a comic book writer. I moved to Los Angeles 3 years ago to work in TV/Movies, and though I'm on the right track to start a career in television, it hasn't always felt like a good fit. I recently started writing and creating my own comics and think I may have found what I want to do with my life. Does geographical location dictate your success with wanting to write for comics? I Want to leave LA.

Asked by
filmnitrate

i started in kansas city, so i’d say no, geography doesn’t dictate much at all. it’s good to get to conventions from time to time to meet editors but i think you can start anywhere.

that said? in my experience happiness/not-feeling-trapped-by-where-you-live is vital to writing, period. in my experience you can muddle through it but not for long and, fuck, it’s a heavy price to pay. if you’re unhappy — get out.

When and why did you start using Fraction as your credited name? Also, why did you use Fraction specifically, did you just like the sound of if?

Asked by
ersatzsuperman

i’ve answered this elsewhere but short version is when i first had published work the only attention i’d had in comics was as ‘matt fraction’ which was my user name on the old warren ellis forum. so it was marketing and now it’s just this silly thing.

and it came from a telemarketer mispronouncing my last name on a call.

Hey Matt! I was just wondering since you seem to be really into cinema, have you ever been to a film festival? If so what was your favorite one?

Asked by
imadethistopretendtobeartsy

I loved SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST but it’s been, christ, 15 years since i went. i was there as an animator and short-film maker and the scene there for that format was crazy-vital and healthy and energizing.