It’s been a pretty crazy time over here in Brandon-land. Since my last update, I’ve made appearances at the Highlander Worldwide convention in L.A., and the Spokane Comic-Con here in Washington. I’ve also been hard at work writing a few different as-yet-unannounced Secret Projects. Oh, and did I mention that Eric Trautmann and I launched a preview of our new free online comic series, WIDE AWAKE?

Like I said: crazy times. “Be careful what you wish for,” isn’t that how the saying goes? I’m here to tell you that it’s true, folks…and I’m loving every minute of it!

By Matt Brady
posted: 27 February 2009 06:16 pm ET

HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN # 2 is out this week, and Comic Book Resources has the preview.

This issue is also the LAST comic you'll see from me for at least six months, so take one last bite before the famine begins…

Justin Bell is one of a handful of truly active and loyal G.I. Joe fans who take on the serious responsibility of maintaining an insightful web presence for the fans at www.generalsjoes.com – offering toy reviews, editorial articles and much more.

He surprised me recently with a really in-depth set of interview questions, resulting in what may just be my longest interview ever. We discuss my feelings on G.I. Joe in its many forms - comics, toys and movies; past, present and future - and touch on some non-Joe topics as well.
You can read the end result by clicking on the link!

Joe Rybandt (seen here with his two “life partners”) is my editor at Dynamite, and literally one of my favorite people on the planet. If I never write another book for them again as long as I live, I'll be content in the knowledge that I :

1) worked with a great editor who valued and respected my work;

and

2) made a friend for life.

This interview offers some insight into the man, the myth, the miracle...that is...JOE RYBANDT. Check it out.

Andrew Modeen (seen here, shaken but not stirred) was a HUGE help to me in preparing HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN - he gathered existing media for reference, helped me reconcile timelines throughout history and was a fantastic devil's advocate as things were coming together.

Jen Contino of THE PULSE talks to him about the project, his love of Highlander and his own creative ambitions. Check it out, too!

Here's another commentary article from yours truly. This time around, I'm taking a look at BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS # 1 at Comic Book Resources.

Good gravy, there’s been so much to share over the last ten days or so. Rather than part it out into bite-sized chunks as per the usual, we’re going to put it all on one big plate! Dig in and dig IT:

XENA vs. ARMY OF DARKNESS: WHAT, AGAIN? #4 (of 4) is out now. There’s a preview at the link!

Brandon talks to MTV about HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN

Brandon is formally announced as a guest at Highlander Worldwide 9
WHEN: 24th to 26th April 2009
WHERE: The WESTIN HOTEL LAX
5400 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045, United States

Pop Culture Zoo reviews HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN #1

Geek Goggle examines HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN # 1

The Philadelphia Daily News gives KURGAN a glowing review

Comic Addiction shows THE KURGAN some love

THE KURGAN gets reviewed by Stranded In Stereo

Brandon offers up a “director’s commentary” for THE KURGAN #1 at Comic Book Resources

I think that about covers it. And isn’t that enough?

The fine folks at www.comixology.com dialed me up recently for a podcast interview that covered a wide range of subjects, from current projects to how I got my start in the industry. Check it out!

I have TWO new books out from Dynamite Entertainment this week. One story ends, and another begins!

HIGHLANDER: THE KURGAN # 1 (of 2)

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS # 4 (of 4)

You'll find 5-page previews of these (and other) Dynamite titles at the link.

Andrew Vachss is promoting ANOTHER LIFE - the final book in his "Burke" series - with a special webcast event this Wednesday.
The event is designed as three, one-hour segments, with the first segment starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time; the second segment at 8:30 p.m. Central; and the third at 7:30 p.m. Western. But, of course, you can tune in at any time during the three-hour period, even go the distance if you're up for it.
Follow the link to get in on the action.

I just can't stop talking about HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN, or so it would seem. I spent a few minutes on the phone with the fine gentlemen from the Johnny Gigawatt and the Tiger Men From Mars podcast to promote the series. My continuity research apprentice Andrew Modeen sat in as well, and what followed was the joy of four people trying to talk over telephone connections of various strength and clarity...

Once again, I am floored by high praise from the Philadelphia Daily News. This time around, it's a look at my BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS mini-series.

Comic Book Resources - Daily Comic Book News, Reviews, Previews, Commentary and Message Boards

Issue 3 is out this week, and CBR has the preview!

Please run out and buy a zabillion copies of each issue, so Elliott and I can convince Dynamite that our tall-haired, time-tripping hero Solan deserves his own solo book!

This one actually features preview pages! Enjoy!

IMMORTAL BATTLE W/HIGHLANDERS KURGAN

Brandon Jerwa has carved out quite a place for himself in the Highlander universe. The scribe has penned several tales featuring Connor MacLeod and clan. Now, he's teamed with uber fan Andrew Modeen to chronicle the history of the villainous Kurgan in Highlander Origins: The Kurgan, a two-part miniseries from Dynamite Entertainment. Jerwa told THE PULSE Kurgan is " ... all impulse, like Id gone wild. If he wants it, he takes it, and God help you if you get in his way."

(read on)

When Joseph Dilworth of Pop Culture Zoo conducted a podcast interview with me at Emerald City Comic-Con earlier this year, he made me promise that we'd get together and discuss HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN when the opportunity presented itself. And here we are!

Pop Culture Zoo - full frontal nerdity | Talking ‘Highlander Origins’ With Brandon Jerwa - The Kurgan Gets The Spotlight

Having been let down by a number of sub-par film sequels, I was cautiously optimistic when Dynamite Entertainment announced back in 2006 that they were producing a comic book based on the Highlander franchise. I soon learned that the series was in the very capable hands of writer Brandon Jerwa. Over thirteen issues, Jerwa gave us some great adventures in the finest Highlander tradition, deftly adding to the mythos without resorting to Zeist-ian retcons (long-time fans will cringe at that reference). Now, Jerwa returns to the Highlander universe with a two-issue mini-series that explores the history of the evil immortal from the original film, the Kurgan. We talked with Jerwa at the 2008 Emerald City ComiCon and he briefly mentioned this mini. This week he agreed to go into a little more detail about the comic.

(read the rest of the interview here)