You already know that Larfleeze, aka Agent Orange, has his own backup story in the newly debuted Threshold title. Now, he gets the call from the majors and stars in his own monthly comic, by the same creative team. Read below for Keith Giffen and Scott Kolin’s take on Larfleeze’s new series.
GEEK: You’ve written a number of Green Lantern titles. What’s it like working on “Larfleeze”?
KEITH GIFFEN: Like a breath of fresh air. Larfleeze is, at his most basic, a kinda, sorta absurd character. Being able to play up that absurdity while everyone else trawling the DCU else gets so serious and precious about their books / characters… it’s liberating.
GEEK: There is a certain comedic aspect to Larfleeze, and you have been known for writing several well-known books with a comedic tone. What can we expect from Larfleeze?
KG: Good, solid stories and a whole plethora of new characters, concepts and environs. Just because a book has a sense of humor, doesn’t mean it can’t traffic in cosmic spectacle. As for injecting humor into most of my work… they are called COMIC books, you know.
GEEK:Will any of the other major Lanterns make appearances in this book?
KG: No! No, no, no, no! I’m only taking Larfleeze and his, beset upon, butler Stargrave with me. The rest will all be new. I’m sick of living in the comicbook echo chamber.
GEEK: What is it like working with Scott Kolins on this project?
KG: Scott’s a maniac and that’s just what I need. Actually, Scott’s kind of a rarity in the comics biz these days. On time, knows how to tell a story, outstanding concept design, draws like nobody’s business… What’s not to love?
GEEK: Can you tease any surprising developments to come in this comic?
KG: Depends. How much is it worth to you? How about six new, cosmic villains in the first twelve months? Stories that actually… gasp… end!? Great art courtesy of a creator at his peak (Sorry, Scott, it’s all downhill from here) and stories chock full of sense of wonder from the second crankiest man in comics (Hi, Greg!). Hell… I might even buy it!
GEEK: Is Larfleeze fun to draw?
SK: Very. He’s a great design with great personality. He’s an alien – but very relatable. I know he’s very popular; I’m just surprised DC waited this long to give him his own book.
Full interview via MTV