Millar Time #25 | Garth Ennis

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Chapters: 00:00 - Superheroes And Resistance 04:41 - Unique Fanboy Origins 09:19 - Childhood Influences 14:07 - Interest In War And Military History 18:58 - Starting A Career In Comics 23:49 - The Incredible Period Of Comics In The 1980s 28:29 - Janette Khan And Karen Berger: The Best Editors In Comics 33:04 - The Evolution Of Comic Book Dialogue 37:46 - Finding The Right Partner In Writing 42:17 - The Beginnings Of A Collaboration 46:52 - New Comics Release Announcement 51:49 - The Importance Of Planning And Fun Along The Way 56:36 - Learning On The Job With David Shapiro 01:01:28 - Catching Up With John Wagner And Others 01:06:22 - The Struggles Of The Comic Industry 01:11:12 - The Impact Of Social Media On Sales And Expectations 01:16:25 - The Perspective Of The Older Generation On Technology And Social Media 01:21:10 - The Rise Of Extremism On Both Sides 01:26:04 - Changes In New York City 01:30:53 - Fatalities And COVID-19 Measures 01:36:08 - The Cost Of Superhero Shows 01:40:54 - A Pivotal Moment In My Life 01:45:50 - Catching Up With Paul

[@markwhittington1070]

So refreshing to see two normal blokes just discussing comics like normal people in this day and age

[@felixflitou]

Normal? Ennis and Millar?

[@patron7906]

Two cis white men yammering. yawn. Yeah I don't have time or care about racist idiocy.

[@illsubtoeveryonethatsubsto4606]

​@@felixflitouit's sarcasm... How dense are you?

[@clsrocks007]

I do agree with Enni s take on social media. The novice expert bit was fab!

[@bradfrederick1135]

It’s hard to watch Cartoonist Kayfabe now with the tragedy of Ed Piskor’s passing. Fortunately I think Millar Time has replaced that void in my KZbin routine. A sharp focus on comics and process is so consumable in today’s climate.

[@bradfrederick1135]

@@kamikawakak me too

[@new_memeplex]

Mark would make a great co-host for a block of Cartoonist Kayfabe videos if Jim ever decided to put new material together. That positive energy always picks me up - thank you, Mark.

[@Adam-yf3ss]

I like how Piskor recorded a bunch. Feels like that restores the memory of who he was. Rather than any scandal.

[@LarryHazard]

It's sad that he left a stain on his work, he seemed so passionate and if only he had waited I think his life would have go on without any problems. At the end of the day most people only care about his output, I wasn't even aware of the internet drama and I assume most of the people that actually watched the videos didn't either

[@system-error]

Piskor made his choice. I feel more sad we'll never get to see a Millar Time with Steve Dillon, Jim Baikie, Alan Grant... Mark if you're reading, try and get some more old timers! John Higgins would be awesome, the unsung hero of TKJ. David Lloyd is another one.. the survivors of that 1949-1950 batch of UK invaders - the men who made American comics cool, for a brief while, before the Americans wrestled them back and made them uncool again.

[@new_memeplex]

Mark - you should interview Jenette Kahn!! That would be a blockbuster.

[@jaro4742]

Id love to see that - shes someone whos name I always see but know very little about.

[@CelticChief1979]

Matk, this was as interesting and engaging and interview as ive seen in a long ,long time. As a teenager in the 90s, I doscovered Vertigo at 18 and it was an eye opener. Garth, with Ellis was a massive oart of my 20s and this was a much needed nostalgia boost. Time to dig out my trades of Preacher.

[@GratefulDawg0]

Glad we got closed captions/subtitles 😂😂. Been waiting for this interview to happen! Let’s go!!!

[@SharpBrothersStudio]

GEEZ, if this wasn't a complete delight to listen to. I wish it never ended. Two of the very best writers shooting the breeze talking comics.....would love another round just on stories about the UK scene in the late 80's - early 90's.

[@JDSCT]

What a great conversation. A real pleasure to watch.

[@dantecrottogini529]

Garth's views on social media was very interesting to hear

[@kimberlyH1984]

preacher was one of my favorite series ever. this is awesome.

[@gabrieljimenez9762]

what an awesome conversation. Huge fan of Garth, nice to hear him in a nice long chat like this.

[@davedsg8440]

What a deepful and brilliant chat!!

[@EricOSullivan]

Great interview, mate!! Wonderful stuff!

[@alexmercadodesign2417]

what's strange when i was young i would always mix these two up because their books had lots of edge, but it's quite nice to see these two chat, when i first saw millar's interview on cartoonist kayfabe i thought him such a interesting guy, excellent interview

[@jimmypalmiotti]

Great to hang out with you guys....from afar.

[@bvarsho1]

Great conversation, guys. Thanks.

[@pay7232]

A Scot and an Irish getting along🤯😂 I fucking love seeing Ennis at Baltimore every year.

[@tommyfishhouse8050]

A devout Catholic and an outspoken atheist getting along. Strange times we live in.

[@worldcomicsreview354]

Why wouldn't Scots and Irish get along? Just whisper "The English" and they'll agree on everything!

[@oceguera]

I love this interviews. Gold everytime!

[@62LeftyBlues]

Great interview, love these guys. Nice to hear it straight from their minds

[@cruddddddddddddddd]

Get Fury #1 was great - it's been too long since we got a proper Punisher comic. Yeah I'm shilling for Ennis, but the scam is worth it. Really nice to see these two. Good stuff.

[@chm9935]

His Punisher rock solid

[@norbnar7197]

These two. These freakin' two. One loves superheroes, one hates superheroes. Both can have bombastic shocking moments in their stories along with laugh out loud insightful n ironic humor that others wish they could imitate. I'm Marks age demo and have appreciated a lot of the same things about comics growing up, like when the Avengers would be sitting around the kitchen table just hangin. For 6 years I lived 5 doors down from Comix Experience in San Francisco. Ultimates was my most highly anticipated series especially since it had my favorite artist Bryan Hitch as well! It seemed like fate. Literally Ultimates V2 #5 was the most anticipated comic in my entire life LOL Big Thor fan. The modern take n mystery building up was masterful. Crazy thing about Ennis is I'm more of a huge fan of his lesser known work. Never forget when I saw the cover of a Thor comic being done by indie guys Ennis and Fabry. What the fuck?? I thought LOL Absolutely a top favorite now. And then Kev Hawkins showed up. My favorite all time comicbook character, as you can see. I didn't know anyone else who was even familiar with these comics but I knew they were hilarious n hell they kept making them so they must be popular enough LOL Could go on and on but thanks for the memories gentlemen. Job well done!

[@scratchcomics4459]

Great interview... Love the informal chatty tone... Two guys just chewing the fat about comics

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

In Padraig O'Mealoid's collection of Alan Moore interviews, Alan remembers meeting Garth Ennis on the train to Angouleme. The big French comic-con.

[@unevenstreets1182]

I’m a fan of Garth’s The Outlaw Josey Wales poster. That is probably my favorite western.

[@StruggleoftheOutsider]

This was an especially fruitful conversation.. The whole section on social media's unintended effects in particular. The only problem.. when it comes to the political question mentioned after, and wanting to leave it all to the political class, & those who "know what they are doing".. I think unfortunately it is likely that class & system has built in flaws that led to our current struggles. Even unconsciously. Which if so, This is the one part of Mr. Ennis' spiel, that amounts to a sort of lazy thinking of convenience .. I made my money.. & went further than most itellectually & artistically.. so lets just stop there.. but as you both said earlier.. The world is now bleaker, opportunities for advncement fewer, & much feels wrong. Part of me just wants more curiosity from guys like G.E. .. but, I understand. Still good listen. Unplug. 🙏

[@rickymcn1]

Great chat. Thoroughly enjoyed it. On a side note, I really hope Magic Order gets the omnibus treatment. I missed the boat on that series and would love a collected edition.

[@derrahfilm]

Always good to hear from Ennis!

[@bolunixan]

Legends, always wondered why Vertigo failed at the end. could have guessed it was the suits and their contracts

[@ComicsWithZach]

Great interview!

[@johnboman738]

Fantastic conversation; like two pals catching up over a pint. Nice to hear Ennis so relaxed. Whenever I’ve heard him interviewed on American superhero comic book podcasts, I always feel he’s gritting his teeth through the inane questions. Good stuff.

[@william3onfire]

Great talk, very interesting!

[@sonnysantana5454]

would enjoy reading mr ennis write his take on Timothy truman's scout or mike grills jon sable freelance he'd bring those great characters and comics back to life with ease

[@dantecrottogini529]

1:31:38 ennith's dark humour in display

[@worldcomicsreview354]

The only place in my whole region with new American comics is "a big cupboard halfway up a flight of stairs"!

[@kirbyjackov5081]

great interview

[@thevasic]

It was that razor blade scene in that Hellblazer Special that Ennis and Dillon did that I thought this team really has something!

[@ademitchell2251]

Been a big fan of both of you lads since the 90's. Being only four years younger than your good selves, I also remember in the 80's only having access to 2000AD and the DC Thomson and IPC humour stuff and finding the odd Marvel and DC American comic in the newsagents was like gold to me. With regards to the aforementioned British humour comics, I'd love to see your take on something like a bizarre Millarized Whizzer and Chips/Beezer/Whoopee! style weekly anthology, maybe a four issue mini series featuring various artists and strips. I would buy the crap out of that!!!

[@McCannoid]

Rounding up a 1000 turkeys?? Rocky only had to chase 1 chicken lol. Great chat 👍

[@johnv3623]

Amazing episode!!

[@cyberpunkholiday]

Great episode! Loved it!

[@WarTourist]

What a fun interview!

[@mladenkulic446]

For some reason I always imagined Garth as bitter and angry man who hates every superhero comics. After listening to the interview nothing could be further from the truth. While I'm not a fan of The Boys comic, however I am enjoying his current James Bond comic and liked one-shot Peacemaker comic he wrote.

[@KrazyKat007]

Fantastic conversation!!! I hope you consider and make the effort to wrangle Chris Claremont for an interview one day Mark.

[@LarryHazard]

lets goooo I was waiting for this one

[@izaks-myth494]

I'm just here for the banter.

[@artwithmichael5547]

I’ve loved most everything I’ve read by Ennis. Punisher MAX was incredible. Dan Dare (virgin) was surprisingly good. Hitman, Preacher and even though it was horrific, crossed.

[@4-a-e]

Ennis is the man. Slavers, widow maker, dear billy, heartland. Hard to beat when he's in his bag. Maybe Ellis post cancellation next?

[@harrydbastard]

I met Ennis a few years ago at a con. Genuinely one of the coolest people I met, if you want a laugh look at the people who hate him, you can just tell they've never been in a real fight in their entire lives.

[@robertbarnett8747]

Thanks Mark!

[@Pork_Hunt]

I get a feeling Garth is thinking how he can use the bitten-off nose in a future story.

[@YTLawnGnome]

I am dying for more Ambassadors!

[@Barbel1th]

I ran a shop in the 90s when the three most popular characters for MARVEL were Ghost Rider, Wolverine and The Punisher. The mini-series that featured all 3 is among the ugliest comics I've ever seen, but I digress. They were in fucking everything, too, to the point I couldn't stand seeing any of them after awhile. In the meantime, I'd become a huge fan of Ennis. So when he and Dillon took their turn, I begrudgingly followed, but was ultimately disappointed in their run to the point that I didn't even consider reading the MAX series. Until a friend shoved a stack of the hardcovers into my hands and said "Read this, dammit." Garth's Punisher is now the only Punisher that matters to me.

[@jaro4742]

Love Garth Ennis, Im enjoying his current work a LOT, but man is he ever in denial about what the modern “left” has mutated into.

[@mercenaryknight5419]

To his credit he did admit that the Left love "shooting themselves in the foot" and are an "absolute disaster" in tactics.

[@radpuppy71]

Garth Ennis is a legend for just Hitman and Preacher alone. All the other amazing stuff he has given us is just icing on top of the cake.

[@Barbel1th]

It's funny, I think Hitman is the best thing he's ever written, it's just so satisfying. Don't get me wrong, I like Preacher, but I feel it pulls some punches at the end. His run on Hellblazer is fantastic and I think there's an underrated gem in Goddess.

[@GenX_Catholic]

@@Barbel1thHitman is his crowning achievement

[@hipflipped]

Hitman is amazing, flat out.

[@davedsg8440]

"Did he find his nose" 🤣🤣🤣

[@chm9935]

Ennis Punisher MAX rocked!!!!

[@chm9935]

@Mark: What books do you recommend for writing comics and comic scripts?? Ive been using the one by the late Dennis O'Neill

[@justagirllikeachildwoman]

Is It possible that the powers of supes aren't a coincidence? It seems like they are related to their personality and life experiences. As if the super powers per se also portrayed something meaningful that keeps developing and acquiring more meaning through the events happening. Like Golden Boy in Gen V, who seems to be suffering burnout from having to try so hard to be the best in a corrupt institution in order to find a way to save his brother. I'm curious about this idea

[@billybarnett2846]

When is Mark going to finish the Jupiter series?

[@markwhittington1070]

He literally advertised it in the bumper at the beginning.

[@_daniel_gee]

HBO series for "Preacher" would have been the BEST option... opportunity lost. "Preacher" so ahead of its time.

[@Rick-eo8vo]

Big Ups Garth Ennis 😎👍

[@akirathedon]

If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is 🙏

[@donaldglass2421]

someone's loosing their nose in Garth's next comic 🤣

[@StruggleoftheOutsider]

You guys want to beleve it all started im 2010 or 16.. but many think in reality that was just when it reached critical mass & became visable. If you dig down deep & start dispassionately questioning all assumptions.. You will hit a wall, and be forced to grapple with the question of: maybe this is just the inevitable end stage conclusion of the post enlightenment liberal frame of thinking.. I'm afraid it is very hard to argue against that conclusion honestly.. at least not that I've found. Everyone eventually hits some issue that's too uncomfortable to evaluate on 1st principles, & retreats. I sympathize. But younger generations with nothing to lose & no nostalgic frame to retreat to.. they will not hesitate.. & the gap between Boomer / Gen X perspective & the new, will only widen.

[@oisintaylor3382]

In 2006 myself and my wife travelled from Ireland to San Diego comic Con on our honeymoon and on the way to the event i shared a taxi with a Hollywood agent who had been sent to the con to look for properties with potential for movies and tv shows. I raved about Preacher the whole way there and he promised he’d look into it. Later that night I’m thinking about it and realised I should have been showing him my OWN self published comic that I had in my bag with me 😂 Such a fanboy 🤦

[@DIOBrando-ij2bp]

The Salton Sea has a missing nose too.

[@theragoooverlord5021]

Wonder when McFarlane toys is releasing the Bueno Excellente figure

[@phantommercenary8650]

A Scotsman and an Irishman walk into a bar...

[@con_doorman]

This is the one...

[@punishedvenomdeat8153]

Scotsman Vs Irishman

[@coffeeandacomic]

Garth Ennis, thank you so much for GET FURY! 🤍🖤☕🤘🏻

[@RadioDormouse]

Millar, get Dave Sim on. You and Ennis both neglected to mention him when listing the artists who spearheaded the eighties comic renaissance, this must be corrected!

[@soberchimera61]

I hate how fans of The Boys tv show have such disrespect for The Boys comic and Garth Ennis. It was specifically tailored for fans of Preacher, Hellblazer, and Punisher. If you haven’t read those previous comics, you’re not going to be prepared for The Boys.

[@Melvinshermen]

To be fair mash is a Comedy drama

[@Jalapeno_Chorizo]

Hail Comicsgate!

[@paulakroy2635]

Cringe

[@muddi900]

Your dad will never love you.

[@HeySpanky]

Garth supporting Biden 🤢🤢🤮

[@Bingobangomcgee]

Why did you have to write crossed? unironically, why did you need to put that shit out into the world?

[@Bingobangomcgee]

hey i'm still here and i'm still fucking pissed at you for writing crossed, but i'm more pissed at waterstones for putting it at 13 year old me's reach