Chip Zdarsky and Matt Fraction Discuss Real-Time Storytelling in Batman's 'Bad Seeds' Event
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Rich Johnston
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky discuss a unique approach to writing Batman comics, specifically the upcoming Batman event "Bad Seeds." Fraction explains that the story is set over one night in "real time," with hour marks running through the comic book — similar to the approach used in Marvel's Ultimate Universe. The conversation also touches on the idea that time might work differently in Gotham City, potentially having a thirty-five-hour day.
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They came up with a rather interesting way to write Batman comic books
How time might work different in Gotham... does it have a thirty-five hour day?
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