William Ramsey Investigates When Comics Were King with Herb Smith and Deborah del Prete on Vyzygoth's Clubhouse. (2008ish)
Dec 10, 2025
In this insightful conversation, film producer Deborah del Prete and comics historian Herb Smith dive into the golden age of comics. Deborah shares her childhood fandom and the impact of strong female characters. Herb discusses the artistry of iconic comics like 'Creepy' and 'Eerie', exploring artists like Neil Adams and Frank Frazetta. They also examine the intricate relationship between comics and film, highlighting storyboarding techniques and the evolution of visual storytelling. Listeners get a taste of personal anecdotes that bring the comic world to life.
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Galactus In A Rainy Day Camp
- Herb Smith recounts discovering Fantastic Four (Galactus/Silver Surfer) at a rainy day camp basement.
- That reprint sparked his lifelong interest in Marvel and comic art.
Board Shots Before You Shoot
- When planning a film, storyboard shots to decide camera framing, lenses, and emotional focus.
- Use those visuals to guide actors' performances and audience attention deliberately.
Comics Train Filmmakers To Visualize
- Deborah explains film storytelling balances words, visuals, and sound from the first day of development.
- She says comic book panels train filmmakers to visualize shots and storyboards early in the process.
