Comics Interview — Issue #118

Main Topics: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, DC Comics writing careers, Star Trek virtual reality technology

Contents
  1. Cirroc Lofton
  2. Colm Meaney
  3. Mark Waid
  4. Andy Halliday
  5. First Look: Star Trek Virtual Reality
interview Cirroc Lofton
Interviewed by Darrel L. Boatz
Cirroc Lofton Actor, Paramount Pictures / Deep Space Nine Working on: Playing Jake Sisko in *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine*
At 14, Lofton describes winning the role of Jake Sisko after a large open audition, and talks about how he's shaping the character as a mischievous "space brat" distinct from Wesley Crusher. He discusses life on the DS9 set, his close working relationship with Avery Brooks, and his enthusiasm for X-Men, Batman, and Image Comics.
interview Colm Meaney
Interviewed by Darrel L. Boatz
Colm Meaney Actor, Paramount Pictures / Deep Space Nine Working on: Playing Chief O'Brien in *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine*
Meaney, the only cast member carried over from The Next Generation, reflects on transitioning from semi-regular to series regular and on the ensemble nature of DS9's cast. He discusses the show's unique political backdrop — the Bajoran-Cardassian conflict — and draws a parallel to a post-colonial U.N. peacekeeping scenario.
interview Mark Waid
Interviewed by Lou Mougin
Mark Waid Writer, Freelance (DC/Archie) Working on: *The Flash*, *Justice League Quarterly*, *Comet*, *Archie* comics and newspaper strip
Waid traces his career from editorial work at DC Comics (where he was eventually let go for being "bull-headed") through editing Amazing Heroes, proofreading and writing at Archie Comics, and his current busy freelance writing slate at DC. He shares strong opinions on the industry trend toward dark, gritty comics, arguing that mainstream heroes like Superman and the Flash have an obligation to uphold a noble, heroic spirit.
interview Andy Halliday
Interviewed by Darrel L. Boatz
Andy Halliday President, Mall Entertainment, Edison Brothers Working on: Developing Star Trek: TNG virtual reality entertainment centers
Halliday, president of Edison Brothers Mall Entertainment, previews plans for Star Trek: TNG-themed virtual reality entertainment centers set to open in 1993–1994, including a "Starpost" with transporter room scenarios and a larger "Starbase" where visitors can physically walk the Enterprise bridge and interact with simulations.
article First Look: Star Trek Virtual Reality
A preview article covering Paramount's licensing deal with Edison Brothers to develop mall-based Star Trek: TNG virtual reality centers, featuring technology from Spectrum HoloByte and the Virtuality system.