Since I'm so slow, I have to be fairly choosy about the projects I take on, and it can't be something that I'm only 'sort of' into. I knew that 'The Stand' would be an amazing challenge every month that would be a blast to illustrate. Lee Bermejo amazeblastchallenge share on social
As much as I enjoy seeing other guys do the superhero approach to the Batman universe, personally my own vision falls a bit left of center. Lee Bermejo approachbatmanbite Change image and share on social
Generally, when it comes to covers, I try and add elements that may not take your immediate attention but really become important the more you look at them. Lee Bermejo addattentioncover Change image and share on social
Color is definitely an important factor for me during all phases of producing a cover. I always start out with a loose idea of what I want to see when I'm doing my initial sketches. This choice can be informed by anything, but I usually tend to lean toward more simple color schemes... something with a very obvious push between warms and cools. Lee Bermejo choicecolorcool share on social
When I was a kid, like four or five years old, I was obsessed with the 'Batman' TV show in the '60s. And I took it totally seriously. At that age, I took it completely seriously. I didn't get the fact that it was kind of played for laughs. I didn't understand why my mom was rolling her eyes or chuckling. Lee Bermejo 60sagebatman share on social
I've wanted to write ever since I've gotten into comics. I wrote little things for myself when I was doing mini-comics and things, before becoming a professional. But I just figure at some point or another, I've got to make the leap. I just have to do it. Lee Bermejo comicfigurehave share on social
I think you have to be crazy not to want to work on the Joker! I can't think of many characters, heroes or villains, that are as malleable as him. He really can be interpreted in so many different ways, and generally, people don't really want to scratch the surface because you can get into some really dark territory real fast. Lee Bermejo charactercrazydark share on social
I think that comics can do things movies can't and vice versa. In my opinion, you only expose their weaknesses if you try too hard at making one exactly like the other. Lee Bermejo comicexposehard Change image and share on social
I do feel like 'The Dark Knight' is a great film, but that Batman in there? He's almost like Robocop to me. He's almost robotic looking; he's got this surgical approach to everything... He's almost not human. That's supposed to be his whole point: he's supposed to be the most human of superheroes. Lee Bermejo approachbatmandark share on social
Who doesn't want to draw Batman or Superman? Everyone would like to be able to draw them. I've been really lucky when it comes to the characters that I get to illustrate. Lee Bermejo batmancharacterdraw Change image and share on social