Eleven Questions with T.E. Pouncey: Bart A. Thompson

(Because 10 are not enough --- and who has time to read twelve?)

In 1992, Bart Alexander Thompson created the first incarnation of Approbation Comics. In that early version he hand wrote, drew, lettered, and distributed Xerox copied "ashcan" copies of his vision. In the following years, Bart devoted his time to creating and cultivating characters and storylines, watching trends, and researching the graphic illustrated novel industry. His first full color, Diamond-distributed comic book was Vampires Unlimited: Shades of Things to Come.

Since 2005, Bart has worked as a professional writer, editor, and letterer working for companies such as Alias Enterprises, Arcana Studios, and Dead Dog Press. With limited funds, Thompson has been able to publish numerous small press titles including Myriad, Vampires Unlimited, ChiSai, Chaos Campus: Sorority Girls vs. Zombies, Amour, the Evil Inside, and more...continue reading this interview at Geeks of Doom!

Comic Review: The Evil Inside #2

The Evil Inside #2
Writer: Bart A. Thompson
Illustrators: Chris Kohler,
Michele Buscalferri, and
Alex Massacci
Lettering: B. Alex Thompson
Approbation Comics
Cover Price $3.50; Available Now

Writer and CEO of Approbation Comics Bart A. Thompson returns for a second go-around of short anthology horror stories with a different artist penciling each story. This time around, Thompson strays a bit from the Tales From The Crypt dark-humored twists, and though each story retains a "gotcha" ending, his artists decide to all but abandoned any thematic linking the EC Comics art style.

In "Identity," a young man awakens in an alley, unaware of who he is and why he is beat up, but senses that there is someone after him. As he makes his way out of the alleyways, he comes across an equally beaten young woman, who is shaken by whoever attacked her. The amnesiac takes the woman, practically by force, back to a familiar building to both defend her and protect himself. But as he makes his way through the building, fragmented memories begin to needle him in the back of his mind. Who is he, and why does this apartment building look so familiar?...continue reading this article at Geeks of Doom!

Comic Review: The Evil Inside #1

The Evil Inside #1
Writer: Bart A. Thompson
Illustrators: Paul Schultz,
Jake Sumbing, and
Giovanni P. Timpano
Lettering: Brant W. Fowler
Approbation Comics
Cover Price $3.50; Available Now

CEO and Editor-In-Chief of Approbation Comics Bart A. Thompson spins three tales from different horror genres in this first issue of short story anthologies. The comic, as stated in the back of the comic, was a test that Thompson put on himself to see if he could tell a full story within the confines of a set page length. He then asked one artist each to pencil the stories. Now, you can't go around creating horror anthology comic books without having to deal with comparisons to the king of horror anthology, EC Comics and their numerous titles. Thompson's writing comes off solid here, as he quickly sets up the characters, lets them lead the reader into thinking they know what is going to happen, and then pulls the rug out with an unexpected twist. Even by the time the third story comes around, and you are consciously looking for the hidden twist, Thompson still manages to surprise...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!