Interview with Perfect 10 Creator Dave Brink

     I.C.U. had the chance to talk with Dave Brink about his latest comic Perfect 10 #2 - now funding on Indiegogo

You are returning to Indiegogo with your new project Perfect 10 #2. For those who don't know, what is Perfect 10?
    Perfect 10 is a superhero comic about a young woman named Ten who finds herself hunted by superpowered murderers. She doesn’t know why they’re after her at first, but soon she learns they are out for revenge for something she did but can’t remember.
​    The basic concept was established in the nineties, so the series definitely has that nineties feel to it, I think. We try to take the best aspects of that era and bring readers old-fashioned action and entertainment, with a beautiful protagonist and colorful villains. That sense of awe I had as a kid reading superhero adventures, that particular “awesome-factor” that made me fall in love with comics, I want to bring that back. I think many superhero fans just want to be entertained like they used to, and Perfect 10 offers that.

The first issue introduced us to 10 and her origin. How will issue 2 expand on the world of Perfect 10?
    While issue 1 took place mainly in an underground facility, issue 2 exposes her to the larger world outside. We’ll get introduced to new characters, and find out a bit more about the main cast’s relationships and motivations.
    Because Perfect 10 as a book is a great jumping on point for new readers to get acquainted with the Genuine universe - much like Ten herself is new to this world - I’ve tried to not expand too fast, but just fast enough to keep the momentum of the first issue going. It’s a difficult balancing act, I found out, and I hope I succeeded.

     In any case, Ten will face off with new enemies as she is desperately looking for a purpose to her own existence.

Part of 10's struggles is that her memories have been repeatedly wiped. Will we learn more about her background in issue 2?
    No, in issue 2 there is no need to go into that yet. But the fact that Ten knows she has been used to do things she doesn’t remember, drives her decisions in this issue. This knowledge does shape her, and for now that is enough.

One of the highlights of issue one is the villains. Will we be introduced to new villains in this issue?
​    Yes, Ten has a new roster of villains to deal with. I’m really excited that this title gives me the opportunity to finally introduce villains that have been created way back in the nineties. The great thing about creating villains is that you can go nuts, and we tried to make them memorable.

You are also introducing a second book in this campaign called Powertrip. What can you tell us about that?
    We have a lot of characters, and not enough time and resources to give them all their own titles. While most characters are destined to become side-characters in other books, we’d still love to give them some extra attention when we can. So the idea behind Powertrip is to highlight a few characters through shorter stories. Powertrip is an anthology format wherein we can introduce new characters or concepts, and give a platform to new creators, writers and artists.

     I thought it would be cool to offer this as a second new book in this Perfect 10 campaign. I don’t see Powertrip as a main feature book, but more as something extra for readers who enjoy the Genuineverse and are curious about other ideas we’re toying with.

With a successful campaign for Perfect 10 issue one, and Issue 2 well on it’s way to funding, what would you like to see for the future of Perfect 10 and Genuine Comics?
    I’d like to continue the Perfect 10 series up until its conclusion, and then have Ten herself be an established character in the Genuine universe, where she’ll pop up in other books. And then someday I’d love to see the entire miniseries bundled into a beautiful large format hardcover trade. I really feel we’re doing something special with Perfect 10, and having it later as a collected edition or something would be amazing.

   As for Genuine Comics, I’d love to be able to produce books faster. It took us too long to produce Perfect 10 issue 2, I think, but it’s been difficult to speed up the process. I’d also love to work with other creators, who bring their characters and ideas to the Genuineverse, and build something together.
​   But most importantly I want to continue to have fun making these comics. Of all things, that’s the most important aspect that keeps me going.

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