Erica Schultz shares some hints on the plot of Charmed by Dynamite Comics in a new interview by Previews:
Q: You're the first writer to take up the pen on the brand-new Charmed comic series. What are your thoughts on contributing to the show canon
and setting the tone for the Dynamite Charmed comics to come?
Erica Schultz: I'm thrilled to be a part of the Charmed canon and to contribute to its stories.
I was a big fan of the show. I hope to bring a lot of the same action, emotion, and humor that made the television series so great.
Q: What aspects of the individual Halliwell sisters do you find most fascinating to explore in your writing?
Erica: Piper took on a huge burden after Prue died, and it weighs heavily on her. Sure, she'll brush it off, but she really hurts
inside. Phoebe really grew up and started taking ownership of her life, but she still holds a lot of guilt for her party girl past. Paige... well, Paige is still growing up, and has a lot to
learn. But that gives us room to explore her as a character.
Q: For your story, you've chosen paintings as the conduit for evil. What's the appeal of using this creative media as a plot point for Paige,
Phoebe, and Piper?
Erica: Paintings are entertainment like movies or books. You can lose yourself in them. That'll be a hint to what's to
come.
Q: What would you want a hardcore Charmed fan to know about your story, and what do you think will attract the attention of curious
newcomers?
Erica: Charmed always had a lot going on in each story arc. I hope avid fans recognize familiar aspects of the show while newcomers
allow themselves to be immersed in the fantastical world of the Halliwell sisters.
Based on Erica's descriptions of the sisters it looks like the comic will take place soon after Prue died and early in Paige's Charmed "career". I'm thinking during Season 4? What do you think?
The January issue of Previews has a feature on Charmed #1. Above is an image shared of it by Joe Corroney on Facebook:
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Wow... very cool seeing my cover art for
#Charmed issue 1 go full page as a featured
item in the new #Previews, way to go
#DynamiteEntertainment! This
issue ships in March so be sure to order your copy today. X