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Its a big year for Neil Gaimansbiggest novel.
I was in the same situation when I was adapting NeilsCoraline.
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They were working on the animated version at the same time.
There was no way I could look at it, because I didnt want that cross-pollination of ideas.
I just wanted to be pure.
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Its the same thing withAmerican Gods.
The day I finish, Im gonna go on a binge watch.
Russell and Hampton needed to find a way to spice up the visuals.
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That first issue takes place in a prison, then in an airport, and then on an airplane.
These are not most peoples ideas of the most scintillating scenes to draw and paint, Hampton tells EW.
As the issues go on, theres more flavor and fun stuff to look at.
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Those are the moments of fantasy within the first issue that I really enjoyed.
Theyre kind of painted, so it takes on a different look.
Fortunately for Russell and Hampton, Gaimans comic book roots are still apparent inAmerican Gods.
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The book is filled with fantasy moments and interludes with plenty of potential for interesting visuals.
Theres going to be six different artists, one for each story, Russell says.
I wanted to get my hand in one of them.
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That first four-pager lets you know that things are going to get seriously weird.
Each issue ofAmerican Godscomes with multiple covers, one illustrated by Glenn Fabry and another by David Mack.
Each of his subsequent covers also focuses on a different character from the book.
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I interpreted to mean freedom and also time.
American Gods: Shadows#1 hits stores March 15.
Check out some character sketches below.
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