Rediscovering humanity in the cosmos: Ram V on bringing heart to ‘The New Gods’

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7. Red Sonja vs. Mars Attacks! coming March 2025

Our Top Books of the Week

Dave:

1. Shiver SuspenStories #1 (Various)
2. Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)

Nathan:

1. In Bloom #1 (Michael W. Conrad, John J. Pearson)
2. Alien: Paradiso #1 (Steve Foxe, Edgar Salazar, Peter Nguyen)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Nathan - Batman: Dark Patterns #1 (Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman)

Dave - Storm #3 (Murewa Ayodele, Lucas Werneck)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

1. Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto)
2. Nathan: The New Gods #1 (Ram V, Evan Cagle)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

1. Dave: Absolute Batman #3 (Nick Dragotta)

1. Nathan: Ultimate Spider-Man #12 (Patrick Gleason)

Interview: Ram V The New Gods

1. The New Gods mythology is both vast and iconic—what themes or aspects of the original lore are you most excited to explore in a fresh light?
2. When crafting cosmic characters like those in The New Gods, how do you balance their “larger-than-life” traits with relatable, human elements?
3. Can you share any unique or unexpected inspirations that shaped your approach to this story? Any books, music, or personal experiences?
4. How do you go about visualizing a setting as otherworldly as New Genesis or Apokolips? 
5. Where does it fit in Absolute?
6. Can you talk about the alphabet made for the series?
7. From a writer’s perspective, what’s been the most thrilling or tricky character to bring to life in The New Gods, and why?
8. How do you hope readers will feel after finishing each issue of The New Gods? Is there a particular message or theme you want to resonate with them as they dive deeper into this world?
9. In a story about literal gods, what challenges or pressures arise in finding new stakes that resonate with readers?
10. What’s one “what if?” scenario about these characters that you think will surprise fans, and how did you arrive at this new interpretation?