"Can Lady Baltimore defeat the monster without becoming one herself?" Lady Baltimore: The Daughters of Medusa is the next chapter in the Outerverse Universe of books, due out on April 30th from Dark Horse Comics. Mike Mignola and his Outerverse co-creator Christopher Golden re-team with artist Bridgit Connell for the latest Lady Baltimore adventure, and we caught up with Connell to discuss the new two-part comic book event series:
You've teamed up with Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden once again for Lady Baltimore: The Daughters of Medusa. What excited you the most about this new story when you first read the script?
Bridgit Connell: So when talking about writing this next arc, Chris asked me what I would want to draw in Sofia's story, and I had been really drawn to gorgons at the time, so I mentioned it. I had an itch to draw something along those lines, and at lightning speed Chris sent me a script.
I thought I would be the most excited about the gorgons, as Chris really made sure I got to draw quite a few, (to my delight,) but I ended up getting so much more immersed in one of the character's story threads throughout the two issues. There's a member of Sofia's group named Jo, introduced in the first volume, that has such a heartfelt arc here that it surprised me, especially with how deep Chris went into her background, and how it matched up SO WELL with the existence of the gorgons in the story. This two issue arc is hands-down my favorite project I've ever done.
What's your process when it comes to research for a project like this? Did you dive into previous depictions of Medusa to inform your take on the gorgon mythology?
Bridgit Connell: I definitely re-watched Clash of the Titans for that good good Medusa content. But I also dove into gorgon lore, like how in history Marie Antoinette was known to use the image of Medusa as a symbol of solace and refuge for women. And how the story of Medusa's hideous transformation in the Greek narrative has changed over time, from demonizing women to being a symbol of strength. Was her monstrous form a curse? Or was it a gift meant to protect her from the gods?
Regarding how they looked physically, I also played with the idea that each gorgon wore crowns inspired by different species. For instance, Medusa herself wore golden hair made of spiky, venomous bush vipers.
What's your experience been with Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden as creative collaborators?
Bridgit Connell: Hashtag Blessed. But in all honesty, this job couldn't be any more fun. It's so damn exciting getting a peek into how Mignola forms his world and the monsters with, and how fun it is to chat with Chris Golden about character arcs and exciting story beats. I feel like Chris and I are genuinely giant nerds about what we get to work on and I just have such a blast.
Can you tell us a bit about your creative workspace? What's your setup or process that allows you to be in a creative headspace?
Bridgit Connell: Working while my daughter is at preschool and working while she's asleep are my top two right now. Lol. I used to have so many more needs and specifics about what I would want at my workspace, but now that need is outweighed by the quick passing of time! I jump into my ergonomic chair and dive in immediately – but you know, it's a bit of growth that I've done in learning how to do both things at once and I'm kind of proud of that.
What do you enjoy most about drawing Lady Baltimore and can you give our readers a tease of what to expect over the new two-issue mini-series?
Bridgit Connell: I sometimes call her Lady Brawltimore because of how much ass she kicks with zero magical powers. I love her sass and her ability to – not even muster the courage – but totally embody courage in dealing with threats. She spends zero time debating fighting evil she just does it. She never thinks to herself “time to be brave” she just rushes in. It's ingrained in her being and I think that's the most powerful thing about her.
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"Mike Mignola and his Outerverse co-creator Christopher Golden are once again teaming up with artist Bridgit Connell to continue the epic adventures of Lady Baltimore in a new two-part comics event. Written by Mignola and Golden with art from Connell, colors by Michelle Madsen, and letters by Clem Robins, Lady Baltimore: The Daughters of Medusa is the new chapter in the Outerverse Universe of books.
Following the events of 2021’s Lady Baltimore: The Witch Queens and 2023’s Lady Baltimore: The Dream of Ikelos – Lady Baltimore: The Daughters of Medusa throws readers back into the thick of a supernatural world war against occult nazis. Sofia Baltimore and her team of adventurers travel to Paris to investigate reports of spies and soldiers being turned to stone by a gorgon. Can Lady Baltimore defeat the monster without becoming one herself?"
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"As the supernatural battle for control of Europe and the world wages on, Sofia and her team journey to Paris to investigate a possible gorgon that is turning spies and soldiers to stone.
Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Bridgit Connell, and Michelle Madsen continue their horror adventure series in this new two-part story."
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