FC 24 Heroes artist compares Marvel & football: "Fans are equally passionate"
radiotimes.comComic book artist and Marvel alum JL Giles has teamed up with EA Sports to reimagine a fresh batch of footballers as FC 24 Heroes cards, once again adding some superhero flair to Ultimate Team.
In an exclusive email interview with RadioTimes.com ahead of the EA Sports FC 24 release date, Giles told us that football players and Marvel superheroes are not quite so different as you might expect.
«I believe both have a significant impact on popular cultures,» Giles explained. «Besides their global popularity and iconic status, fans are equally passionate about both the players and the characters.
»They serve as sources of inspiration and role models for millions of people of all ages, as they embody qualities such as determination, leadership and the pursuit of excellence." And we can't really argue with him on that!
Elsewhere in the interview, Giles talked about drawing Alex Scott herself as the first female Hero card — to mark the landmark moment of female players being added to Ultimate Team for the first time. For all that and more, check out the full transcript below!
How does working on Heroes cards differ from traditional comics?
Comic book work revolves around sequential storytelling. The key is to ensure that the reader can follow the story clearly. Working on Heroes cards is more akin to what we do with covers.
The priority is to make the characters look spectacular, exude heroism, and make the reader want to grab it and explore what happens inside. We strive for the same effect with the cards – surprising the audience with highly iconic images!
This year sees the addition of female players to Ultimate Team. Was it meaningful to draw the first female Hero, the UK’s Alex Scott?
I loved the idea! The incredible
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