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Nicole Perlman Talks Writing Gamora in Marvel Comics vs Movies


Nicole Perlman says writing Guardians of the Galaxy's Gamora is different in the comics compared to the movie, ComicBook reports. Perlman wrote the original script for the Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Now she's made her comic book debut with Gamora #1 last month.

Perlman said, "I am attempting to walk a respectful tightrope between the Marvel Cinematic Universe version and the comic book versions of Gamora, which are close but not carbon copies." She continued that "the mediums are very different and therefore provide different opportunities to explore theme and character. I'd like to think that my backstory for Gamora, being fairly modular, could be applied to the films and comics alike."

Perlman explained why she wanted to explore Gamora's past, saying "One of the reasons I wanted to write Gamora's backstory is that there hasn't been much written about her young adulthood - yet that is where she underwent the greatest character change. I felt like I had the opportunity to say something about people who have survived emotional abuse and trauma, and how they have a profound ability to change the world for the better."

She talked about the wonderful experience of collaborating with Marco Checetto for the Gamora comic. She said, "Marco has been an absolute dream to work with - and he has taught me so much! A big part of the challenge of writing the first five issues has been pacing myself - and making sure I leave enough room on the page for Marco to work his magic. Economy of language and movement have been the two largest lessons for me. But I must say that getting the inks from him has been the best part of my day, every day I receive them in my Inbox."

I think it's great that Perlman is getting an opportunity to tell Gamora's story. I look forward to reading more of her work. What do you think?

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