Indie Edge: Dafna Pleban

Please tell us a bit about yourself!

I’ve been a comic book editor with BOOM! Studios, and have worked on Planet of the Apes comics for over 7 years. I’ve also worked on everything from Lumberjanes to Power Rangers, and definitely have a difficult time explaining to my Jewish mother exactly what it is I do. I’m now well-versed at explaining the differences between the comics in the newspaper and the ones you buy in the store to relatives over the age of 60!

What are your favorite projects you’ve contributed to over the past decade?

I’m incredibly proud about the Planet of the Apes books I’ve been luckily enough to be a part of! What David Walker has done with Ursus is the kind of story I’ve always wanted to see done in this world. And the first POTA book I ever worked on, Planet of the Apes by Daryl Gregory and Carlos Magno, remains one of my favorites.

What are you currently working on?

I’m currently working on Planet of the Apes: Ursus, Power Rangers, Lumberjanes, too many... to... count…!

What fun titles are you reading?

I adore the Rick & Morty (Vol. 1 / JUL151482) comics from Oni Press, and I’m really looking forward to the new Nancy Drew (and The Hardy Boys: The Big Lie TP / SEP171523) comic from Dynamite!

EDGE ESSENTIALS

Pick up these books to learn more about Dafna Pleban’s Indie Edge style!

• Planet of the Apes: Urusus #2 (DEC171224)
• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol. 1 TP (JUN161226)
• Lumberjanes: To The Max Edition Vol. 1 HC (SEP151107)