Review Fix Exclusive: Ryan Westbrook Talks Rex Kaiden And More

Review Fix chats with Rex Kaiden creator Ryan Westbrook, who discusses his origin in comics, creative process, goals and so much more.

Review Fix: How did you know a career in comics was for you?

Ryan Westbrook: I have always been fascinated with comics.  I remember going up to the local super handy and going through the spinner racks looking at all the different comics and just being mesmerized. 

Review Fix: Who inspires you creatively?

Westbrook: Jack Kirby and Stan Lee have been my two biggest influences as an artist. along with Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.  As a young kid Jim Lee, Rob and the Todd-father literally blew my mind with their takes on the X-men, venom, Spider-Man, and of course image comics.  I think everyone loves spawn lol 

Review Fix: How are your comics different or special?

Westbrook: My comics often bring my readers a true representation of how I see things and interpret them.  So I guess to better explain, with Rex Kaiden you’re stepping out of your world and briefly entering mine.  I tell the story I want to tell and how I think it should go.  It’s not about being different or special, it’s about checking your bags at the door and embracing the universe I have created.  And hopefully enjoying it along the way. 

Review Fix: What about this comic? Sell us. Sell us hard. 

Westbrook: Rex Kaiden is an undefeated cage fighter who refuses to throw a title fight for the mob.  They then kidnap him and sell him to a mad scientist who’s secretly working for an alien that’s building an army.  Here Rex Kaiden is transformed into a half man half Super-human Bull.  He now fights to stop the evil alien known as Serosia and his army of mutant monsters. 

Review Fix: Who do you think will dig it the most?

Westbrook: I think turtle fans will enjoy it or anyone who likes action comedies.  It’s definitely got that rush hour Jackie Chan/ Chris Tucker team up vibe with Q and Rex.  Although Rex is more like Stone cold than Jackie Chan  but they make a good duo with Hands Team.  (Hands team was a real thing with my old roommate Q) so I guess you could say parts of Rex Kaiden are based on a true story haha 

Review Fix: How do you want your books to be remembered?

Westbrook: I’d like my books to be timeless.  My dream would be that Rex Kaiden lives on long after I’m gone 

Review Fix: What are your long-term goals for your work?

Westbrook: Long term goals are continuing to create and publish this series for years to come.  Short term goals are to finish volume one along with the action figure toy line I’m currently doing for the series.  I think All good comics need action figures! 

Review Fix: Why should someone support your work?

Westbrook: I enjoy what I do and I think anyone who gives it a chance and really takes the time to sit down and embrace it, will see the value in what I’m doing.  Or at least laugh a little as there’s a few good knee slappers in there, lol 

Review Fix: Anything else you’d like to add?

Westbrook: Just remember everyone is someone in the Motb universe… no stone gets left unturned. 

Also MOTB stands for March of the Bull 

Review Fix: What’s next?

Westbrook: The printed comics and an online store are next.  There you will be able to buy comics, trading cards, clothing and of course action figures!!! I will also be launching a patreon where only patreon’s will have access to certain figures, rare sketch cards, certain t shirt designs, artwork etc. 

Review Fix: Where can people find out more?

Westbrook: Follow us on Facebook @theundefeatedrexkaiden and Instagram @marchofthebullcomics 

@rexkaiden 

Also www.MotbComics.com is coming soon!

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About Patrick Hickey Jr. 14230 Articles
Patrick Hickey Jr. is a full-time Assistant Professor of Communication & Performing Arts and Director of the Journalism program at Kingsborough Community College and is the chairman of the City University of New York Journalism Council. He is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of ReviewFix.com. He's also a former News Editor at NBC Local Integrated Media and National Video Games Writer at Examiner.com where his work was mentioned in National Ad campaigns by Disney, Nintendo and EA Sports. Hickey was also the Editor-In-Chief of two College Newspapers before he received his BA in Journalism from Brooklyn College. Hickey's work has been published in The New York Daily News, The New York Times, Complex, The Hockey Writers, Yahoo!, Broadway World, Examiner, NYSportScene Magazine, ProHockeyNews.com, GothamBaseball.com, The Syracuse Post-Standard, Scout.com and the official sites of the Brooklyn Aces and New York Islanders. His first book, The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult And Classic Video Game Developers was released in April 2018 and is chock full of interviews with legendary developers. His second book in the series, The Minds Behind Adventures Games, was released in December 2019. His third book, The Minds Behind Sports Games, was released in September 2020. His fourth book, The Minds Behind Shooter Games, was released in March 2021. The Minds Behind Sega Genesis Games and The Minds Behind PlayStation Games were released in 2022 and The Minds Behind PlayStation 2 was published in January 2023. Hickey is also a contracted comic book writer, currently penning his original series, "Condrey," as well as "The Job," "Brooklyn Bleeds" "Dem Gulls" and "KROOM" for Legacy Comix, where he serves as founder, owner and Editor-in-Chief. Hickey Jr. is also a voice actor, having starred in the 2018 indie hit and 2019 Switch, PS4 and Xbox One release, The Padre (also serving as English language Story Editor), from Shotgun With Glitters. The sequel, The Padre: One Shell Straight to Hell was released in February 2021- Hickey also served as a Story Editor and Lead Voiceover performer. He has also done narration and trailers for several other titles including The Kaiju Offensive, Relentless Rex and Roniu’s Tale. Hickey is also the lead voiceover performer on Mega Cat Studios’ upcoming title WrestleQuest, responsible for nearly 90 characters in the game, as well as Skybound's Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood, where he voices both Dracula and Renfield, as well as several other characters. He also stars in Ziggurat Interactive’s World Championship Boxing Manager 2, where he performs the VO of nearly every male character in the game. He also worked on the Atari VCS’s BPM Boy.

2 Comments

  1. We follow and support Rex Kaiden since the beginning, from the series’ roots and beyond. The only thing we can say is that Westbrook’s will to bring the series to greatness is unmatcheable, and he’s an example for every creator to follow. We’re here for you, buddy!!!

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