Welcome to a new column that’ll hopefully be recurring! Recently I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview comic writer Van Jensen (known for his recently completed run on DC Comics’ The Flash) about his recent trip to Georgia as a Comics Ambassador, his work for DC and what the future holds for him.  The Comic Bubble: First of all, thank you Van for taking the time out of your busy schedule to let me ask you some questions. I’ve been a great admirer of your work for some time now and it’s truly a privilege to get to interview such a talented creator. Van Jensen: Thank you! And it’s my pleasure. I’m so grateful for you sharing this with your readers. TCB: You recently traveled overseas to Georgia as one of the first ever “comic book ambassadors”. That’s such an amazing title! Van Jensen: Pretty incredible, right? TCB: Tell us a little bit about the program. How did it come about? And what all did being a “comic book ambassador” entail? Van Jensen: It started with Damian Wampler, a cultural attache in the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia. He thought comics could be great for cultural diplomacy, connecting with children and...
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