To Toa-Nuva,
I'm glad you enjoyed my elaborate answers! Re. your question:
<<Can you tell us the name of the artist who is responsible for the illustrations in the graphic novels?>>
I don't know the names of the artist(s?) working on the graphic novels, at least not yet, and haven't seen any art yet either. I turned in the scripts to my editor, who's working with the books' designers to coordinat the scripts with the artists. I'm looking forward to seeing the graphic novels too!
To Nuhrii the Metruan,
Thank you for assigning me a special user rank. I feel unworthy.
To Lord Kopaka,
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disregard your questions from your spoiler tag.
<<1. Why is Kopaka's Mask not knocked of his face and the elemental energy is not drained off by a villiain story-wise (like Lewa, Pohatu and Onua) although there is the special Kopaka Mask in a viliain set (like Lewa, Pohatu and Onua).>>
Good question. I don't have an answer for the actions in the cartoons. Perhaps Kopaka was lucky?
<<2. Who controls the Skull army? Skull Grinder (Kulta), Lord of Skull Spiders or Makuta?>>
Watch Episode 16: Unity. Duty. Destiny.
http://www.lego.com/en-us/bionicle
In that episode, Ekimu makes a statement that reveals information about Skull Grinder's connection to Makuta. That's my best answer.
<<3. Where is the golden skull spider mask, which gives the power to control the skull spiders? The Toa mention a structure which is empty at the location where they defeated the Lord of Skull Spiders (or is he not defeated?).>>
You may be either amused or annoyed that I don't have any information about a "golden skull spider mask." I did note that the Lord of Skull Spiders is packaged with "a golden Skull Spider," but that's all I know, all I can say for now.
Because of work and family commitments, I may not be able to answer questions or respond to comments quickly, but trust you have my interest, that I will check in when I can. Obviously, I'm hoping you'll enjoy the upcoming books!
Best regards,
—Ryder