As I’ve loved comics since I was a child I am always looking for a new experience and the best ones are the smaller publishers. They tell stories that no one else would and that is why I love reading them. One of these small companies is called Scout Comics and I recently had a chance to catch up with them.
TR: Please introduce yourself.
JH: James Haick, President of Scout Comics.
TR: What motivated you to start Scout Comics?
JH: My book SOLAR FLARE was picked up by Scout and I became friends with founder/CEO Brendan and Publisher James Pruett. I started helping out and eventually lead to me becoming a partner.
TR: What are some of the titles that you are known for?
JH: Scout is known for many great titles like Stabbity Bunny, Long Lost, The Mall, The Source, White Ash, Wretches, Gut Ghost, just to name a few.
TR: What writers/artists have you worked with?
JH: So many now it’s hard to keep track!
TR: One of your titles I read on FCBD tell us more about The Mall.
JH: I co-created THE MALL with another one of our partners, Don Handfield. It takes place in the 1980’s and is a coming of age crime story. It’s Breakfast Club meets Goodfellas. We are both very proud of our THE MALL team and of the first volume.
TR: Since it is the start of a new year can you tell us what you have in store for us?
JH: Many big announcements are forth coming. Including 3 new imprints and more than 20+ new titles! Stay tuned!
TR: Ok I am sold where can I buy some of these great titles!
JH: Our website www.scoutcomics.com or request all our books at your local comic shop.
TR: Any plans to bring any of these comics to either the big or small screen?
JH: For sure! Stay tuned for news on Long Lost, Henchgirl, (and) Solar Flare among others!
TR: If you had a chance to work with anyone in the comic book industry who would it be and why?
JH: Personally, Mike Allred. He’s my favorite artist and I nearly have every book he’s ever done.
TR: Do you have a favorite title?
JH: Smoketown. It’s a masterpiece.
TR: Anything else you’d like to add?
JH: I just want to conclude about how happy I am being part of this amazing company. We have big plans for 2020 and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
And there you have it folks! If you would like to know more about this company head over to https://www.scoutcomics.com/ to check out some of these great titles. Personally I am a fan of The Mall because it mixes a lot of great genres together and it is totally 80’s. So don’t forget to check them out and check back to see what great titles they are coming out with next!
