My name is Howie Noel and I'm an illustrator/cartoonist from Maryland.
'MR. SCOOTLES' GRAPHIC NOVEL TO DEBUT IN SEPTEMBER PREVIEWS FOR A NOVEMBER RELEASE!
Mr. Scootles
Alterna Comics and H.C. Noel are pleased to announce the debut of the graphic novel, MR. SCOOTLES.
Created years ago by H.C. Noel, MR. SCOOTLES first made its small press debut as self-published single issues.
Now collecting issues 1 through 5 - the 160 page book contains a very unique artistic premise.
The first 70% of the book is in black and white, grayscaled art. The last 30% however is in full-color as Mr. Scootles makes the leap from his world to ours.
First published by Alterna Comics as part of their digital line-up, MR. SCOOTLES has shown that it has the potential to be a hit with the masses. A small cult-following has grown for the book and creator H.C. Noel couldn't be more happy finally release his project in its entire form. When asked about how he felt in regards to MR. SCOOTLES' debut in September Previews, H.C. had this to say, "This has been one of my goals since creating Mr. Scootles. I just want to thank Alterna and Peter for believing in me and my story."
The following is a short summary of the book's premise: Jason and Kelly, both students at Drumheller Art Institute, find an old film reel of a forgotten cartoon character, Mr. Scootles. Before committing suicide, Mr. Scootle's creator, Weston Lang Jr., placed a curse upon the film reel and himself. Now, as the two friends watch the old filmstrip,
Mr. Scootles awakens in Purgatory.
Mr. Scootles
$17.95 / OGN / 70% B&W 30%
Color / 160 pgs.
Available November!
ISBN: 9780979787438
Order Code SEP08 3690
Own the complete saga of Mr. Scootles right now at Amazon.com! Mr. Scootles is published by Alterna Comics!
http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Scootles-H-C-Noel/dp/1934985031/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1223510676&sr=8-1
Mr. Scootles is also available at Drive Thru Comics!
http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/
My indie comic Mr. Scootles was featured in Wizard Magazine as one of the top 49 things to know about indie comics (2004)("It's tough to find a more solid read on the indie market" ) It has also been kindly reviewed by Ain't It Cool News ("Visually imaginative", Newsarama ("Damn good" ) and The Fourth Rail ("Definitely bears watching" ).
I have also designed comic book characters for the Ed Norris Show on WHFS 105.7 FM in Baltimore, MD and have appeared on the show as a featured guest.
Please visit my website to see my artwork, read my blog and check out the home of the Mr. Scootles webcomic. You can also learn more about the "world" of Mr. Scootles and play a flash game where you punish him.
