Q: How long have you been working with Jason Dube and Scattered Comics?

A: I’ve been working quite a long time. Probably about… 5 to 7 months… Hard to debate. I don’t keep track of time well…

Q: How long have been working as a professional artist?

A: WOW. PERFESSIONAL? I would hardly call myself that. In fact, this is my first job. But I’ve been drawing since I could hold a pencil. At 3rd grade, I convinced myself I would be an artist.

Q: This series “COMICS VS MANGA” is about comic book and manga artists trying to make their dreams of publishing their own books come true. Are there any tips you learned being an artist you’d like to share with other artists out there that might help them?

A: Always take any criticism you get. Experiment with all kinds of styles and try new ways o make art. Take classes; no matter how good you think you are, there’s always something new to learn. And never give up!!

Q: What do you like about working on the “Comics Vs Manga” web comic?

A: I like seeing my line work become colored and published. Also the entire process of making a new character. It’s always interesting to draw out the small details of something that really helps define the character.

Q: Any thoughts on what you’d like to see happen with this web comic, or storyline?

A: I want to see Vampi, Tina, Kites, and Max have a confusing love-square-triangle thing. Those were my favorite characters to create, so I really am interested in what will happen to them.

Q: Who is your favorite character from the series to draw?

A: KITES. HE IS SO ADORABLE. I love little people. Especially when they’re cute boys. I think it’s awesome how he tries to be suave even though he’s so short.

Q: If you had to pick a character you most identify with, who would it be?

A: UHHH… Probably Natsumi. She’s over selfconfident, in love with herself, and adores having fans. But I’m not evil or controlling like her… I guess I could relate myself to a lot of characters though. But Natsumi ranks at number one.

Q: What would you do as this charcter if you were stuck in this club full of crazy artist characters like this series?

A: WELL… I would probably flaunt my artwork around after I got comfortable. I would really be like Natasha at first; I’m really shy and humble around other great artists.

Q: What do you prefer drawing when you’re not drawing this series?

A: I have a variety of other comics I’m working on. So in my free time I draw the layouts for the comic and rewrite plotlines.

Q: Any last words, comments, worries, shout outs, sage advice you’d like to leave us with?

A: Shout out to Erika and Sammy! Um… COMIC CLUB, YOURE THE BOMB! And… I prefer Coke to Pepsi. Open Happiness!

Fans of Scattered Comics have been able to read new comics of “Panda Days”, and “Caffiene Poisoned” in their own web series:

• Caffiene Poisoned Web Series
• Panda Days Web Series

Even more recently Scattered Comics Fans have been able to download “Panda Days”  and “Caffiene Poisoned” titles straight to their IPhone and Internet capable devices allowing fans to read their favorite titles anywhere.

Now Scatter Comics has joined Drive Thru Comics; one of the leading comic download sites; now fans can download their comics straight to their PC, or Laptop and read them anytime; this a exciting way for everyone to enjoy these great titles.

Jason also talks about his love for horror movies and how they have influenced him in some of his comics such as “Scattered”.

Fans of Scattered Comics, can now get their “Caffiene On” anywhere they are as “Caffiene Poisoned” has been released on ITUNES; the first issue of the first volume of this fan favorite is now available to download!

Be sure to download your copy of “Caffiene Poisoned #1″ to your computer or Internet ready cell phone, it will cost you a lot less than a cup of coffee!

Caffiene Poisoned #1 Download – 0.99

Below you will find a small excerpt of the article, be sure to read all the article at Comixpress.com:

Scattered Comics is an indie comic publisher located in Sacramento, California. Established by Jason Dube, Scattered publishes comics that have a broad range of genres and appeal to all age groups. Here are a few of those titles available here at Comixpress.

“Panda Days”: Introduces Panda, the name of a sweet and adorable girl who has two problems; she is constantly being attacked by random ninjas; the other problem is nobody can see them but her. This light-hearted comedy is loved by kids, but treasured by teens.

“Scattered”: A dark supernatural comic about 4 teenage strangers who are thrown together to explore the spirit world.  Combining elements of different religions, cultures, and teenage angst weaved together into a dramatic epic.

Read more here

Q:  How long have you been working with Jason Dube and Scattered Comics?

YOLA:  Ohhhh, only about 3 weeks or so. I really enjoy working with Jason and his story so much I get too excited and get to work instantly and won’t top until it’s done. It’s been 3 very sleepless weeks.

Q:  How long have been working as a professional artist?

YOLA: I wouldn’t call myself a ‘professional artist. I haven’t quite got my work out yet and I am young and have a lot to learn and a lot of work to do before I may call myself that. As an artist though I have been drawing since the second grade and become serious about my art over the last few years. I have taken art and computer classes to improve myself and my art and hope to get out into the professional world within the next year or so.

Q: Are you a fan of the original comic book series Panda Days?

YOLA: Heck yes. When I first got the comic I would go through it over and over again. The characters are so cute and the art style is so original. I haven’t seen anything like it so far.

Q: What do you like about working on the Panda Days web comic?

YOLA: It’s really fun and less stressful to draw an entirely chibi web comic. I get excited when I get the new script; it makes me smile and laugh. I start sketching what the page looks like in my head immediately. And on a good week I get the page done in about 3 days. It inspires me to get started on my own ideas as well.

Q:  Any thoughts on what you’d like to see happen with this web comic, or storyline?

YOLA: I can’t really think of anything. I just enjoy getting the humorous script and drawing the cute characters. I guess I hope to see more funny and more cute!

Q: Who is your favorite character from the series to draw?

YOLA: Definitely Panda. Panda is just the cutest with her long blond hair and her messed up jeans. I’m just a sucker for the tough girl.

Q: If you had to pick a character you most identify with, who would it be?

YOLA: I am not sure who I might identity with, but I have a pet bunny named Panda who definitely matches Jason’s Panda chick. So cute and such a little toughie.

Q: What do you prefer drawing when you’re not drawing the cute Panda Days universe?

YOLA: Well I do love drawing my style of chibis but when drawing my regular anime-style I have recently opted to draw characters from a series I have been working on with someone called ‘Forget my Name’, characters from a role playing game I am currently in, or just myself and my friends, or what they ask me to draw.

Q: If you were tormented by random ninjas that only you could see, what would you do?

YOLA: Well since only I can see them I would befriend them then get them to do my bidding. It sounds evil but it’s more like help me with my work, get me the answers on tests, torment or play pranks on people, and exact my revenge whilst I always get away with it cause only I can see them. So it’s more like the diet coke of evil.

Q: Any last words, comments, worries, shout outs, sage advice you’d like to leave us with?

YOLA: Uhhhhh … be nice to Canadians.

Excerpt from the article:

Waiting for Something to Happen c. Jason Dube

Waiting For Something to Happen could be the story of my own entrance into the world of employment. Indeed, it could be any girl’s finding her career-niche story. Ko so perfectly depicts the malaise of a bored 20-something, accented by Dube’s pristine illustrations.

The star is a youngish girl who can’t stand her job. She is so entrenched in her boredom that she wishes for a really good depression, if only for something to do.

It brings back memories of overdramatizing small issues in the workplace not only as a way to feel important, but to amuse myself. Way back in the 80s, it was necessary to do this. Charlotte wasn’t as “happening” as it is now.

The interview continues about Norrie Ko’s insight into the unsual and quirky outlook on life and how the charater is identfiable to Brooke Musterdman and other other women around the country.

Besure to read the full article at http://www.examiner.com/x-36115-Charlotte-Stress-in-the-Workplace-Examiner~y2010m6d8-Review-of-Waiting-for-Something-to-Happen

Written and Created by Norrie Ko

Art by Jason Dube

Gray Tones by Kristoffer Condes, and Sean Salazar

Don’t miss the next exciting chapter in Scattered #2 debuting at the SAC Horror Show September 25th-26th!