Mike talks about his new publishing partnership with scout comics
“I created Action Tank because kids are awesome, comics are awesome, and bringing the two together is, for me, a massive joyful privilege.
In the relatively small Australian market, where I’ve personally hand-sold thousands of my self-published copies, Action Tank has proven to be a series that kids, parents, teachers, librarians and booksellers all want, so I knew that when I was ready to take it to the world, I’d need a publishing partner who not only shared my goals, but also my belief that comics for kids can be, and should be, of a world-class quality.
I’ve been impressed by Scout’s innovative approach to publishing since they began, so when I heard about the launch of the SCOOT! Imprint, and its goal to inspire children to celebrate their own creativity, capability and imagination, I knew I’d found the right partner to help bring Action Tank to the kids and families of the world.”
The first Action Tank Graphic Novel is now available in the USA!
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100 ACTION-PACKED, full-color pages for only US$9.99!
Best described as Where the Wild Things Are meets The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, the first book in the critically acclaimed Action Tank series goes on sale in the USA in March 2022!
Find it at your favorite book retailer, your local comic shop or ScoutComics.com!
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PRAISE FOR ACTION TANK
“Smart, funny, and dynamically designed, Action Tank is an impressive debut that’s sure to engage readers, some of whom will no doubt be inspired to write and draw their own powered-up comics.”
– SHAUN TAN (The Arrival, Cicada, Tales from the Inner City)
“A truly exceptional use of the comic form. This is a big smile from end to end.”
– RYAN K LINDSAY (Everfrost, Eternal, Beautiful Canvas)
“Mike’s talent continues to astound me. If I didn’t know what a gentle nerd he was, I’d be intimidated.”
– NAT AMOORE (Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire, The Right Way To Rock)
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MULTIPLE LITERARY AWARD NOMINATIONS
Mike’s self-published releases of the Action Tank series have proven to be a small-press sensation, earning multiple literary award nominations, including…
2021 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards
2021 Comic Arts Awards Of Australia
2021 Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People
2020 Aurealis Awards
2020 Australian Library & Information Association Notables
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MIKE’S PODCAST INTERVIEWS
You can now hear Mike talk about how and why he made Action Tank on a whole bunch of podcasts!
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