First Comics News: How does it feel creating new characters that you get to see appear in comic books?
Scott Kolins: feels great! Ever since I picked up my 1st comic book, I was doodling sketches of new characters. And to have the opportunity to turn them into full-blown blown real, published comics – is too cool.
1st: What in your comic book career are you most proud of?
Scott: Having a good time. I love learning, solving problems, and making friends as I do it (or as we do it). If you’re asking which project? That’s tough. I love so many of them for different reasons. Flash is up there as well had such a good time making our issues. Geoff was outstanding personally and professionally. And our Flash has helped my career as its popularity has only grown over the years. I’m also really proud of “Adam 3” and now “Patra” – as creator-owned material is ultimately what I’ve always been after.
1st: How did you come up with the art style in “Patra” and how would you describe it?
Scott: I try to approach each project as a chance to grow and challenge myself. I ask myself: What is the tone of this book? What’s it about? Then I play with ideas and see where it lead. My Flash looks different from my Avengers or my Solomon Grundy or my “Adam 3” or my “Citizen Cold” or now with “Patra”. “Patra” is a horror book, so I chose to really lean into shadows and ways I could make scenes scary without being too gross. Or maybe save the grossest parts for the important moments in the story. Where it fits.
1st: What personality does your art bring out in Patra?
Scott: I guess the thrill of scary things? – and the thrill of surviving them. There is also the rebellious part of me that likes a hero that doesn’t look like a hero.
1st: How did your art bring across Jeremy Jones as a person?
Scott: Our main “Patra” villain, Jeremy, was again me mix of different influences. Part Harvey Dent, part Michael Myers, and part I don’t know what. Maybe a bit of manga? I was really happy when I stumbled across the idea that his split mask was his knife.
1st: Will there be more issues of “Patra” in the future?
Scott: Working on them! Hope so!
1st: Do you prefer drawing horror or superheroes?
Scott: I love drawing them all.
1st: You’ve got to draw King Shark in “Suicide Squad: King Shark.” What was it like to work on this character?
Scott: King Shark was a blast. I love the absurdity of the character. And the whole animal kingdom was a natural fit for me after “Adam 3”. And Seeley was great to work with, too.
1st: You worked for DC. Would you like to do more work for the m and on which character or characters?
Scott: Sure. The character doesn’t matter as much as the team I work with, though I do have my favorites. Oddball characters like Omac or Creeper would be great, as well as bigger characters like Flash or Wonder Woman. I have many more wish list characters at Marvel since I worked there less over the years.
1st: Who has influenced you the most in your career?
Scott: My mom. My friends. My teachers. Then the learning lessons of your career as you win some and lose some.
1st: What comics besides the ones you worked on would you recommend?
Scott: I’m loving Absolute Wonder Woman and Bowling with Corpses.
1st: If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
Scott: Unironically, super speed. I have so many things I want to do!
1st: How is Poppi doing?
Scott: Poppi’s doing great. My life is infinitely better with each animal I’ve had.
1st: Any words for the fans of your art?
Scott: Thanks for buying my books! I couldn’t be here with the best job in the world – if not for you.
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