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My new graphic novel series Secret Agent Mole is coming soon. Book 1: Goldfish-Finger is out on March 1st!

Before the book comes out, I thought I’d introduce you to the characters. You’ve already met Max Mole, Helena Hippo and June Bug, plus their supporting cast. Now meet the villains of Book 1.

Eric Goldfishfinger

Goldfishfinger is a criminal mastermind who’s mad about gold. After a daring escape from the maximum security aquarium, this fiendish fish embarks on a crime spree along with his insidious sidekick, Toxin.

Toxin

Toxin is the most poisonous pufferfish on the planet, and Goldfishfinger’s loyal henchfish.

Pray you don’t cross paths with this prickly customer as his powerful poison can paralyse in seconds.

Dr Nude

Dr Nude is a world-famous techno-terrorist in dire need of some underwear; he’s a most ingenious and very nasty naked mole rat.

He seems to be Max Mole’s nemesis, though he wouldn’t call Max his; not when the Mole is simply a trainee agent and therefore unworthy of challenging the greatness of Nude. Still, whether he likes it or not, expect to see Dr Nude in many future missions!

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My new graphic novel series Secret Agent Mole is coming soon. Book 1: Goldfish-Finger is out on March 1st!

Before the book comes out, I thought I’d introduce you to the characters. You’ve already met Max Mole, Helena Hippo and June Bug; now meet their supporting cast.

W

W is the head of The Agency.

But what does W stand for?
‘Walrus’?
‘Witless’?
‘Wilberforce’?
All of the above?

W is a wonderful boss; he cares deeply about the safety and wellbeing of all his agents, though he is occasionally a hard tusk-master.

Chekhov

Chekhov is The Agency’s go-to-gal for gadgets; she knows what you need before you do.

She’s also W’s long-suffering assistant. If W ever took a sick day, Chekhov could lead The Agency with her eyes closed.

Andy Warthog

Andy Warthog is best known for his portraits of Marilyn Monrodent and the Camel’s Soup Tin series.

His latest exhibition at New York’s Met features a giant, priceless, solid-gold fish finger (aka a fish-stick for those in North America).

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Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for the next post where you’ll meet the villains of Secret Agent Mole.

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My new graphic novel series Secret Agent Mole is coming soon. Book 1: Goldfish-Finger is out on March 1st!

Before the book comes out, I thought I’d introduce you to the characters.

Our main characters are Max Mole, Helena Hippo and June Bug; they’re a team of trainee spies trying to get their secret agent licences.

Let’s start with the title character himself – Maximilian (‘Max’) Mole.

Max Mole

Earthworms fear him.
His granny loves him.
Villains find him … kind of annoying.

Max has wanted to be a secret agent ever since he was a baby mole, and now is his chance. He’s a trainee at the Agency, and he’s facing his final tests before he can get his secret agent licence. With his explosive suction-dart gun, classy dirt-repellent suit and sparkling wit, Max believes he is ready to face the world’s supervillains. Time will tell …

Helena Hippo

Dependable.
Determined.
Deadly.

Helena had a brief career as a professional wrestler (stage name Helena Handbasket) before joining The Agency as a new recruit. She is the muscles of Max’s team. Armed with her teeth, her fists (‘Ruth‘ and ‘Rita‘) and her legs (aka ‘the ol’ kicksticks’), Helena is a formidable and fearsome foe. Just be grateful she’s on our side.

June Bug

Bug is the brains of the operation, and provides teeny-tiny tech support to Max and Helena.

She’s an expert in hacking, surveillance, lock picking and bomb defusing; she’s also a champion cake baker.

Don’t let her small size or wide smile fool you; Bug is an incredibly capable pint-sized powerhouse. You’d be wise not to underestimate her.

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I’ll tell you about some more characters soon! Thanks for reading.

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