Robert Seagull

Robert Percival Seagull, Jr. is a secondary character in the in the on going LION GAZETTE Comic, Mari Soliniski and The Wonder Kitty. He is the managing editor and over all boss of the main characters. While he is a shrewd newsman who has brought much success to THE LION GAZETTE, he is also a kind and understanding boss. He originally introduces Mari Solinski and Niko to the staff of the newspaper and assigns them to the mail room under the auspices of Mr. Albert M. Larkin.

Seagull assigns the stories to various reporters and mediates issues that arise between staff members, such as Alexandra Sevilla and Peggy O'Shea. Additionally, he oversees the support staff and manages the actual printing of the paper.

Originally, Seagull was the newspaper's foreign affairs correspondent and still fills that roll when needed. However, he often prefers his editing duties and sends other field reporters to gather such news. His office is very neat with only one photograph, that of THE LION GAZETTE Staff.

Background
Robert Percival Seagull, Jr was born to Robert P. Seagull, Sir and Mildred Seagull (nee Asherton) on November 5, 1967 in San Antonio, Texas. He was schooled in San Antonio and eventually graduated from St. Mary's University with a degree in English and Journalism. In 1988, he began work as a reporter at THE WEEKLY BRAHMA eventually coming to work as a news writer at THE LION GAZETTE. He remained at this post until 1996 when he became the chief Foreign Correspondent. In September of 2001 he covered the World Trade Center Terrorist attacks and eventually followed the George W. Bush Administration. By November 2004 he had become managing editor of THE LION GAZETTE when his predecessor, James Bunny, retired.

Personality
Robert Seagull is keenly business-minded and always seeking ways to make THE LION GAZETTE profitable. He is a very personable person. Despite his reputation and business savvy he would really rather not fire anyone. Most people who have had to leave THE LION GAZETTE did so of their own volition to improve their position and station in journalism or life. His "cuts" usually involve not rehiring when people leave either taking on their job or assigning it to existing staff.

Appearances
In "Origins" Robert Seagull introduces Mari and Niko to the greater staff who is seated at a conference table in the LION LOUNGE. He also sends Dr. Lola and Lil Alexandra to investigate the loud sounds related to the arrival of Steve the Alien's flying saucer.

Robert Seagull triggers a panic attack from Mari and Niko when he calls them to his office upon their arrival at the start of "The Prisoner Agenda." The summons is actually prompted by a request from Major General Kawallis who wishes to take the girls on a military matter to Europe. Seagull approves the leave and informs them of their assignment only after the girls wracked their brains trying to figure out what they had done wrong.