Long List: 2024 Projects

Fionn McCabe

This book is a short (sometimes funny but often depressing) reflection on the death of our family dog, Kobi. Kobi was a lovely, soft, beautiful, and frequently annoying little bugger. And grief is complicated.

The book is about 20 pages long and printed in (mostly) black and white with a two colour risograph cover.

Ryan K Lindsay, writer

A John Doe slaying lures a journalist into a world of political intrigue, a wi-fi-enabled grotto, and a station locker full of secrets. For Bucky, an editor of the crime beat at "The Truth," it's all in a day's work... but he also happens to be a deer.

Will he chase down his last story in this antler noir series?

Matthew Reilly - writer
John Hanna - artist

Matthew Reilly's blockbuster novel Hover Car Racer explodes off the page as a thrilling new graphic novel, brilliantly illustrated by John Hanna.

Never give up. Never say die.

Meet Jason Chaser, hover car racer. He's won himself a place at the International Race School, where racers either make it on to the Pro Circuit - or they crash and burn.

But he's an outsider. He's younger than the other racers. His car, the Argonaut, is older.

And on top of that, someone doesn't want him to succeed at the School and will do anything to stop him.

Now Jason Chaser isn't just fighting for his place on the starting line, he's racing for his life.

Published by Pan Mcmillan Australia
Released Australia & New Zealand

John Hanna - writer, artist, designer

A collection of five short horror stories, which were written and illustrated for a halloween themed zine event called Halloween Zine Spooktacular in 2024. Stories range from impending dread, to obsession, and the fear of the unknown...

Originally all hand drawn, and hand typsetted

50 pages
Printed by Comic Books on Demand

Stu Thornton, Creator, Artist, Writer

OUTLAW
Wanted by the Authorities. Hunted by the Underworld.
A modern day, 100% Australian comic book with a feel straight out of the Bronze Age of comics.

Created by The Mak Bros.
Story by Josh Mak
Details & Letters by Aaron Mak
Art by Ben Sullivan
Colours by Wilson Go

AN UNPRECEDENTED TRUE-CRIME NARCO-NOIR
Jason Lee finds himself sitting atop a failing business, despite being sold the notion that doing everything by the book pays off. For a man who refuses to accept failure, with more than just himself to look after, desperate times truly call for desperate measures.

BREAKING BAD x TRAINSPOTTING x TRUE CRIME coalesce into a whole more unfathomable than the sum of its parts.
We invite you to peer through the looking glass.

Alex Mankiewicz - illustrator

The creation tales of the Yindjibarndi, an Aboriginal mob in the Pilbara, rendered in graphic novel form.

Stu Thornton - Creator, Artist & Writer

OUTLAW
The saga continues.
Wanted by the Authorities. Hunted by the Underworld.
A modern day, 100% Australian comic book with a feel straight out of the Bronze Age of comics.

Shane Walsh-Smith, adaptation/artist

A graphic novel gamebook, published as part of the Skull of Agarash re-release.

You are Banedon, charged by your Guildmaster with the urgent mission of informing the Kai of the evil wizard Vonotar's defection to the Darklords.

This mini-adventure was originally published in text-only format in The Magnamund Companion, and was adapted into a graphic novel by Shane Walsh-Smith.

Jackie Ryan (writer, director, photographer, designer, etc.)

In Volume 6 of Burger Force, the team set their sights on a line-dancing troupe with some very unusual moves. Is it murder on the dance floor? Have guilty feet got no rythm? Does it take two to tango? All will be revealed when Burger Force swings into action.

Writer - Kieran Jack
Illustrator - Logan French
Letter - Bradley Adan

50 years ago, in a remote rural homestead something happened, something heinous, something so evil, so horrifying that the swamp swallowed its secrets...until now.

When an unsuspecting school bus carrying 12 students and their teachers ventures into this remote rural homestead in Gippsland, Victoria on an excursion, they soon discover that this will be an education that won’t soon be forgotten. When Blair and her fellow students become trapped on the property they will have to uncover malevolent secrets to the property’s past, unleashing the swamp of evil upon them all.

Shiver in fear, for The Lady of The Swamp. An Australian supernatural horror story, based around true events. Kieran Jack (The Talking Bread, In Purgatory and The Wrath of The Cursed - Legacy) and Logan French (Amphibia Noir) bring their signature styles to this story and deliver their own on the horror genre.

Andrew Law - Creator, Story, Art
Julian Barr - Story, Script

Slayhemn is a high fantasy like they used to make, with fire-breathing dragons, barbarians and sorcerers. Our hero, Ravensthorne, is an outcast. His people rejected him because he was the only one of his kind born without magic. Ever since then, he’s gotten by on his talent for thieving. Now, he’s after the biggest score of his life: a crystal shard that will grant him the power to get revenge on those who cast him out. Is this quest worth his soul?

Molly Hunt, co-writer
Scott Wilson, co-writer
Christopher Wood, artist
Wolfgang Bylsma, editor and letterer

A bond stronger than time, a love more vast than space, and a will as powerful as the Dreaming; Mungala is a Gooniyandi warrior searching for the child taken from her.

Dreamwalker follows Mungala’s journey from the northwest of Western Australia through time, space and beyond and nothing, not even death itself, can stop Mungala from protecting her people and becoming the hero she needs to be to find her child…

Oli Ward, creator.

LX-ios is a Cyberknight with a strict code of Honour who becomes entranced by Jax, an impulse driven Technomancer. Opposites collide when they find themselves in an unlikely partnership as they fumble through unfamiliar territory in a virtual reality called The Cyberverse
Honour Bound Volume One collects episodes 1-5 of Honour Bound

Scott Wilson, writer
Katie Houghton-Ward, artist
Matt James, colour artist
Wolfgang Bylsma, editor and letterer

The Indigiverse continues!
The awakening of Adam Hart’s powers and responsibilities as Dark Heart has begun... As the chaos of the Mamoo grows, so too do the forces to combat them. But can Adam use the Dreaming, a place of the past, present and future, to become the hero the world so desperately needs?

* Rowan Williams, writer/artist

An autobio comic about getting overwhelmed by little things (and sorting rubbish). Riso printed by Not Gutter (Tokyo).

Stuart Medley

A 100 page, short graphic novella, PUR-bound, 148mm x 148mm, CMYK print. Print version comes with four postcards of the "Child's Play" paintings featured in the story.
The setting: An art gallery in an old military facility. The scenario: A war in the near future has been won by the arts and sciences against the forces of hate and knownothingism. An uneasy peace must be defended. What lengths will the bleeding-hearts go to in protecting their hard-won territory? What price their beliefs? Their very souls hang in the balance.

Rob Feldman: Creator, Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer, Colourist.
Nat Karmichael: Editor and Comicoz publisher.
Steve Panozzo, Chris Kelly: Designers, Layouts.

"Fridge Boy in Space" is an affectionate salute to the marvels of Sci-Fi and Superhero film and comic creations of the fifties, sixties, and, even more recently, the seventies, using the time-honored genres of spoof and parody, in that order (or perhaps in the other order). 84 fun-filled pages, full colour. For people who remember Monty Python, Leo Baxendale, The Pineapples at the Dawn of Time. You have now been warned.
(YOU NEED TO SMELL THIS COMIC. PHYSICAL COPIES WILL BE SENT.)

John Dixon: Creator, Writer, Artist, Letterer.
Nat Karmichael: Editor, Comicoz Publisher.
Alicia Jones: Designer, Layouts.
Jeff Battista, Graeme Cliffe, Andrew Dixon, Matt Emery, Jeremy Macpherson, Roger Stitson, Don Ticchio, Stefan Woods: Editorial Input, Assistance.

A chronological reprinting of the classic Australian daily newspaper adventure strip, featuring the first two daily adventures from 1963. This comic was reproduced from the original artwork of John Dixon's world-famous feature. 36 black and white pages, colour
John Dixon cover, includes short biography of creator John Dixon. The storyline features Jim Hawk, a former WWII pilot and his aviation adventures in the Australian Outback. "Dixon captures [the outback country] with graphic authenticity" (Ryan, Panel by Panel).
PHYSICAL COPIES WILL BE SENT.

John Dixon: Creator, Writer, Artist, Letterer.
Nat Karmichael: Editor, Comicoz Publisher.
Don Ticchio: Designer, Layouts.
Tony Menzie: Colour Cover Art.
John Clements, Andrew Dixon, Andreas Eriksson, David Griffin, Jeremy Macpherson, Philip O'Brien, Stefan Wood: Editorial Input, Assistance.

The second issue in the series chronologically reprinting the classic Australian daily newspaper adventure strip "Air Hawk". This issue features three daily adventures (the third, fourth, and fifth) from 1963 and 1964. This comic was reproduced from the original artwork of John Dixon's world-famous feature. 68 black and white pages, colour
Tony Menzie cover, includes short biography of creator John Dixon, and details about Dixon's early layout styles. The storylines all feature Jim Hawk, a former WWII pilot and his aviation adventures in the Australian Outback. "Dixon scripts are well-written with plenty of action, drama, suspense, and characterization" (Ryan, Panel by Panel).
PHYSICAL COPIES WILL BE SENT.

Mike Barry, writer and artist

Trapped in the heart of a planet-sized warship and at the mercy of a ruthless galactic warlord, the Boy is now alone and feeling further from home than ever.

Equipped with his upgraded Action Tank Adventure Suit and an unwavering desire to get home for his mum’s spaghetti carbonara, the Boy must fight through a wild and treacherous battlescape, outwit an infinite army of killer robots, and somehow find a way to stop his maniacal captor from destroying the Earth!

Spell Kitty: First Flight is the 44-page all-colour graphic novel telling the origin story of Spell Kitty, the magical kitten from Queen’s Park, London, who uses her newfound powers to fight evil and save the city from a mad scientist and his latest creation.

Sally Henderson: writer, illustrator and publisher.

Attempting to break into the animation industry during an industry crisis, the birth of AI and an economic recession.

Breaking Chapter 2 is a 40-page self-published comic detailing my journey attempting to break into the animation industry in Australia. I published the first chapter in 2023 and have continued to write and draw as things happen in my journey.

Steven Martellotta, writer/illustrator.

Jean and her best friend Colby find a magical rock overlooking their hometown. Suddenly, they're disturbed by a mystical force, and something goes a little bit wrong. Inspired by the wonderful landscapes of Albany.

Steven Martellotta, writer/illustrator.

RRV is an autobiographical comic documenting the experience of the author and their partner as she recovers from Ross River Virus, a rare Australian illness that changed how they lived. Printed and released at PCAF 2024.

Liz Argall

A thinking person's whimsy, a hug when you need it. Things Without is an all ages comic oriented towards grownups, for often the grownups need more all ages than kids.

Author - Fionn McCabe

A sometimes funny but mostly depressing story about the death of my dog Kobi. He was a lovely, soft, beautiful, and often annoying little bugger.

This book is about 20 pages long and printed in (mostly) black and white with a two colour risograph cover.

Scarlett Su

This is the special journey of an ordinary Chinese traveler with no formal training in illustration, who turned her European adventures into a heartfelt comic book. From international volunteering projects to work-for-accommodation experiences, the book captures her unique perspective as she navigates through diverse cultures, showcasing the beauty and complexity of life across Europe.

Through tales of language barriers, cultural clashes, acts of kindness from strangers, and unforgettable friendships, each story is filled with warmth and authenticity. Garnering over 400,000 followers across platforms, her work has resonated with a wide audience and offered Chinese readers a window into exploring Europe and discovering themselves. This is more than a travelogue—it's a journey of connection, reflection, and growth.

Chris Pitcairn, Full artist

Billi and Turbo have been digging the “solution to the housing crisis” since they were young. Brothers in the dirt, it is the company of each other which they find richer than any coin they could earn, that is until one of them tips the balance.
Jealousy is the ugly side of madness as Billi digs down into the rabbit whole, will he betray the friendship that has kept him sane all these years?

​Set against the backdrop of the creator’s home town of Sydney, the story is a reflection of not only the current state of issues in Australia but also a satire upon the nature of people in todays time. It is a full one short graphic novel of over 100 pages.

Louis Purdy, writer. Tim McEwen, inker and letterer. Marty Abel, Alejandro “Al” Barrionuevo, Thomas Campi, Gary Chaloner, Jason Chatfield, Jeffrey 'Chamba' Cruz, Camillo Di Pietrantonio, Katie Houghton-Ward, Erin Hunting, Ben Hutchings, Matt Huynh, Louie Joyce, Annabelle McEwen, Samuel McEwen, Tim McEwen, Pia Michalandos, Ben Mitchell, James A Owen, Dean Rankine, Nicola Scott, Mark Sexton, Dave Sim, Jon Sommariva, Mel Stringer, Meghan Valins, Chris Wahl, Campbell Whyte, Ashley Wood, Zen Pencils, pencillers. Michael Michalandos, co-creator.

Trevor and Colin are in for a night of sex and violence when Caesar drags them along to a night club to enjoy the 1997 Miss Universe Pageant broadcast. Will Trevor get lucky? Why does Colin headbutt a George Michael lookalike? How does Caesar look so damn good in a ball gown???

The exciting relaunch of the Greener Pastures comics series starts here with issue number eight. An incredible jam comic with 28 guest artists contributing a single pencilled page each plus six pages by GP co-creator Tim McEwen. It's based on the script for Greener Pastures #8 which was written (by GP co-creator Michael Michalandos) and thumbnailed (by Tim McEwen) way back in 1997, but never drawn. This issue acts as a great link from the old 1990s comics (by being set and written in 1990s) to the new ones coming this year (by being drawn in the 2020s).

Maarten Bouw, Writer.
Manuel Bouw, Artist.

The Fart Puppies head to Hollywood for the premiere of their very own movie.
The story is full of celebrities, with an explosive finale.

Louis Purdy, writer. Tim McEwen, Marty Abel, Alejandro “Al” Barrionuevo, Thomas Campi, Gary Chaloner, Jason Chatfield, Jeffrey 'Chamba' Cruz, Camillo Di Pietrantonio, Katie Houghton-Ward, Erin Hunting, Ben Hutchings, Matt Huynh, Louie Joyce, Annabelle McEwen, Samuel McEwen, Pia Michalandos, Ben Mitchell, James A Owen, Dean Rankine, Nicola Scott, Mark Sexton, Dave Sim, Jon Sommariva, Mel Stringer, Meghan Valins, Chris Wahl, Campbell Whyte, Ashley Wood, Zen Pencils, pencillers. Michael Michalandos, co-creator.

Please read Greener Pastures #8 before reading this special behind-the-scenes, process version. This special issue prints the same story as the regular Greener Pastures #8 but without the final inks or lettering so that you can see the glorious original art from all the amazing contributing guest artists.

Trevor and Colin are in for a night of sex and violence when Caesar drags them along to a night club to enjoy the 1997 Miss Universe Pageant broadcast.

An incredible jam comic with 28 guest artists contributing a single pencilled page each plus six pages by GP co-creator Tim McEwen, based on the script for Greener Pastures #8 which was written (by GP co-creator Michael Michalandos) and thumbnailed (by Tim McEwen) way back in 1997, but never drawn.

Maarten Bouw, writer and artist.

Whilst the Down Unders explore the Bunker, Champion is confronted by The Gaul and learns the history of her magic toga.

Maarten Bouw, writer and artist

The Down Unders face off against Dr Dredge’s monsters in the desert, which Aussie Battler investigates the destruction of the MCG, with disastrous results.

Dean Rankine

The Death Metal Emo Elves are invited to perform at Lollypalooza. But there's dodgy things happening in the creamy centre of Candy Town!

Simon Young: writer, pencils, inker, letterer

Moon Dog 2: Launch continues the story of a cybernetic lunar guard dog that has been abandoned at his post. While he comes to terms with his unfamiliar and unwelcome isolation, he discovers that he is, in fact, not alone. This is book 2 in a multi-part series following Moon Dog as he discovers himself, and the many characters he meets along the way as he fights to return to Earth and be reunited with his owner.

Jason Franks, writer. Harry Purnell, Gavin The Thomson, Laura Renfrew, Matt Kyme, Cristian Roux, Aly Faye and Ben Michael Byrne, artists. Graeme Jackson, colourist.

The Gourmand Go is a tramp freighter that travels the galaxy on a mission to seek out new life–and eat it. But when times are lean the officers are not above eating more… human… cuisine.
From shopping mall food courts to the heart of a gas giant, from reality cooking shows to the table of a planetary warlord, the crew of the Gourmand Go will face any challenge with a thirst for adventure and a taste for the finer things.
A seven episode season illustrated by seven different artists.

Writer - Kieran Jack
Illustrator - Kieran Jack
Guest Illustrator - Karl Hewitt
Letter - Bradley Adan

In Purgatory returns in issue 7, Eve of Destruction. Death has begun his next stage as the grim reaper of the Underrealm and Purgatory, but when Death stumbles across an opening in the ground to Inferno broken open and all of its inhabitants freed. The infernos commander, Beelzebub. A former ally turned adversary greets Death and claims his allegiance to the new lord of the Underrealm. Can Death stop Beelzebub and the demon army of the inferno before they reach Damian and his minions or is this the beginning of the end for the living and the dead?

In Purgatory is a story of Death and about Death. The guide of recently deceased is about to have his world pulled from under his feet as the claim to the Underrealm comes forward to wreak chaos and unleash hell on the land of the living. Join Death, Mischief Maker, Thorn, Behemoth, Popobawa, Chronos and the riders of the Apocalypse, on this dark twisted tale of life after death.

Writer - Kieran Jack
Illustrators - Kieran Jack & Logan French
Letter - Bradley Adan

The Talking Bread return in an all new issue, The Talking bread #7 - Holiday Special, This 24 page, full coloured comic features 5 festive short stories, based around the silly season. It's sure to leave you filled to the brim before you sit down for Christmas lunch!

The Holiday special contains 5 all new original stories, including; The Christmas cake escapade, Naughty or Nice, The Ghost of Christmas Past and A Problem with the Ornaments. These stories include some of your fav characters from the series featuring; The Master Baker, Ginger Bread man, The Rejects and the 5 slices. Plus new characters like the Short bread ornaments, Christmas Cookies, Ghost bread and the big man himself, Santa!

The Talking bread is a long running series. When a thought to be failed baking experiment gives life to 18 slices of sentient bread, these carbohydrate creations must find their way through the city landscapes of Melbourne and out of the clutches of their evil creator and face a hostile world of bread-eating predators.

The Talking Bread is the brain child of creator Kieran Jack as a passionate self-taught illustrator, the story was created from love of comic books, children's books, Saturday morning cartoons and his previous career a baker, from all the weird little experiences he had in that career.

Writer/Artist: Hayden Fryer
Song Lyrics: Ian C Thomas
Editor in Chief: Christopher Sequeira
Publisher: Gerry Huntman

In a beautifully drawn series executed in grey wash-tones, a brave woman cancer-survivor must battle her own bleak issues as well as the horror that stalks she and her friends in the forest area around The Cove. A story for fans of CHILDREN OF THE WOODS; like an introspective take on EVIL DEAD, the series is a new horror franchise featuring unique and grotesque predatory attacks, and nightmarish body horror, with a deep emotional layer to the story.

Gnostick Comics Australia

The final Issue!!! Innocent Man is in Hades and is given a tour and induction by an over-friendly Human Resources Officer, Tiffany. In a tour that will make Dante and Virgil proud, Innocent Man is shown the horrors and tortures of the afterlife. The tour leads to the biggest showdown in Innocent Man’s mythology – Innocent Man vs Hades – and only one will survive this battle!

Writer/Artist: Hayden Fryer
Editors: Chris Charlton, Mathew Currey
Song Lyrics: Meri Amber

In this newly revised, extended and unfiltered collected edition of the Australian Modern Western Comicbook series "COBBER", tensions between two rival families ignites into a bloody war when a mysterious and deadly gunslinger rides into the outback town of Durham.

Amelia Merchant, Audrey Marks, Brenda Jie, Chris Gooch, Jin Hien Lau, Johnny Attard, Madi Martson, Remi-Rose Evans, Rosemary Vasquez-Brown, S. Wrigg, Sophia Melika, Wilton Lander; cartoonists.

Phoebe Paradise; cover artist. Jeni Rohwer; layout designer. Chris Neill; editor and publisher.

'Meet Me in the Pit #5' is the latest instalment of the long-running anthology series. Independently published, it features 11 self-contained short stories inspired by music. The comics were created by a diverse roster of Australian cartoonists, individually exploring their relationship with music through autobiographical comics, short fiction, and pieces directly inspired by specific songs and bands.

Each issue of 'Meet Me in the Pit' includes a completely new lineup of cartoonists and is designed to give readers a taste of what’s happening in Australia's vibrant comics scene – like a comic book mixtape. In this issue, you’ll discover how a good song is made, become ensnared by the hypnotic rhythm of ‘Brodyquest’, learn how dud boyfriends can shape your music taste and more!

Daniel Reed

The third issue in the ongoing sci-fi, time travel series. The crew disembark, finding themselves in the turbulent sixties where a malicious presence awaits.

Rene Pfitzner, author and artist

Goblins VS Trolls #1 is a fantasy-adventure comic about defending the people and places you love from the powers of chaos!
Sophie and Dank are veteran goblin fighters. Years of teeth-gritting action have turned them into seasoned adventurers. They are invited to teach at their alma mater, Fitch's Academy for Assassins. However, walking the grounds they find a young goblin being bullied by trolls. Literal trolls!
Amalie is a first-year assassin student who shows great promise. She's smart, courageous, and seems unflappable in the face of trouble. Sophie sees something of herself in this young student and takes her under her wing.
Together, they investigate a new threat to the city: trolls want to undermine and take down the key leaders in Saurwind. They will even go as far as tainting the city's water supply.
As Sophie and Dank will soon discover, these trolls will go to even greater extremes to force Saurwind and all it's citizens to their knees!

Gnostick Comics Australia

Innocent Man is mostly dead but partly alive and is making his way into Hades. But he has to somehow get past the guardian of Hades, the fearsome glutton Cerberus! Fortunately for Innocent Man he meets an old friend and member of his former band, Orpheus, who is walking in the other direction. What a reunion! Will the two of them be able to overcome the Cerberus?

Sarah Winifred Searle

Aoi recently returned from uni in London to regional Western Australia to sort out his parents’ estate. He’s struggling with grief and isolation when meeting Eerie changes everything.

Through strange gifts, surreal shadows, and unsettling late-night conversations, he finds himself feeling at home with an unusual person in an unexpected place.

Christian D Read, writer
Trev Wood, artist
Wolfgang Bylsma, editor/letters

Broken warriors chosen as champions by the Gods… but just how many shattered skulls and gouged eyes does the path to redemption demand?

In this issue: The survivors of the Ghost Bat order seek revenge on the horrific cult that killed their comrades, while a third warrior enters the fray in the oncoming night war!

Raphael Atkins, writer and illustrator

The "Rocket Rat Girls" is an obscenely humoured parody of "The Powerpuff Girls", set in South East Queensland, Australia.

In this issue, Brisbane’s reluctant superheroes are shocked to find themselves merchandised in lewd ways by a local souvenir store. The girls’ violent rivalry with the shop owner ensues.

Raphael Atkins

The "Rocket Rat Girls" is an obscenely humoured parody of "The Powerpuff Girls", set in South East Queensland, Australia.

In this issue, Brisbane’s reluctant superheroes are shocked to find themselves merchandised in lewd ways by a local souvenir store. The girls’ violent rivalry with the shop owner ensues.

Joshua Santospirito - author/artist

The beautifully hand-drawn true story of artist Joshua Santospirito’s visit to the Aeolian Islands of Italy with his parents to seek out past connections and family roots.

Joshua and his father hope to locate the burial place of Joshua’s great-great-grandfather on the island of Salina. But it’s not always so easy to find the past you’re looking for, nor to travel with your parents.

As Joshua learns more about the sun-drenched volcanic archipelago, its people, and their history, he also explores the mysteries of family — and the magic of creating your own place in the world.

This is a tale of migration and return, of the rise to stardom of actress Ingrid Bergman, of the cheeky wind god Aeolus, of ancestry, place, and belonging, and of so much more. Told from Joshua’s unique and charming perspective, there is something here for everyone.

Joshua Santospirito (artist and author)

The beautifully hand-drawn true story of artist Joshua Santospirito’s visit to the Aeolian Islands of Italy with his parents to seek out past connections and family roots.

Joshua and his father hope to locate the burial place of Joshua’s great-great-grandfather on the island of Salina. But it’s not always so easy to find the past you’re looking for, nor to travel with your parents.

As Joshua learns more about the sun-drenched volcanic archipelago, its people, and their history, he also explores the mysteries of family — and the magic of creating your own place in the world.

This is a tale of migration and return, of the rise to stardom of actress Ingrid Bergman, of the cheeky wind god Aeolus, of ancestry, place, and belonging, and of so much more. Told from Joshua’s unique and charming perspective, there is something here for everyone.

Gnostick Comics Australia

Innocent Man is dying, and three satyrs have been tasked with taking his soul to Hades, so he can be tormented for all eternity… by being reuniting with his loved ones! While waiting for Innocent Man to die the three Satyrs give their philosophical viewpoints on how best to tempt and damn people. How will Innocent Man get out of this jam?

Joshua Santospirito (author and artist)

The beautifully hand-drawn true story of artist Joshua Santospirito’s visit to the Aeolian Islands of Italy with his parents to seek out past connections and family roots.

Joshua and his father hope to locate the burial place of Joshua’s great-great-grandfather on the island of Salina. But it’s not always so easy to find the past you’re looking for, nor to travel with your parents.

As Joshua learns more about the sun-drenched volcanic archipelago, its people, and their history, he also explores the mysteries of family — and the magic of creating your own place in the world.

This is a tale of migration and return, of the rise to stardom of actress Ingrid Bergman, of the cheeky wind god Aeolus, of ancestry, place, and belonging, and of so much more. Told from Joshua’s unique and charming perspective, there is something here for everyone.

Louie Joyce, writer and artist.
Rus Wooton, Letterer.
Jake Williams, Editor.

Australian skater punks versus Varan and the King of the Monsters in this thrilling Godzilla miniseries!

Four years ago, four best friends and die-hard skaters found the perfect location for a DIY skatepark. After months of hard work, they created the world’s sickest spot that they could enjoy for the rest of their lives… That is, until the ferocious Varan appeared in the middle of central Australia and started making a beeline for their beloved park.

Why is Varan on a rampage? Why did Godzilla just appear off the coast? What does their beloved skate spot have to do with this? And most importantly…what are these punks willing to do to save it?

David Hazan, writer

The thrilling final arc of the best-selling Medieval noir series from Mad Cave Studios!
All hell is about to break loose within the walls of Nottingham, as well as from without as Everard Blackthorne, the former Sheriff of Nottingham, returns home to find a city he barely recognises. With the Merry Men in charge of the city and Robin and the King closing in, blood, panic, and treachery will flow in equal measure.

David Hazan, writer

In Cleveland, Ohio, in 1936, Howard Berkowicz, the bookkeeper for the Jewish Mob finds himself on the wrong end of an enforcer’s gun when he tries to spur the Kosher Mafia into action against the rising tide of domestic Nazism in the German American Bund.

David Hazan, writer

The thrilling final arc of the best-selling Medieval noir series from Mad Cave Studios!
All hell is about to break loose within the walls of Nottingham, as well as from without as
Everard Blackthorne, the Sheriff of Nottingham, returns home to find a city he barely recognises. With the Merry Men in charge of the city and Robin and the King closing in, blood, panic, and treachery will flow in equal measure.

Frankie Stevo - writer and illustrator

Set against the backdrop of sunny Boorloo (Perth), main character Jeremiah Haines deals with religious trauma and his narcissistic mother in finding a place for himself as an artist.

Frankie Stevo - writer and illustrator

A graphic novel, currently being created and released as a zine in four parts, following the coming-of-age of a punk musician. Set against the backdrop of sunny Boorloo (Perth), main character Jeremiah Haines deals with religious trauma and his narcissistic mother in finding a place for himself as an artist.

Ben Hutchings, Illustrator
Briony Barr, Art Director
Gregory Crocetti, Science Director
Ailsa Wild, Lead Writer
Lisa Stinson, co-Writer

A timid Bifidobacterium named Biffy is forced to leave their family and become part of a new community, in the gut of a newborn human baby.

Follow Your Gut is a comic that ate a biology textbook. It’s an epic adventure set over the first three years of a new life, exploring one of the most important relationships you will ever have — the one with your gut microbiome.

Created by artists, scientists, and educators, this story is for anyone who’s curious about the human–microbe symbiosis, and what all those trillions of bacteria are doing down there in your intestines!

Inspired by the latest research, Follow Your Gut includes a fascinating and detailed appendix that explains the amazing science behind the story.

Writer - Kieran Jack
Illustrator - Kieran Jack
Guest Illustrator - Rui Macarico And Benji Newman
Letter - Bradley Adan

In Purgatory issue 8 – All Hell breaks loose sees Damian make his final move to reign destruction upon the living, unless Death’s allies can put a stop to his plans. Or will Damian succeed in the destruction of two worlds in a all our war between the living and dead.

In Purgatory is a story of Death and about Death. The guide of recently deceased is about to have his world pulled from under his feet as the claim to the Underrealm comes forward to wreak chaos and unleash hell on the land of the living. Join Death, Mischief Maker, Thorn, Behemoth, Popobawa, Chronos and the riders of the Apocalypse, on this dark twisted tale of life after death.

Writer - Kieran Jack
Illustrator - Kieran Jack
Guest Illustrator - Nick May
Letter - Bradley Adan

In Purgatory issue 9 – Folie A Deux set the stage for Therule of the prince of darkness. But as the dust has only just settled on the war between Death's rebels and Damian’s horde of demons. Death arrives to the scene only to find carnage before him as his allies lay defeated. Damian has won the battle and re-entered the land of the living to finally wage destruction on all religion. Death will need to muster all who are loyal to his cause if he is to challenge their newly self-appointed overlord. But with a little luck from an old friend, Mischief Maker. Can the Pale Rider turn the tide and give them fighting chance to stop Damian, the Prince of Darkness from bringing about the doomsday of all in the in the lands of the living and the departed.

Writer - Kieran Jack
Penciling And Inking - Kieran Jack
Lettering - Bradley Adan
Guest Cover Illustrator - Keith Stanley

In Purgatory Issue 10 – Memento Mori. It’s the foundations of decay as Damian lays waste the world of the living and the abusers of his past life. Can Death reason with him before he goes to far or is this the end of all.

"Part One" comic contributors in order of appearance:
Tyson Elmer
Jorden Allen-Barr
Natasha Provan
Sally Henderson
Iluka Silversmith
Leander D’Cruz
Nina Dakin
Izzy French
Fascher
Rosie Moana Pickett
Jorden Allen-Barr

"Part Two" Comic Contributors in order of appearance:
Ahmad Hasan
Anita Hodgson
Dandelion Chambers
Oscar McKay
Kate Grubelich
JB Harris
Tobias Tobin
Nina Dakin

Project Organisers:
Nathanael Whale
Jorden Allen-Barr
Kero Blair
The Illustration Club

Fantastic Cadaver is (probably) the world’s first collaborative improv scroll comic. Made in the spirit of the Exquisite Corpse game, by members of the Illustration Club, based in Perth, Western Australia.

Each participant was given a section to write and illustrate in the own style, with each artist building upon the last to create an epic unfolding tale of thrills and adventure!

Fantastic Cadaver was originally printed in scroll form using a receipt printer, sold at the Perth Comic Art Festival (PCAF) and at Illustration Club meetups. In 2024 the two chapters were compiled into a single work, and released for free on the Illo Club's website (https://www.theillo.club/fantastic-cadaver-first-saga)

When printed in its original "scroll" form, Part One is a little over 237cm long, and had 10 different contributors, with Part Two containing 7 more contributors, totalling in 17 different comic artists coming together to create it Fantastic Cadaver.

The Illustration Club is a community club ran by illustrators for illustrators, based in Perth WA. They host monthly free artist meetups to facilitate networking, shared learning and support. Fantastic Cadaver is one of their fundraising projects which help keep the lights on.

Darren Koziol (author (of all 6 stories this issue), letterer), Frantz Kantor (cover artist), Ben Sullivan (artist - stories + cover), Greg Holfeld (cover artist), Dan Lynch (colourist), Graeme Jackson (colourist), Sandeson Gonzaga (colourist), Ken Best (artist), Ian Van Gemert (artist), Don Ticchio (artist), Dragan Vignjevic (artist) and also Shawn Phelps (artist, NOT Australian), Carlos Angeli (artist, NOT Australian)

Australia's leading and highest quality ongoing anthology comic book series, showcasing top Aussie talent. 52 full colour glossy pages per issue with NO adverts (and no AI ever) - most artists work traditionally. PG rated for all ages to enjoy, while aimed more for teens and adults. 6 fantastic stories this issue, starting with the moving 'Cathy's Clown'. Fan favourite 'Captain Ice' continues, the only serialised story. 3 variant covers this issue.

Darren Koziol (author, letterer, editor), Ken Best (artist), Dan Lynch (colourist), Ian Van Gemert (artist), Dragan Vignjevic (artist), and Federico De Luca (artist, NOT Australian)

This is a Cinema Programme, for a horror movie festival. The magazine contains articles on film, entertainment and comic books - each issue features a new and exclusive comic book story (by Australian creators) plus art and covers from top Aussie comic book creators. This issue also features an interview and article on the 2024 spider horror movie 'STING' which contains pages of Australian comic book artwork (one of the characters in the movie is a comic book artist) from DARK OZ.

Darren Koziol (comic book art director, also author & letterer), Ben Sullivan (artist), Kiah Roache-Turner (movie writer & director)

STING - a 2024 Australian made horror movie featuring pages of DARK OZ Australian comic book art. Set in New York (filmed in Sydney) during a fierce snowstorm, tenants of a brownstone apartment block are stalked by an ever growing spider. Written and directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, one of the characters in the movie is a comic book artist - the pages of comic book art were supplied by DARK OZ, with some fantastic close-ups on the BIG screen - released in Australian cinemas July-2024. Other pages of DARK OZ comics were also supplied for the artist studio walls - all written by Darren Koziol with art by Ben Sullivan.

Chris Gooch

Akira meets Aliens, and Annihilation meets Evangelion, in this coming-of-age monster tale from award-winning graphic novelist Chris Gooch.

Twelve years after a disastrous explosion, young Hailey is dropped off by her mum at a holiday camp in a dilapidated shopping mall. Alienated from the other kids, she connects with an eerie older teen named Jen… but soon dark horrors awaken, and the two new friends are caught up in a cataclysmic battle between two terrifying creatures who have been lying dormant all this time.

Chris Gooch

Akira meets Aliens, and Annihilation meets Evangelion, in this coming-of-age monster tale from award-winning graphic novelist Chris Gooch.

Twelve years after a disastrous explosion, young Hailey is dropped off by her mum at a holiday camp in a dilapidated shopping mall. Alienated from the other kids, she connects with an eerie older teen named Jen… but soon dark horrors awaken, and the two new friends are caught up in a cataclysmic battle between two terrifying creatures who have been lying dormant all this time.

Katie Zhang

The Girl I Left Behind is a tender coming-of-age story about growing older, looking back, and making peace with the people we used to be. Nina didn’t think much about her school days, until a small reminder pulls her into memories she thought she’d outgrown. Honest and gently nostalgic, The Girl I Left Behind explores how we carry our younger selves with us, even when we think we’ve moved on.

This story was Katie's first full self-published manga, finished in June 2024, Western Australia, with support from the Centre for Stories and Perth Comic Arts Festival (PCAF) as part of the Comic Creator Fellowship.

Note: This book is read right to left.

katie zhang (gentlecoda)

The Girl I Left Behind is a quiet, heartfelt story about memory, change, and the people we carry with us.
When a small reminder from her school days surfaces, Nina is drawn back to a time of close friendships, quiet mistakes, and one moment that quietly changed everything. As she reflects on who she was, she begins to see her past—and herself—in a new light.

This story was my first full self-published manga, finished in June 2024, with support from the Centre for Stories and Perth Comic Arts Festival (PCAF) as part of the Comic Creator Fellowship.

This book is read right to left.

katie zhang (gentlecoda)

The Girl I Left Behind is a quiet, heartfelt story about memory, change, and the people we carry with us.
When a small reminder from her school days surfaces, Nina is drawn back to a time of close friendships, quiet mistakes, and one moment that quietly changed everything. As she reflects on who she was, she begins to see her past—and herself—in a new light.

This story was my first full self-published manga, finished in June 2024, with support from the Centre for Stories and Perth Comic Arts Festival (PCAF) as part of the Comic Creator Fellowship.

This book is read right to left.

Finn O'Sullivan, writer and artist.

A short autobio comedy collection detailing the events of, as the title suggests, Finn O'Sullivan and his best friend Bianca Sando's first time tabling at the Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair in October, 2022.
FABFCF was available in print for the first time in April of 2024, self published by Finn.

Finn O'Sullivan, writer and artist.

An autobio collection detailing Finn's experiences after having a double mastectomy in November, 2022. Finn's Top Surgery Diary was originally released as daily strips on Instagram though October, 2023, and showed Finn's experience going into hospital for his first ever surgery as well as the post-op healing process and emotional journey.
After being cleaned up and having extra strips added, FTSD was available in print for the first time in October of 2024, self published by Finn.

Oscar McKay

Two interlinked stories of queer pining over long distance.

Oscar McKay

A trip to the beach takes a turn for the chaotic when Olive digs a hole and finds a top-secret, high security prison.

Luke Milton, artist and writer

The world has ended, you’re the only human left in a village full of erratic, freshly-evolved animals, and a maniacal rabbit in a vest is gifting you a blood-covered toaster.
They say they want to be friends, so why are you constantly being drugged and threatened by henchmen, kidnapped and insulted by the dog next door, and falling prey to a seemingly friendly duck who’s running an unnecessarily complicated bread scam?
The animals have taken over, and it’s time to pay the price for drinking all that milk, eating all those eggs, and coveting an unquantifiable amount of chicken nuggets. And where the hell did your cat go?
If you like watching Saturday morning cartoons under the influence, or prefer your animals double-crossing, you’re sure to enjoy Animals Rule This Land.
Here comes contemporary Australian cartoonist Luke Milton and his ragtag band of miscreants in his debut graphic novel Animals Rule This Land.

Luke Milton, artist and writer

The world has ended, you’re the only human left in a village full of erratic, freshly-evolved animals, and a maniacal rabbit in a vest is gifting you a blood-covered toaster.
They say they want to be friends, so why are you constantly being drugged and threatened by henchmen, kidnapped and insulted by the dog next door, and falling prey to a seemingly friendly duck who’s running an unnecessarily complicated bread scam?
The animals have taken over, and it’s time to pay the price for drinking all that milk, eating all those eggs, and coveting an unquantifiable amount of chicken nuggets. And where the hell did your cat go?
If you like watching Saturday morning cartoons under the influence, or prefer your animals double-crossing, you’re sure to enjoy Animals Rule This Land.
Here comes contemporary Australian cartoonist Luke Milton and his ragtag band of miscreants in his debut graphic novel Animals Rule This Land.

Alan Rose - writer and artist

2 comic stories:
1 "The Fabulous Bush Pigs meet Toby and the Magic Pencil".
A combination of Al Rose's "The Fabulous Bush Pigs" with Gary Dellar's "Toby and the Magic Pencil".
2 Al Rose's "Web Boy and the Nigerian Scam".
Web Boy, the first internet superhero, fights internet scammers using the Nigerian scam

Amelia Merchant, sole creator

A 32 page Queer Gothic Horror comic, set in 1810. Featuring a cast of yearning women and their bad decisions, showcased by stark black and white visuals.

Amelia Merchant - writer and illustrator

Prudence Blackmore, socially anxious and unlucky gentlewoman, must attend a ball, hosted by society darling and potential sociopath Lavinia Fortescue. Will someone come to Prudence's aid or will she yet again become victim to the whims of the ton.

Henry Goeldner (writer)

The Star Tide Shores is a space opera adventure that deals with the perils of dynastic politics and the deep rot at the core of imperialism.

Alice Lam, artist + writer

Amateur witch Adelaide Hartley isn't expecting too much when she and her mother move to the strange, seaside town of Constance - until she meets Lucy Maxwell, the knight of Constance, the Shooting Star! Drawn into Lucy's orbit, Adelaide now has to deal with strange monsters, stranger people, and herself. Features the first three chapters in print format.

Ryan Vella, artist.
Darren Close, writer & publisher

A future Killeroo story set in a post-apocalyptic 2050.

Artist/Writers in order of appearance:
Tyson (Goon) Elmer
Ethan Ryan
Brazil Hink & Callum Woodward
Adam Yojimbo
Jessica Robley
Kero Blair
Bre Manning
G.J. Craddock
Peripaws
Anita Hodgson
Leander D'Cruz

Editing & Cover Art:
Jorden Allen-Barr
Kero Blair
Logotype Design:
Kero Blair
Document Design:
Nathanael Whale

Monochromania #1 is a black-and-white comics anthology featuring 11 monochromatic comics created by members of the Illustration Club community, based in Perth WA. The genres and styles run the gamut from horror to adventure, fantasy to sci-fi, and whimsical to introspective. Monochromania #1 debuted at the 2024 Perth Comic Arts Festival, printed and sold by the Illustration Club.

Angharad Lodwick (words)
Helena Pantsis (pictures
Rory Hawkins (editor)

BURNOUT is a two page, eight panel poem-comic that was published in 2024 in "Is This Working?": a short prose anthology. The comic chronicles the physical impact of workplace burnout on the protagonist's body inspired by my own experiences of losing my voice for two months due to stress. Through the office-themed medium of yellow post-it notes and increasingly deranged text, Helena Pantsis provides a visual metaphor of supernatural transformation to underline this real-world issue.

Jorden Allen-Barr, creator.

Follow the journey of the beaked one as he takes away the little thief on a journey across strange lands, meeting stranger folk. But what is their destination, and what is the significance of the Staff?
A perfect companion book to Manta #1-#10, this A5 booklet contains all the pages from Manta issues 11 to 15. It contains 44 pages of traditional line-art, black and white throughout, created between April 2023 and July 2024. It debuted at the Perth Comic Arts Festival 2024.

Jorden Allen-Barr, creator.

Curse Birds are a group of friends, perfectly ordinary in almost every way, except for the fact that they are talking, swearing birds. This zine contains pages of "vignette" style comic panels detailing the minutiae their mildly interesting but otherwise mundane life. Created by Jorden Allen-Barr in month of June 2024.

Bailey Walker, writer and illustrator

Lure of Light is a middle-grade graphic novel inspired by deep-sea life and ocean myths

Con Chrisoulis, researcher, writer, artist

REBEL REBEL is the ongoing graphic biography of David Bowie’s formative years, before he was famous, researched and created by Australian creator Con Chrisoulis.
For the needs of the ongoing series, Con Chrisoulis conducts original research, uncovering details from David Bowie's youth, revealing aspects from his personal life, but also making connections with artists and movements that inspired him, as well as noting the profound influence that he had on matters of diversity and creative pluralism in popular culture.
The series has gathered a lot of press for the ways that the comics medium is used to reveal research outcomes focusing on pop culture figures, which in the past were relegated to prose text books, or superficial biopics.

REBEL REBEL has been released weekly as a webcomic since 2016. As of 2025 more than 450 self-contained webcomic episodes have been released on Patreon, whilst every three months the Patreon supporters of the project receive a self published printed comic book issue collecting several episodes. Issues are also available at major UK comics conventions, like Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival.

In 2024 the webcomic series released episode 401-433 on Patreon, whilst three self published printed issues/collections were released: REBEL REBEL Issue 12 (April 2024), REBEL REBEL Issue 13 (July 2024), and REBEL REBEL Issue 14 (October 2024), collecting episodes 310-369 of the webcomic.

The Patreon website is
https://www.patreon.com/rebelrebelcomics
but further info can also be found on my personal website:
https://www.conchrisoulis.com/comics

Simon Robins, colourist

'When the news breaks, someone needs to fix it. That’s where SOPHIE COOPER — redheaded Cuban-American, high school freshman, and intern at Miami’s worst TV news station — comes in.'
The 88 page first volume of Scoop, published by Mad Cave's young adult imprint Maverick.

Simon Robins, colourist

'When the news breaks, someone needs to fix it. That’s where SOPHIE COOPER — redheaded Cuban-American, high school freshman, and intern at Miami’s worst TV news station — comes in.'
The 88 page first volume of Scoop, published by Mad Cave's young adult imprint Maverick.

Steve Carter, Writer & Artist
Antoinette Rydyr, Writer & Artist

A collection of short surreal comic stories showcasing the art and writing of SCAR: Steve Carter and Antoinette Rydyr.

Steve Carter, Writer & Artist
Antoinette Rydyr, Writer & Artist
Jeff Edis, Colourist
Cristian Roux, Pencils & Inks
Simon Robins, Colourist
Ryan Vella, Pencils & Inks
Ross Tesoriero, Writer, Pencils & Inks

A collection of short comic stories showcasing the collaborations of SCAR and Friends.

Words by Angharad Lodwick.
Pictures by Helena Pantsis.
Edited by Rory Hawkins

BURNOUT is a two page, eight panel poem-comic that was published in 2024 in "Is This Working?": a short prose anthology. The comic chronicles the physical impact of workplace burnout on the protagonist's body inspired by my own experiences of losing my voice for two months due to stress. Through the office-themed medium of yellow post-it notes and increasingly deranged text, Helena Pantsis provides a visual metaphor of supernatural transformation to underline this real-world issue.

Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation
Alex Mankiewicz

Yindjibarndi believe all creation is written in our landscape and was sung long ago, filling our Ngurra (Country) with sacred meanings and deep religious significance. At the dawn of time, Ngurra Nyujunggamu, the world was soft as clay and the sky was very low. Our Creator, Minkala, sang the songs from which all life and Ngurra evolved. These are some of our stories.

Our grandmothers and grandfathers sing our songs and tell our stories every day, just like our old people long ago sang songs and told stories to their children.

And now we are sharing them with you.

Dynamically illustrated by Alex Mankiewicz with striking artwork by members of the Juluwarlu Art Group, When the World Was Soft is a powerful gift of culture for young and old.

Remy Lai

Once upon a time, I skipped assembly, snuck into the attic, awakened an evil and now I'm h(a)unted.

When Hannah and her friends play the game Spirit of the Coin, they don't really expect to unleash something evil. But now Hannah is experiencing unfortunate 'accidents' and her journal is talking to her. Is there any way to escape the curse?

A darkly funny illustrated novel from the Victorian Premier's Literary Award-winning creator of Ghost Book about a young girl who is being haunted by an evil spirit. For fans of Goosebumps.

Sarah Winifred Searle

Summer holidays are over. Perley and Amandine should be busy with their school's knitting club and hockey, but instead they're struggling with major life changes.

Perley has been diagnosed with diabetes and is trying to get his head around sugar levels and insulin shots. Amandine, part of a respected vampire family, has been turned much younger than she expected after a near-fatal car accident. Bonding over hospital trips and new diets, the two teens form a fast friendship. And Amandine's ability to taste blood sugar levels is a helpful perk for Perley that also provides her an ethical source of sustenance (essential for a vegan-turned-vampire).

But as the year passes, Perley and Amandine begin to realise that their coping strategies – and their blood-sipping-turned-romance – may not be as healthy as they first thought. Will they be able to get their lives back to normal? And when so much has changed, what does 'normal' even mean?

A sweet YA graphic novel full of fantasy, friendship and first love, from the award-winning creator of The Greatest Thing.

First Dog on the Moon

Letitia, Binky and Worried Norman are no ordinary teens. They are the superheroes better known as the Indefatigable EnviroTeens! Unluckily they have been space snorkelled - sucked up by giant tubes, teleported through the galaxy, stripped of their powers and squeezed out on ... Mars?! Forced to join the Great Snorkel Manufactory, the three teenagers overhear the evil Baron Kartuffelpoffen's plan to snorkel up all of Earth's water. It really sucks! Can their trusty sidekicks, Stuart the wobbegong and Beverly the sourdough starter, come to the rescue?

An intergalactic quest filled with friends, fiends and friands that proves there's nothing like a tasty snack.

A wacky adventure for fans of Dog Man and the Treehouse books from the award-winning Guardian Australia cartoonist, bandicoot enthusiast and national treasure.

L.G. Veldenmire

A story about dark desire and queer turmoil within the religious grip of a dark fantasy world, Last Light in the Dark Sky is set in a lone city withering at the late years of the world's death under the green glow of lichlight.

Clinging to his faith, Father Ambresario battles with terrors from beyond the Abyss, and an order most displeased with his presence. All the while, Ambresario's fraught relationship with the conniving Father Bertrand threatens an already fragile sanctuary.

Samuel McEwen, writer, penciller, inker, colourist, publisher.

Tales Full of Steam is the second issue in Samuel McEwen's series of autobio comics.

The stories in this issue take place between 2018 and 2024, detailing the second half of McEwen's 20s with topics that cover everything from car troubles, doing the graveyard shift on community radio, seeing live music, musings on taking illicit substances, and exploring how his relationship with his favourite band has evolved over the years.

This issue cumulates with "I'm Getting Old, Man!" a exploration into the fear of entering yours 30s, and leaving yours 20s behind, a fitting bookend to 19 stories printed across two issues of comics detailing that decade.

TFOS#2 was printed in November 2024, along side full colour reprints of TFOS#1 and Good Grief, and launched at the inaugural SCAMP event that McEwen helped organise.

Rob Lisle, writer/artist.

(W/A/CA) Rob Lisle aka Spedsy. Who needs action, adventure, andthrilling heroics when you can havedepression, anxiety, and slugs! Sluggish isn’t so much a story as it is a peak inside someone’s brain. His name is Herb, and he’s a weirdo… or is he just like the rest of us – barely hanging in there?

ROB LISLE
NICK MAY
MICHAEL LOYA
ROBERT DONALDSON
NICHOLAS CLEARY
PETER WILSON
NS KANE
DANA LAWSON
JESS KITTY PARKER
NEALE BLANDEN
DAVE DYE
ALEX MAJOR
ANGIE SPICE
HAYDN SPURRELL
CHRIS PITCAIRN
BEN SULLIVAN

Vamoose is Australia’s most awesome anthology featuring some of the country’s greatest creators telling stories based around one central theme – it’s evolution, baby.

CONCEPTUALIST: Christopher Sequeira. EDITORS: Christopher Sequeira, Jason Franks. WRITERS: Christopher Sequeira, Karen Beilharz, Komala Singh, Naomi Hatchman, Paul Mason & Amanda Bacchi, Cefn Ridout, Jules Faber, Bruce Mutard, Jason Franks, Julie Ditrich, Gregory Stewart, Ian Gould, Jonathan Saunders, Gary Chaloner. ARTISTS: Jan Scherpenhuizen, Cristian Roux, Queenie Chan, Anthony Calvert, Michel Gerencir, Paul Mason & Amanda Bacchi, Michel Gerencir, Bruce Mutard, Marcelo Baez, W. Chew Chan, Ana Maria Mendez Salgado, Gary Chaloner. COLOURISTS: Dan Lynch, Simon Robins, Adam Yusoff, Matthew Lin. LETTERER: Es Kay. PUBLISHER: Gerry Huntman.

A 'Chapter Novel' styled jam story comic-book series wherein 12 teams of artist-writers and a few extra creators (28 creators in all) each did self contained 6-page stories that led up to a 22 page finale of all 12 lead characters fighting a threat together (last chapter written by several writers but largely drawn by one artist. Settings for story include every state and territory of Australia, and both regional and urban situations. NOTES: There was a small run of the first three chapters before the pandemic, the 4-issue series is the first time the full story was published. A trade paperback will be released in late 2025.

Artist-Writer: Queenie Chan

Manga. Australian-set supernatural horror story focusing on girl's school students. Likened to H. P. Lovecraft meeting 'Picnic at Hanging Rock'. NOTE: Unsure of eligibility as this is revised version of earlier work.
6 x copies can be mailed to Daniel Rathbone.

Damian Hussey, writer
LA Keim, publisher

After fleeing a never-ending war, a disillusioned soldier seeks refuge in the town of Gunpowder, only to find it overrun by demons. Now he must venture into the abandoned mines and confront the priest who summoned them and send them back to hell, before they can spread beyond the town’s border.

WRITER MAIN STORY AND TEXT FEATURES: Christopher Sequeira. ARTIST MAIN STORY: Jan Scherpenhuizen. COLOURIST MAIN STORY: Wilson Go and Dan Lynch LETTERER: Es Kay. WRITER BACK-UP STORY: Tony Babinski (Note: Tony is not Australian and thus probably ineligible for award). ARTIST BACK-UP STORY: Peter Lawson COLOURIST BACK-UP STORY. WRITER-ARTIST ONE-PAGE PIN UP STORY: Paul Mason. COVERS: Jan Scherpenhuizen and W. Chew Chan.

First issue reviving comic-book adventures of 1970s real-life Canadian stuntman, a masked, superhero-esque hero. This issue is a complete in itself lead story, and complete in itself back up story. Some text features in the comic, too.

Will post 6 copies to Daniel Rathbone.

WRITER MAIN STORY AND TEXT FEATURES: Christopher Sequeira. ARTIST MAIN STORY: Jan Scherpenhuizen. COLOURIST MAIN STORY: Wilson Go LETTERER: Es Kay. COVERS: Bill Sienkiewicz (NOTE: American, not eligible for an award, probably), Jan Scherpenhuizen. Will mail 6 copies of comic to Daniel Rathbone.

Second issue reviving comic-book adventures of 1970s real-life Canadian stuntman, a masked, superhero-esque figure. This issue is start of a 4-part story that will continue in 2025. Some text features in the comic, too.

WRITER: Christopher Sequeira. ARTIST: Jan Scherpenhuizen. COLOURIST: Wilson Go (from Phillipines, probably not eligible for award) LETTERER: Es Kay. WRITER-ARTIST ONE-PAGE PIN UP STORY: Paul Mason. COVER: Jan Scherpenhuizen.

Issue #2 issue reviving comic-book adventures of 1970s real-life Canadian stuntman, a masked, superhero-esque hero. This issue is second part of 4 part story. Will post 6 copies to Daniel Rathbone.

James Killian, art (Ireland).
Alexander Bennetts, script & letters (Australia).

A 22-page comic of crime, romance and music.

Whatever happened to indie rock iconoclast Kevin Snow? Two decades since he was declared missing, an out-of-work critic tries to unravel a mystery of blown amps, flying bullets and burning hearts.

WRITER: Christopher Sequeira, from an idea based on an original screen idea by Dave Elsey and developed further by Sequeira. ARTISTS: Philip Cornell. With Dave Elsey on Colour Victorianization effects. Art assist by Jan Scherpenhuizen. LETTERER: Es Kay. COVER: Dave Elsey. Text Features by Christopher Sequeira and Jacqueline Sequeira.

Issue #1. First part of a 4-part story. Holmes and Watson are drawn into a case involving an horrific killing, purported to have been made by the hideous monster of mythology, the chimera! At the same time the criminal London underworld is agitated by these events, including their greatest master in the shadows, Professor James Moriarty!
NOTE: This is a completely re-lettered version of the series originally published in 2008 in Australia and internationally in 2016. It thus may not be different enough to qualify for any award consideration. Copies will be posted to Daniel Rathbone.

WRITER: Christopher Sequeira, from an idea based on an original screen idea by Dave Elsey and developed further by Sequeira. ARTISTS: Philip Cornell. With Dave Elsey on Colour Victorianization effects. LETTERER: Es Kay. COVER: Dave Elsey. TEXT FEATURES by Christopher Sequeira.

Issue #2. Second part of a 4-part story. As we understand more of Professor Moriarty’s motives, Holmes and Watson’s investigation in the terrible chimera slayings becomes more complex as rogue elements in Scotland Yard do their best to cause Holmes grief. But the worst comes when the mythic monster Holmes stalks seems to be very, very real…
NOTE: This is a completely re-lettered version of the series originally published in 2008 in Australia and internationally in 2016. It thus may not be different enough to qualify for any award consideration. Copies will be posted to Daniel Rathbone.

Sarah Firth

A dark comedy about finding your calling

Sarah Firth

A comic about solidarity with Palestinians

Karen Beilharz, Writer.
Peter Fairfax, Illustrator.

Katrie And The Tale-Bearer 2024 Special
is a special two chapter preview of Katrie And The Tale-Bearer

Andrew Tribe, Writer.
Lauren Marshall, Illustrator.

The Electrifying Bolt 2024 Special
Is a special which contains two stories,
The first is a reprint, the second is an original.

Dan Tribe, Writer / Illustrator

A Brigand's Tale Issue 1 (COLOUR)
Is a re-colour of the original issue.

Safdar Ahmed

Issue 1 - June 13, 2024
32 pages, Saddle Stitched, 17.6cm x 25cm 1 colour risograph insides, 3 colour risograph covers

Issue 2 - October 24, 2024
32 pages, Saddle Stitched, 17.6cm x 25cm 1 colour risograph insides, 3 colour risograph covers

Space Jihad is a Glom Press Partwork.

Space Jihad follows the adventures of Huda Munawar as she traipses across the galaxy with her best friend, the alien cyborg UNO4. Together they take on morally conservative sandslugs, space vampires, and the might of an empire bent on rampant pan-galactic exploitation.

Safdar Ahmed is an artist and writer who lives and practices on the unceded land of the Gadigal and Guringai people in Sydney. He plays guitar and growls with the anti-racist death metal band Hazeen and often wishes more people would recognise their unadulterated musical genius and give them money.

Magazine creators, organisers, editors:
Lee-Francis Evatt
Oliver Vincent Reyes

Anthology comic contributors below:
Caroline Joseph
Voidling Duck (Portia Simon)
Dr. Dirt(Emma Johnston)
Jenkins
Ash Djokic
Bluebell (Hayley Marrs)
Public Service Possum
Trans Dog (Cally Dixon)
Lauren Taylor
Bastian DeBon
Blonde Pigeon (Lee-Francis Evatt)
Jehan Jayawickrama
Oliver Vincent Reyes
Caelin Oliver
Mapi (Marc Polgaze)
Jesse James

Welcome to Sticky Beaks 3rd Issue themed ‘Alter Ego’. A wonderful
collection of comics spanning what it means to have an ego and be
alive. From the perspective of punk girl to a magic shark, this issue
explores the identities we create or the ones that others place upon us.
Sticky Beak Comics is an initiative based on Ngunnawal Country
(Canberra) that holds events to celebrate local independent comic
artists and distribute them in this zine format. Sticky Beak is a unique
magazine because it celebrates more established artists as well as first
timers.
The zine is edited and curated by Lee-Francis Evatt and Oliver Vincent
Reyes, two trans guys who bonded over their love for zines, comics
and community collaboration.
With this issue we have run our first group art show revolving around
the theme of Alter Ego at Blank an artist run initiative based in the
Canberra’s Civic. The show features the editors aswell as: Jackson
Taylor, Portia Simon, SWEET CREAM, Ines Boddington, Ash Djokic, Ella
McLaughlin and Faith Freshwater.

Steven Christie

Issue 1 - June 13, 2024
32 pages, Saddle Stitched, 17.6cm x 25cm 1 colour risograph insides, 3 colour risograph covers

Issue 2 - October 24, 2024
28 pages, Saddle Stitched, 17.6cm x 25cm 1 colour risograph insides, 3 colour risograph covers

Good Praxis is a Glom Press Partwork.

The Turtlenecks have figured out the answer to the impossible question: how do you make a living as an artist without compromising your experimental art practice? An art practice which is too radical to be monetised! Is there a way to make art without having a soul-sucking day job that drains your creative spirit? The answer is so simple, you’ll wish you thought of it first: heists.

Steven Christie is a comics maker based in Naarm, with a background in drawing, animation and video art. After graduating from RMIT University (Fine Art) he moved to Brooklyn and self published his first graphic novel Arrowheads, a brightly coloured satire of the art world. The follow up, Turtlenecks was picked up by AdHouse books and published in 2020. After returning to Australia in 2022 he made the comic Punchline Sinker, a cosmic horror set in an off-world tropical fish store, which was published in Cram #3. He is currently working on the third stand-alone installment of the Turtlenecks series, Good Praxis, to be released serially as a Glom Press Partwork.

Aaron Billings

Issue 1 - June 13, 2024
32 pages, Saddle Stitched, 17.6cm x 25cm 1 colour risograph insides, 3 colour risograph covers

Issue 2 - October 24, 2024
32 pages, Saddle Stitched, 17.6cm x 25cm 1 colour risograph insides, 3 colour risograph covers

Beatitudes of the Beat is a Glom Press Partwork.

Every generation a new Mystical Boyscout is born, with the collective powers of their queer forebears; Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin and Bert and Ernie. This generations Mystical Boyscout is a largely clueless Australian barista and substack writer, who is currently tasked with bringing same-sex marriage to Ireland. His boyfriend, Alex is meanwhile rotting away in Melbourne, experimenting with casual sex to feel alive and dealing with a chaotic sharehouse.

Aaron Billings is an artist and comics researcher working in Narrm, Melbourne. He is the co-founder of Pink Ember studio in Coburg North and the organiser of the reading event Speaking to Pictures. His PhD research is interested in the aesthetic of the cute and the kitsch in comics, queer narratology and respectability politics. He publishes comics fortnightly for The Paris End, in journals including Meanjin, Going Down Swinging and Debris magazine and self publishes lots of work as zines and online. In 2018 he published his first graphic novel, with Glom Press.

Natalia Zajaz

Issue 1 - June 13, 2024
24 pages, Saddle Stitched, 17.6cm x 25cm 1 colour risograph insides, 3 colour risograph covers

Issue 2 - October 24, 2024
24 pages, Saddle Stitched, 17.6cm x 25cm 1 colour risograph insides, 3 colour risograph covers

Marion is a Glom Press Partwork.

Marion follows the day-to-day life of a modern-day witch with dubious long-term employment prospects. Her misanthropy, esoteric interests and need for a stable income bring her into constant conflict with the grinding banality of wage slavery and passive-aggressive (but mostly aggressive) bureaucracy.

Natalia Zajaz lives in Katoomba, NSW. Her work has been featured in the Lifted Brow and Going Down Swinging.

Stephen Kok, Writer & Letter
Shaun Keenan, Creator
Dan Feurriegel, Creator

In a dystopian future, the world is separated into the glittering paradise of the LIGHTS and the slums of the DISTRICT. Detective Sebastian Vetro works on the most horrific of cases between both worlds as an enforcement officer. When a horrific crime occurs, sometimes that moment can fracture opening up glimpses into the event. Follow troubled Detective Sebastian Vetro on this crazy cyberpunk ride as he uses these fractures that he experiences to solve crimes within the Lights and District. Will he be able to control this power he seems to have obtained or will it destroy him?

Morgan Quaid, Creator/Writer/Letterer
Shaun Keenan, Creator/Editor

In 19th century England a bloodsmith & his companions use their curious gifts to stop the invasion of a darkling horde from the abyss.