DECAY horror comic

DECAY horror comic DARK OZ - over 200 creators, artists, writers, designers - a showcase of incredible Australian talent Published by DARK OZ at www.darkoz.com.au.

DARK OZ is the publisher of DECAY and Retro Sci-Fi Tales - Australian anthology comic books, featuring over 150 creators so far. Every issue is a showcase of the incredible talent Australia has to offer. DECAY is a Mature Readers horror anthology, with 23 issues out so far. Retro Sci-Fi Tales is a PG rated anthology of sci-fi stories with a nostalgic feel. Both titles are a mix of professional cre

ators and new emerging talents. Many of Australia's top creators have worked on these comics, along with a few international guests too. DECAY often features stories of the sexy Vampire "Sisters" and zombie stories set in the "OZ ZOMBIE" universe. But there are many other horror tales in every genre you can imagine. All stories in DECAY are short self-contained one-off stories, meaning you can enjoy reading any issue alone, while Retro Sci-Fi Tales now has a couple ongoing stories. Contact creator/editor Darren Koziol at [email protected]

Printer proof copies of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales #12' - printed TODAY (Friday 13th Dec 2024)We'll be giving the comics a ver...
13/12/2024

Printer proof copies of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales #12' - printed TODAY (Friday 13th Dec 2024)

We'll be giving the comics a very detailed inspection and fine tuning this weekend. Then, fingers crossed, go to print early next week (even before the Kickstarter finishes).

AND, as of typing this, we are now only $52 away from reaching $5,000 (Australian dollars) to be pledged on the Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/retro-sci-fi-tales-12-space-mummies-and-robots

Please keep helping to spread the word!!! And make your pledge NOW if you haven't done so already. We're on the home stretch with LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO on the Kickstarter now.

Cheers,
DK

Retro Sci-Fi Tales #12 - currently at 151% funded on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/retro...
05/12/2024

Retro Sci-Fi Tales #12 - currently at 151% funded on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/retro-sci-fi-tales-12-space-mummies-and-robots

The comics is definitely going ahead, we're finishing up the files within the next week and going to print even before the Kickstarter campaign finishes.

Just 2 weeks to go on the Kickstarter - be sure to back it quick. AND please help spread the word - share the link on your socials to help us reach even more people.

This is a 52-page, full colour, glossy paper, magazine sized, anthology comic book. This issue contains SIX stories featuring work from over a dozen talented creators.

After months and MONTHS of hard work, the Kickstarter is now LIVE - it's alive, it's ALIVE!!! A 52-page, full colour, ma...
26/11/2024

After months and MONTHS of hard work, the Kickstarter is now LIVE - it's alive, it's ALIVE!!! A 52-page, full colour, magazine sized retro science fiction comic book magazine - six short stories in this issue.

Check it out at this link - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/retro-sci-fi-tales-12-space-mummies-and-robots

If you make a pledge then be sure to also take a close look at the ADD-ONS - there are some amazing options there - DARK OZ Trading Cards series 1, the movie magazines, horror comics, etc.

3 variant covers A, B & C - and the 'C' variant has extra pages so you get ALL the covers in the one comic. AND you can get the covers as a set of high quality prints - the full set has each image both with and without titles.

This has been 2 years in the making so please also help spread the word.

RETRO SCI-FI TALES #12 - the Kickstarter goes LIVE tomorrow - Tuesday 26-Nov-2024 - at 4pm (South Australia time) - and...
25/11/2024

RETRO SCI-FI TALES #12 - the Kickstarter goes LIVE tomorrow - Tuesday 26-Nov-2024 - at 4pm (South Australia time) - and will run for just over 3 weeks - with the aim to have the comics printed BEFORE Christmas 2024!!!

Click this link - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/retro-sci-fi-tales-12-space-mummies-and-robots

There are already over 100 'followers' on the pre-launch page so far, so hopefully it starts with a bang!

SIX Amazing Stories in this issue.
- Featuring the first appearance of 'Cathy's Clown' - you've all heard the story of 'A Boy and His Dog', well this is the story of 'A Girl and Her Robot'.
- ALSO the continuing exciting adventure of 'Captain Ice (and friends) vs Space Mummies'. Captain Ice has proven to be a fan-favourite and has appeared in every issue of Retro Sci-Fi Tales.
- AND four more Amazing Stories, each with fantastic art.
- PLUS 3 variant covers and several internal pin-up pages!!!

52-pages, magazine size, full colour, high quality gloss paper, NO adverts and NO AI.

Creators in this issue: Darren Koziol, Ben Sullivan, Frantz Kantor, Greg Holfeld, Ken Best, Shawn Phelps, Dan Lynch, Graeme Jackson, Carlos Angeli, Sandeson Gonzaga, Dragan Vignjevic, Ian Van Gemert, Don Ticchio, with assistance Sean Krauter and Joe at Perfecto Studios (for the Kickstarter video).

I've finally had time to sort the photos from Sunday 10-Nov-2024 at the amazing 100th Supanova comic book convention, in...
20/11/2024

I've finally had time to sort the photos from Sunday 10-Nov-2024 at the amazing 100th Supanova comic book convention, in Brisbane. Big thanks to Supanova Comic Con & Gaming for making DARK OZ comics a 'guest' there.

WOW - it was an awesome weekend - the best attendance and sales of any comic book convention I've ever done in Australia - WOW!!!

Thanks to everyone who dropped by and bought a DARK OZ comic etc, and thanks to all the incredible Cosplayers who posed for photos (it was so busy, there were hundreds that I missed).

And thanks again to Arts South Australia for a grant that made the trip possible for me - taking DARK OZ comics (produced & printed in South Australia) to Australia's biggest comic book convention.

That's pretty much it for this year, just a couple small local movie nights coming up, as we focus now on getting 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales' #12 finished and a Kickstarter up and running ASAP - follow it here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/retro-sci-fi-tales-12-space-mummies-and-robots

WIN a DOUBLE PASS to see either HELLRAISER or THE MONSTER SQUAD on the GIANT ExiMax screen at the Palace Nova Cinemas Ea...
19/11/2024

WIN a DOUBLE PASS to see either HELLRAISER or THE MONSTER SQUAD on the GIANT ExiMax screen at the Palace Nova Cinemas Eastend - in Adelaide.

HELLRAISER - Friday 29-Nov-2024 8:30pm - arrive from 8pm
THE MONSTER SQUAD - Fri 27-Dec 8:30pm - arrive from 8pm

There will also be film themed cocktails available at the café bar AND you could WIN prizes from the sponsors:
DARK OZ - DECAY horror comic
Gamma Rays Comics
TerrorVision Horror Podcast
Vicious Video
Galactic Video
Black Match Candles
Underground Records
Greenlight comics

Several of the sponsors, including DARK OZ, will have pop-up shops in the lobby before the movie.

To WIN a free double pass, just answer this question: When Retro Sci-Fi Tales #12 is released (hopefully Dec 2024) which cover variant do you plan to buy (in other words which is your favourite cover)? [HINT - see previous post to see the 4 variant covers]

Winners will be drawn and notified this weekend (23-24 Nov)

You can also BUY tickets NOW at https://www.palacenova.com.au/special-events-category/the-bonfire-horror-club

Cover reveal - the variant covers for the upcoming 12th issue of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales' old-school style anthology comic b...
19/11/2024

Cover reveal - the variant covers for the upcoming 12th issue of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales' old-school style anthology comic book series.

Cover A - 'Cathy's Clown' - art by Ben Sullivan
Cover B - 'Captain Ice vs Space Mummies' - Greg Holfeld
Cover C - 'Cathy's Clown' - art by Carlos Angeli (NOT final art)
Cover D - 'Captain Ice vs Space Mummies' - Frantz Kantor

'CATHY'S CLOWN' - a NEW story this issue - first appearance. You've all heard the story of 'A Boy and His Dog', well this is the story of 'A Girl and Her Robot'.

'CAPTAIN ICE vs SPACE MUMMIES' - the exciting saga continues, this is part 3 of a 4-part serial, as Ice and the Princess, along with Red and The Professor, fight reanimated Mummies in space.

There are SIX amazing stories this issue - full colour, 52-pages total - it's EPIC!!!

This issue is scheduled for release late December 2024 - fingers crossed. A Kickstarter (online crowd funding) will be starting very soon, maybe a week from now - we'll need all of your support to help spread the word (Nov-Dec is typically NOT a good time of year to run a Kickstarter).

Please help spread the word ASAP (today even) - just share the link on your socials and tell people to check it out.

Please go to the Kickstarter pre-launch page, and then click 'Notify me on launch' (if you haven't done so already) - here's the link (also to share) - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/retro-sci-fi-tales-12-space-mummies-and-robots?

If Friday was great... then Saturday has been AMAZING!!!The second day at Brisbane Supanova Comic Con & Gaming - Sat 9-N...
09/11/2024

If Friday was great... then Saturday has been AMAZING!!!
The second day at Brisbane Supanova Comic Con & Gaming - Sat 9-Nov-2024

Fantastic sales and LOTS of incredible Cosplay at the DARK OZ tables.
Only 1 day left - DON'T MISS OUT!!!

Be QUICK if you want the 'STING' DVD, Dark Oz Trading Cards, your choice of 3 amazing sets of A3 posters ('Famous Monsters', 'The THING', 'Cthulhu'), comic books and much much more!

Open 10am to 6pm Sunday - I'll see you all there!!!

Day 1 (Fri 8-Nov-2024) at Supanova in BrisbaneFantastic first day, pretty good sales (for a Friday) and LOTS of brillian...
08/11/2024

Day 1 (Fri 8-Nov-2024) at Supanova in Brisbane

Fantastic first day, pretty good sales (for a Friday) and LOTS of brilliant cosplay...
..then a quick stop back at the hotel (again love those views)...
..followed by an awesome night out in Brisbane and at the new Casino with the amazing SKY DECK - some seriously stunning views and great people.

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming

Hello Brisbane!!! Wow, what a spectacular view - with both a bedroom and a private balcony looking out over the river to...
07/11/2024

Hello Brisbane!!! Wow, what a spectacular view - with both a bedroom and a private balcony looking out over the river to the city and the new casino.

The DARK OZ tables are all set-up ready for a massive 3-day Supanova Comic Con & Gaming in Brisbane this weekend - 8-10 Nov 2024

My apartment is only a 2-minute walk to Supanova - perfect!!! Seriously couldn't get any closer - and WOW that view, by day and at night - stunning. Anyone want to catch-up while I'm here please send a private message or email.

I'll see you all this weekend, thanks for your ongoing support. Please check out our new products: Trading Cards (Dark Oz series 1, and Mad Max fan events), prints, posters, movie magazines/comics, and the DVD of 'STING' (featuring pages of Dark Oz comic book art).

WOW - Supanova Comic Con & Gaming in Adelaide, on the weekend just gone (2-3 Nov 2024), was AMAZING!!! Without doubt the...
04/11/2024

WOW - Supanova Comic Con & Gaming in Adelaide, on the weekend just gone (2-3 Nov 2024), was AMAZING!!! Without doubt the BEST Adelaide Supanova EVER!!!

Massive crowds, LOTS of customers at the DARK OZ tables and the highest SALES we've had there EVER!!!
Overall just a fantastic and really fun weekend - so many awesome people - it was great to see you all there!!!

I did some shopping too, ha ha, bought this incredible 'Predator' statue (see last photos) at approx 1/4 scale (total height, with base, about 46cm high).

We'll be doing it all again this coming weekend in Brisbane for Supanova's milestone 100th event - a BIG 3-day event 8-10 Nov 2024 - I look forward to seeing you all there.
If you want the NEW 'Trading Cards' sets from DARK OZ then be quick, also the NEW 'Sting' DVD (and accompanying DARK OZ movie magazine with info on the movie and an in-depth interview with Sting writer/director Kiah Roache-Turner), and the new A3 poster sets.

The DARK OZ tables are all set-up and ready to go for what looks like being an AMAZING weekend at Adelaide SUPANOVA - 2-...
01/11/2024

The DARK OZ tables are all set-up and ready to go for what looks like being an AMAZING weekend at Adelaide SUPANOVA - 2-3 Nov 2024

The NEW DARK OZ Trading Cards are on display, along with the DVD of STING, and some extra posters on the back wall for sale - a set of 8 'Cthulhu' A3 posters for only $40!!! Bargain!!!

Also ALL issues of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales', 'DECAY' and much more. Both issues of the new Australian MOVIE Magazine - it's all here!!!

Please drop by and say hello, and do some shopping!
This will also all be repeated next weekend in Brisbane - WOW!!!

Happy HALLOWEEN from DARK OZ - producer/publisher of Australia's leading HORROR comics!!!DECAY (Volume 1 - some images b...
31/10/2024

Happy HALLOWEEN from DARK OZ - producer/publisher of Australia's leading HORROR comics!!!

DECAY (Volume 1 - some images below) has finished for now... but DECAY Volume 2 will be in production in the future. And in the meantime we have more HORROR and sci-fi comic books in the works.

ALSO the new Australian horror movie STING has just been released on DVD, featuring pages of horror comic book art from DARK OZ - you'll be able to buy the DVD from the DARK OZ tables at SUPANOVA - this weekend (2-3 Nov) in Adelaide and next weekend (8-10 Nov 2024) in Brisbane.

DARK OZ Trading CardsThe FIRST EVER set of DARK OZ comics trading cards are here - available NOW - for sale the next two...
31/10/2024

DARK OZ Trading Cards

The FIRST EVER set of DARK OZ comics trading cards are here - available NOW - for sale the next two weekends at SUPANOVA in Adelaide (2-3 Nov) and Brisbane (8-10 Nov) - or you can Paypal me direct if you can't make it to Supanova

45 cards in the set - so you can display them as 5 pages of 9:
cards 1-9 - MILESTONES - comics from Dark Oz
cards 10-18 - CTHULHU - pin-ups from DECAY #12
cards 19-27 - THE THING - souvenir movie programme
cards 28-36 - FAMOUS MONSTERS - Retro Sci-Fi #11
cards 37-45 - CHARACTERS - of Dark Oz comics

$40 for the complete set (plus postage)

ALSO - a 2nd print of MAD MAX 45th Anniversary Trading Cards - the first set SOLD OUT in one weekend. These cards are for (and from) the Mad Max 'fan events' that DARK OZ regularly attends.

Also $40 (plus postage)
Buy BOTH at once for a special package discount of only $70 (plus postage).

There are EXTRA IMAGES and information on the backs of each of the cards - LOTS of amazing art and creators featured in the comics cards (far too many to list).

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DARK OZ, PO Box 811
Adelaide, SA
5108

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WOW - check out this AMAZING video for the Limited Edition variant front cover of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales #12' - on Kickstarter NOW - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/retro-sci-fi-tales-12-space-mummies-and-robots Art (and video) by Frantz Kantor Do NOT MISS OUT - this is a Limited Edition variant AND it contains extra pages (so you get ALL the other covers in this one comic).

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DARK OZ is the publisher of DECAY and Retro Sci-Fi Tales - Australian anthology comic books, featuring over 175 creators so far. Every issue is a showcase of the incredible talent Australia has to offer.

Retro Sci-Fi Tales is a PG rated anthology of fun sci-fi stories with a nostalgic feel. DECAY is a Mature Readers horror anthology, 24 large issues produced. Many other comic books showcasing the talents of DARK OZ creators continue to be produced.

All titles are a mix of professional creators and new emerging talents. Many of Australia's top creators have worked on these comics, along with a number of international guests.

DARK OZ also offer illustration and design services for businesses everywhere - whatever your needs, budget and style requirements, we can deliver. Published by DARK OZ at www.darkoz.com.au. Contact creator/editor Darren Koziol at [email protected]