Firstly, Brisbane Supanova have announced me as a Guest. Very proud, considering too, one of the first industry guys to ever give me feedback on my work (the original Soldier Legacy #1 pages) was John Higgins. A gentleman, we caught up recently at San Diego Comic-Con in July, and I'm honoured to be on the Guest list with him. His Razorjack series and Judge Dredd art is beautiful.
Tickets go onsale for Brisbane in November today I believe...hope to see you guys there?
http://www.supanova.com.au/guest/paul-mason/
And an article on the upcoming animation and comics guests for Brisbane and Adelaide:
http://www.supanova.com.au/news/comics-love-supanova/
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To my surprise, I had been remembered for my uni research topic- I'm studying a DVA (doctorate of Visual Arts), looking at comic books, creator methodology and superhero stuff (to be general, you can tell I'm in a hurry, can't you?) at QCA, Griffith University at Southbank. Anyways, next month, the organizers of GRAPHIC! at the Sydney Opera House, have kindly asked me to moderate a Focus Q & A panel with Will Eisner Comic Book Award Hall of Famer, Len Wein. Details below:
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/graphic13_creator_focus_len_wein.aspx
"A career-spanning insight into the works of this major force of comics who co-created Wolverine and Swamp Thing, revived The X-Men, and edited Watchmen.
Len Wein is a comic book legend: an industry veteran who has changed the face of not only comics, but pop-culture as we know it. A former Editor-In-Chief of Marvel, DC, Top Cow and Disney Comics, Len will now grace GRAPHIC to give audiences an intimate look into his innovative yet timeless approach to comic book storytelling.
The co-creator of iconic characters such as Wolverine and Swamp Thing, Len is celebrated for reviving The X-Men universe with mutant favourites including Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus and Thunderbird. Writing for a breathtaking list of long-running titles such as The Hulk, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Thor, Green Lantern, Justice League of America and Superman... Len has also edited hundreds of comic books over the years, most notably Alan Moore & Dave Gibbon's game-changing masterpiece, Watchmen.
Combined with television plots for the likes of The Avengers, Batman, Transformers, Ben-10, The Super Hero Squad and Iron Man and his role in writing the Before Watchmen series, Len Wein has truly earned his place in The Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame. Now hear the master discuss his life's work in comics in an intimate solo session exclusive to GRAPHIC 2013. "
Saturday 5 October, 3.30pm
I'll be certain to keep my Wolverine and Hulk "fanboyness" to a minimum...
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Brisbane Writers Festival at the State Library of Queensland at the start of the month, with Zac Smith-Cameron, Me, Eddie Campbell and Dylan Horrocks (L to R) discussing Creator-Owned Comics (Moderated by Luke Humphris on far right). Loads of fun, an honour to share the stage and converse with these gents, great to sign a couple of Soldier Legacy comics after the show and chat.
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Also, ZICS aka The Zine and Indy Comic Symposium was on at the Edge, (as was the above panel), where I got to meet a few cool Zine folks, comic folks, old friends and sell some Human Fly/Old Soldier Legacy books, and speak on a number of different panels; some of the most intellegent and challenging questions I've ever heard on a comic panel, and stoked to be a part of such a well run event. Check out pics and aftermath here: https://www.facebook.com/ZICSymposium
At ZICS, had a chat with Steve, Todd, Wade and Dan from 'Geek Speak TV' https://www.facebook.com/geekspeaktv Unsure if the interview will drop, but they're a lovely bunch of guys and always pleased with their support of the comics scene in this country. Here's a photo where I look like 'Simple Jack' ala 'Tropic Thunder'. Thanks for the mention and the kind words on the recent podcast too, gents :D (about 15:56 mins. in)
http://geekspeak.podbean.com/2013/09/09/geek-speak-live-64-zics-team-affleck-aussie-comics-getting-your-comic-into-shops-dc-talent-search-draw-harley-quinn-naked/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+geekspeaklive+%28Geek+Speak%29
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The Comic Spot's John Retallick and Australian illustrator and comic book elder statesman Gary Chaloner review the first 3 issues of 'The Soldier Legacy', with some very kind words to say overall. (starts about 10:06 in)
Thank you gents, a nice surprise and much appreciated. Not *quite* right with the issue numbering etc. but I couldn't care less; it was a lovely surprise. I cringe looking at these older issues (and my early attempts at comics), so for someone to find something nice to say about them is always a plus ;D
http://thecomicspot.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-19T20_43_15-07_00
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See you soon, Soldiers, and as always; thank you for your support. It means more than you know.
REVIEWS
'He has written the most important Marvel books not written by Stan Lee' - The Examiner
'One of the comic book world's best loved characters' - SMH
'The first time I fell in love with a writer was your run on Swamp Thing' - Neil Gaiman
I'm very excited and looking forward to getting into prepping for this. As a big 'Wolverine' fan, it will be a thrill to pick this gentleman's brain for stories on his career, writing methodology, influences etc.'One of the comic book world's best loved characters' - SMH
'The first time I fell in love with a writer was your run on Swamp Thing' - Neil Gaiman
I'll be certain to keep my Wolverine and Hulk "fanboyness" to a minimum...
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| (Above) Being a jerk at Madam Tussards, London UK. Aug 2013 (Below Right) Being a jerk at Hot Topic, Horton Plaza, San Diego, USA July 2013 (Below Left) Being a jerk, Kmart, Woy Woy, Central Coast, Australia. Sept 2013. Sad... |
Brisbane Writers Festival at the State Library of Queensland at the start of the month, with Zac Smith-Cameron, Me, Eddie Campbell and Dylan Horrocks (L to R) discussing Creator-Owned Comics (Moderated by Luke Humphris on far right). Loads of fun, an honour to share the stage and converse with these gents, great to sign a couple of Soldier Legacy comics after the show and chat.
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| Photo courtesy of the Brisbane Writers Festival facebook page :D |
Also, ZICS aka The Zine and Indy Comic Symposium was on at the Edge, (as was the above panel), where I got to meet a few cool Zine folks, comic folks, old friends and sell some Human Fly/Old Soldier Legacy books, and speak on a number of different panels; some of the most intellegent and challenging questions I've ever heard on a comic panel, and stoked to be a part of such a well run event. Check out pics and aftermath here: https://www.facebook.com/ZICSymposium
At ZICS, had a chat with Steve, Todd, Wade and Dan from 'Geek Speak TV' https://www.facebook.com/geekspeaktv Unsure if the interview will drop, but they're a lovely bunch of guys and always pleased with their support of the comics scene in this country. Here's a photo where I look like 'Simple Jack' ala 'Tropic Thunder'. Thanks for the mention and the kind words on the recent podcast too, gents :D (about 15:56 mins. in)
http://geekspeak.podbean.com/2013/09/09/geek-speak-live-64-zics-team-affleck-aussie-comics-getting-your-comic-into-shops-dc-talent-search-draw-harley-quinn-naked/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+geekspeaklive+%28Geek+Speak%29
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| "You muh-muh-muh make me...hap-pee" |
The Comic Spot's John Retallick and Australian illustrator and comic book elder statesman Gary Chaloner review the first 3 issues of 'The Soldier Legacy', with some very kind words to say overall. (starts about 10:06 in)
Thank you gents, a nice surprise and much appreciated. Not *quite* right with the issue numbering etc. but I couldn't care less; it was a lovely surprise. I cringe looking at these older issues (and my early attempts at comics), so for someone to find something nice to say about them is always a plus ;D
http://thecomicspot.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-19T20_43_15-07_00
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See you soon, Soldiers, and as always; thank you for your support. It means more than you know.
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| Drawing Superhero sketches and talking comics with the Irish ITF Taekwon-do Juniors during weigh-in for the Unified Taekwon-do Open World Championships at the Ramada Hotel in Hatfield, UK |
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