Catch up: Latest News- BWF, ZICS, OCC, Human Fly and Great Capes!

Many thanks to OZ Comic-Con for the video interview- conducted recently at the Melbourne event, July 2013.
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From the Brisbane Writers Festival Website:

SUNDAY 8th September 1-2pm
"WELL DRAWN: Creator-Owned Comics"

VENUE: The Edge, SLQ

The joys of your own creation are sometimes accompanied by the struggle for a steady pay packet. Four indie trailblazers, Paul Mason, Zac Smith-Cameron,Eddie Campbell and Dylan Horrocks discuss writing your own comics.

BOOK NOW VIA THE LINK: http://bwf.org.au/2013-writers/paul-mason/
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Many thanks to the organisers of ZICS: The Zine and Comic Symposium for the invite to the event, happening at the end of August/beginning of Spetember 2013 at 'The Edge' at Southbank, part of the State Library of Queensland.

I look forward to the panel discussions and workshop events I've been asked to take part in, with some great people.

Also, check out their Crowd Funding campaign, ending soon, and support independent Australian events: http://www.pozible.com/project/26696
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http://www.amazon.com/New-Adventures-Human-Fly-Volume/dp/1490598715

'The New Adventures of The Human Fly #1', from the makers of the upcoming film, and featuring the character based on the real-life stuntman (not seen in comics since the 1970's Marvel Comic series), is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and the Book Depository.

I was fortunate enough to have a short story in here, scripted by film scriptwriter Tony Babinski.

"Brand new adventures of the Human Fly, based on the real-life stuntman, superhero and rock star extraordinaire, featuring artists Bob Layton ("The Invincible Iron Man"), Steve Leialoha ("Fables"), Don Perlin ("Werewolf by Night," co-creator of "Moon Knight") and Al Milgrom ("ROM: Spaceknight") from the Fly's original 1970s comic book series. Contributors also include iconic '70s/'80s artist Gerry Talaoc ("Unknown Soldier," "The Incredible Hulk"), Steven Butler ("Web of Spider-Man," "Sonic the Hedgehog"), hot alternative comic book creator Jim Rugg ("Afrodisiac"), legendary letterer Janice Chiang, Rafael Navarro ("Sonambulo," "Guns A Blazin'"), Javier Herandez ("El Muerto, Aztec Zombie"), screenwriter of the upcoming "Human Fly" movie Tony Babinski, Jason Baroody, Paul Mason and Kathryn Renta. Edited by and featuring the contributions of cartoonist Michael Aushenker (the "El Gato, Crime Mangler" series, "Cartoon Flophouse")..."
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'Who is Killing the Great Capes of Heropa?' by author Andrez Bergen, (and featuring a pin-up by Paul Mason), is now available to order via Amazon and Book Depository.

http://www.amazon.com/Who-Killing-Great-Capes-Heropa/dp/178279235X/

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Who-is-Killing-Great-Capes-Heropa-Andrez-Bergen/9781782792352

Cheers all.

Articles, Updates, Podcasts and Gold Coast interview with Geek Speak

Hi Soldiers!

Very sorry, quick updates here, I'm super busy, just got back from a Takewon-do Squad training weekend, and have much to do, In the meantime, a number of things dropped online while I was away, so let's get down to business.

- Geek Speak released their first interview from the recent Gold Coast Supanova (20-21st April 2013), with me, and I spill some beans of some current work I'm doing, thanks to the good folks overseas; including Mr Goldmann, Mr Brewer, Mr Aushenker, Mr Babinski, and good mate Mr Sequeira. Look out of more stuff from the expos here soon, I have a few people to thank and photos to drop on the blog.

- Pikitia Press did a quick question to good mate and fellow comic creator Jason Franks, asking us about 'Productivity and motivation'. Since this is a huge thing in my day to day, week to week routine, I hope some of you get something out of this, not just from a comic-making sense, but in whatever activity you're trying to do well, and goals you're trying to reach in life:

http://pikitiapress.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/productivity-and-motivation-jason.htm

And thanks for the recent mention in 'Paper Trail' for April 21: http://pikitiapress.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/paper-trail_1531.html

- Whatcha podcast just released their latest episode entitled "Whatcha Anzac-in"- in which they pay tribute to our Anzacs, talk all sorts of pop culture, and announce the winner of their 'Soldier Legacy Comic Book' competition: http://whatchapodcast.podomatic.com/entry/2013-04-28T01_36_28-07_00 They were also kind enough to review Chris Sequeira and I's 'Soldier Legacy's Strange Tales #1' and gave it '2 thumbs up!' Thanks Dean! (Jump to 33:20ish)

Big, big thanks to Nath, Dean and Michael for their enthusiastic support!

- More great news regarding Andrez Bergen's 'Who is Killing the Great Capes of Heropa', featuring a little mention of me and the image I did for the novel; Cheers again, Andrez :D
http://www.shelfabuse.com/news/comic-news/andrez-bergen-who-is-killing-the-great-capes-of-heropa/

There is also a 'Southern Cross" drawing competition here:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/who-is-killing-the-great-capes-of-heropa/southern-cross-the-character-design-competition/561622017193341

UPDATE: Brisbane's local channel '31 Digital' just uploaded their Supanova special episodes, where I was interviewed briefly by 'Doctor Who'. Many thanks to Kris and the Crew, who I saw and caught up with on the Gold Coast last weekend as well, and very much appreciate their support:


That's it for now, Diggers.
Chat soon, and thanks again!

FORCES OF GEEK: Article with appearance from me, and the Soldier ;)

Many thanks to Andrez Bergan for interviewing me as part of the huge international group of Comic artists jamming about what we love about the Japanese culture on the FORCES OF GEEK website:

"BIG ON JAPAN:
A Fistful of International Artists Croon The Country's Cultural Praises 
— AND THEN SOME."

WIP of the final image in the article

The article features two of my pics too- an art only page from 'The Soldier Legacy's Strange Tales #1' published by Black House Comics, and 'The Southern Cross' image from 'Who is Killing the Great Capes of Heropa'

The article touching a little on my Martial arts background in relation to Japan, is here: http://www.forcesofgeek.com/2013/04/big-on-japan-fistful-of-international.html
Part 2 is due out next month :)

Speaking of "..Heropa", another great review for author Andrez Bergan, this one courtesy of 'Pulp Den', with that pic of mine again ;D http://pulplair.blogspot.jp/2013/04/who-is-killing-great-capes-of-heropa.html

Thanks all :D more news soon, including (hopefully) a leak on my latest goings on.

More on 'Who is Killing the Great Capes of Heropa?"

Author Andrez Bergen is kicking a** with reviews and mentions on his upcoming book, and I must thank him for utilising my illustration pic for the promo so much. I'm very appreciative, considering the other renditions I've seen on Andrez's character.
The image for the book cover has been released, and it's very cool- fits in with the whole art deco/noir vibe of the story, and reminds me a great deal of my favourite animated Superman cartoons by the Fleischers.

Anyways, links below of some of the more recent press, otherwise, follow the labels below to take you to the original blog post. Awesome work, Andrez, and thank you again. 

Via the Jack Kirby Museum "Kirby Dynamics": http://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/dynamics/2013/02/26/from-andrez-bergen/

Via "The Momus Report": http://themomusreport.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/who-is-killing-great-capes-of-heropa-by.html

Via "Comic Bastards" (Spoilers, 5/5 review): http://www.comicbastards.com/homepage/2013/3/1/review-who-is-killing-the-great-capes-of-heropa.html

Cover: Rodolforever Reyes

Who is killing the great heroes of Heropa?: the upcoming novel by Andrez Bergen

A few months back, I completed this image for an upcoming novel by Australian writer Andrez Bergen (Tobacco Stained Mountain Goat), currently residing in Japan. The brief was Andrez's childhood  concept of 'the Southern Cross', in a Jack Kirby-style homage to the cover of Captain America #109. Andrez actually sent off his design to Stan Lee, who really liked the idea, but was vetoed by then Editor in Chief, Tom DeFalco. A nice little story there in itself :)

More details can be found here: http://greatcapesheropa.weebly.com/

And on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WhoIsKillingTheGreatCapesOfHeropa

UPDATE 29-12-2012: Some web love from BLEEDING COOL NEWS and FORCES OF GEEK, featuring the image :D Thanks again, Andrez.