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The Deep season 4 premieres on ABC!

Jun 25
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The Deep season 4 premieres on ABC!

After hitting the no. 1 ratings spot on CBBC in the UK this month, the 4th season of the Australian/Canadian co-produced animated series THE DEEP has debuted in Australia on ABC and ABC iView streaming. https://iview.abc.net.au/show/deep I was fortunate enough to work as a concept designer on 6 episodes of the series, under art director and co-creator James Brouwer, at A Stark Productions (That's my giant baby turtle design in the image above, by the way :D). I was tasked w

Paul's FLOCK licensed to Gestalt Comics!

Jun 8
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Paul's FLOCK licensed to Gestalt Comics!

After the success of funding his creator-owned first issue of FLOCK on Kickstarter in March 2022, Paul is happy to report that Australian comic book and graphic novel published Gestalt Comics have licensed FLOCK to be part of their extensive list of high quality and award-winning titles! Some of their published titles include The Deep graphic novel series by Tom Taylor and James Brouwer, Torn written by Andrew Constant, Changing Ways series by Justin Randall, Clever Man comic

Paul to Guest at Brisbane Oz Comic-Con, March 2022

Mar 2
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Paul to Guest at Brisbane Oz Comic-Con, March 2022

Many thanks to Brisbane OZ Comic-con homegrown for the invitation to attend their convention at the end of March 2022. I haven't set foot inside a convention since late 2019 so this *should* be fun. Here's the very kind write up on their Facebook announcement, and more self-indulgent nonsense via their bio. "Welcome comic book writer and illustrator Dr. Paul Mason to Oz Comic-Con Homegrown Brisbane! Paul is the illustrator for the Frew Publications Kid Phantom series, writte

ASA Style File & Graphic Nature Interview

Dec 11, 2021
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ASA Style File & Graphic Nature Interview

A big thank you to The Australian Society of Authors for accepting my portfolio into their curated ASA Style files. The style files are "A one-stop shop for publishers, advertising creatives, journalists, editors, writers, agents, in fact anyone searching for the very best Australian illustrators." The profile features a few sneak peaks at work on my upcoming creator-owned title FLOCK. https://asastylefile.com/illustrator/dr-paul-mason/ It is an honour to be among the fellow

Bone War and Phantom: Vietnam shortlisted for 2020 Ledger Awards

Nov 19, 2020
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Bone War and Phantom: Vietnam shortlisted for 2020 Ledger Awards

I am very pleased with the news that both ELDRITCH KID: BONE WAR and my story from the 2019 Phantom Annual 'IT TOLLS FOR THEE' have made the short list of the 202 annual Ledger Awards, for excellence in Australian Comics and Graphic Novels. http://ledgerawards.org/2020-short-list-announced/ Truth be told, I don't normally pay attention or enter these things, but was encouraged by my close friend and writer Christopher Sequeira to enter works from 'SuperAustralians', and decid

"Eldritch Kid: Bone War" a finalist in the Australian Shadow Awards!

May 23, 2020
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"Eldritch Kid: Bone War" a finalist in the Australian Shadow Awards!

A big congratulations to writer Christian Read, as well as Gestalt Comics, Justin Randall and Wolfgang Bylsma, and thank you to the people who pledged on the Kickstarter to bring the Eldritch Kid: Bone War graphic novel into existence. I learnt a lot over the course of drawing that book, so am happy to see it a finalist for a 2019 Shadow Award in the Graphic Novel category. More details here: https://australasianhorror.com/australian-shadows-awards/2019-awards/ Congratulation

The Eldritch Kid: animated short film now online!

Mar 3, 2020
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The Eldritch Kid: animated short film now online!

Griffith Film School recently released their 2018 film slate for online viewing, including THE ELDRITCH KID: JUGGERNAUT: A small joint project with GFS animation students and Gestalt, to bring a couple of their characters to life on-screen. https://www.griffith.edu.au/arts-education-law/griffith-film-school/graduate-productions/2018 A huge thank you to the talented and hardworking Griffith Film School Animation students who brought this project to life (lead by director Xena

Paul to visit Gold Coast Supanova Expo

Feb 26, 2020
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Paul to visit Gold Coast Supanova Expo

Thank you again to Supanova for the invite to their show. I may only be there on the Saturday due to Lecturing commitments, but will be looking forward to visiting where I grew up on the Coast. https://www.supanova.com.au/guests/paul-mason/ I plan on bringing Phantom and Kid Phantom books, Eldritch Kid graphic novels, sketchbooks and perhaps a Phantom print or two. Thanks again :) #PaulMason #KidPhantom #ThePhantom #AustralianComics #FrewPublications #KingFeatures #EldritchK

Paul Mason Digital comics available via Comixology

Jan 1, 2020
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Paul Mason Digital comics available via Comixology

Thanks to Frew Publications and Gestalt Comics, you can now find my work for Kid Phantom, Phantom and Eldritch Kid: Bone War comics and graphic novels available via Comixology; the digital comics platform that allows readers world-wide to access comics without having to rely on physical copies arriving via expensive shipping costs. You can find the following titles online now by clicking the titles: Kid Phantom Kid Phantom Kollection vol 1 Trade Paperback (issues 1-4 plus ext

Gestalt comics "TALGARD" short story illustrated by Paul Mason

Jun 16, 2019
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Gestalt comics "TALGARD" short story illustrated by Paul Mason

The latest free-to-read webcomic adventure of TALGARD, titled TALGARD AND THE HORDE, has dropped online this week which has been illustrated by Paul Mason. https://www.garyproudley.com/talgard/talgard-and-the-horde/ The TALGARD series is created by Gary Proudley and consists of 4 page stories featuring invited illustrators across Australia to contribute to each tale. All stories are scripted by Proudley, coloured by Justin Randall (30 Days of Night, Silent Hill, Changing Ways

New Comics! Bone War! Soldier Legacy!

Jun 10, 2019
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New Comics! Bone War! Soldier Legacy!

The weekend of the 8th and 9th of June saw the release of Gestalt comic's The Eldritch Kid: Bone War at Melbourne Oz Comic-Con, written by Christian Read, scribbled by me, coloured by Justin Randall, and lettered & edited by Wolfgang Bylsma. The softcover trade paperback is complete, and is apparently on its way to backers of the original kickstarter backers soon. Also close to completion is the hardcover edition, which is in the binding process, according to the latest updat

The Eldritch Kid: Bone War graphic novel available for Pre-Order!

Apr 4, 2019
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The Eldritch Kid: Bone War graphic novel available for Pre-Order!

The graphic novel edition of The Eldritch Kid: Bone War is now available for pre-ordering, via Gestalt Comic's website. The brand new cover has just been revealed, illustrated by series colourist and award-winning artist Justin Randall. Details of the project here: Eldritch Kid: Bone War Gestalt have a special discounted price for pre-orders, with the hardcover book shipping in May 2019. Here's the link!: http://www.gestaltcomics.com/shelf/graphic-novels/eldritch-kid-bone-war

Eldritch Kid: Bone War #3 now available on Comixology!

Dec 26, 2018
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Eldritch Kid: Bone War #3 now available on Comixology!

The penultimate chapter to the Gestalt Comics series Eldritch Kid: Bone War is now available to purchase and download from Comixology! Click here for previews and link! Written by Christian Read (Lark: Case Files, Karnak, Unmasked) , with pencils and inks by Paul Mason (Kid Phantom, The Phantom: Vietnam), colours by Justin Randall (Changing Ways, Silent Hill), edited by Wolfgang Bylsma (Executive producer of The Deep), and guest cover artist Emily K. Smith (Cleverman #1, Unm

National Library of Australia article

Nov 23, 2018
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National Library of Australia article

Kid Phantom and Paul's original creator-owned series The Soldier Legacy gained a mention in a recent article by Liesl Mitchell at the National Library of Australia in Canberra, as part of her write up about Australian comics and the Australian Comic Arts Festival 2018. The article can be found here: https://www.nla.gov.au/blogs/fringe-publishing/2018/10/02/comics-classic-to-cutting-edge?fbclid=IwAR1o3qndpX-v4wl0jTObg81n7qvrMUCM59twUQHR_50sW_frE-6HEl7wPGo As well as some of P

Eldritch Kid: Bone War #3 news, and Kid Phantom overseas

Oct 29, 2018
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Eldritch Kid: Bone War #3 news, and Kid Phantom overseas

Eldritch Kid: Bone War #3 (of 4) is now available to Kickstarter backers, and will be out in a few weeks for the public via Comixology. Previous chapters are available now: https://www.comixology.com/The-Eldritch-Kid/comics-series/118115 Written by Christian Read, drawn by Paul Mason, colours by Justin Randall, Letteres/Edited by Wolfgang Bylsma, with a cover by Emily K. Smith. Published by Gestalt Comics. Also: Kid Phantom is now available in Norway via IP Comics: http://www

Eldritch Kid: Bone War #2 now available via ComiXology!

Aug 8, 2018
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Eldritch Kid: Bone War #2 now available via ComiXology!

Written by Christian Read, pencils and inks by Paul Mason, colours by Justin Randall, and letters and edited by Wolfgang Bylsma. This issue has an awesome cover by Douglas Holgate (Last Kids on Earth, Clem Hetherington and the Ironwood Race). https://www.comixology.com/The-Eldritch-Kid-2/digital-comic/692886?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3Qvc2VyaWVz #PaulMason #GestaltComics #GestaltPublishing #ChristianRead #JustinRandall #WolfgangBylsma #DouglasHolgate #eldritch

Eldritch Kid: Bone War #1 Now available on ComiXology

Jun 3, 2018
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Eldritch Kid: Bone War #1 Now available on ComiXology

The first chapter of The Eldritch Kid: Bone War #1 published by Gestalt Comics, is now available via Comixology. Written by Christian Read (Karnak, Unmasked), with scribble by Me, colours by Justin Randall (Changing Ways, Silent Hill), lettering and edited by Wolfgang Bylsma (EIC The Deep, Cleverman co-writer) and an amazing cover by Nicola Scott (Black Magick, Wonder Woman). https://www.comixology.com/The-Eldritch-Kid-Bone-War-1/digital-comic/673510 Issue 2 is set fro releas

BONE WAR Fully Funded!

Mar 15, 2018
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BONE WAR Fully Funded!

Very pleased to say that the Eldritch Kid: Bone War Kickstarter campaign is finished, and fully funded :D Not only that, but all of the stretch goals were hit, as the team raised almost $5,500 over the $2,500 target. So, we'll have all hardcover releases, with original Justin Randall covers for the books. More updates soon. Thank you again to all of those who shared and/or backed the book, including a number of retail outlets across Australia. Cheers! #paulmason #ChristianRea

Eldritch Kid: Bone War Kickstarter is LIVE!

Feb 21, 2018
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Eldritch Kid: Bone War Kickstarter is LIVE!

We've hit our funding target super quickly, and now eying off the stretch goals. Get onboard here: www.eldritchkid.com This Kickstarter is for the complete 88+ page graphic novel by writer Christian Read [ELDRICH KID: WHISKY & HATE, KARNAK and UNMASKED] and artist Paul Mason [KID PHANTOM and SOLDIER LEGACY] as a hardcopy print book AND digital version. The lineart is completed, with colours and letters underway on the second chapter (of four) now. We have amazing artists line

The Australian Comic Arts Festival, FEB 9th - 11th, 2018

Jan 27, 2018
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The Australian Comic Arts Festival, FEB 9th - 11th, 2018

In less than 2 weeks, I'll be at the Australian Comic Arts Festival (ACAF) in Canberra! http://www.acaf.com.au/whoswho/doctor-paul-mason/ My second time at the show, it will be three days of panels and talks starting from the 9th of February, and will feature guests of the highest calibre in the creative industries in Australia (comics, animation, film and TV). I'm honoured to be a guest, and to be alongside my collaborators (writer Andrew Constant and director/editor Glenn

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