I am pleased to announce that our very last comic book adventure with Kid Phantom has finally seen print with the surprise release this week of Kid Phantom #10, written by Andrew Constant (DC Comics), cover & art by Paul Mason, and published by Frew Publications. The comic marks the end of the 10 issue (+ the 2020 special) series starting in 2017, wrapping up a two-part story carried on from #9. The series was the first new Phantom title by Frew in over 50 years, and one in

Paul is pleased and honoured to be a part of the Papercuts Comic Festival Art Exhibition Storytelling with a Stylus: Digital Comics Art, running in conjunction with a 4 day comics festival in Adelaide, South Australia this September. A colour comic page drawn by Paul will be included in the exhibition; page 16 of Kid Phantom #9, (2020) based on the script by Andrew Constant, published by Frew Publications. A limited number of prints of this will be available. The event will

Writing For Comic Books & Graphic Novels - 31st July 2021 You’ve probably read one, but could you write one? In this introductory seminar, award-winning cartoonist and animation concept designer, Paul Mason, will explore the language of comics and the comic book page. You will learn the fundamentals visual storytelling and considerations involved in comics and visual narratives. Paul will also share methods for writing comics as either a solo cartoonist or as part of a collab

The latest Phantom: Vietnam short story "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?" is out now in the latest issue of The Phantom #1887 from Frew Publications. This 10 page back up story story with the Phantom confronting soldiers who had committed war crimes, was written and drawn by Paul Mason, edited by Glenn Ford, and assisted edited by Amanda Bacchi. The main story in the issue is part 2 of The Sage of the Vultures, by Andersson and Spay, with front cover by Spay and back cover by M

A new story featuring The Phantom in Vietnam will be published in The Phantom #1886, due in stores 11th February 2021. The story "It Ain't Me, It's Ain't Me", is written and drawn by Paul Mason. The short comic is another story in a collection of stories which features Lee Falk's character in the realistic world of the Vietnam War. The comic also has the sepia version of story cover by Paul Mason feature as the back cover of the 36 page issue. More about the series of stories

My comic book story The Phantom: It Tolls For Thee from The Phantom 2019 Annual was awarded a Bronze award at the 2020 Ledger Awards held this evening at Kings Comics, Sydney. The event, held online this year due to COVID-19, “acknowledging excellence in Australian Comics and graphic novels” announced Bronze, Silver and Gold awards in comics made by Australian creators, and I was fortunate enough to receive a prize. I didn’t expect the recent short listing, much less an award

I am very honoured to have been announced as nominated by fellow peers of the Australian Cartoonists Association for the 2020 Stanley Awards Comic Book Artist of the year, alongside some of my cartooning friends and inspirations. The ACA have graciously shared this year's Yearbook online, which has a page from Kid Phantom #9. It's great to see all of the categories and diverse range of styles and mediums: https://issuu.com/australianca.../docs/2020_20year_20book/98 It is an h

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

I'm happy to post that you can find wave 2 of Mason Comic T-Shirts (and other clothing and merch) now available on demand at http://tee.pub/lic/masoncomics You'll find up to 10 new designs available to choose from, including designs inspired by THE SOLDIER LEGACY, with 1 more wave loaded and ready to release in the near future. The designs are limited, and in the case of those inspired by The Ghost Who Walks, they won't be available for long. Thank you to those on Social Medi

I'm happy to post that you can find wave 1 of Mason Comic T-Shirts (and other clothing and merch) is now available on demand at http://tee.pub/lic/masoncomics You'll find 6 new designs available to choose from, including designs inspired by THE SOLDIER LEGACY, with several more waves loaded and ready to release in the near future. The designs are limited, and in the case of those inspired by The Ghost Who Walks, they won't be available for long. Thank you to those on Social M

2104GFS Comics and Sequential Storytelling is set to kick off its 3rd year at Griffith Film school, with a second tutorial added to cater for demand. Students from Griffith Film School, Griffith University Southbank, can now view the course profile and enrol in T3, 2019. See here for information: https://www.griffith.edu.au/study/courses/2104GFS#trimester-3-south-bank-campus Delivered in intensive mode, this course will teach students the fundamentals of the comic book mediu

The next issue by writer Andrew Constant, and illustrated by Paul Mason, is due on sale Australia-wide in 3 weeks (January 25th), featuring a special collector's item (hence the added delay in shipping). Can be purchased from News agencies and comic stores across Australia, or subscribe via Frew publications here: https://www.phantomcomic.com.au/collections/kid-phantom/products/kid-phantom-subscription More soon on the inclusion ;D #phantomcomics #paulmason #frewpublica

Looking forward to attending Brisbane and Sydney OZ Comic-Con as a guest of the show. Have enjoyed my time as a guest of the con over the years, and in particular, this year in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne, sharing KID PHANTOM with new readers. Hoping to be able to share some new stuff in September. Stay tuned! http://www.ozcomiccon.com/guests/paul-mason/ #paulmason #Australiancomics #kidphantom #frewpublications #thephantom #phantomcomics #ozcomiccon #comics

Earlier in July, I had the please of being invited out to Grandmaster Jamie Moore's Taekwon-do Mega Gym at Lutwyche, QLD for a Kid Phantom #1 signing morning. Some lovely folks took pics of the session, where up to 60 enthusiastic Phantom phans young and not-so-young got their books scribbled on. A massive thank you to GM Moore and the students of TKD Lutwyche for coming out and learning a bit about the Phantom, and for supporting the book! I also had the pleasure later that