Dr. Paul Mason

Cartoonist + Lecturer

masoncomics.com.au

Latest samples of Paul's work in visual storytelling: A selection of latest published work, freelance work and personal samples. See ABOUT for Paul's experience in sequential storytelling and teaching, and PUBLISHED WORK for more examples from his books and graphic novels.

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Paul Mason: Folio Samples

Comic Book Pages - Cover illustrations - Concepts - Storyboard Samples

Comic Covers

A sample of Comic book covers for Phantom and Kid Phantom books (Frew Publications, licensed by King Features.)

Cover: The Phantom (July 2020)

Phantom: Vietnam theme cover variant for 'The Phantom' (July 2020). Published by Frew Publications.

The Phantom Bushfire Appeal book cover

Cover illustration for 'The Phantom" Bushfire Appeal book.
Published by ChronicleChamber.com, licensed by King Features.

The Phantom cover

Proposed cover to "The Phantom" Masked Marvel sequel story. To be published by Frew Publications.

The Phantom: Vietnam story 2

proposed cover for 'The Phantom: Vietnam' story 2, to be published by Frew Publications.

The Phantom: Vietnam story 2 proposed back cover

Proposed back cover for 'The Phantom: Vietnam' story 2, based in Hue. To be published by Frew Publications.

Kid Phantom Special #1 cover

Cover for 16 page kid Phantom Special #1; written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason. Published by Frew Publications January 2020.

The Phantom: Vietnam #1 cover

Colour version of the story cover page for 'The Phantom: Vietnam- It Tolls for Thee'. Published in 'The Phantom 2019 Annual' #1830.

Kid Phantom #9 wraparound cover

Wraparound cover for Kid Phantom #9, to be published by Frew Publications, 2020.

Kid Phantom #7 wraparound cover

Wraparound cover for Kid Phantom #7, published 2019 by Frew Publications.

The Phantom: Vietnam Promo

Promo image for series of Stories featuring the Phantom in Vietnam, which ran in 'The Phantom' #1830

Inks for The Phantom cover

Cover: The Phantom (July 2020)

Phantom: Vietnam theme cover variant for 'The Phantom' (July 2020). Published by Frew Publications.

The Phantom Bushfire Appeal book cover

Cover illustration for 'The Phantom" Bushfire Appeal book.
Published by ChronicleChamber.com, licensed by King Features.

The Phantom cover

Proposed cover to "The Phantom" Masked Marvel sequel story. To be published by Frew Publications.

The Phantom: Vietnam story 2

proposed cover for 'The Phantom: Vietnam' story 2, to be published by Frew Publications.

The Phantom: Vietnam story 2 proposed back cover

Proposed back cover for 'The Phantom: Vietnam' story 2, based in Hue. To be published by Frew Publications.

Kid Phantom Special #1 cover

Cover for 16 page kid Phantom Special #1; written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason. Published by Frew Publications January 2020.

The Phantom: Vietnam #1 cover

Colour version of the story cover page for 'The Phantom: Vietnam- It Tolls for Thee'. Published in 'The Phantom 2019 Annual' #1830.

Kid Phantom #9 wraparound cover

Wraparound cover for Kid Phantom #9, to be published by Frew Publications, 2020.

Kid Phantom #7 wraparound cover

Wraparound cover for Kid Phantom #7, published 2019 by Frew Publications.

The Phantom: Vietnam Promo

Promo image for series of Stories featuring the Phantom in Vietnam, which ran in 'The Phantom' #1830

Inks for The Phantom cover

Comic Pages: Black & White

A sample of sequential comic pages for The Phantom series, published by, or to be released by Frew Publications.

The Phantom: Masked Marvel sequel p04

Page 4 of story (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Masked Marvel sequel p14

Page 14 of story (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Masked Marvel sequel p15

Page 15 of story (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Masked Marvel sequel p16

Page 16 of story (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Masked Marvel sequel p17

Page 17 of story (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 2 p06

Page 6 of story based in Hue 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on Script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 2 p07

Page 7 of story based in Hue 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on Script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 2 p08-09

Page 8-9 of story based in Hue 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on Script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 2 p10

Page 10 of story based in Hue 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on Script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 2 p17

Page 17 of story based in Hue 1968. To be published by Frew.
Written/Pencils/inks by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 3 p02

Page 2 of story based in Saigon 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 3 p03

Page 3 of story based in Saigon 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Masked Marvel sequel p04

Page 4 of story (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Masked Marvel sequel p14

Page 14 of story (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Masked Marvel sequel p15

Page 15 of story (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Masked Marvel sequel p16

Page 16 of story (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Masked Marvel sequel p17

Page 17 of story (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 2 p06

Page 6 of story based in Hue 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on Script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 2 p07

Page 7 of story based in Hue 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on Script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 2 p08-09

Page 8-9 of story based in Hue 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on Script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 2 p10

Page 10 of story based in Hue 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on Script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 2 p17

Page 17 of story based in Hue 1968. To be published by Frew.
Written/Pencils/inks by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 3 p02

Page 2 of story based in Saigon 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

The Phantom: Vietnam 3 p03

Page 3 of story based in Saigon 1968 (before lettering). To be published by Frew.

Pencils/inks by Paul Mason. Based on a script by Paul Mason.

Comic Pages: All-Ages

A sample of sequential comic pages for Kid Phantom comic series, published by Frew Publications. Based on scripts by Andrew Constant.

Kid Phantom #9 p07

Released 2020, published by Frew Publications. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom #9 p11

Released 2020, published by Frew Publications. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom #9 p14

Released 2020, published by Frew Publications. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom #9 p15

To be published by Frew Publications 2020. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason.

Kid Phantom #9 p16

Released 2020, published by Frew Publications. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p01

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom #6 pages 8 - 9

Double-page spread of 1960s Times Square.
Illustrated by Paul Mason. Based on script by Andrew Constant.

Kid Phantom Special #1 p02

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p05

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p07

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p09

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p10

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p11

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom #9 p07

Released 2020, published by Frew Publications. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom #9 p11

Released 2020, published by Frew Publications. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom #9 p14

Released 2020, published by Frew Publications. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom #9 p15

To be published by Frew Publications 2020. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason.

Kid Phantom #9 p16

Released 2020, published by Frew Publications. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p01

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom #6 pages 8 - 9

Double-page spread of 1960s Times Square.
Illustrated by Paul Mason. Based on script by Andrew Constant.

Kid Phantom Special #1 p02

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p05

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p07

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p09

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p10

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Kid Phantom Special #1 p11

Released January 2020 with 'The Phantom 2020 Annual'. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason (before lettering).

Concept Designs

A sample of concept designs for an upcoming creator-owned project: incl: Characters/Creatures, Props, vehicles, environment ideas.

Rosie and Cheezel circa 1960s

Character/Creature design for upcoming graphic novel. Created by Paul Mason

Shark

Character/Creature design by Paul Mason.

Axl

Character/Creature design by Paul Mason.

Mephisto Tank circa WW1

Based on the Mephisto Tank from WW1. Illustrated by Paul Mason.

Cheezel in Khe Sahn

Environment test for upcoming graphic novel. Created by Paul Mason.

War Pige circa WW1

Character/Creature design for upcoming graphic novel. Created by Paul Mason.

Wally circa WW1

Character/Creature design for upcoming graphic novel. Created by Paul Mason.

Prop: Ammo Box

Circa WW1 Ammo Box concept idea for upcoming Graphic novel. By Paul Mason.

Ford Falcon

Circa 1960s rough car concept for Cheezel: Ford Falcon. By Paul Mason.

Rosie and Cheezel circa 1960s

Character/Creature design for upcoming graphic novel. Created by Paul Mason

Shark

Character/Creature design by Paul Mason.

Axl

Character/Creature design by Paul Mason.

Mephisto Tank circa WW1

Based on the Mephisto Tank from WW1. Illustrated by Paul Mason.

Cheezel in Khe Sahn

Environment test for upcoming graphic novel. Created by Paul Mason.

War Pige circa WW1

Character/Creature design for upcoming graphic novel. Created by Paul Mason.

Wally circa WW1

Character/Creature design for upcoming graphic novel. Created by Paul Mason.

Prop: Ammo Box

Circa WW1 Ammo Box concept idea for upcoming Graphic novel. By Paul Mason.

Ford Falcon

Circa 1960s rough car concept for Cheezel: Ford Falcon. By Paul Mason.

Character Designs & Illustrations

A sample of character designs & illustrations for various projects and publications, including work for Frew.

A Hero's uniform.

Donated to the Phantom Bushfire Appeal Book, 2020. Published by ChronicleChamber.com, licensed by King Features.

Kid Phantom Villains

Designs of some o f the Villains co-created for the Kid Phantom comic series, by Paul Mason. Based on scripts by co-creator Andrew Constant.

Hug

Published in Kid Phantom #7, published by Frew Publications. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason.

The Phantom:'Nam

Illustration for cover of 'The Phantom: Vietnam #3' by Paul Mason.

SuperAustralians: The Soldier Legacy short story page 5

Full page illustration for short story 'The Soldier Legacy' in 'The SuperAustralians' anthology graphic novel (Black House Comics/IFWG Publishing).
Illustrated by Paul Mason. Colour flats by Amanda Bacchi.

Julie Walker

Concept Design for a Jule Walker/17th Phantom pitch story by Paul Mason. Originally intended for Frew Publications.

The Phantom: Vietnam Model Sheet

Pitched model sheet. Also published in The Phantom 2019 Annual (#1830).

The Phantom: Vietnam Model sheet

Pitched model sheet. Also published in The Phantom 2019 Annual (#1830).

Young Flash Gordon

Concept design for a young Flash Gordon, intended for the Kid Phantom comic series.

Based on the King Features comic strip character.

Young Mandrake

Young Mandrake (or "Boydrake"), based on the King Features character created by Lee Falk.
Appeared in Kid Phantom #6 by writer Andrew Constant and illustrated by Paul Mason.

NXY: Daughter of The Shadow

Character design for "golden age" Frew Publications character, 'The Shadow'.

Nyx character sketch

Character design for "golden age" Frew Publications character, 'The Shadow'. Concept illustrated 2020.

A Hero's uniform.

Donated to the Phantom Bushfire Appeal Book, 2020. Published by ChronicleChamber.com, licensed by King Features.

Kid Phantom Villains

Designs of some o f the Villains co-created for the Kid Phantom comic series, by Paul Mason. Based on scripts by co-creator Andrew Constant.

Hug

Published in Kid Phantom #7, published by Frew Publications. Written by Andrew Constant, drawn by Paul Mason.

The Phantom:'Nam

Illustration for cover of 'The Phantom: Vietnam #3' by Paul Mason.

SuperAustralians: The Soldier Legacy short story page 5

Full page illustration for short story 'The Soldier Legacy' in 'The SuperAustralians' anthology graphic novel (Black House Comics/IFWG Publishing).
Illustrated by Paul Mason. Colour flats by Amanda Bacchi.

Julie Walker

Concept Design for a Jule Walker/17th Phantom pitch story by Paul Mason. Originally intended for Frew Publications.

The Phantom: Vietnam Model Sheet

Pitched model sheet. Also published in The Phantom 2019 Annual (#1830).

The Phantom: Vietnam Model sheet

Pitched model sheet. Also published in The Phantom 2019 Annual (#1830).

Young Flash Gordon

Concept design for a young Flash Gordon, intended for the Kid Phantom comic series.

Based on the King Features comic strip character.

Young Mandrake

Young Mandrake (or "Boydrake"), based on the King Features character created by Lee Falk.
Appeared in Kid Phantom #6 by writer Andrew Constant and illustrated by Paul Mason.

NXY: Daughter of The Shadow

Character design for "golden age" Frew Publications character, 'The Shadow'.

Nyx character sketch

Character design for "golden age" Frew Publications character, 'The Shadow'. Concept illustrated 2020.

Storyboard Samples

RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD part 2.

Storyboard sample 1:

Rambo: First Blood part 2.

Scene 1.

taken from original shooting script by Sylvester Stallone and James Cameron.

Thumbnailed and rough boards

by Paul Mason.

Drawn as a demonstration for Griffith Film School class lecture 3121GFS Animation Pre-Production 2020.

More info here: Academic Work

Storyboard sample: Rambo 2 Scene 1

Rambo: First Blood part 2