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01/26/2023

01/22/2023

Fight Cancer, organized by Ted Richards

Cartoonist Ted Richards Fights Cancer with GoFundMe and Art Sale

Five decades ago, cartoonist Ted Richards fought Disney as part of the notorious "Air Pirates" Underground Comix collective. Now he is fighting small cell lung cancer and has started a GoFundMe campaign to offset his medical, legal, and living expenses for his family since he is unable to work. Richards is also selling some of his last remaining published original art featuring his classic characters "The Forty Year Old Hippie" and "Dopin' Dan".

The Ted Richards GoFundMe campaign can be reached at:
https://gofund.me/347acb53

For Press Inquiries or to purchase art please contact:
Dan Fogel at [email protected]

Hello Friends... A year ago I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and have been undergoing a succ… Ted Richards needs your support for Fight Cancer

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12/04/2022

10/29/2022

The Giant Book of Smudge (Promotion Video #2)

Second promotion video for The Giant Book of Smudge, a 304 page treasury.
In 2012, Sam Backhouse, 21 years old, set out on a journey still being travelled. What was at first a little book intended as being a present for his mother’s birthday, grew to becoming an impressive 22 books released between 2012 and 2021. And only until now has such a vast collection been whittled down into a treasury featuring what Sam considers his favourite works from this current ten year adventure still in the making.
The book features some new never before seen art too.
Join the loons from Smudgetown, nestled in a Baxendaleian, Crumbian, Lynchian, Sheltonesque and of course Backhouseian landscape.
Pour yourself a glass of your fancy when Supermarketman destroys another supermarket criminal. Loudly tut when Evil Olive, a cross between Minnie the Minx and Hannibal Lecter, is up to no good in town again. Sympathise with the struggles of a stressed snowman. Hold a decade in your hands.
Fantastic offer.. was ten grand but now yours for five hundredth of that original price.

https://www.lulu.com/shop/sam-backhouse/the-giant-book-of-smudge/paperback/product-qvg4wk.html?q=Giant+Book+of+Smudge&page=1&pageSize=4

Second promotion video for The Giant Book of Smudge, a 304 page treasury.In 2012, Sam Backhouse, 21 years old, set out on a journey still being travelled. Wh...

10/29/2022

The Giant Book of Smudge

Promotion video for The Giant Book of Smudge, a 304 page treasury.
In 2012, Sam Backhouse, 21 years old, set out on a journey still being travelled. What was at first a little book intended as being a present for his mother’s birthday, grew to becoming an impressive 22 books released between 2012 and 2021. And only until now has such a vast collection been whittled down into a treasury featuring what Sam considers his favourite works from this current ten year adventure still in the making.
The book features some new never before seen art too.
Join the loons from Smudgetown, nestled in a Baxendaleian, Crumbian, Lynchian, Sheltonesque and of course Backhouseian landscape.
Pour yourself a glass of your fancy when Supermarketman destroys another supermarket criminal. Loudly tut when Evil Olive, a cross between Minnie the Minx and Hannibal Lecter, is up to no good in town again. Sympathise with the struggles of a stressed snowman. Hold a decade in your hands.
Fantastic offer.. was ten grand but now yours for five hundredth of that original price.

https://www.lulu.com/shop/sam-backhouse/the-giant-book-of-smudge/paperback/product-qvg4wk.html?q=Giant+Book+of+Smudge&page=1&pageSize=4

Promotion video for The Giant Book of Smudge, a 304 page treasury.In 2012, Sam Backhouse, 21 years old, set out on a journey still being travelled. What was ...

07/20/2022

Wow!!! Dark Oz comics are about to be shown to dozens of amazing film & TV producers - fingers crossed some of the stories get adapted for the BIG screen!

Fantastic news!!!
DARK OZ comics will be at MIFF – the Melbourne International Film Festival – celebrating their 70th anniversary, one of the longest running film festivals in the world.

DARK OZ editor Darren Koziol entered FIVE stories from the pages of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales' and 'DECAY', and all five were selected.

This of course means that dozens of amazing artists will also have their work presented to film/TV producers.

It's an amazing opportunity - fingers crossed that maybe one day we'll se some DARK OZ comics on the big screen!

Be sure to check out the full schedule for MIFF, with movies screening throughout August in cinemas across Melbourne, regional areas, and online Australia wide.

03/25/2022

Indie publisher DARK OZ, in Australia, publishing the Mad Max fan magazine 'Silver City' along with amazing anthology comic books.

03/04/2022

The BEST science fiction anthology comic books in years!!!

'Retro Sci-Fi Tales' - ten issues so far.

From DARK OZ (.com.au)

Retro Sci-Fi Tales
All ten issues (so far) - science fiction anthology comics - aliens, dinosaurs, time travel, UFO's, ray guns, rocket cars, space ships, robots, etc etc etc - great FUN!!! Over 60 creators featured!

Aimed at adults while kept to a PG rating (for all to enjoy).

A special deal 'budget pack' for 'new readers' - all ten issues for $185 (including postage, in Australia). Order by the 15th of March and you will get a special 'bonus pack' included FREE (consists of two A3 posters, a bookmark and a postcard).

Otherwise the comics are $22 each including postage (in Australia).

Link in comments below.

11/14/2021

Fantastic review of "Bruno & Maggie: HORRORWOOD" - the lead story in Retro Sci-Fi Tales #10 - from comics legend Pat Mills - the Godfather of British comics, creators of 2000AD, Slaine, Nemesis the Warlock, The ABC Warriors, Marshal Law, Toxic!, and so much more.

Pat Mills generously reviewed 'Horrorwood' for the latest Kickstarter from Dark Oz comics - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/famous-monsters-comic-book-and-lobby-cards

Check out this great review and please support the comic - help spread the word (share the Kickstarter link) and make a pledge (buy a comic). If Pat Mills likes the comic then you know you will too!

Fantastic review of "Bruno & Maggie: HORRORWOOD" - the lead story in Retro Sci-Fi Tales #10 - from comics legend Pat Mills - the Godfather of British comics, creator of 2000AD, Slaine, Nemesis the Warlock, The ABC Warriors, Marshal Law, Toxic!, and so much more.

Pat Mills generously reviewed 'Horrorwood' for the latest Kickstarter from Dark Oz comics - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/famous-monsters-comic-book-and-lobby-cards

Check out this great review and please support the comic - help spread the word (share the Kickstarter link) and make a pledge (buy a comic). If Pat Mills likes the comic then you know you will too!

11/04/2021

Check out this amazing science fiction comic book anthology... with MONSTERS!!!

Comic Book AND movie style Lobby Cards!!! Awesome!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/famous-monsters-comic-book-and-lobby-cards

Officially a Kickstarter "Project We Love"

And now 98% funded - who's going to put it over the edge?

This is the eighth Kickstarter from Dark Oz, and the FIRST time it's been listed by Kickstarter as a "Project We Love" - very cool!

Follow this link - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/famous-monsters-comic-book-and-lobby-cards

10/26/2021

Get on this now, back it soon, don't miss out - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/famous-monsters-comic-book-and-lobby-cards?ref=discovery

First look - Retro Sci-Fi Tales #10 - cover A (one of 4 variant covers) - featuring Bruno & Maggie in 'HORRORWOOD'

Bruno & Maggie are on the case, investigating sightings of Famous Monsters... in a small country town in outback Australia.
This is an epic story over two big issues - 18 pages in Retro #10 with another 22 pages coming in Retro #11

There are FIVE amazing stories in Retro Sci-Fi Tales #10 ('Horrorwood' is just one of them, the lead story this issue).

Follow the Kickstarter link, a 'pre-launch' page at the moment (will be the same link when the Kickstarter is active) - follow this link and click 'Notify me on launch' and also PLEASE help spread the word, share this link and tell everyone you know - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/famous-monsters-comic-book-and-lobby-cards?ref=discovery

10/18/2021

Absolutely awesome!!!
Click this link NOW!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/famous-monsters-comic-book-and-lobby-cards?ref=discovery

Famous MONSTERS in country Australia, 1980

The Pre-Launch link is now active for the special 10th issue of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales' - click this link to be notified when the project goes live on Kickstarter (should be around Halloween, of course, ha ha)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/famous-monsters-comic-book-and-lobby-cards?ref=discovery

'Bruno & Maggie' investigate reports of MONSTERS in a small country town in Australia... it's great fun, awesome art, an epic story (18 pages in #10 and will conclude with another 20 pages in #11)

FIVE stories in Retro #10, 52-pages full colour, magazine size:
- Bruno & Maggie: Horrorwood
- Kat Knightly: Valley of Dinosaurs
- Captain Ice: Space Mummies
- A Few Words in the Right Ear
- Pull (a short 'Future Shock' tale)

09/01/2021

Amazing preview art of 'Famous Monsters' coming soon in a new comic book - the special 10th issue of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales'

07/02/2021

Can't wait for this! Amazing! If you know the previous comics then you'll know the high quality.

Coming soon... Retro Sci-Fi Tales #10
BIG 52-page full-colour magazine-sized anthology.

Featuring five stories:
- 'Bruno & Maggie: Horrorwood'
- 'Captain Ice: Space Mummies' [art in progress]
- 'Kat Knightly: Valley of Dinosaurs'
- 'A Few Words in the Right Ears'
- 'Pull'

There will be a Kickstarter...

06/12/2021

Amazing POSTER sale, incredible art!!!

06/02/2021

Events are still going ahead in Adelaide, South Australia - this weekend you'll find DARK OZ comics at the MEGA TOY FAIR.

04/28/2021

Australian comic book creators calendar - 18 months (July 2021 to Dec 2022) - one creator and their comic book characters per month! Awesome! Only 6 days to go on Kickstarter (see the original post for the link).

'Bruno & Maggie: Horrorwood' - CREATORS - art Ben Sullivan, colours Jeff Edis, writer Darren Koziol. Starting SOON in issue #10 of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales'.

Bruno & Maggie - Australia's version of 'The X-Files' - driving around Australia in their Aussie muscle car while chasing UFO's and investigating the paranormal, circa 1980!

Their epic new story 'Horrorwood', as previewed in the ComX 2021/2022 calendar, will appear in issues #10 and #11 of the Australian anthology comic book 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales'.

Calendar art by Ben Sullivan, 'Horrorwood' story art by Ben Sullivan, colours by Jeff Edis, written & lettered by Darren Koziol

Only 6 days to go to order the calendar (link in comments below).

04/06/2021

Cold Metal Mayhem #1 (one-shot comic) by Frank Forte

02/03/2021

A fantastic list of all stories so far in the old-school styled science fiction anthology comic book series 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales'

From DARK OZ - www.darkoz.com.au

Here is a complete contents list of all the stories so far in Retro Sci-Fi Tales - issues 1 to 9

For anyone who's interested, this lists every story, shows recurring characters, and which issues have continuing serials (two or more episodes/issues).

NOTE - the recurring characters/stories in 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales' are: 'Captain Ice', 'Bruno & Maggie', 'Marilyn', 'Kat Knightly', and 'Sam Sparrow & Misty Swanston'.

Issue #10 will be out in a few months, a perfect jumping on point for New Readers (as any and all previous 'serials' were wrapped up by issue #9).

I haven't listed the creators names (x60 creators featured) or the 'cover' and many 'pin-up' pages - this is just a short easy to follow list of the stories and characters.

Enjoy, and be sure to collect every issue - an amazing showcase of talent, great fun old-school style sci-fi action stories, bumper edition Australian anthology comic books.

All issues can be ordered from the DARK OZ website at www.darkoz.com.au

01/11/2021

Any MAD MAX fans here?

As an extension of their comic books, DARK OZ has produced a Mad Max Fan Magazine called 'Silver City' - issues 1 & 2 available, also now with 'record sleeves' to hold the magazines!!! Awesome!!!

01/01/2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021

Here are some FREE desktop wallpapers for everyone to use, from the pages of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales', published by DARK OZ comics.

Lighthearted fun images to see in the new year!

12/01/2020

Christmas 2020 Special SALE
Retro Sci-Fi Tales - ALL 9 issues for only $145 including postage anywhere in Australia (normally $20 each posted).
ALSO includes x4 FREE posters!!! AND the first 20 orders also receive a FREE bookmark.

11/26/2020

Update 48: SALE - starts NOW!!! Rare items, back issues, special variants, etc · DECAY #24

Some VERY RARE items for sale, going back TEN YEARS from Dark Oz comics. Early rare issues (all had low print runs back then), Limited Edition variants, even an original piece of ART (detailed hand drawn super rare blank variant cover).

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/decay-24/posts/3030388

SALE SALE SALE - starts HERE and NOW!!! Welcome everyone to a very special event - the FIRST EVER stock-take SALE of rare and unique variant comic books from DARK OZ. I have just completed an inventory of back issues and found some lost gems hidden away, available NOW to you all. Rare back issues NO...

11/24/2020

The DARK OZ special back issues sale is now LIVE - follow this link - https://www.kickstarter.com/.../decay-24/posts/3030388

Some very rare items, back issues, Limited Edition variants, etc - very limited quantities!

The DARK OZ special back issues sale is now LIVE - follow this link - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/decay-24/posts/3030388

Some very rare items, back issues, Limited Edition variants, etc - very limited quantities!

11/23/2020

Special SALE of back issue comics, Limited Editions and rare comics from DARK OZ

This Wednesday at 9:30am (South Australia time) - various 'world times' translate to 10am Melbourne/Sydney, 8am in Japan, 11pm Tuesday in the UK, 6pm Tues in New York, 3pm Tues in California.

The 'SALE' will be on the 'DECAY #24' Kickstarter page in a new update (to be posted at 9:30am sharp on Wednesday). Follow this link and click 'updates' - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/decay-24

There are some super rare items in VERY limited quantities, special once in a lifetime chance to collect these rare items. BE QUICK - first in best dressed. There are some 'regular' sale items for everyone, but also some very special ultra-rare items for serious collectors. DON'T MISS OUT!!! Some of these comics are 10 years old with extremely low print runs, you won't find them anywhere else!

ALL orders of two or more comics include FREE posters too!!! Posters are $5 each, yours FREE in this special SALE.

Special SALE of back issue comics, Limited Editions and rare comics from DARK OZ

This Wednesday at 9:30am (South Australia time) - various 'world times' translate to 10am Melbourne/Sydney, 8am in Japan, 11pm Tuesday in the UK, 6pm Tues in New York, 3pm Tues in California.

The 'SALE' will be on the 'DECAY #24' Kickstarter page in a new update (to be posted at 9:30am sharp). Follow this link and click 'updates' - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/decay-24

There are some super rare items in VERY limited quantities, special once in a lifetime chance to collect these rare items. BE QUICK - first in best dressed. There are some 'regular' sale items for everyone, but also some very special ultra-rare items for serious collectors. DON'T MISS OUT!!! Some of these comics are 10 years old with extremely low print runs, you won't find them anywhere else!

ALL orders of two or more comics include FREE posters too!!! Posters are $5 each, yours FREE in this special SALE.

11/17/2020

Ho-Ho-Ho!

Give the gift of Shel-Tone for the holidays!

In the mid-1990s-2000, I released or distributed CDs, including R.Crumb: The Musical, and also published a number of trading card sets on such subjects as Betty Page, Electric Blues Musicians, Horror Actors and several sets featuring Serial Killers & Mass Murderers.

A limited number of these are still available for purchase.

Check out my Etsy store which lists all my wares with pricing, descriptions and images of each item!

Shel-Tone products make excellent stocking stuffers!

Orders received will go out within 1-2 days of payment by First Class Mail.

Please share this message to spread the word! Thanks!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SheltonePublications

09/25/2020

The DARK OZ 'shop' is NOW OPEN - at the 'Terra Collective Market' - OPEN 7 days with friendly staff and free parking - 10am to 5pm weekdays and 10am to 4pm on weekends.

The Terra Collective Market contains dozens of amazing stall holders with something for everyone (collectibles, toys, trinkets, clothing, furniture, etc) and is next to Kollectable Kaos - two fantastic collectible shops together! Shop 26/16-28 Research Rd, Pooraka (South Australia).

07/25/2020

[email protected] Online Exhibit Hall - Hippy Comix

Thanks to [email protected] I have an unbroken streak since 1986 exhibiting at the San Diego Comic-Con, although this year is online only. For sale at my virtual Hippy Comix Booth #1615 are R.Crumb’s Eat It! Recipe Cards, Fogel’s Underground Price & Grading Guide, and several awesome Ted Richards original art covers of The Forty Year Old Hippie! It will be going on until August. Direct link:

07/08/2020

FREE exclusive bonus items if you order the comic on Kickstarter (NOW until 16-July)

Already over 250% funded, two stretch goals reached, and no upcoming conventions to buy the comics at - DON'T MISS OUT - Kickstarter is your best and easiest way to order the comic (AND get some cool FREE items).

Retro Sci-Fi Tales - follow the link in the original post - or go to Kickstarter and search for Retro Sci-Fi Tales #9

ALL back issues are available too, if you need any (or all) of them!
18 fantastic creators in this one Aussie anthology comic!

FREE 'stretch goal' exclusives have been reached on the Kickstarter for 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales #9'

Now over 250% funded, two stretch goals have been reached - these are FREE exclusive items only for Kickstarter backers (and with NO upcoming conventions then this is your best way to buy the comic, and get some free gifts with it too)

The Kickstarter (crowd funding) finished in one week - on the 16th of July 2020 (at 4pm South Australia time). Back it now (or anytime before it closes) - funds will not leave your account until after the 16th of July.

18 amazing creators in this 52-page full colour sci-fi Aussie anthology comic. DON'T MISS OUT!!!

ALL back issues are available too! Here's the link - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/retro-sci-fi-tales-9