John Dixon's The Complete Air Hawk Dailies: Volume Six
John Dixon is a WINNER! He was the Stanley Award recipient for Best Illustrated/Comic Strip Artist in 1985, 1986, and 1992. And the first Ledger of Honour (Hall of Fame) recipient in the (now) Comic Arts Awards of Australia.
Everyone who has read my blog over the years will know my passion for John Dixon's newspaper comic strip Air Hawk. I'm now attempting to work on my publishing swan-song: the complete 16-volume set of the daily adventures! This volume is the first. All with the full cooperation and permission of John's family. Each volume will be produced from the original artwork (or from newspaper bromides, if the artwork cannot be found).
This hardback volume contains five complete adventures from 1970 to late 1971 and runs to 162 pages. An introduction by Australian actor/writer William McInnes and a detailed interview with John Dixon (conducted while he was alive) rounds out the volume. This book ought to be in the shelves of every Australian library and the home of every serious comic historian. "Australia's finest adventure strip." Don't believe me? You will, once you see the quality of this production!
Copies have already been sent to comic collectors around the world: from the USA, Sweden, Germany, the UK, Denmark and more! Look for the announcement of the next volume on Kickstarter. Why not add this to your collection? The print run has been limited to only 300 copies, so I advise you to purchase now before you miss out. Price includes postage, packaging (and tracking) within Australia. Overseas enquires welcome for overseas buyers.
NEW! From the glorious 1970s: The Complete IRON OUTLAW by "Greg and Grae"
The gamble paid off: Despite the storylines being sensational for their time, Iron Outlaw was an overnight sensation.
The Complete Iron Outlaw reproduces the complete run of this series, with forty of the original pages of artwork lovingly reproduced, with all corrections and border notes included. This is a historical time capsule of a different era, offering a reflective insight into the mores of early nineteen-seventies Melbourne, and Australia. An incisive essay by Melbourne cultural historian Philip Bentley gives context to the works. The volume was produced with the full cooperation, input, and permission of the strip's original creators, Graeme Rutherford and Gregor McAlpine.
This large (25cm width x 33cm) hardcover volume runs to almost 200 pages, and includes extensive annotations and explanatory text, with a whole lot of extras. It deserves to be in every Australian library, and in the home of every lover of Australian comic history. This is the most comprehensive study of an Australian comic classic...ever!
Price includes all GST, and postage, including tracking withing Australia (overseas readers, please enquire for postage costs).
ISBN: 9780994362377
The Collected Cloak
PRE-SALE now offered! "The Cloak" was an English comic strip that (mostly) ran in the 1960s pages of Pow! and Smash! comics. It was created by Mike Higgs, who carried the strip into further fields after the demise of the Odhams comic line. Comicoz, in partnership with Mike and Rebellion, are now collecting and publishing all the Cloak's works in one fantastic 200-page plus hardcover volume.
The book is going to be distributed by Diamond UK in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and parts of Europe. The best way for you to purchase a copy will be by putting in an advance order here. There will only be fifty copies available in Australia (unless your local comic shop picks up the title). So, get in quick!
What's not to like about it? Alan Moore, of Watchmen fame, liked it so much he has written an introduction to the book. There's a Q and A session with Mike, there are never-before published and rarely-seen pieces of artwork. And, of course, the complete stories of The Cloak. Who is he? For those who don't know: it's a spoof of life in the 1960s. Price will include postage and packing (and tracking) within Australia.
NEW! Dillon Naylor anthology: Pop Culture & 2 Minute Noodles
Originally appearing in zines and comic books between 1990 and 2002, Dillon Naylor and a cross-section of Australia's finest comic artists documented these realistic half truth, urban myths and colourful exaggerations into short stories that will bring all the memories of these five mis-fitted flatmates living in a "Fitz-Kilda" share house!
Besides collecting this long out of print material for the first time, Dillon and a few friends have added up to 30 pages of all new material especially for this 280 plus page hardcover volume.
Contributors include: Angelo Madrid, Bernard Caleo, Brendan Tolley, Bruce Mutard, Clint Cure, Danica, Edd Fuijkschot, Eleri Harris, Glenn Smith, Greg Gates, James Paisley, Jason Towers, Jeremy Macpherson, Jo Waite, Kate Aley, Maccad, Mandy Ord, Mike Nason, Owen Heitmann, Ross Tesoriero, Ryan Vella, Simon Gray, Stephen Dodds, Stewart McKenny, Tamara Wighton, Tim Pyman, Trudy Cooper, W Chew Chan.
Price includes postage within Australia AND - absolutely FREE (*while stocks last!) - a 36-page comic of never-before-seen material not included in the book.
ISBN 9780648629207
Hardcover, with Dustjacket
280 (or so) pages
Batrisha and the Creepy Caretaker by Dillon Naylor.
This book won a Bronze Award at the 2023 Comic Arts Awards of Australia, announced at Adelaide's Papercuts Comic Festival. To celebrate Dillon Naylor's achievement - it's his first major comic award - we're going to offer a discounted price for the book right through the remainder of 2024!
Gloomwood Hollow is a dark forgotten place, visited once a year by its creepy caretaker, Old Joe. Now, for the very first time, someone else is there, sitting in the shadows, waiting. A pale, dark-haired little girl and her two-tailed cat, hungering for the perfect scary story...
"Batrisha and the Creepy Caretaker" is a story written and illustrated by Ballarat-based artist Dillon Naylor that everyone is going to love! This hardcover book features Batrisha, a character Dillon first created in 2001 for children's magazine K-Zone. Zoe (age 13) said: “I loved it! It’s so cool at the start – all the describing words. It kept me interested all through, and I love what happened to Old Joe and Batrisha after they told their stories.”
You and your family are going to love the story too! This is an Australian artist at the peak of his game, telling a tale that will keep you hooked right to the last page. Hardcover, 100 pages, all in full-colour, size 23 cm x 29 cm with dustjacket. Price includes postage and packing within Australia (overseas readers, please enquire).
Rock 'n' Roll Fairies
Collecting each and every episode from Total Girl magazine from earlier this century, this book shares more comic book mastery from Dillon (Batrisha and the Creepy Caretaker) Naylor. Beautifully coloured, this 118-page hardback volume is a fabulous means of introducing younger readers into the joys of graphic novel reading. But it's also one to be enjoyed by people of all ages!
ISBN: 9780994362391
$35 includes all postage and packing for Australian readers. (Overseas readers, please enquire for prices.)
Rob Feldman's Fridge Boy From Space: SHORTLISTED for a CAAA
NEWS FLASH! Shortlisted for the 2024 Comic Arts Awards of Australia! (Winners were announced on the 31st January 2026!)
Those familiar with Rob Feldman's work will laugh out loud at the antics in this 84-page gem. Part parody, part adventure.... and a whole lot of fun! Soft cover comic suitable for all ages. I asked Rob if he was interested in writing/drawing a comic adventure suitable for the overseas market. I was expecting a 24, maybe 28 page story. NOTHING prepared me for this! And NOTHING will prepare you for the fun inside when you read it! Sadly, nothing prepared the American distributor for it either: they decided not to carry it. Which means, the only place you can order it ... is here!
NOTE: Price includes all shipping and packing charges within Australia.
Collected Preston Peace (and Battlers Inc) by Dillon Naylor
The latest comic from Dillon Naylor is presently only available by supporting our Kickstarter. Here's a link (Click here). (I have added the price for the physical copy.)
44 pages. With collected material previously seen in Oi Oi Oi! and the Australia! hardcover anthology...as well as some brand new pages. Price includes postage and packing within Australia.
Batrisha The Vampire Girl (Ze Collected Comics, Volume 1)
This first volume, published in early 2022, collects Dillon Naylor's early Batrisha comics, and is the first co-production between Cowtown Comics and Comicoz.
This 52-page comic reproduces all those original comic stories that first appeared in K-Zone Comics ... over 20 years ago ... all in this first volume. (Yes, more will be published in the future!) Whether you remember these all-colour tales from back in the day, or if this is your first experience in reading them, you're in for a treat: they still remain some of the funniest comics you will read (or re-read) all year!
These make the perfect present for anyone who enjoyed Batrisha and the Creepy Caretaker book. Price includes all postage and packing to any address within Australia.
Available NOW! Emile Mercier: A Selection of Cartoons
Now Available! A selection of cartoons drawn by Emile Mercier (1901-1984), and especially chosen for the National Cartoon Gallery in Coffs Harbour.
In recent years, cartoonist Emile Mercier's son Michael kindly donated his Father's cartoons to the National Cartoon Gallery for future preservation. The Gallery is now sharing some of these vintage cartoons with the Australian public. This selection was especially chosen by some modern-day cartoonists and every-day Australians from all walks of life. Have a laugh at some of the funniest cartoons from a master cartoonist, and marvel at how they accurately depict an Australia long past.
Paperback, 150 pages, 27 cm x 20 cm. Includes a short biography of Emile's life by Lindsay Foyle (former editor of The Bulletin) and an introduction especially written for this volume by Emile's son Michael Mercier.
THE definitive book on Australian Comic Book History! Now AVAILABLE!
Brisbane author and researcher Graeme Cliffe spent TWENTY YEARS researching the background information to this book. You thought John Ryan's Panel by Panel was THE seminal work on the topic? This one is going to supersede it! Available NOW!!
To celebrate Graeme's recent appearance at the Probus Club (Taringa chapter), and for a short time only, the Comicoz price for this book is now only $50.00, which includes posting and packing to any address within Australia. (Overseas readers, please enquire.) Check our website for further details as to further availability....
A special limited number of signed copies (limited to ONLY 100 copies) -- signed by Graeme Cliffe (author), Neville Bain (cover designer), Ryan McDonald-Smith (book designer) and Nat Karmichael (publisher) -- was made available via Kickstarter on a limited basis for $100....please enquire to see if these limited editions are still available....
The Deluxe Edition (limited and numbered ONLY 40 copies) and signed by three Australian comic legends -- including the late Peter Chapman -- are now available on a first come, first served basis for $250....a genuine piece of Australian comic history. Please enquire to see if any still remain....
PLEASE NOTE: There are some updated details about the book available by clicking here.
TWO TRUNDLE books by Neil Matterson for the price of one!
TWO COPIES for all Australian TEACHERS! One for you and one for your School Library!
Each of these high-quality hard cover books contains 172 pages of Australian cartoonist Neil Matterson's little-known comic strip TRUNDLE. Matterson is best known for his newspaper features St Pips and Its A Baby, as well as his political cartoons in The Bulletin and, more recently, Brisbane's Sunday Mail.
Matterson has written a 14 page essay within the book, detailing his past, his influences, and his thoughts on TRUNDLE. As a pantomime feature, TRUNDLE is a character that will appeal to people of all ages.
The books also contain 9 Sunday strips that have never before been published.
This SPECIAL SALES price for TWO books includes GST, and all postage and packing charges within Australia. Overseas orders, please enquire for postal costs.
GOLD! WInner of the 2019 Gold Ledger Award! "Acknowledging Excellence in Australian Comics and Graphic Novels" GOLD!
"Truth, Justice and the American Dream: The Men Behind Superman"
Written by Julian Voloj and illustrated by Sydney-based Award-Winning* artist Thomas Campi, this book tells the back story behind the creation of Superman. This is Thomas' first work in English. Comicoz was the first English-language publisher to sign up to publish this project, and is now available!
Comicoz is proud to present its first self-contained graphic novel in the proud European tradition. Based on archival material and original sources, "Truth, Justice and the American Dream: The Men Behind Superman" tells the story of the friendship between writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster and places the tale in the wider context of the American comic book industry. The $49.95 price tag includes all postage and packing within Australia! (Overseas readers, please enquire about postage costs.)
DON'T be fooled into buying the INFERIOR overseas editions of this book. This edition is larger than the overseas edition, measuring 21 cm x 29 cm, in a deluxe hardcover. The book also features writer Julian Voloj's commentary on the story. Thomas Campi has provided some of his preliminary artwork for the book, and shares some of his artistic process. Short interviews with both creators are also featured. NONE of which is in the overseas editions! Have a look at some of the pages featured here. 220 pages in total, most in full colour! Hardcover with slip-jacket. Regular editions of the book are available here and in all good Australian bookstores for only $49.95 -- But make sure you buy the SUPERIOR Australian edition! The book was expertly designed by Ryan McDonald-Smith.
There is also a special Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Hardcover copy available (for $75). This website is the ONLY place you can obtain the signed edition by Thomas Campi (artist), Julian Voloj (writer) and Nat Karmichael (publisher). Send a message via the Contact tab on this website, and I'll send you details about how you can get a copy. This is only on the basis of a first-come, first-served opportunity, with TEN of only ONE HUNDRED copies already sold! This will NOT be offered again!
"I really believe that this will be the book that will launch Thomas Campi into the artistic mainstream in America, and the English-speaking world." - Nat Karmichael. The book's publication coincided with the 80th Anniversary of the first appearance of Superman in Action Comics #1. Have a look at some of the illustrations for some of the pages here! There is also a draft of a picture of Joe Shuster with Jerry Siegel, especially illustrated by Thomas Campi, that will be used in the special signed and numbered limited edition of the book.
*2014 Prix Cognito for Best Graphic Novel (Brussels Book Fair) for Les Larmes Du Seigneur Afghan
2014 Spectrum Fantastic Art Gold Award - Category comics
2015 Bronze Ledger Award (with Vincent Zabus) for Gente Corriente
2016 Prix Cognito for Best Documentary Graphic Novel (Brussels Book Fair) for Macaroni!
The Complete Oi Oi Oi! Collection
Here's a very special offer for a very limited time!
Purchase all nine issues of Oi Oi Oi! at this special heavily-discounted price! Includes all GST and postage and packing costs within Australia.
One day (perhaps) I shall revisit the publication. It would be good to have published a round ten issues of the comic. And that way (hopefully) I would be able to finish the serialised story "Seven" by Alisha Jade, and the third (and final) episode of "Magpie" by Frantz Kantor and Andrez Bergen.
Although the magazine did not make enough money from newsstand sales to keep it afloat, I am proud of the fact that I gave it a go. It remains (as I type this, in April 2020) the last newsstand Aussie comic to have been marketed on newsagent shelves, and it certainly had its loyal followers. It was also good to have paid the Aussie creatives who contributed, and to allow them to keep the copyright to their work. How many Australian (or overseas) comics can say they can do that?
If you haven't read the magazine, or seen it on the shelves, please give it a go, and let me know your thoughts on it. If enough of you buy these remaining copies, maybe I'll be tempted to put out another issue.... ??
Prices include postage and packing within Australia.
Limited stock! Be quick! AUSTRALIA! An Australian comic anthology...
How did this volume come to be? In early 2016, a select group of Australian cartoonists and artists was invited to contribute to this anthology. All artists freely donated their time and talents in contributing to this project. The theme chosen was ‘Australia’. The only limitation was that the page count could not exceed five pages. The idea was to raise funds for an Australian charity, beyondblue. Sadly, no book distributor was able to found to get the book out there for the general public...
This 92 page, hardcover high-quality book was NEVER available in bookstores. Besides clearly illustrating what an amazing talent pool of creative artists and cartoonists were working in this medium in Australia around this time, one of the contributors inside the volume went on to win an Award for their work! Glen Lumsden's contribution ("Kelly's Revenge") won him the 2016 Stanley Award for Comic Book Artist at the Australian Cartoonists Association's annual ceremony. In fact, this book and this website is the ONLY place you can find this Award-winning work!
Rob Feldman's contribution (a coloured re-working of his Oi Oi Oi! Special Nostalgia Edition) ensured he was a Finalist in the same Award, and both Ian C. Thomas and Dani Vittz' work were also nominated. The end result? This book is a pleasing array of different art styles and stories that should keep the even the most finicky of comic readers satisfied.
NOTE: Some of the stories within this volume have been written for a more mature readership. Persons with a delicate nature are urged to be selective about reading some of these stories. NOTE TOO: The cover art shown was not the final art chosen for the book, although it is very similar.
Overseas orders: please enquire before you place all orders as the cost will be calculated for you by the kind staff at our local Post Office.
The Copyright to the selection of art shown is owned by Lesley Vamos, Chris Wahl and Andrez Bergen, Owen Heitmann, Glen Lumsden and Ian C. Thomas.