DECAY horror comic

DECAY horror comic DARK OZ - over 200 creators, artists, writers, designers - a showcase of incredible Australian talent Published by DARK OZ at www.darkoz.com.au.

DARK OZ is the publisher of DECAY and Retro Sci-Fi Tales - Australian anthology comic books, featuring over 150 creators so far. Every issue is a showcase of the incredible talent Australia has to offer. DECAY is a Mature Readers horror anthology, with 23 issues out so far. Retro Sci-Fi Tales is a PG rated anthology of sci-fi stories with a nostalgic feel. Both titles are a mix of professional cre

ators and new emerging talents. Many of Australia's top creators have worked on these comics, along with a few international guests too. DECAY often features stories of the sexy Vampire "Sisters" and zombie stories set in the "OZ ZOMBIE" universe. But there are many other horror tales in every genre you can imagine. All stories in DECAY are short self-contained one-off stories, meaning you can enjoy reading any issue alone, while Retro Sci-Fi Tales now has a couple ongoing stories. Contact creator/editor Darren Koziol at [email protected]

Upcoming DARK OZ comic books and magazines (AND Blu-Ray movies) projects, in 2026, on KICKSTARTER (global online crowd f...
10/12/2025

Upcoming DARK OZ comic books and magazines (AND Blu-Ray movies) projects, in 2026, on KICKSTARTER (global online crowd funding platform).

To find any of these projects, anytime, always just go to Kickstarter (online) and then search for 'Darren Koziol' (type 'Darren Koziol' into the search bar at the top of the Kickstarter page).

Darren is the creator, owner, manager & director of DARK OZ, as well as being the main author (of the stories in the comics), the designer (putting all of the magazines and comics together for print), the letterer (placing the speech bubbles and text in the comics) AND the face of DARK OZ at conventions, while working with dozens of amazing artists who bring the comics to life.

2026 is going to be a busy year:

Early in 2026 we'll aim to hopefully (and finally) release the Ozploitation 'Movie Comics' - Australia's FIRST EVER comic book movie adaptations - in magazine sized comics (AND we'll have the LAST EVER stock of the Blu-Ray releases which also contain the printed mini comic books).

We'll also release the 3rd issue of the world's ONLY Mad Max Fan Magazine 'Silver City' - this is going to be awesome!!!

AND there will be a 4th issue of the new Australian 'Movies & Comics' magazine 'Bonfire Horror Club', issue #4 out around May.

With all of this in the works, we've had to push back the release date of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales #13' - which will feature a new 'Bruno & Maggie' story as they fight monstrous evil alien 'Killer Clowns', as well as several other new short stories.

ALSO... stay tuned here on Facebook for other possible projects (we have several preliminary projects in the pipeline, hopefully one of those will get picked up soon).

Competition time (for Adelaide cinema goers) - enter NOW!!!WIN a FREE double movie pass to...SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT ...
09/12/2025

Competition time (for Adelaide cinema goers) - enter NOW!!!
WIN a FREE double movie pass to...

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT part 2 - the cult classic horror movie from 1987 (and don't worry if you haven't seen part 1, the movie has flashbacks to fill you in)

One night only at the Palace Nova Cinemas, Eastend Adelaide, Friday 19-Dec-2025 on the BIG 'Eximax' screen. Movie at 8:00pm (NOTE the 8pm movie start), pop-up sponsor 'shops' open in the foyer from 7:20pm

This is part of the Bonfire Horror Club 'horror festival' - one classic horror movie on the final Friday night of each month - with DARK OZ as a sponsor.

Event page - The Bonfire Horror Club presents: Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 - movie at 8pm

To WIN a double pass from DARK OZ - just answer this simple question (in the comments below): What is the name of the SCIENCE FICTION (NOT horror) comic book from DARK OZ? [HINT - see previous post]

Winner will be drawn TOMORROW night - Wednesday 10-Dec-2025

Tickets can also be purchased in person, at the cinema, or online here - https://www.palacenova.com.au/films/silent-night-deadly-night-part-2

On the night of the movie there will also be several pop-up shops from sponsors:
DARK OZ - aka DECAY horror comic
Gamma Rays Comics
Vicious Video
Black Match Candles
Underground Records
TerrorVision Horror Podcast
Galactic Video
Greenlight Comics

Several audience members also WIN free prizes on the night, with one FREE prize from each sponsor.

12 issues (so far) of 'RETRO SCI-FI TALES' - Australia's leading anthology comic book series.Swashbuckling science ficti...
08/12/2025

12 issues (so far) of 'RETRO SCI-FI TALES' - Australia's leading anthology comic book series.

Swashbuckling science fiction fun, action and adventure. Aimed at adults and teens while kept to a PG rating for all ages to enjoy.

52 pages per issue of cover to cover amazing stories and fantastic art (NO adverts, and no AI ever), at large magazine size (to better appreciate the stunning art) on full colour glossy pages.

Retro rockets, spaceships and UFOs, alien worlds, time travel, dinosaurs, rocket cars, MONSTERS and much much more, with an average of 6 stories per issue - mostly stand alone one-off short stories, sometimes longer stories are serialised across two or more sequential issues.

Currently priced at $20 per issue (Australian dollars), plus postage. Buy the complete set in one transaction and only pay for 11 issues (get the 12th issue FREE) with much cheaper overall combined postage. Issues 8 to 12 also have variant cover options (or just get all of the 'A' covers - easy).

Message me or email [email protected]

NOTE - issue #13 is in work NOW with many pages of brilliant art (including an insanely awesome cover) already finished. Issue #13 was hoped to be released in Dec-2025 but will have to be delayed until mid 2026.

Cheers,
DK

WIN tickets to SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHTWIN a FREE in-season DOUBLE PASS - valid Australia wide - in cinemas from 11-De...
04/12/2025

WIN tickets to SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT

WIN a FREE in-season DOUBLE PASS - valid Australia wide - in cinemas from 11-Dec-2025

Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU1LdrY3ReA
Official website - https://silentnightdeadlynight.com.au/

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT reimagines a 1984 cult horror classic in which a young boy witnesses the murder of his parents at the hands of a man dressed as Santa, only to grow up and become a killer himself. Haunted by trauma and fuelled by a twisted sense of justice, he dons the red suit, turning the advent calendar into a series of nights of terror. As Christmas Eve approaches, a small town becomes his latest hunting ground, where the naughty and bad pay the ultimate price. Blending psychological horror, brutal slasher thrills, a touch of the supernatural, and - more shockingly still - a sprinkle of romance, the film delivers a modern chilling new take on the ultimate holiday nightmare.

PRIZE
x10 in season admit two passes to see SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT, thanks to STUDIOCANAL and DARK OZ (DECAY horror comic)

TO WIN, please hit 'like' on several (3 or 4) previous posts (on this 'DECAY horror comic' page - please scroll down and hit a few random posts, it doesn't have to be the first ones you see) AND answer this simple question in the comments below: what is the name of Australia's newest (and coolest) 'Movies & Comics Magazine', from DARK OZ?
HINT - see previous post for answer.

Winners will be drawn this Monday 8-Dec-2025 and tickets posted out ASAP

NOTE - beware of SCAMS if anyone mimics this page and contact you (their page will be fake, without the substantial history or the large number of followers of the real 'DECAY horror comic' page)

Australia's newest 'Movies & Comics Magazine', the BONFIRE HORROR CLUBThe magazines double as Cinema Programs for an ong...
03/12/2025

Australia's newest 'Movies & Comics Magazine', the BONFIRE HORROR CLUB

The magazines double as Cinema Programs for an ongoing horror movie festival, while also acting as magazines on movies and comics, with news, articles, interviews, amazing art and lots more, plus reviews of the cult horror movies screened in the festival AND an exclusive comic book story in each issue, from DARK OZ.

To buy a copy just message me or email [email protected]

NOTE - the magazines are all Limited Editions - only x400 of each printed, and just x100 of the 'n**e' variant .
Issues #1 and are both very low in stock and priced accordingly, as rare collectors items. Issues #2 and are discounted for the rest of 2025 - just $20 each instead of $25 each, or buy both for just $35 (plus postage, or collect in person) - get yourself a fantastic Christmas present.

To find out more about the magazines, content info and images, take a look at the recent Kickstarter (global online crowdfunding) for the magazines here (it is closed now (for orders) but you can still view it anytime) - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/movie-magazines-and-comics-bonfire-horror-club?

WOW - what an amazing weekend that was - 3 events over 4 days in Melbourne - 27th to 30th Nov 20251st event was a quick ...
03/12/2025

WOW - what an amazing weekend that was - 3 events over 4 days in Melbourne - 27th to 30th Nov 2025

1st event was a quick 'meet & greet / signing session' at 'AU Pokemon and Collectibles' - despite the name this is NOT a 'Pokemon' shop, this is a proper comic book shop with the latest weekly new releases AND a fantastic back issue selection (where I spent a lot of my time, and money, ha ha), with the fairest prices (on comics, bags, boards, etc - everything!!!) of any comic book shop I know and a super friendly and helpful owner 'Chris'. It was such a rush that I only took a couple photos as I walked in (sorry for so few photos here). Thursday 27-Nov-2025 5:30 to 6:30pm

2nd event was the main event of the weekend and WOW it was INSANE!!! Just AWESOME!!! The 'Astor Film Bazaar' at the Astor Theatre in St Kilda. The queue of people to get in never let up until almost the end of the day, the place was packed and jumping! I was so busy I actually passed my camera to someone else (one of the Astor Film Bazaar staff) to get a few photos for me - thanks! Seriously one of the BEST events I've been to all year. Sales were through the roof, and I found some amazing items to buy. AND I'm still getting customers contacting me with follow up questions and orders - wanting MORE (they loved what they bought)!!! Saturday 29-Nov-2025

3rd event was the 'Yarraville Comic & Toy Fair' - gotta LOVE these tailored events with such great variety (and yep I also found lots of cool things to buy). A cool, fun and chilled event to round out a brilliant weekend, with lots of friendly faces (I caught up with quite a few people I know). This was on Sunday 30-Nov-2025

Also, on the Friday (between events) I had time to see the Christmas lights in Melbourne, AND drive out to Geelong to visit the insanely awesome 'Popcultcha Collector Gallery' in the Federal Mills Park - definitely worth the drive. The final 7 photos here are from the Popcultcha shop, inside the old Mill - a stunning venue.

This weekend (27th to 30th Nov 2025)DARK OZ is in Melbourne for THREE fantastic events!!!We don't get to Melb too often ...
25/11/2025

This weekend (27th to 30th Nov 2025)
DARK OZ is in Melbourne for THREE fantastic events!!!
We don't get to Melb too often so we're making the most of it this time with three events over four days.

Thursday 27-Nov-2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm - 'meet & greet' creators signing session - meet DARK OZ creator/editor/author Darren Koziol for one hour only, with DARK OZ comics for sale on the night. In store at 'Au Pokemon and Collectibles', Unit 35/33 Danaher Dr, South Morang

Saturday 29-Nov-2025 - 11am to 5pm - The Astor Film Bazaar - DARK OZ has TWO tables, selling our new Australian 'movies & comics' magazines, comic books, LaserDiscs and MORE!!! At the Astor Theatre, 1 Chapel St, St Kilda

Sunday 30-Nov-2025 - 10am to 2pm - the Yarraville Comic & Toy Fair - a fantastic event full of awesome comic books... and toys!!! DARK OZ will be there, at the Yarraville Senior Centre, 48 Fehon St, Yarraville

The Astor Film Bazaar 2025
Yarraville Comic & Toy Fair

Competition time (for Adelaide cinema goers)WIN a FREE double movie pass to...THE HUNGER (1983)One night only at the Pal...
16/11/2025

Competition time (for Adelaide cinema goers)
WIN a FREE double movie pass to...

THE HUNGER (1983)

One night only at the Palace Nova Cinemas, Eastend Adelaide, Friday 28-Nov-2025 on the BIG 'Eximax' screen. Movie at 8:30pm, pop-up sponsor 'shops' open in the foyer from 7:50pm

This is part of the Bonfire Horror Club 'horror festival' - one classic horror movie on the final Friday night of each month - with DARK OZ as a sponsor.

Event page - The Bonfire Horror Club presents: The Hunger

To WIN a double pass from DARK OZ - just post (in the comments below) your favourite Cosplay photo from the DARK OZ tables at the recent SUPANOVA events in Adelaide and Brisbane [HINT - see previous posts]

Winner will be drawn this Wednesday night 19-Nov-2025

Tickets can also be purchased in person, at the cinema, or online here - https://www.palacenova.com.au/films/the-hunger

On the night of the movie there will also be several pop-up shops from sponsors:
DARK OZ - aka DECAY horror comic
Gamma Rays Comics
Vicious Video
Black Match Candles
Underground Records
TerrorVision Horror Podcast
Galactic Video
Greenlight Comics

Several audience members also WIN free prizes on the night, with one FREE prize from each sponsor.

And here's the Sunday photos from the absolutely amazing Supanova Comic Con & Gaming in Brisbane - 9-Nov-2025Please feel...
16/11/2025

And here's the Sunday photos from the absolutely amazing Supanova Comic Con & Gaming in Brisbane - 9-Nov-2025

Please feel free to tag and share the photos.

It was a brilliant weekend, without doubt the biggest and best comic book convention in Australia.

Keep following the 'DECAY horror comic' page on Facebook for other events where you'll find DARK OZ comics.

Here are the Saturday photos - 8-Nov-2025 - from the DARK OZ tables at Supanova Comic Con & Gaming in Brisbane - awesome...
14/11/2025

Here are the Saturday photos - 8-Nov-2025 - from the DARK OZ tables at Supanova Comic Con & Gaming in Brisbane - awesome!

Please feel free to tag and share the photos. Big thanks again to everyone who visited the DARK OZ tables.

Sorry for the delay in posting these, it was a very busy weekend and has been insanely busy since - I'm still catching up on everything (some amazing art has been coming in for the upcoming 13th issue of 'Retro Sci-Fi Tales' from DARK OZ) but I've finally had time to sort a few of these. I'll try to get the Sunday photos up ASAP.

Thanks again, and keep following this page for updates on future events.

Done and dusted - the first day of Brisbane Supanova - Friday 7-Nov-2025 - awesome!!!Thanks to all the amazing cosplayer...
07/11/2025

Done and dusted - the first day of Brisbane Supanova - Friday 7-Nov-2025 - awesome!!!

Thanks to all the amazing cosplayers who stopped for a photo.

Great crowds today and excellent sales.

Tomorrow is going to be huge, with Jean-Claude Van Damme attending for one day only, on top of all the other guests, exhibitors and creators. Look for DARK OZ at table 26 in Artists Alley.

DARK OZ 'Comics & Cosplay' - photos from last weekend at Supanova in Adelaide - Sat 1st & Sun 2nd Nov 2025 (I already po...
06/11/2025

DARK OZ 'Comics & Cosplay' - photos from last weekend at Supanova in Adelaide - Sat 1st & Sun 2nd Nov 2025 (I already posted the Friday photos in a previous post).

This weekend - Fri 7th to Sun 9th Nov 2025 - you'll find DARK OZ at Supanova in Brisbane - hoping to see a lot of you there for some more great photos.

I'll see you all this weekend at Supanova 2025 - Brisbane - DARK OZ will be at table 26 in Artists Alley - see map (floorplan) in last photo.

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DARK OZ is the publisher of DECAY and Retro Sci-Fi Tales - Australian anthology comic books, featuring over 175 creators so far. Every issue is a showcase of the incredible talent Australia has to offer.

Retro Sci-Fi Tales is a PG rated anthology of fun sci-fi stories with a nostalgic feel. DECAY is a Mature Readers horror anthology, 24 large issues produced. Many other comic books showcasing the talents of DARK OZ creators continue to be produced.

All titles are a mix of professional creators and new emerging talents. Many of Australia's top creators have worked on these comics, along with a number of international guests.

DARK OZ also offer illustration and design services for businesses everywhere - whatever your needs, budget and style requirements, we can deliver. Published by DARK OZ at www.darkoz.com.au. Contact creator/editor Darren Koziol at [email protected]