About Guest

Darren Koziol is the creator of DARK OZ (est 2009) – one of Australia’s leading independent publishers, consistently producing high quality comic book anthologies since 2010, showcasing over200 artists & writers Australia wide, including several international guests. Many featured creators have gained additional work (in film, TV, etc) as DARK OZ comics double as catalogues of artistictalent for clients to browse. DARK OZ comics are perhaps best known for the highly acclaimed series’ ‘DECAY’ and ‘Retro Sci-Fi Tales’.

Darren is the main author of DARK OZ comics, as well as the art director, editor, letterer and designer. He has been published in ‘Heavy Metal’ magazine (the world’s foremost illustrated fantasy comic–his story chosen by Kevin Eastman), Clive Barker tribute books and various indie comics, yet prefers self publishing for the creative freedom. Darren has also created internationally translated editions of DARK OZ comics in hardcover books. He regularly exhibits at events Australia wide and was an official exhibitor at San Diego Comic Con (in 2016).

Working with the Australian Film Industry, Darren has written and produced Australia’s first ever  ‘Ozploitation’ official comic book movie adaptations (illustrated by the finest artists from DARK OZ comics), created movie concept work and supplied prop art for the set of a new Australian feature film. As a ‘muscle car enthusiast’, you will often find Darren’s own cars, illustrated by various artists, drawn into the comic books (including the movie comics). Darren also produces souvenir film magazines for Australian cinemas.

Currently in production are more amazing issues of ‘Retro Sci-Fi Tales’, an epic ‘Captain Ice’ Graphic Novel, a bloodcurdling Vampire ‘Sisters’ mini-series, further issues of ‘Silver City’ (the world’s only Mad Max fan magazine) and more.