Margot Hardy Gallery

Serious Comics An exhibition of independent Australian comics

Tesseraction Comics Poster

Art by Andrew Law
2005
Characters by different artists/creators of GHOTI Inc
(Foolproof Comics/Siberian Productions/STaB Comics/ Storm Publishing)

Robotoon

Art and story by Shannon Browning
2007
STaB Comics

Billy Demon Slayer

Art and story by Hayden Fryer
2003
Siberian Productions

The SuburbanKnights

Art by Andrew Law
Story by Tony Newton
2000
Foolproof Comics

Mission & Jaeger

Art and story by Tanya Nicholls
(Colouring by Owen Nicholls)
1991 & 1998
Storm Publishing

The Great Canberra Heresy

Art and story by Craig McGuinness
2008
Craig McGuinness Comics

OzSlaught issue 3

Art and characters by different artists/creators of GHOTI Inc
2007
(Foolproof Comics/Siberian Productions/STaB Comics/ Storm Publishing)

OzSlaught issue 4

Art and characters by different artists/creators of GHOTI Inc
2007
(Foolproof Comics/Siberian Productions/STaB Comics/ Storm Publishing)

OzSlaught issue 1

Art and characters by different artists/creators of GHOTI Inc
2007
(Foolproof Comics/Siberian Productions/STaB Comics/ Storm Publishing)

Dodge Danger Special

Art by Gavin Wee
Story by Tony Newton
2010
GHOTI Inc

Zephyr Maelstrom

Art and story by Ray Hicks
2009
Arjade Comics

SWEET

Art and story by Wen Spae
2008

Lost & Found

Art and story by Penny Wood
2008
Red Raven Comics

Urban Tails

Art and story by Donald Paull
2009

XeroNaughtS

Art and characters by different artists/creator of GHOTI Inc
2010
(Foolproof Comics/Siberian Productions/STaB Comics/Storm Publishing)

Sequence Wall

Attack of the Coffee Zombies (left)
Art and Characters by different artists/creators of GHOTI Inc
2009
(Foolproof Comics/Siberian Productions/STaB Comics/Storm Publishing) also various guest artist

Rough to Colours (middle)
OzSlaught issue 4
2007
Art and characters by different artists/creators of GHOTI Inc
(Foolproof Comics/Siberian Productions/STaB Comics/Storm Publishing)

The SuburbanKnights - If I Ruled the World (right)
Art (for this story) by Tanya Nicholls
Story by Tony Newton
2000
Foolproof Comics

OzSlaught issue 3 - Fight scene

Art for this scene by Tanya Nicholls
2007
Art and characters by different artists/creators of GHOTI Inc
(Foolproof Comics/Siberian Productions/STaB Comics/Storm Publishing)

The Circus Infinitus

Art for this panel by Ferdinand Mana
2009
Art and characters by different artists/creators of GHOTI Inc
(Foolproof Comics/ Siberian Productions/ STaB Productions/ Storm Publishing) also various guest artists.

Detective Greyskull

Concept by Herbie Peppard
Created by Tony Newton
Art by Tania Nicholls
2009
A tongue in cheek gumshoe detective story about Detective Greyskull...a hard nosed PI with castle greyskull for a head!

If I Ruled The World: The SurburbanKnights film

2009
Directed, Written and Produced by Tony Newton
A short film from SHADY CHARACTERS PRODUCTIONS based upon a 3-page comic from FOOLPROOF COMICS.
Dr. 8 wants to take over the world... & it looks like hero Black Sparrow just might let him.

Emerald Dragon Mural

2008
Art by Anthony Newton
Paint & Supplies Steven Squassoni
Kung Fu Kwoon Dave Greenland
A 2 day fast-forward film showing Anthony painting a mural at the Emerald Dragon Martial Arts Academy in Penrith, NSW.

Venue: Margot Hardy Gallery, Building 23, Bankstown Campus (View Map)

Date: 12 Oct - 6 Nov 2009

Open: Monday - Friday, 9.00 am - 5.00pm
For an invitation to the exhibition, please see Serious Comics Invitation (PDF, 551.79 KB)

Serious Comics

Over its rich history, the medium of comics books has engaged in social commentary on contemporary issues and this exhibition continued that tradition. This exhibition featured the work of independent comic book artists who have created uniquely Australian Superheros.

Exhibiting artist included:

Tanya Nicholls, Storm Publishing
Hayden Fryer, Siberian PublicationsShannon Browning, Stab Comics
Craig McGuinnes, Craig McGuinness Comics
Anthony Newton, Foolproof/Fictionym Comics
Donald PaulL, Urban Tails
Elye McGrath, Scavenger Comics
Penny Wood, Red Raven Comics
Rhys McDonald, Plastic Age
Ferdinand Mana, Liana Sutton & Gavin Wee, Independent Comics