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Blue – Impact Comics

The first big milestone for Blue! Seeing copies of Blue in its first store. If you live near Australia’s capital be sure to drop by Impact Comics to check out Blue. It’s great to see there is a place for an Australian Cattle Dog among all the other graphic novels. Impact Comics 16 Garema Pl […]

Blue – First Printing

The first printing of Blue – Kickstarter have been picked up! It’s an amazing feeling to hold the physical copies in your hand. Now it’s time to start the packing and shipping process! Blue – First Printing : Blue – A4 Posters :

Blue – Proof Copies

The proof copies for the Blue – Kickstarter have arrived! Planning to go over it carefully this weekend and make any necessary corrections before getting ready for the first print run.

Blue – Original Sketches

Happy 2017! I hope this year turns out great for you. It’s been a great Christmas and New Year for me spending time with the family. Sometimes life is so hectic, it’s great to slow down once in a while. One of Blue – Kickstarter rewards is original sketches from P.R. Dedelis. The parcel arrived […]

Sigmate Studio – The Second Year

A lot can happen in a year. The first year was absolutely amazing in which I launched 2 graphic novels, Tabby and Tabby Sketchbook. Tabby is currently in over 150+ public libraries across Australia and New Zealand. It is truly humbling to imagine someone borrowing and reading your work. Dec 2015 I received some amazing […]

Blue – Public Service Announcement

The Blue – Kickstarter production is in full swing! This is a special page that is being added to the story with art of P.R. Dedelis and colours by Peyton Freeman. It’s a short public service announcement to consider a rescue animal if you are thinking of adopting a pet! It includes some of our […]

Blue – Cover

The Blue – Kickstarter production is going great! Things are progressing well with the main goal to see the printable PDF ready. Here’s a sneak peek into the cover spread for Blue. (It’s still a draft and there might be some changes in the final version!)

5 Seconds – First Library – First Store

I received 2 incredible pieces of information today! I found out that 5 Seconds is now in its first Australian library and first Australian comic book store! Where can I borrow 5 Seconds? Ashfield Library was the first library to have both Tabby and Tabby Sketchbook. Now it’s incredible for 5 Seconds to be included […]

5 Seconds – Page 1 – Panel Explanation

Sharing the first page of 5 Seconds explaining the different type of panels in the 5 Seconds comics. There is a different panel design for Past, Present and Future. The Past panels have a more sepia hue to it while the Future panels are washed out. The distinction was important in writing as it helps […]

5 Seconds – First Printing

The first print run of 5 Seconds is done after the edits to the proof copies! It’s an amazing feeling opening the box and seeing your graphic novel staring right back at you. Printing services supplied by Comic Books On Demand. First Printing :