Redefining heroism: Bill Masuku’s Captain South Africa transforms African comics
Captain South Africa is a groundbreaking superhero looking at the genre through the lens of South African culture and contemporary issues
Comics
Bringing Comic Con to Soweto
Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival
Q&A Sessions: South African DC Comics artist praises parents for superhero success
Loyiso Mkize talks to Bongekile Macupe about joining the DC Universe, the influence of his parents and teachers, and getting up more than falling down
Drawing inspiration from the comic underground
Sean Christie goes on a seven-day mission into South Africa’s ‘exploding’ cartoon culture.
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Spider-Man catches thief in Adelaide bookshop
A thief who tried to steal an X-Men omnibus from the Adelaide Comic Centre is nabbed by the owner in Spider-Man disguise.
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Foreign stars light up French comics fest
From the creator of <i>Persepolis</i> to cutting-edge artists from South Africa, authors joined fans in France for the world’s biggest comic showcase.
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Mandela’s legacy published in comic-book series
One of the world’s most popular men, Nelson Mandela, has been immortalised in a comic-book series covering his life.