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Move over, Batman: Bill Masuku has transformed African comics with his Captain South Africa, a black woman superhero out to tackle this country’s problems.
ARTICLE

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

  • Lesego Chepape
5 min read
Fantasy fare: Tapelo Zama at the Afrogeek stall at last year’s Comic Con. On Sunday, he and partner Neo Mothoagae will bring the colourful world of comics to Soweto at the Uncle Tom’s Hall in Orlando West
AFROGEEK FESTIVAL

Bringing Comic Con to Soweto

Experience the diverse world of comics, video games and cosplay at the Afrogeek Festival

  • Lesego Chepape
6 min read
A full circle, illustrated: Artist Loyiso Mkize used to read Batman comic books as a child; now he is drawing for the same publications. (David Harrison/M&G)
ART

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

  • Bongekile Macupe
6 min read
Serious aboiut comics: Andy Mason and Mogorosi
COMICS

Drawing inspiration from the comic underground

Sean Christie goes on a seven-day mission into South Africa’s ‘exploding’ cartoon culture.

  • Sean Christie
13 min read
AUSTRALIA

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.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
COMICS

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.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
COMICS

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.

  • Amy Musgrave
3 min read