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Modern Trends that can Influence Modern African Comics Creation

The African comics industry is undergoing a renaissance, with a new generation of creators producing high-quality comics that tell stories that are relevant to African and international audiences. In an era when change is as rapid as the speed of light, there is bound to be new things that will influence the way comics creators […]

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Making Comics for Print and Webtoon: Bridging the Digital and Traditional Divide

The Dual Nature of Webtoons 1. Do Webtoons Ever Get Printed? Webtoons, a digital innovation that originated in South Korea, are inherently designed for online consumption. However, the transition from digital to print is not uncommon. While webtoons are optimized for vertical scrolling and vibrant colours, some creators choose to adapt their digital content for

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The Contribution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the Creation of Comics

A few years ago, the only digital tools which comics creators had access to were graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop, lettering software like Comic life, video streaming platforms like YouTube and search engines like Google where they could search for references and tutorials which could help them perfect their art. These tools, even though

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Graphic novels vs Episodic comics: Which is better?

Comic books are a popular form of entertainment that has been around for decades. They are usually composed of sequential art and text that tell stories of various genres, such as superheroes, science fiction, fantasy, horror, and more. There are different variations based on style that stem from different parts of the world. Recently, there

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Working as a UX Designer in an African Comics Company: An Interview with Ejob Benjamin

The Zebra Comics app and website have been out in the wild for almost one year now and there has been huge interest around these platforms. As a new digital comics/ webtoon platform in a sea of comics platforms, our app and website stand out because they offer authentique stories based on untold African cultures

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