Blood, Sweat and Ink: Wits AfroManga
Compendiums
This library contains open-access copies of each volume of the Blood, Sweat and Ink compendium. These copies are free to read and download, but are not open to private sales or distribution models.
Volume 1
Released 2021
"BLOOD. SWEAT. INK. Is a unique compendium of Afromanga that has been created by a team of talented students at the University of the Witwatersrand's Digital Arts Honours Degree Program.
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With Stories that span genres and challenge comic formats, this comic contains something for all manner of tastes. Please note, though, that the content within is not recommended for children younger than 14 due to foul language and violence."
- Ray Whitcher: lecturer, editor and participant.
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This compendium contains eight original chapters created by a group of 15 different writers and artists.
Volume 3
Released 2023
Produced in the third year of the project's existence, this compendium contains three original Manga.
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We begin with Did You Know? A ‘be careful what you wish for’ storyline about a pair of nemeses, who are forced to confront their differences with nobody but themselves to turn to. Then, we move on to Lens, a story about class, conflict, and the cost of friendship between best-friends Rhea and Thandi. Finally, we welcome Super Mega Afro-Mecha Poesklap! Where car culture and radioactive fallout converge into a mech-courier adventure in Old Jozi.
Edited and coordinated by Lecturers and Project Leads, Jess Alexander And Tamara Tesoriero.
Volume 4
Released 2024
Produced in the fourth year of the project's existence, this compendium contains eight original Manga.
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What can you look forward to?
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​An epic battle in the land of Konjaku, a rescue mission commissioned through the Sixty Second Kill App, a high-stakes showdown at Three Way’s Farmer’s Market, an adventurous coming-of-age story in Cape Town, a mission to the surface of NeoJozi, a gritty journey to friendship between two swordsmiths, a heated cooking competition in Canada and finally an electric rebellion against the corrupt elites of Johannesburg!
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In this collection you will find:
Clash of Honor, 60 Second Kill, Market Mayhem, Dezemba, Bottle Caps,Clean Cut, A Fork in the Road, and Lights Out.
Edited and coordinated by Lecturers and Project Leads, Jess Alexander And Tamara Tesoriero.