Welcome to the second comic book competition in partnership with Bill Masuku, one of Zimbabwe’s most prolific active comic book artists. The objective of OTAKUKON x Bill Masuku Comic Book competitions is to support the growth of the Zimbabwe comic book industry through promotion of Zimbabwean stories.
We want to see more Zimbabwean comic book artists acknowledged on an African and global scale and that starts with getting more of our stories to local and international readers.
Comic Book Competition Information and Rules
The theme of the second comic book competition is Food! Fast food, traditional food, home-cooked food, that guilty late night snack.
We want you to craft a compelling story around food. While food is the central aspect, we still want you to develop characters and a believable setting that makes us want to turn the page.
The entry must be a 24 page black and white comic book and the deadline for submission December 22 2023. All submissions will be in digital formats.
This time around we have two tiers of entry: Free and Fee
Free
These entries will be given a rating and a chance to be reviewed by local industry professionals
Fee
Paid entries stand a chance to win manga, prize money or a small print run of their winning story.
How to enter
All entries must register on the form below. For paid entries, $3 must be paid via Innbucks to 0775919692 and a proof of payment sent via WhatsApp to that same number.
Any person in Zimbabwe can enter. Minors need consent from their guardians prior to entry.