A week of celebrating comics and pop culture in Cape Town, South Africa, closed off with small Free Comic Book Day events at both Readers Den Comic Shop stores, where anyone could get a brand new comic for free, no strings attached.| brainwavez.org
South African whisky retailer WhiskyBrother&Co is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special single-cask release of an unpeated 12-year-old Bruichladdich single-malt Scotch whisky. The limited-edition offering is also a tongue-in-cheek nod to a very South African problem - a massive disruption known as loadshedding.| brainwavez.org
South African comics creator Clyde Beech has been working on a STEAM outreach and awareness initiative that profiles local scientists through various mediums, including a comic and an exhibition.| brainwavez.org
South African cartoonist Gavin Thomson is showcasing some of his work at two exhibitions being hosted in the Southern Peninsula suburbs of Cape Town, including ocean- and big-wave-inspired art and a selection of his endearing cartoons.| brainwavez.org
South Africa's most prominent cartoonist, Zapiro, will be visiting book stores in Gauteng and the Western Cape over the coming weeks to promote his 2022 annual.| brainwavez.org
A crowdfunding campaign for the third issue of Defenders Of Eden is currently running on Kickstarter. The issue is complete and is looking for funds to be printed and shipped. The team behind the series comprises creators from the USA and South Africa and the rewards include both physical printed comics and PDFs.| brainwavez.org
This 80-brick LEGO set, which is suitable for builders aged six and up, features a bear with a balloon and a present who is ready for a snazzy birthday party.| brainwavez.org
Canadian-South African comics creator Maya LeMaitre has published a book of comics about a teenager from Earth named Mimi who moves to Mars with her family. The book, which is suitable for all ages, explores how Mimi adapts to her new home and features LeMaitre's signature watercolour art and sense of whimsy.| brainwavez.org
In a long overdue roundup, learn how local event organisers are not letting the pandemic stop celebrations of comics and geek culture, see the last Dr Jack & Curtis cartoon for EWN, see who got Nommo nominations, and find out how local comics creators have helped to raise funds for struggling comic shops.| brainwavez.org
The Original Stormtrooper Decanter is an eye-catching home-bar accessory for wine or spirits that's also suitable as a stylish, yet suitably geeky, gift for fans of Star Wars.| brainwavez.org
Heartreasure is a delightful treasure-hunt puzzle for people who don't like to be rushed when they play games. There's no timer so you can work at your own pace as you try to discover 50 hearts hidden in a busy scene populated by wondrous animals and creatures.| brainwavez.org
Zip through a quick list of simple DIY tasks, then enjoy the thank you bottle of wine... what could go wrong in this Global Game Jam 2020 entry from four developers in Prague?| brainwavez.org
