It is always wonderful to hear about something new created by South Africans in South Africa. The Passengers is a story based right here in South Africa, with great local characters and recognisable landmarks.

Created by Marc Dey, with original art by Anthony Hodge, The Passengers is a superhero story with a difference: a dark and twisty tale set in urban South Africa, with nary a spandex suit in sight. In turns frightening and witty, the writing and art bring the characters alive and hint at a massive over-arching mythology that appears wholly original and whets the readers’ appetite for further exploration. The introduction of the setting and characters suggest a carefully crafted universe that is familiar enough to lull the reader into a false sense of security, before yanking the rug out from beneath your feet as malevolent forces storm into the story.

Launched in May of this year, The Passengers has received a warm welcome: one reviewer described it as “a dark urban fantasy set in our own South Africa, but which weaves storytelling and artistry on an international level in terms of quality”. The review can be found here: http://www.fortressofsolitude.co.za/Book-detail/passengers/#ixzz26H72vIg0

The Passengers can be read online: http://www.thepassengers.co.za/index.html

You can also order good quality hard copies as the perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas, for old and young alike.