Tuesday 23 November 2021

Spring Issue of NZ Author Magazine

An article I penned, talking about making comics in the Spring Issue of NZ Author Magazine. I use some pages from the 2nd issue to demonstrate creative choices of page composition, panel layouts and reading flow.


This was a fun exercise to write and I received some very complimentary feedback from the editor on this one!

Sunday 24 January 2021

A Retrospective Review

In light of the fact that Ōtea 2 has launched, I thought it might be appropriate to post this short review on the previous issue, Ōtea 1, that Robyn Kahukiwa (acclaimed author/artist, and comic illustrator in her own right), was kind enough to send me at the time. 


Copyright Zak Waipara 2021


As she says, “…after sharing with my 9yo mokopuna she says it's really good and she wants to read what happens to Kurutai in his next adventures, and she loves the artwork! So that is a great review from her. I am impressed with Ōtea , it is packed with heaps of info and has an engaging story as well as great artwork. Ka mau te wehi!”