Balaclava (episode 1)

Set in a vibrant, stylized Cape Town, Balaclava is an urban fantasy comic book series that follows a

protagonist who made the mistake of stealing from the wrong person- the powerful entity

known as Satahn. Now, he’s trapped in a magical "debt-collector" contract with the

mysterious Council of the Dark Sun.

Our hero is "Balaclava," a former small-time tsotsi (thief) who now possesses the eerie

ability to "shwoop" through solid brick and mortar. But he isn't stealing anymore; he’s doing

the opposite. Under the watchful eyes of the Council and a magic wielding tokoloshe

named Vovo, Balaclava is forced to act as a cosmic delivery boy, returning stolen

heirlooms to their original owners to settle his debt.

As Episode 1 begins, Balaclava is on the home stretch- 991 deliveries down, only 9 to go.

But the city is a minefield. He is hunted by “Goddogs”- vicious, giant insatiable hounds and

targeted by rivals like the no-nonsense brawler Brenda Bad and the Cape Claw.

The Council's representative, Nomantsu, suspects Balaclava’s grown to love the power

and the "nightrider" lifestyle. As he faces a final delivery that could change everything,

Satahn begins her journey to Cape Town, and Balaclava must decide if he wants his old,

desperate life back, or if he’s ready to become the legend the Council needs.