W. S. Sutphin has proven at this point to be a seasoned comic artist and businessman. He has  acquired his business know how through reading and real life experiences. W. S. Sutphin owns Xero Hour Studios which is the parent company to Graffiti Manga.

What is Graffiti Manga?

Graffiti Manga is a mixture of two terms as well as two cultures. The best explanation is first to define each word. Each word has a lot of history behind it, adding another layer of depth to the term Graffiti Manga.

Graffiti dates back to ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and even the Roman Empire. The first modern graffiti artist was said to be Darryl “Cornbread” McCray.

Manga is said to originate from scrolls that date back to the 12th century. The term manga was created by artist Hokusa Katsushikai , an artist who lived from 1760 to 1849. Manga is a Japanese term that translates to “whimsical stories”, which today has become essentially a term for Japanese comics.

Graffiti Manga is a term used to describe artists using what resources they have available to create comics that express their stories which usually don’t reflect societal norms and in most cases with historical and real-world facts intertwined. The stories primarily take place in urban settings. Graffiti Manga encourages creative freedom and wants to demonstrate that you can make it in the comics industry with limited resources.