70 Kilos

Seventy Kilos

Jamal lives in the far north and wants to meet his friend Mahboub in the far south. Planes, ships and trains offer ways across the distance, but travel costs and practical obstacles complicate the journey.

An alternative plan inspired by his interests goes unexpectedly wrong, creating another challenge. Can friendship cross continents and oceans?

Distinctive visual storytelling and brief sentences introduce transport, loyalty and determination. Winner of the 2021 Etisalat award in the comics and graphic-stories category.