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“Pinoy Komiks” at St. Paul University, Manila

Gerry Alanguilan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:38:43 +0000

Last July 10, 2010, I was invited to attend the freshmen initiation at the St. Paul University in Manila. The theme of their initiation was “Pinoy Komiks”, and I had been invited to give a talk on the history and the state of the Philippine comics industry. I did not hesitate to agree because...

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A Chance to Talk About Comics

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:35:28 +0000

The popularity of the Hey, Baby! video (below), retitled “Lakas Tama ni Manong” on Facebook was great for it gave me the opportunity to talk about Philippine comics to a nationwide audience. For some reason, this video really took off online, and came to the point that it was even being...

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Welcome Everybody!

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:00:54 +0000

Hello and welcome to Komikero.com! I’m sure you heard about this website from somewhere, specially today. And so you went here, and here you are! Welcome! Thanks very much for giving me a bit of your time. This website is basically a regularly updated journal of the things I want to write about...

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(UPDATED!) The Philippine 24-Hour Comic Book Challenge!

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:57:41 +0000

What is a 24 Hour Comic Book Challenge? Basically, it requires you to finish a 24 page comic book in a span of 24 hours. It would be fun if those 24 hours were all consecutive from end to end. One such event was held in the Philippines a few years ago attended by my friends Jonas Diego, Jamie Bautista,...

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ELMER International, Plus! Bold Star Movie

Gerry Alanguilan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:20:11 +0000

ELMER will be released both in North America and Europe from two different publishers at the end of 2010. SLG Publishing (formely Slave Labor Graphics) will be publishing ELMER in North America and other English speaking territories of the world in November 2010. SLG currently offers the first 30 pages...

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It’s May 25… what’s UP?

Gerry Alanguilan — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:58:04 +0000

It’s been a while since my last update. I’ve been busy inking Avengers, as well as a few pages of Hulk somewhere in there. For a couple of days last week I was flat on my back because of a few bastard biscuits that didn’t seem to agree with me. It spawned all kinds of stuff, from vomiting,...

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Signing at Sputnik!

Gerry Alanguilan — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:58:59 +0000

Artists included in this signing are Macoy (School Run, Mascot), Andrew Villar (Ambush) and Gio Paredes (Kalayaan). And speaking of Sputnik, the little Cubao store that’s becoming a mecca of underground and indie comic book creators, it’s one of the featured locations in Arnold Arre’s...

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TIMAWA Original Art Up for Charity Auction (A FEW HOURS LEFT!)

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:00:47 +0000

Only a few hours until this auction ends! Last chance to bid! It’s very rare that I ever sell any original artwork of my own characters. This is one of the times that I do. It’s a one page illustration depicting the death of TIMAWA. In this one drawing, he truly does finally die. This is...

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Why Manny Villar Does Not Get My Vote (Updated)

Gerry Alanguilan — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:23:48 +0000

Yesterday I received an email from what I assume to be a comics industry colleague, forwarding an article by Buddy Cunanan on why he will be voting for Manny Villar. This post is not a point by point rebuttal of that forwarded article. The truth is, this is not a reaction to that article at all. I am...

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The Need for Serious Criticism 2

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:39:54 +0000

My first article on the need for serious criticism in local komiks sparked a torrent of discussion not only on this blog but on several other places online. It’s made me consider a lot of the things I’ve said in reaction to the comments. What came out of it is a second article in the form...

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Wasted Flyer from 1994

Gerry Alanguilan — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:02:17 +0000

A Wasted flyer I photocopied for distribution in 1994, mostly at Platinum Comics at Robinson’s Galleria. Platinum Comics was instrumental in helping kick start Philippine Independent Komiks by providing a venue where creators can showcase their stuff. The store devoted an entire front window to...

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Indie Komiks Review #2

Gerry Alanguilan — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:08:51 +0000

Triple Punch Komiks!, published by Polyhedron Comics is an anthology of three stories in three different genres. The first story, “Project BC” written and illustrated by Ron Escultura, is science fiction, featuring a human controlled giant robot reminiscent of something like Daimos. I like...

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Francisco V. Coching at Amazon.com

Gerry Alanguilan — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:22:39 +0000

Francisco V. Coching’s Life and Art book can finally be purchased directly from Amazon.com, for those of you who reside *outside* the Philippines. Click on the link above or here. Looks like stocks are limited, so hurry! If it runs out, more stocks are on the way. For other books published by...

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Short Indie Reviews #1

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:50:18 +0000

I thought I’d take a shot at doing a few short reviews of the komiks I got at the recent Summer Komikon. These are just random komiks that I pulled from the huge pile so this is in no way an indication of preference. PLAGUE by Fidelis Tan, Isabelle Ocier, Ponci Soliongco, Arvin De Leon, Alex Sandoval,...

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Renaissance Comics Art Auction for a Cause Batch 2

Gerry Alanguilan — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:12:48 +0000

The 2nd Batch of the Renaissance Comics Art Auction for the benefit of Komikeros in need has begun! Artworks up for bid include those from Francis Manapul, Tony De Zuniga, Gilbert Monsanto, Jun Lofamia, Manix Abrera, Danny Acuña, Jann Galino, Jomar Bulda, and Mark Torres. These original artworks were...

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The Lakan Hive

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:19:10 +0000

This is the page from Lakan where the hive structure (scroll down or click here) was used. This was also drawn in 1992. The lost Lakan comic book, which should have been one of the very first titles of the Philippine Independent Komiks Movement, would be seeing publication, with all three finished issues...

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Summer Komikon 2010, Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman

Gerry Alanguilan — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:23:24 +0000

For the first time in all my years of going to these comic book events here in the Philippines, I FORGOT to bring my camera. Worse, the semi-official photographer for these events, world class comic book artist Carlo Pagulayan, couldn’t make it to the event as well. And my friend and collaborator...

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The Need For Serious Criticism

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:12:01 +0000

Comic book creators seem to be driven paranoid by the thought that there are people “out there” that are saying bad things about independent comics. I’ve actually been thinking about this for a long time, and talking with a few friends in the industry, about the need for serious, intelligent...

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Neil Gaiman on Elmer

Gerry Alanguilan — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:01:53 +0000

This article made me shit in my pants with joy. Thanks to RJ Ledesma, and of course, Neil Gaiman. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=559724 ...

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Reading Wasted Online is FREE! (UPDATED!)

Gerry Alanguilan — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:41:27 +0000

Don’t be conned into buying an ebook of WASTED from here: http://bit.ly/bhsZyJ because you can read it entirely for FREE here: http://wastedonline.blogspot.com DUH?!! UPDATE! The OLX site has since taken down the item. Good for you OLX! However, the person who is selling Wasted is still offering...

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Komikon Summer de avance is Next Month! (Image Updated!)

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:40:05 +0000

Komikon Summer de avance (or Summer Komikon) is on April 17, 2010! That’s only less than a month from now. I’ll be there to pimp both ELMER and Bold Star, and to launch a new title: UMLAUTS and ATOM BOMBS #1, my return to photocopy comics! By the way, apologies to everyone for not showing...

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Renaissance Book Tour, Comic Odyssey Sale

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:10:24 +0000

Renaissance goes on the road! Our first stop is this Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the National Book Store branch in the new Glorietta 5. I’ll be on hand to sign and sketch for a cause. Hey, Tony De Zuniga is going to be there! I always make it a point to support our local comic book stores as...

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To Comics Fans in Cebu and Baguio

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:45:37 +0000

From Jonas Diego: Cebu and Baguio I will be in Cebu this coming March 16, 2010 Tuesday and in Baguio on March 18, 2010 Thursday for a business trip. If anyone from the local Cebu and Baguio comic book industry (creators, publishers, retailers, and fans) are free, maybe you guy would want to hang out,...

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Philippine Adventure & Romance Stories #1 at Summer Komikon!

Gerry Alanguilan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:43:44 +0000

Some of you may remember me talking about this title back in September 2009: Philippine Adventure and Romance Stories Preview http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/1998 The first issue has finally been printed and was soft launched during Renaissance at SM Megamall on February 21. A few local creators...

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Umlauts and Atom Bombs #1 at Summer Komikon

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:05:10 +0000

Umlauts and Atom Bombs is a collection of short comics stories, illustrations, doodles and whatnot, worked on between the deadlines. It’s like a grown up Crest Hut Butt Shop, but not really. This first issue features “Mitch and Mischa“, written by me and illustrated by veteran komiks...

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Fascinating Coincidence

Gerry Alanguilan — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:20:38 +0000

Flipping through a 1953 issue of Liwayway Magazine, I was immediately struck when I saw this illustration. Illustration signed by “Leynes” To my eyes, the couple looks so much like Arlan and his wife May. Arlan only looks slightly similar, but May looks almost exactly the same. You can see...

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Komiks Documentary (In Tagalog) from 2006

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:07:06 +0000

This video is actually a school project by students of De La Salle University in Dasmariñas, Cavite. They interviewed me, along with many other comic book people in 2006 for this project. They had given me a copy, and reviewing it again recently I thought that it would be such a waste to just let it...

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KomiksTrip Video by Flippish.com

Gerry Alanguilan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:40:22 +0000

Taking you back a couple of weeks to KomiksTrip because Flippish.com did this really extraordinary video of the event: ...

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Renaissance: Comics Convention for Charity

Gerry Alanguilan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:45:25 +0000

Flickr Gallery http://www.flickr.com/photos/komikero/sets/72157623365279479/ Photos from Edgar Tadeo http://www.edgartadeo.com/?p=1917 Mcoy’s Photos http://mcoy.blogspot.com/2010/02/renaissance-megamall-pics-n-stuff.html Carlo Pagulayan’s Photos http://caloyski.multiply.com/photos/album/50/Renaissance Turns...

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Renaissance is TODAY!

Gerry Alanguilan — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:32:41 +0000

February 21 Update: Renaissance is TODAY, but I will be late. Lots of work stuff still to finish. I’ll be there around 11:30am onwards. The first thing that people ask is… what is “Renaissance”? There seems to be some confusion as to what it is, I know. Even the posters that...

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Arlan Esmeña, December 8, 1973 – February 18, 2010

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:20:32 +0000

February 18, 2010 Arlan passed away at 5:30 this morning. :( Thanks for all your comments. Arlan was very appreciative of all the messages posted for him on this blog. I printed out the comments and gave it to him, and he read them all himself just a few days ago. The Art of Arlan Esmeña http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/1939 Arlan’s...

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Autobiographical Comics in the Philippines

Gerry Alanguilan — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:49:47 +0000

Autobiographical comics, or diary comics, is probably the one remaining genre of comics that have yet to be explored fully in Philippine comics. It is a genre virtually unheard of in the old industry, and it is a genre that very few modern day creators have tried. Is it because Filipinos don’t...

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KomiksTrip 2010

Gerry Alanguilan — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:22:32 +0000

Photos from the recently concluded KomiksTrip 2010, The First University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Comics Convention, February 13, 2010 Flickr Photo gallery here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/komikero/sets/72157623301456907/ Same Gallery at Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=151342&id=552301105&ref=mf Uber...

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KOMIKSTRIP at UPLB is TODAY!

Gerry Alanguilan — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:00:18 +0000

KOMIKSTRIP, the first UPLB (University of the Philippines, Los Baños) Comics Convention is today! I’ll be on hand first thing in the morning to give a lecture on the History of Philippine Comics for the workshop, and then pretty much for the entire day I’ll just be peddling chickens and...

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KOMIKSTRIP: The First UPLB Comics Convention is This Saturday!

Gerry Alanguilan — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:41:09 +0000

Take a Trip to the KOMIKSTRIP: The First UPLB Comic Book Convention happening this February 13, 2010 Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Presented by the UP BUGKOS and JONASDIEGO.COM in cooperation with the 101 Boutique and the Graphic Literature Guild. Special guest include Manix Abrera, Gerry Alanguilan,...

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Looking for ELMER and BOLD STARS?

Gerry Alanguilan — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:19:26 +0000

If you’re having difficulty finding ELMER and “Where Bold Stars Go To Die”, or if you’re abroad, you can just order copies directly from me. Just send an email to gerryalanguilan@yahoo.com with the subject : ELMER Philippine based buyers will send payment via bank deposit, while...

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The Art of Joey Celerio

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:59:17 +0000

Filipino Komiks Illustrator Joey Celerio passed away last Friday, January 15, 2010. He was one of the more popular illustrators to emerge during the 1970’s when most of the old masters have passed on, moved to the US or have retired and moved on to other things. Below is only a few of the artwork...

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Filipino Komiks Illustrator Joey Celerio Passes Away

Gerry Alanguilan — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:16:45 +0000

I’ve received several simultaneous messages on the passing of another Filipino komiks illustrator, Joseph Christian Celerio, more popularly known as Joey Celerio. Joey was at one point one of the most sought after illustrators in the country for his refreshing, dynamic style. Joey was the son...

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PUNNX Komiks Virgin Issue, Launching at KOMIKSTRIP, Feb 13

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:39:15 +0000

PUNNX COMIX Model: JP Cuison Eto na ang pinakawalang kwentang komix sa buong kalawakan!!! Punnx Komix (VIRGIN ISSUE)!!! Mabibili sa “KOMIKSTRIP” (1st UP Los Banos Convention). Feb 13, Saturday. CAS ANNEX UPLB, LAGUNA) Bili na dahil collectors item ‘to! Makikita niyo na lang sa Ebay...

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Didn’t You Say You Wanted To Be a Comic Book Creator?

Gerry Alanguilan — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:39:59 +0000

As I mentioned in my previous article waaay back in 2006, one of the easiest ways to create comics is to write and draw it yourself (or with a partner), photocopy your work, staple the pages, and there you go! You’re very own comic book! It’s as simple as that. That’s how comics are...

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Why Sen. Manny Villar Does Not Get My Vote

Gerry Alanguilan — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:58:51 +0000

For those with short memories, let me remind you. The Anti-Obscenity Bill and What It Means for Artists http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/652 Why I Oppose the Anti-Obscenity Bill http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/866 “Regardless of the Motive” Article by Armida Siguion Reyna Sen. Manny...

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“Where Bold Stars Go To Die” Review at GMA 7

Gerry Alanguilan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:33:31 +0000

Gerry Alanguilan waxes poetic about dead bold stars FAYE ILOGON, GMANews.TV 01/08/2010 | 10:17 PM Gerry Alanguilan’s Where Bold Stars Go to Die—which tells the story of young man named Daniel who is obsessed over a dead 80s bold star—is more than what it seems. Despite its title, it’s not just...

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Comics Creation Seminar this January!

Admin PinoyBlogNetwork.NET — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:06:56 +0000

It turns out there’s a much earlier comics event this year, which is even much better! Wilson Tortosa tells us of a 2-day comics creation seminar from Glass House Graphics this January 30-31 at the College of St. Benilde. Wilson gives tips on how you can get FREE TICKETS at this blog. More more...

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Unang Hirit for 2010! KOMIKS TRIP, UPLB!

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:24:17 +0000

Very much like 2009, 2010 is insane with comic book events. The first comic book event, KOMIKS TRIP 2010, will be held at the University of the Philippines, Los Baños on February 13, where I’ll be giving a bit of a talk about comics. Check out the events Facebook page here. KomiksTrip is UPLB’s...

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Terrible as 2009 was, it was a Terrific Year for Philippine Comics

Gerry Alanguilan — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:01:29 +0000

2009 was a terrific year for Philippine comics. And all that occurred without the benefit of Carlo J. Caparas. Yes, Philippine comics is alive and well, but sorry Carlo, YOU had nothing to do with it. In 2009 alone, there were SIX major comic book events organic to the Philippines, meaning comic book...

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Francisco V. Coching’s Lapu-Lapu: Compiled and Republished! (UPDATED!)

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:16:37 +0000

Someone posted in the comments section that they found a copy of Francisco V. Coching’s Lapu-Lapu, Coching’s komiks-nobela from the early 50’s (a year or so after El Indio), at a National Book Store in Sta. Rosa. Now that the cat is out of the bag, I have to say I was aware of this...

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The Life and Art of Francisco V. Coching Book Launching

Gerry Alanguilan — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:18:15 +0000

Maridel Coching (Photo by Dennis Villegas) Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to go, but I can always count on Dennis Villegas to be there! Check out his blog entry with photos here. ...

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Life and Art of Francisco V. Coching + Botong Book Launch (Updated)

Gerry Alanguilan — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:01:03 +0000

Reminder! The double launching of Francisco V. Coching and Botong Francsico books happens TODAY, December 11, 6:30pm at National Museum in Manila. Anyone going? Let me know! I’m still not sure if I can go as I’m still feeling under the weather. I’ll see! This weekend will be a pretty...

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Nestor Redondo at 29

Gerry Alanguilan — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:25:52 +0000

In this photo from 1957, Nestor Redondo is more than 10 years younger than I am now. Time takes no prisoners. Photo from http://filipinocartoonist.blogspot.com/ ...

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Coching Cover Restoration

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:14:53 +0000

This Friday, December 11, 2009, “The Life and Art of Francisco Coching”, a full color coffeetable book on Coching will be launched at the National Library. The book is published by the Vibal Foundation, the same foundation that published EL INDIO. It had been decided that the book will have...

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The THIRD San Pablo Comics Festival, December 5, 2010

Gerry Alanguilan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:53:23 +0000

ALL RIGHT! We are announcing the THIRD San Pablo Comics Festival, to be held on December 5, 2010, at the Lion’s Club here in San Pablo. You BET we’re announcing early! This is for everyone who would like to go the opportunity to plan ahead! Book that date on your 2010 calendar! Write down:...

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The Second San Pablo Comics Festival in Pictures

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:22:28 +0000

We had the venue, the Lion’s Club of San Pablo, for only ONE day. So we had planned to bring all the tables, chairs, mobile, tarpaulins, decorations, exhibits and exhibit panels early in the day before the doors opened at 10am, and pack them all up by 6:00pm. We were at the venue at 6:30am. We...

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The Second San Pablo Comics Festival (UPDATED)

Gerry Alanguilan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:55:16 +0000

The San Pablo City Comics Festival happens TOMORROW, Sunday, December 6, 2009! The event will be from 10am to 6pm. Important things you need to know! -How to get there? Here’s a Visual Map if you have your own vehicle. Here’s instructions if you’re commuting. -Staying overnight? Need...

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Adam David’s Splendiferous EL INDIO Review (Updated)

Gerry Alanguilan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:06:53 +0000

Sorry for the big ass word, but Adam David’s reviews of anything is just absolutely splendid. It’s much to our luck and benefit that he chooses to write a lot of reviews on comics. This time, he trains his critical eye on Francisco V. Coching’s El Indio. Rarefied heights, restoration,...

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Directions/Map to the San Pablo Comics Festival

Gerry Alanguilan — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:55:24 +0000

Going to the San Pablo Comics Festival and don’t know how to get there? CLICK HERE! ...

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Philippine Daily Inquirer article on “The First One Hundred Years of Philippine Comics”

Gerry Alanguilan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:54:12 +0000

US author’s book on ‘komiks’ launched at RP cartoon fest By Oliver Pulumbarit Philippine Daily Inquirer Posted date: December 01, 2009 MANILA, Philippines—Some of the most popular local feature films and teleseryes originally started out as komiks serials. The works of Pinoy comics luminaries...

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The San Pablo Comics Festival: Video Invite from Gerry and Johnny!

Gerry Alanguilan — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:21:39 +0000

Kwentong Tambay with Johnny: San Pablo Comics Festival http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCV93hOEfGU One week to go before the San Pablo Comics Festival! Are we panicking? Strangely enough, no. No matter what happens on the day, whether we go belly up or it’s a rousing success, I think we’ll...

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Sonny Trinidad Passes Away

Gerry Alanguilan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:19:47 +0000

Hal Santiago reports that Filipino Komiks Illustrator Sonny Trinidad has passed away yesterday, November 23, 2009. The wake is currently being held in his hometown of Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Also known as Celso Trinidad, Sonny won the Best Serial Illustrator award during the 1984 KOMOPEB Parangal sa Komiks....

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Skyleague 13 Signing at Spuntik!

Gerry Alanguilan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:41:30 +0000

Sputnik! Comics Shop in Cubao X will have it’s second signing event on November 27, 2009 at 8:00pm with the creators of TRESE (Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo), SKYWORLD (Mervin Ignacio and Ian Sta. Maria) and The Filipino Heroes League (Paolo Fabregas). ...

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The 2nd San Pablo City Comics Festival

Gerry Alanguilan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:08:46 +0000

Oh yes, the San Pablo City Comics Festival, which had its first year in 2003, is getting its second year in 2009! It’s being organized by JonasDiego Inc., and Komikero Publishing. Well, it’s mostly Jonas with me simply advising really. It’s going to be held at the Lion’s Club...

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Ondoy Flood Victims Fundraising Results

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:01:15 +0000

As some of you following this blog would recall, we started a drive to raise funds to benefit our fellow Filipino comics creators who were affected by the flooding due to Typhoon Ondoy. The devastation it caused on both life and property was just staggering. The fundraising consisted of online auctions...

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Sputnik! Feature at the Inquirer

Gerry Alanguilan — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:19:32 +0000

Satellite Reading By Ruel S. De Vera Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 18:31:00 11/14/2009 “In the eclectic parabola that is the Cubao Expo – affectionately known as Cubao X among its denizens – one might find all that feeds the geek fancy: old hardbacks, used paperbacks, rare vinyl records,...

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Signing At Sputnik!, Cubao X

Gerry Alanguilan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:00:33 +0000

Sputnik! Comics Shop in Cubao X will have it’s first signing event today, Saturday, November 14, 2009. It will feature three of the next generation of comic book creators, Gio Paredes, Macoy Tan and Josel Nicolas. I’ve already written reviews of their comics, specially Macoy and Josel, who...

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Philippine Daily Inquirer Review of Francisco V. Coching’s EL INDIO

Gerry Alanguilan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:40:13 +0000

Click Image to Enlarge Ruel De Vera reviews EL INDIO for the Philippine Daily Inquirer here: INDIO BRAVO http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/artsandbooks/artsandbooks/view/20091109-234991/Indio-Bravo ...

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