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The 28th Manila International Bookfair

2007-08-18T18:24:00.000+08:00

The Manila International Bookfair is one of the annual events that I always try to go to buy more often I could not due to schedule conflicts. This year, by hook or by crook, I must go.

This is taken from the website: http://www.manilabookfair.com/

This Year's Theme

All eyes are focused on reading... when all roads lead to the Philippines’ biggest and most prestigious book event... We take pride in presenting to you The 28th Manila International Book Fair -- the undisputed book exhibition in the country for almost three decades.

The Philippines’ bullish economy as attested by international economic and financial institutions recently is just one of the key measures for the sudden growth of foreign investors in the country. Even existing multinational and Filipino-owned firms confirm the exciting business prospects ahead. This encouraging business climate further entices more local and foreign individuals and companies to test the Philippine market especially through locally-staged international exhibitions, and one of the major exhibitions in the country today that is recognized internationally is The 28th Manila International Book Fair.

With more than three hundred local and foreign exhibitors featuring hundreds and thousands of book titles, the most number in any book exhibition in the country, the event promises once again to bring together both foreign and local players in book publishing and its allied industries who are expected to rake in millions in outright sales and orders from their target markets.

Last year’s staging had more than fifty thousand visitors. Indeed, the figures are viewed to increase every year as more exhibitors, more great deals and buys, and more exciting and educational special events are expected to fill the halls of the country’s premiere exhibition venue located at the heart of Metropolitan Manila-- the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

We call on our partners in the book industry to re-echo what books and other educational materials can do to us individually and collectively for the growth and development of the country. So let us INSPIRE ourselves and each other... ASPIRE to reach greater heights for ourselves and ultimately for the country... by READing... at The 28th Manila International Book Fair!

The bookfair would open from August 29 to September 2. Jesuit Communications would probably have an MPT there (hi Roma!) and comics people will surely have a booth to sell their merchandise. There would be lots of book launches for sure (calling Dean Alfar and Elbert Or!)

Click this link for the schedule of events: http://www.manilabookfair.com/events.html

Punta tayo! Reply lang ang mga sasama. :)

KOMIKON!

2007-08-01T20:02:00.000+08:00

It's official! There's going to be a Komikon this year despite the circulating rumors of the event not pushing through! The Komikon is an annual comics convention showcasing the Filipino talents in the reviving Philippine comics industry and this year would be its third with the theme: "Myriad Voices, One Medium, One Nation! " Check out the official press release here:

For the past two years KOMIKON cemented relationships among players in and out of the comic book industry. Be it peers, colleagues, readers, creators, publishers and retailers, KOMIKON is THE venue and the EVENT for sharing and renewing ties that bind.

This is where the depth and width of Filipino talent in creating various worlds and stories, from the golden age to the here and now are showcased. KOMIKON also served as the link for the local market to reach out to the global village. Bottom line, this once a year fest promotes the rich medium that is comic book, which can be seen through the myriad of local works drawing from influences not only locally but from our foreign counterparts as well.

Indeed KOMIKON is the celebration of the great art form endearingly called by Pinoys from all walks of life as Komiks. This was the medium that once served as our “national past time” particularly during its golden age from the 70s to the early 80s. It was an industry that gave birth to superstar illustrators and writers. Komiks opened a window for this unique breed of artists to break into the international scene. Their Komiks stories led to adaptations into other media such as film, television and radio making them part of an unforgettable part of our local tradition of excellence in art and literature. KOMIKON is the event that aims to gather its supporters and creators in one place to commemorate komiks as it deserve to be distinguished.

KOMIKON 2007 will be held at the UP Diliman’s Bahay ng Alumni on November 17, 2007, from 10am to 6pm. Again it will showcase the creations of Filipino artists from various genres and themes and give tribute to the creators and their creations. The 3rd Filipino Komiks Convention aims to bring together comic book artists/groups and publishers in a venue where they could present their talents, works and services to the public. Most importantly, it aims to give a break to aspiring comic artists. It would like to offer a venue for new art groups and different generations of artists for a free exchange of ideas. Hopefully it would lead to a transcending of stereotypes and broaden the scope of comics – from local to international to cross-cultural, sequential to strips, amateur to professional and traditional publication to independent comics publishing. This event will raise awareness of the exciting state of contemporary Philippine comics industry.

Contests like the Independent Comicbook, On the Spot Comic Strip Making and the Original Character Making Contest hopes to bring out the next generation of Comic Book creators to the fore front. Our special guests, comic book superstars from the past and present, both coming from the local and international fields will be available for consultations. They will share insights about the industry through their multifaceted experiences. Fun-filled activities will also be provided by our exhibitors through their respective booths and own activities.

Komikon is also the home of the Komikon Awards, a vote-based awards given to those who the readers, creators and other supporters of the medium deemed to be deserving. Taking the cue from the film industry that yearly take time to award meritorious films and give accolades to their worthy creators, the Komikon Committee will open the nominations for the 2nd Komikon Awards in this event for the following year. The Komikon Awards will give the opportunity for readers, creators, publishers and retailers to nominate and vote for the best in the industry, both local and international. The awards aim to encourage solidarity within the industry to produce quality local books and promote wider readership in the market.

This year’s event is organized by The Artists’ Den and Groundbreakers Inc.

Groundbreakers Inc. is owned and run by artists and writers alike. One of their main goals is to provide the best local talents with the opportunity to garner professional experience and success in the industry, not just locally but internationally as well. By doing so, they hope to make the Philippines one of the prime source of talent for the Manga industry in South East Asia and eventually the world. One of their aims is to bring forth these talents to both local and international markets and to showcase to the world the potential of Filipino artists and story tellers through high quality Manga publications.

The Artists’ Den, on the other hand, has a long-term commitment to help art groups grow, to promote goodwill among fellow Comic Creators and support different works and activities among appreciative audiences. The organization had been witness to the ups and downs of the comic industry as members themselves are mixed up in it. The group has actively participated in the past conventions and now would like to have a convention that focuses on comics alone.

For more information and latest event developments visit http://komikon.blogspot.com and join the discussion on http://www.komikon.tk

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Hay... the Komikon. I was there the last time and it was such an experience having to interact with komiks artists and writers, as well as hang out with friends in the small community of komiks lovers. I just hope that I would be free that weekend, I don't want to miss this for anything!

a Teaser and a Goodbye

2007-07-16T02:13:00.000+08:00

A teaser for all y'all Culture Crash Fans out there:

Click the link: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/59721023/

I'm stoked!

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Btw, this would officially be the last post for this website. This website had a good run and a lot has expressed their comments on how the site was very useful to the Pinoy comics enthusiast and to the industry in general but alas, one must learn how to let go of good things, especially if one's more important commitments keep interfering with such good things.

I'd keep the page up for sentimental purposes, most importantly for the links, but please be aware that I am only putting up whatever links I can find for one final update hopefully in the next few weeks.

I'm also in the process of transferring most of my links to this great website partly owned and operated by my high school batchmate, Garro.

Komiks.ph

Please support the said website. Its bigger, badder and better than this old blog and for all you comic creators out there, you can even get your own domain, put up a site and have your works seen together with all the other aspiring and established Pinoy comics creators! All in one nifty, Pinoy comics portal!

With that out of the way, I want to thank everyone who have been supporting this blog and Filipino Comics in general.

Reach for the stars people, a full revival of the industry is not out of reach! All it takes is a word here, a line there, some brushstrokes, streaks of color or even the absence of color, and if we do it together, even a small pixel of a dot can mean a lot in the one big panel that is the Philippine Comics Industry.

Filipino comics, love natin 'toh!

julz aka woofster

Experimental Manga Workshops at the Marikina Shoe Expo

2006-11-16T11:40:00.000+08:00

Got this from joanah tinio... if you have other announcements regarding comics workshops, press releases, comic book launches, and new titles, please e-mail me at woofydogg@yahoo.com.

woofster

EXPERIMENTAL MANGA WORKSHOPS AT THE MARIKINA SHOE EXPO

The Japan Foundation, Manila, in cooperation with the Future Prospects Art Space and the Artists Den, presents "Experimental Manga at the Expo", a series of manga drawing workshops at the Future Prospects Art Space, Marikina Shoe Expo, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City on November 18 & 25, December 2 & 9 2006 and January 13 & 20, 2007, from 2-5 pm.

Topics to be covered are:
1) Illustrating Emotions Through Facial Features by Elmer Damaso (Nov 25) ;
2) Exploring and Expressing the Darker Emotions by Marius Cornelius Funtilar (Dec 2); 3) Alternative Media in Emotional Drawing by Nelz Yumul (Dec 9);
4) Women, Emotions and Drawing by Joanah Tinio (Jan 13); and 5) Techniques in Expressing Emotions with Drawings by Melvin Calingo (Jan 20).

Lyndon Gregorio will facilitate the initial workshop on November 18. The culminating activity will be an exhibition of the works by the participants on January 28, 2007 at the Future Prospects Art Space.

Workshops are free but participants are required to bring their own drawing materials (sketchpad/ paper, colored pens and pencils and, other coloring materials). Only fifteen slots are available per session, thus, interested workshop participants are encouraged to call and register their attendance on or before Friday, November 17. For inquiries and reservations, please call the Japan Foundation, Manila at tel. no. 811-6155 to 58.

Bambi C. Diaz
Program Officer for Arts & Culture
The Japan Foundation, Manila
12/F Pacific Star BuildingSen. Gil Puyat cor. Makati AvenueMakati City, Philippines
Tel # 811-6155 to 58 Fax # 811-6153

KOMIKON 2006!

2006-09-25T22:27:00.000+08:00

Artist's Den in cooperation with At The Drawing Board presents...

KOMIK KON 2006: The 2nd Filipino Komiks Convention

Featuring the first ever
KOMIKON AWARDS

With Guests of Honor:
STEVE GAN (Ang Panday)
CARLO VERGARA (Zsa Zsa Zaturnahh)

Special Guests:
RONI SANTIAGO (Planet op di Eyps, Baltic & Co.)
ELIZABETH CHIONGLO (LoveKnots)
and many more

With Band Performances by:
KIKOMACHINE and PLASTIC BALLOON

October 21, 2006
UP BAHAY NG ALUMNI
10am TO 8pm
50 PhP Entrance Fee

For more information visit
htp://komikon.blogspot.com
E-mail komikon@gmail.com
Come join our forums boards at http://www.komikon.tk

2006-08-29T00:36:00.000+08:00

Join the biggest comic book creation seminar of the summer!

Glass House grand guru David Campiti and a host of GHG talents, in association with Studio Sakka,

presents

4th Annual MANILA COMICS CREATION SEMINAR

2-day seminar workshop

Learn various advanced techniques and practical details for a profitable career in comic book and newspaper strip creation from comic book professional writer/agent David Campiti; artists lecturing at the Seminar will include Rainier Beredo, Jinky Coronado, Tina Francisco, Jeffrey Huet, Jonathan Lau, Carlo Pagulayan, Wilson Tortosa, and others, including some special guests.

October 14-15, 2006
10:00am-7:30pm
SM Megamall, Megatradehall, Conference Hall
Function B

Limited Capacity Only!

So hurry up and sign up now!
P1000 per ticket. Good for 2 days with free meal and drinks, free drawing supplies, limited ashcan memorabilia and lots of giveaways. Personal one-on-one portfolio review by the professionals.

For more details: Pls. call our office (02) 365-2974
or mobile number, 09198436312 and look for Michelle Calanog

Send us email of your inquiries and ticket reservation
at http://us.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=azrael@gmail.com or mailto:Michelle@glasshousegraphics.com

Official Website Visit http://www.glasshousegraphics.com/

KOMIKON

2006-08-07T18:39:00.001+08:00

The 2nd annual Komikon event is coming this October and lo and behold, this site was nominated for an award!

Thanks to that crazy person who nominated this site!

Sorry for the lack of updates, I've been out of the loop for a long time now, and I hardly know what's going on in the industry. I've been to busy changing careers. :)

Anyway, head over to www.komikon.tk and vote away! Support the local Komiks industry!

woofster

The 1st Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards

2006-01-11T14:58:00.000+08:00

The 1st Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards is accepting
entries for two categories: short fiction (the
Gregorio Brillantes Award) and comics (the Alex Nino
Award).  For the latter, the work must be either
science-fiction, fantasy or horror; for the latter,
the theme is open and all artwork must be in
black-and-white. 

For guidelines and queries, please visit the Fully
Booked website at fullybookedonline.com.

Conceived by Neil Gaiman and Fully Booked, the prizes
are 100,000 pesos for the first place in each
category.  According to the award-winning
writer/co-creator of popular comic Sandman, "there is
a strong tradition of realism in Filipino literature,
I want to encourage Filpino unrealism."

The deadline is Feb. 28, 2006.

Erwin Romulo
Chairman,
Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards

KOMIKON 2005

2005-10-18T22:20:00.000+08:00

4th Philippine Toys, Hobbies & Collectibles Convention 2005

2005-06-03T16:00:00.000+08:00

"The Joys of Collecting Toys"

For those of you who buy toys and just simply enjoy it by taking it out of the package and playing with it, well and good. But some people buy toys, keep it in the package in mint condition and either display it or store it away as a future memorabilia.

Welcome to the world of toy collecting! This is fast becoming a very popular hobby among kids and adults alike especially those who value their toys in pristine condition sealed inside the packaging.

Almost anything can be considered "collectible", but don't go storing those plastic toy soldiers and yo-yo's just yet. Collecting toys is as much a "market-driven" phenomena as it is a hobby. That means the demand for a certain toy, more often toys that have multiple variations, is dictated by its quality and wide popular appeal. Toys that fall into this category include action figures, dolls, die-cast cars, sports memorabilia, playing cards, faux armaments and weapons and a variety of other items.

A lot of value is also accorded to vintage items from the 70's and 80's since that was the boom of licensed toys from popular cartoons and movies like Star Wars, He-Man, Transformers, Super Friends and the like.

With the growing popularity of the toy-collecting hobby, a group called Collectibles Unlimited Association, Inc. has organized a series of events that brings together this assembly of toy aficionados. This month, Collectibles Unlimited presents the 4th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2005.

This convention brings together all the top collectible licensees, exhibitors and collectors under one roof for a single day of treasure-hunting from among 100 vendors of toys, comic books, cards, games, vintage memorabilia, manga, anime and a whole lot more!

This event now encompasses not just the collectors market but the hobby and game market as well, including fantasy role-playing games, combat gaming, on-line gaming, scale modeling, graphic art illustration and other fun activities. The event will also include fun activities for kids like die-cast car racing, a book fair, art contests, costume play, coloring games, body art and figure building contests.

The 4th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2005 will be held at the SM Megatrade Hall 3 on Sunday, June 26, 2005 from 10 AM to 9 PM.

Log on to the official website at www.toyconph.tk or http://toycon.blogspot.com

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thanks to Az for the info.

woofster

K.I.A

2005-03-31T00:07:00.000+08:00

From the Kestrel Studios group.

...

Starting on April 2, 2005, K.I.A. - Kai: Indomitable
Assassin, will be available at Comic Quest Megamall. I
expect the other two branches of CQ to have stocks
soon after.
Buyers who purchase K.I.A. Vol. 1 will also get a copy
of Angel Ace Next (which is a prologue to the new
title) absolutely free! (while supplies last)

K.I.A. is the new comic starring Kai, the sexy and
dangerous rival/best friend of Angela Gale from of
Angel Ace series. Meant as a stand-alone title, K.I.A.
can be enjoyed by itself or alongside the Angel Ace
storyline.

With no memory of her past and a new identity as the
fearesome, seemingly undying assassin known as 'K',
Kai must now try to survive as she is sent on mission
after deadly mission by a ruthless new commander.

K.I.A. brings together a collection of well-known
names in local Filipino comics and publishing,
including Gerry Alanguilan, Wilson Tortosa, Arnold
Arre, Taga-Ilog, Honoel Ibardolaza, Edgar Tadeo, Dean
and Nikki Alfar, Elbert Or and more.

Look for K.I.A. on the comic rack this weekend!

Later!

^_^

Marco Dimaano

Thanks Marco for the K.I.A pic! More power to Angel Ace!

woofy

Graphic Detail

2005-02-05T10:57:00.000+08:00

Ikaw ba ay sawa na sa lahat ng problema sa bansang ito?
Baon sa utang, subsob sa trabaho, nalulungkot at walang makausap?

Then by all means, quit moping and read Jonas Diego's newest comic strip Graphic Detail that looks at local comics, comic creators and geeks with a keen eye on the "graphic" details that happen behind the scenes.

Graphic Detail comes out regulary evey MONDAYS and THURSDAYS and currently guest stars the unusually "crappy" Gerry Alanguilan for its first two issues. Mang Gerry, if you're reading this, joke lang po. Galing niyo po sa Lastikman! Congrats!

Lexy, Nance & Argus: Sex, Gods, Rock & Roll

2004-12-24T07:45:00.000+08:00

Extra Extra!
Christmas Treat from the Comic Gods over at Bittersweetness Comics!
Grab Your Copies Now!
___

Hello!

He's gay. She's bi. He's neither. And here they come…

LEXY, NANCE & ARGUS: SEX, GODS, ROCK & ROLL is now available at Comic Quest Megamall and SM City North. This black and white, one-shot special compiles all the 18 pages serialized in Pulp Magazine from 2001-2002, as well as 50 all-new pages.

Follow the gang's feel-good, indie-flavored and introspective non-adventures as they question tradition, celebrate diversity, and get groiny. This first Bittersweetness Comix offering is intended for mature readers only, and is co-published by John Toledo and myself. The cover colors are by Ryan Orosco (check out the attachment).

P 130 per copy.

Thanks, and happy holidays! J

Oliver M. Pulumbarit

Author-Artist
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woofster

Lastikman Grand Launch!

2004-12-09T22:43:00.000+08:00

sana nandun si Sarah Geronimo sa Launch!

woofster

Sad news... CCHQ is closing.

2004-12-02T01:42:00.000+08:00

Hay... And to think I've only been to CCHQ for a couple of times.

Sayang naman.

This here's from the Arnold Arre yahoo group.
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CLOSING SALE

30% to 50% off on Comics and Manga

from December 1 - 18
Store Hours: 10am to 530pm, Monday to Saturday

It has been a pleasure serving you for the past three years. We have met somany wonderful people and learned so much about life, business and ourselves.We thank you for your loyal patronage.

CCHQ

**For those with consignments or reservations with us, please settle yourbusiness by December 10, 2004.

___

Be sure to visit the store!

woofy

CAST Grand Launch

2004-11-29T01:28:00.000+08:00

Got this from the Nautilus yahoogroup:

Hi!

Please join us as we officially launch our first full-color monthly book, CAST. The popular teen series will finally launch on DECEMBER 3, 2004, 5PM at POWERBOOKS LIVE! GREENBELT. There will be cocktails, exhibits, and other surprises, as well as live musical performances from Wholly GRAIL, Narda, and Dale Ibay. Hope to see you there!

CAST GRAND LAUNCH
POWERBOOKS LIVE! GREENBELT
DECEMBER 3, 2004
5 PM

Seize the day!
Elbert Or
Editor-in-chief

Nautilus Comics

O punta na kayo. :)

woofy

I'm Back!

2004-11-23T11:07:00.000+08:00

And I'm now a Licensed Engineer. :D

anyway, here are some news:

...Cast 03 will be out in stores later this week. Congratulations to Elbert, Jaime, Ronin Core and the rest of the Nautilus Crew!

...There's a new comic store in town. It's called Annika's, a vintage, all-Filipino comic store owned by collector and publisher Dennis Villegas. I haven't been to the store yet but I heard they sell all-Filipino works and vintage stuff from the masters and golden years of Filipino Comics. The store is located at Gallery #16, Marikina Shoe Expo Behind Rustan's Cubao and beside Ali Mall in Cubao, Quezon City. Check Gerry's blog for all the details.

...Jason Banico of Dynatica Comics and creator of Baylans has put up his recent collaborations online with some of our emerging great artists such as Marco Dimaano, Carlo Vergara, Honoel Ibardaloza and more! Check it out here.

...There will be an Anime/Manga and Comics event in UP Bahay ng Alumni this December 4 brought to us by UP Anime and Manga Enthusiasts! Be sure to drop by and check out the cosplay, music and merchandise! Indie comics will be sold too so be there. oh and to any UP AME members out there, send me an official press release and I'll post it here. :)

...Some bad news. Siglo: Passion has been delayed from an end-of-year release to an early-next year release. But fear not! The delay was for additional clean-up and colorings, more features and all so its all good!

yun lang. next time people!

woofster

Ignition Comics

2004-11-03T01:29:00.000+08:00

Just got word from Dan Gadia of Atomic Monkey Productions that Ignition Comics Issue 2 will be out soon!

And the good news is, he is offering to sell advance copies for everyone interested! Here is the official announcement:

"Ignition Comics #2 will be out soon....

I've got some copies here ready for sale in advance, anyone interested in getting an issue just send me a note or contact me (sorry but this is only applicable to people in and around metro Manila) through my email address :

raziel68@yahoo.com

or through the Atomic Monkey Production email :

amonkeyprod@yahoo.com

...each copy costs P80.00.

We still have copies of issue 1 available for those who still haven't purchased it.
Bundled copies of both issue 1 & issue 2 with Atomic Underground 1 can be brought for P 160.00"

Get your copies now people!

woofy

P.S. Malapit na nga pala ang board exam ko, dalawang linggo na lang... Pagdasal nyo ko!

new acquisitions

2004-10-18T23:47:00.000+08:00

Lemme post in Tagalog okay?

Nahiya naman daw ako kay Kat kaya mag-post lang ako kahit onti...

Nagsisulputang parang mga kabute ang mga lokal na comics sa mahal nating Comic Quest, Filbar's, Comic Central Headquarters, Comic Alley, at kung saan-saan pa diyan.

Eto ang aking mga bagong "acquisitions":

Culture Crash Comics 15 - finally. pagkatapos ng anim na buwan na pangungulit sa staffers, hawak ko na rin ang pinagpaguran nila ngayon. At nagustuhan ko naman ang bago nilang produkto. Astigin na ang Kubori Kikiam, hindi lang sila nagmumura, meron din pala silang malalim na kwento. At gumagaling na sa manga si Ryan Orozco, sana lang eh sa mga darating pang panahon ay magkaroon ng pagkakataon si Ryan na pag-eksperimentuhan ang pagsasanib ng impluwensiyang Western at Japan.

Cast 02 - tama ang hinala ko sa parteng nakuha ni Will sa kanilang dulaan. Nagiging mas consistent na ang art ng Ronin Core ngayon at hanga talaga ako sa script ni Jamie Bautista. Nakatutuwang basahin ang mga ibang kwento na sinulat at ginuhit mismo ni Elbert. Isa na si Elbert sa mga paborito kong dibuho at manunulat, kahanay na niya si Arnold Arre, Dean Alfar at Taga-Ilog para sa akin.

Yew Stupid Basturd! - ashcan ni Edgar Tadeo at Amie Landsborough (ayan! tama na. :p ). Ang galing talagang gumuhit ni Edgar at nakakaaliw basahin ang mga tagisan ng salita ni Edgar at Amie (na magkasintahan sa tunay na buhay) . At mapapautot kayo sa katatawa sa spoof ng Wasted (na gawa ni Gerry Alanguilan)... Kakaiba.

Mwahaha! 3 - nagbabalik ang mga magigiting na kartunista ng Pilipinas at ngayon ay pelikula naman ang naisipan nilang pagtawanan! Sa totoo lang, mas nakakatawa yung Mwahaha 2 pero kung kagaya ko kayo na laging stressed at nangangailangang maglabas ng natatagong kiliti paminsan-minsan, hindi kayo magkakamali sa pagbili nito.

MooMoo Hunters 1 - binili ko dahil sa title na nakakatuwa. Akalain mong isa pala itong komiks na pambata na sadya namang ikinatuwa ko dahil madalang na akong makakita ng komiks na gaya nito: pambata at pang-edukasyon. Tungkol ito sa dalawang bata na naging tagapagmana ng mga agimat na gamit laban sa masasamang elemento; dito sa unang issue, tinalo ng mga bida ang isang manananggal na nanggugulo sa bayan. Kapupulutan ng aral at kasihayan, garantisadong mainam para sa mga bata.

ano pa ba? May mabibili pa yatang Crest Hutt Butt Shop 3 ni Gerry Alanguilan sa Comic Quest. At makikita pa rin sa Comic Quest at Sarabia Optical sa UP ang mga bagong labas na Point Zero Comics, kasama na rito ang Cresci Prophecies 13 ni Joanah Tinio at pati na rin ang Ibangis ni Armand Roy Canlas.

At abangan ang Lastikman sa Disyembre na sinulat ni Gerry Alanguilan, ginuhit ni Arnold Arre at kinulayan ni Edgar Tadeo. Mula sa mga nababasa ko, sinasabing eto na raw ang pinakamagandang dibuho ni Arnold Arre... Astig.

woofy

CCCom 15 - Pasig Preview

2004-09-30T21:54:00.000+08:00

for other Culture Crash Comics Issue 15 preview, head over to Kubori Kikiam and refresh away. :D

anyway, this is the last update and Filipino Comics will now go into hibernation for at least a month. I'll be visiting from time to time though so no worries... :)

If you need to contact me, mail me at woofydogg@yahoo.com

or visit my other homes:
http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=woofydogg
http://woofydogg.blogspot.com

or you can text me too at 09175602905!

anyway, have fun guys! and wish me luck. :D

Filipino Comics - Mahal na Mahal Ko 'Toh!

rundown

2004-09-30T02:07:00.000+08:00

lemme just give you a rundown of the newly added links:

3 Comic Groups: Atomic Monkey / M3 Studios, creatives behind the bi-monthly anthology Ignition Comix published by Inquirer Publications Inc.; Indie creatives Istrong Repablik featuring non-manga style artwork and story telling; and Iloilo based Indie group Raccon Box Comics.

Comic Org: Comic Collective - a student organization based in Ateneo De Manila University dedicated to the uplifting of the status of comics, sequential art and graphic novels within the academic community. A place for artists, writers and comic enthusiasts to mingle and share ideas about everything in the world of comics. Publishes Grafic, a comic magazine for people who don't read comics.

Behind the Faculty Doors: Yoda Comics - brain-child of Adelino Ramos, member of the Bulacan State University, College of Art and Sciences, Social Sciences Faculty. Home to whimsical and witty comic strips about the happenings behind the Social Sciences Faculty room doors... the teachers' lounge area.

Spankin' New Blogs: Abono's journal about anything and everything that tickles their fancy and Jerald Dorado's backward thinking blog. Jerald Dorado is the creative behind Pinoy Passenger, a cartoon serial set to be published within the pages of Manila Bulletin. He was also one of the artists within Pol Medina's Polgas 1&2.

Spankin' New DAs: Graphic Designer Lionel Yumul of Abono; Kieren, one of Leaf Indie's artists, and lastly, Carpool creative and Myths and Legends' Syeri.

on a personal note:

this'll be the second to the last update before Filipino Comics goes into a month long hiatus...
I will be devoting my spare time to studying for the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examinations so I'll say goodbye to this blog for a while.
But rest assured, I will be back.
Really exciting things are cooking up before the year's end: Lastikman, Siglo: Passion, The 3rd C3Con.... and I'll be damned if I don't get to be the bearear of news and updates.
So for now, wish me luck as I wish you all the luck in your endeavors...
and keep supporting the Philippine Comics Industry!

Filipino Comics! Mahal Natin 'To!

huge links update

2004-09-14T02:44:00.000+08:00

yep. you read that right.

anyway, here is a rundown of the newly added links:

over to your left,

- we now have 2 more cartoonists added to our growing list of sites: Manny Francisco of the Daily Tribune who is also part of the humor mag Mwahaha! from Mango Comics and also, I have added the link to the legendary Larry Alcala's website / online gallery, A Slice of Life.

- also among the newly added links are two sites created specifically with the Filipino comic book reader in mind. Komix 101 is a great online resource created by Alamat Comics head honcho Budjette Tan which compiles published and online articles regarding the Filipino comic book industry. On the other hand, The Philippine Comics Art Museum is the brainchild of Gerry Alanguilan, one of the prime movers of our comics industry today; it is the online repository of original Philippine comics-related artworks and memorabilia by the masters who started the industry like Tony Velazquez, Nestor Redondo, Mars Ravelo and many more.

- I've also added the link to Siklab Magazine, the recently launched magazine that features the works of some of our best cartoonists and comic creators as well as insightful articles on the Filipino Comic Industry. you can grab a copy of Siklab Magazine at National Bookstore, Powerbooks, Mag:Net, Filbar's, Comic Quest, and any major bookstores / magazine stands nationwide!

and over to your right,

- At the DA section, i've just added two more Culture Crash Comics staffers: Deanne Alonsagay and Jio Beltran (Solstice Butterfly). I've also added the DA account of Cheese who pencils CCCom staffer Jon Zamar's indie, Minsan Ako'y Nanaginip.

- last but not the least, I've added all the available DA accounts of the staff of Atomic Monkey Productions, the studio responsible for the bi-monthly anthology Ignition Comix: Colorist Dan Gadia, writers and artists Marvin Del Mundo (Damage Faction), Michael Seludo (Raeth), Mark Santillan (Hango), and artist David Serador (Youth Gone Wild). Ignition Comix is published by Inquirer Publications and is currently available at your favorite comicbook stores!

Filipino Comics - Mahal Natin 'Toh!

woofy

Lastikman!

2004-09-11T01:41:00.000+08:00

sorry kung late. been busy with some personal stuff.
this one's from Gerry's blog:

LASTIKMAN
Words by Gerry Alanguilan
Pencils and Inks by Arnold Arre
Colors by Edgar Tadeo
Coming in December from Mango Comics
Lastikman created by Mars Ravelo

thanks for the news Tobie! and thanks to Gerry for letting me put this up here. :D

related links:
www.arnold-arre.com
www.edgartadeo.com
www.komikero.com
www.mangocomics.com

hot off the press

2004-09-06T01:49:00.000+08:00

hey all!

thanks to mythman over there at the chatterbox, i got some great news from the Arnold Arre's website:

- As you all should know by now, Arnold Arre would be doing the pencils and inks of Lastikman, Mango Comics' latest comic venture. Gerry Alanguilan would be writing the revamped story and Edgar Tadeo would be doing the colors. This would be one title to watch out for (I smell National Book Award material)

- The Bigger News: Adarna House will be releasing the special collected edition of Arnold Arre's Award-Winning Mythology Class, complete with new scenes and sequences as well as exclusive pin-ups! No release date yet. Definitely something I can't help but get excited for!

In other news:

- I just got news from Culture Crash Comics managing editor Frances that Issue 15 is finally going to print! if all goes well, the issue would be at the stores in by next week or by the end of the month at the latest. reasons for the delay: highly sensitive information... I don't know it either. I just hope all is well within that office... must visit them one time.

oh, and here is something new...

Mini-Review: Cast 01

I finally got myself a copy of Nautilus Comics' Cast 01 after three consecutive days of frequenting Comic Quest SM North.

And I can definitely say that this is the real deal. This is the final product that we have all been given a taste of with Cast: Pre-Production. And it is a product worth buying or more appropriately, a production worth watching. Almost all the inconsistencies with the Pre-Prod issue has been worked out in this one; the art by Ronin Core looks great especially the detailed panels (like those family dinner scenes) and the carefully crafted script (written by Jaime Bautista) is laden with witty lines that mimic real highschool situations quite well.

All in all, Cast 01 is a great first issue. A professionally made production. A must buy.

woofy

CAST Issue One Release

2004-08-31T16:11:00.000+08:00

got this straight from Elbert at the Nautilus Yahoogroup.

Hello everyone!

It's taken longer than expected, but the first issue of Nautilus Comics' monthly series CAST is finally coming out! To those who've waited and asked for it, we're sorry it took this long; we actually had the full issue out for a while now, but the reason why it's not coming out until now is because we were trying to fix some logistical and pricing concerns...

Which brings me to the good news: the first issue is finally coming out mid-week, first at comics stores including Comic Quest and Central Comic Headquarters, then much later at various magazine shops. It's 48 full-colored pages at 70 pesos, much thicker and more affordable than our special prequel issue. So if you've yet to jump onboard, now would be the best time to do it!

Written by Jamie Bautista and illustrated by Ronin Core Art Group, Cast is the ensemble teen series about a group of high schoolers trying to put together a school play. Along the way, they encounter life's ups and downs, and it will everything they've got to keep the play together, or risk letting their personal problems tear everything they've worked for down.Thanks for all the support, and hope you check Cast out this week!

Elbert Or
Editor-in-chief
Nautilus Comics

there ya go. not much links today since i am quite busy BUT i have posted Ariel Atienza's deviantArt account, Dexter Lira's (ex-CCCom colorist) 3 (count em!) blogs, and also emerging indie comic group Anonymous? Artists? over at the Sites section.

***

btw, sorry for the late update guys... i'll try to make it up to yah. and also, i was hoping somebody can help me with my writing... just click here and gimme some comments if you have time.

see yah guys!

woofy

more updates

2004-08-22T23:10:00.000+08:00

hey all!

you can find the DA's of each Culture Crash Comics Staffer under the DA's section. (duh!). Also available for your viewing pleasure are the galleries of Joanah Tinio, Cresci Prophecies Comic Creator, and of course, Johnny Balbona's adoptive father, Gerry Alanguilan... hehe. biro lang po. :D

for other DA's, click on Artist's Den and check out the ones i haven't added yet.

oh and i forgot, i added Mars Ravelo's Darna official website over to your left so be sure to check it out!

see ya...

woofy

update

2004-08-22T01:49:00.000+08:00

tagal na ah?

over to your left, I added Lagsh, Sedricke and Xeean's webcomics collaboration Titig sa Kawalan and also the webpage of Lionel Yumul of Abono Independent Comics.

over to your right, there's an all new deviantART section. those are only some of the links i have here and be sure to check in the next few days for the rest. ok?

Filipino Comics - Love Natin 'Toh!

woofy

Winners!

2004-08-18T13:04:00.000+08:00

Our BIG Congratulations to Mango Comics, Nautilus Comics, Kestrel IMC, Quest Ventures and all the creatives behind the stunning rebirth of Mars Ravelo's Darna and the phenomenal grafiction Siglo: Freedom for winning the 2004 National Book Award for Best Graphic Novel!

Filipino Comics, Mahal Natin 'To!

woofy

quickies

2004-08-10T14:28:00.000+08:00

hihi... quickies.

Lots' of stuff from the Komikero Comics Journal for the past few days...

- Really exciting stuff: Gerry has been writing about his work on a superhero comic book for Mango Comics with Arnold Arre doing the art! He also has a comic strip in Mango Comics' bi-monthly humor mag MWAHAHA! if im not mistaken, MWAHAHA! is already available in Filbar's (saw one in mrt-quezon ave but don't have moolah. tsk.)

- aside from that, Gerry also posted a preview of his "San Pablo, 1978" for Siglo:Passion! and he colored it himself! way cool.

- this has been days ago but remember that BluPrint Mag article i've been telling you? well, Gerry has uploaded his interview so hurry over for a peek.

-and lastly, for those interested in Kenkoy Memorabilia, there would be a Kenkoy Exhibit at the Rizal Library of the Ateneo de Manila University from August 9 to 20. don't forget to drop by everyone! check Gerry's site for the full details.

ok. man, that was a lot of stuff... pero meron pa!

- Marco Dimaano has a preview of his new title Kunoichi Boy ready to be unleashed in the pages of the next Questor Extreme Mangamania! I can't wait!

yun na lang muna... spread the love people!

Filipino Comics - Love Natin 'Toh!

woofy

news news news

2004-08-07T00:10:00.000+08:00

wassup?!?

actually, i've written something a good 45 minutes ago and i forgot to back-up it before posting... then Blogger failed on me. *sigh* the pains of blogging on a dial-up...

anyway, there seems to be much going on in the local comic book scene...

- my current favorite writer, Kestrel head honcho Dean Alfar, has struck gold once more as he bagged 2 Don Palanca Awards very recently. and according to his lovely and equally talented wife, Nikki, this year's double-win jacks up the number of Palanca awards Sir Dean won so far to seven... wow. Congratulations Sir Dean!

- Angel Ace master Marco Dimaano has put up a preview straight from the pages of his next major project, K.I.A, to be hopefully released in this year's C3Con. the whole glorious page was drawn by CCCom's Pasig comic-creator extraordinare Taga-Ilog, and as you might have guessed it, K.I.A. will be a comic anthology of sorts featuring stories and artworks from some of the local industry's best known writers and illustrators. stop by the Stark Raving Mad-house to take a peek.

- over at the newly added Origami Dreams, Camille Francisco has put up a pin-up which will eventually be seen at the pages of the next issue of Nautilus Comics'upcoming monthly comics, CAST. make haste if you wanna see! CAST's first issue, CAST: Pre-Production was first sold in the recently concluded Toycon and is now available in Comic Quest and other stores. the second issue of CAST is expected to be in stores this month.

- for those eager to get their hands on the latest issue of Culture Crash Comics, i just got news from Kat that the newest issue of Bluprint has a preview of the cover to CCCom # 15. I don't have a copy yet but according to Sir Dean, Bluprint has a feature on the Phillipine Comic Book Industry specifically on Carlo Vergara, Arnold Arre, Culture Crash Comics, and many more! Grab your copy now!

- Jonas Diego and Jac Lim's cartoon collaboration, Hot Copy, is currently being serialized in Seeker, the Philippine Collectible Hobbies and Hobby Gaming Magazine. to know what's hot about Hot Copy, take a peek here!

- for those still not in the know, Independent Comic Creators Point Zero, Myths and Legends and others are selling their titles at Sarabia Optical in UP Diliman Shopping Center, as well as in major stores like Comic Central Headquarters and Comic Quest. give the local indie scene the recognition and support that they deserve so check out their titles now!

and so that's it, hot news served fresh out of the box. be sure to watch this space for future comic related bloggables but until then, spread the love people!

Filipino Comics, Love Natin 'Toh!

woofy

huge updates

2004-08-06T22:12:00.000+08:00

grraaaahhh!!!! update. :D

- Site addition: do you want to say "hi" but too lazy to send me an e-mail? want to get your comics site linked or a broken link to your site fixed? what about press releases and comic book news and events? then chatter away at the newly installed chatterbox from flooble below the "Blogs" section at the right hand side of this blog... why chatterbox and not tag-board? coz i find it more visually appealing. hehe.

- link organization: i designated a sub-section for the newly-updated webcomics links and also a separate section for the comic book stores. i am also contemplating on adding links to local mags catering to comics and hobbies like Seeker and Siklab but lemme put some thought into that first. small steps...

- thinking out loud: i have noticed that there are a lot of indie comic creators out there that instead of blogs, they have a deviantart accounts. which is pretty neat since most of them like the CCCom staff and Atomic Monkey use their DA's to post previews and pin-ups of their comics... so i'm thinking of putting DA accounts right there at the blogs section (since IMHO, a DA is a blog on steroids). but not yet though, gimme a week for research and expect it next sunday ok?

anyway, here are the newly added links:

Sites:

- added the link to Wilson Tortosa's The Grey Book.

Webcomics:

- woohoo! tons of pinoy webcomics links for ya... but then again, the two sets of links right there at the left hand of this blog were the works of Tobie Abad (Diliman, Nearly Forgotten...) and Jac Ting Lim (Jac Strips For You!!!, Drifter... ). i still have other webcomics to check out but until then, head over to Tobie's and Jac's blogs to access their handydandy links to other online webcomics.

Blogs:

- added link to Jonas Diego upon his request (hehe, i apologize for not adding it sooner) and also to Camille Francisco.

people, i would have to slow down the link updates for a while since i should be busy reviewing for the ChE board exams instead of doing this but i promise an update next Sunday (since i still have lots of links to post). don't fret though, i will still be posting comics-related bloggables whenever i chance upon them (coz this is a blog after all) so keep sending your requests, feedbacks and spread the love!

Filipino Comics, Love Natin 'Toh!

woofy

new grafiction, Siglo:Passion goodies, Hey Comics!

2004-08-04T14:23:00.000+08:00

Hey Pinoy Comic Reader!

i have lotsa news for today...

head over to Jonas Diego's homepage for a pin-up from his soon to be released grafiction*, The Book of John.
over at Tobie Abad's blog, be sure to check out some panels from the highly anticipated Siglo:Passion!
The Philippine Daily Inquirer has an article on the recently concluded seminar "MediaMorphosis 2: Diversified Media in Synergy." playwright Dean Alfar was there to talk about the Comics Industry. be warned though, the article miscredited Dean for Zsa-Zsa Zaturnahh and Darna; Zsa-Zsa Zaturnahh is the brainchild of Carlo Vergara while The Yonzon's, Zach and Bobby of Mango Comics are responsible for Darna.
Quark Henarez has posted his 3-page contribution to Hey Comics! anthology over at his blog. make haste if you wanna see!

that's it for now. see ya!

*grafiction - according to Dean Alfar, it was a term used by comic creator Elbert Or for Graphic Fiction/Novel. Cool no?

links!

2004-08-04T14:13:00.000+08:00

Sites:

added link to Jomike Tejido's Mikrokosmos!
added link to comic creator Jonas Diego (Siglo: Passion, The Book of John)!
added link to Pol Medina Jr's Pugad Baboy! (how the hell did i forget bout this? thanks syeri for pointing it out.)

Blogs:

added links to the Siglo:Passion people: cartoonist Ariel Atienza, filmmaker Quark Henarez, and Diliman webcomics creator Tobie Abad
added links to Tala Studios' Cynthia Bauzon-Arre and writer Ramon De Veyra (Hey Comics!)

yay!

2004-08-02T22:04:00.000+08:00

yipee!
the blog is getting lotsa hits so just spread the word everyone!
thanks to everyone who linked to this!
anyway, if ever anyone out there involved with the industry has any press release or news whatsoever, just feel free to mail me and i'll post right away...
...i'm also planning to add a tag-board and comments feature here for your feedbacks but gimme some time k?
bye for now!

links!

2004-08-02T21:45:00.000+08:00

Sites:

added links to illustrators Gilbert Monsanto (Hellcop) and Jos Fouts (Archon)!
added link to writer Ed Lim!

Blogs:

added links to Andrew Drilon's (SIGLO: Freedom) blogs

IBANGIS news

2004-08-01T00:43:00.000+08:00

Myths and Legends', creators of the 12-issue indie mecha story Armor Troopers, has announced that IBANGIS issue no. 5 is now out in stores!
for more information, visit their website.

lotsa links!

2004-08-01T00:35:00.000+08:00

Sites:

added links to Jon Zamar's Minsan Ako'y Nanaginip and to Syeri Baet's Carpool
added links to indie studios Myths and Legends Creative Studios and Subterrainian Comics!
added link to CapzuleZone - Comics and Illustrations by Reno Maniquis!

Blogs:

added link to Reno Maniquis

Siglo goodies...

2004-07-29T01:39:00.000+08:00

for those hungry for everything connected with Siglo: Passion, head over to sir Dean's blog for a partial look at the cover to the highly anticipated follow-up to Siglo: Freedom.

also, for a peek of what's inside Siglo: Passion, head over to Jeremy Arambulo's place to take a look at a single fully-colored panel!

Lastly, congratulations to Kestrel Studios, Nautilus Comics and everyone involved with Siglo: Freedom for breaking into the international comic book scene!

woofy

requests

2004-07-26T19:09:00.000+08:00

by the way, if you know some sites and creator blogs that i missed (and i'm quite sure i missed a lot), feel free to send me an e-mail...

i'm also open to suggestions on how to further improve the site so just feel free to do so.

happy site-hoppin'!

woofy

links update!

2004-07-26T18:59:00.000+08:00

added the link to Honoel Ibardaloza (Homanga.com) at the Sites Section!

added links to Budjette Tan (Alamat), Gerry Alanguilan as well as Jason Banico (Dynatica) at the Blogs Section!

woofy

Welcome!

2004-07-25T17:19:00.000+08:00

Welcome to the Pinoy Comic Book Portal!

I'm woofy, a pinoy comicbook enthusiast, and i created this little nook on the web to make it easy for me to keep track of the various websites relating to the Local Philippine Comic Book Industry.

I found out that if you Googled "pinoy comics" or some other keyword that has the same effect, you won't get spectacular results so hopefully with this little blog here, I hope I can contribute to the exposure of Local Pinoy Comics and at the same time, provide easy access for the new generation of Filipino comicbook readers who wants to get updated with all the news in the local industry.

If you're wondering why i used a blog rather than a proper website for the portal, it is because i am not a programmer and i'm an idiot in HTML. at least with Blogger, it would be a breeze to post updates, links and all that and the interface is idiot-friendly.

anyway, i hope you enjoy browsing through the portal. I would be posting up links to the websites that i religiously visit as well as the links to the blogs of Filipino comic creators known both locally and internationally. i would not be posting links to fan sites though, unless it's an uber-cool fansite. :D

'till the next update!

woofy

Filipino Comic Book Portal

The 28th Manila International Bookfair

KOMIKON!

a Teaser and a Goodbye

Experimental Manga Workshops at the Marikina Shoe Expo

KOMIKON 2006!

KOMIKON

The 1st Philippine Graphic/Fiction Awards

KOMIKON 2005

4th Philippine Toys, Hobbies & Collectibles Convention 2005

K.I.A

Graphic Detail

Lexy, Nance & Argus: Sex, Gods, Rock & Roll

Lastikman Grand Launch!

Sad news... CCHQ is closing.

CAST Grand Launch

I'm Back!

Ignition Comics

new acquisitions

CCCom 15 - Pasig Preview

rundown

huge links update

Lastikman!

hot off the press

CAST Issue One Release

more updates

update

Winners!

quickies

news news news

huge updates

new grafiction, Siglo:Passion goodies, Hey Comics!

links!

yay!

links!

IBANGIS news

lotsa links!

Siglo goodies...

more links!

requests

links update!

Welcome!