COMICRAFT 1-DAY FONT SALE

just got this great info from David Campiti

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To:  GHG Talent

From:  David

ComiCraft has a FANTASTIC 1-day deal on ComiCraft fonts coming up in a matter of hours....take advantage of it.  See below:




At www.activeimages.com

COMICRAFT’S SALE TO END ALL SALES!


December 21, 2007 For one day only, on January 1, 2008, it’s the COMICRAFT 8th annual never-to-be-repeated sale. All fonts will be just $20.08, and while we know the $20.08 sale price may be a tough-to-swallow one-penny price hike from last year’s never-to-be-repeated sale, it sure is cheap when you consider you can buy some fonts that normally go for upwards of $300!

The sale begins midnight December 31st and ends midnight January 1st (as per your time zone). Now’s the time to build up your font library at remarkably low prices, spend some of that holiday cash, and enjoy using the fonts the comic book professionals themselves use. Check in and order at comicbookfonts.com and let the savings commence!

Every year, COMICRAFT and ACTIVE IMAGES' comicbookfonts.com add a dozen more fonts to its already expansive library. New fonts to look out for include: COMICRAFT, created especially for our anniversary, HIPFLASK, of course to celebrate the smashing success of ELEPHANTMEN published through Image Comics, FOOM, MILDMANNERED, STICKYFINGERS, TREASURE TROVE, DAVID LLOYD'S KICKBACK and the BRYAN TALBOT font.

Additionally, be sure to grab the MIKE WIERINGO font, as all its proceeds will go to the Hero Initiative, a non-profit group that helps comic book creators in need.

"We feel we have the greatest customers on the planet," said President & First Tiger Richard Starkings. "And this sale is our annual way of saying thanks -- so Thanks for all your support this year and best wishes for a safe holiday and a Happy New Year!"

Robo Monkey Pixel Fighters

Gerry shares to us a comic project spearheaded by Jonas Diego.

check out http://robomonkeypixelfighters.blogspot.com/

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ROBO MONKEY PIXEL FIGHTERS was born out of a love for the printed word and sequential art.

Established in the last quarter of 2007, RMPF’s first foray into the world of business was producing the comic book version of Joe D’ Mango popular radio advice program “Love Notes” and ABS-CBN’s popular TV show “Maalaala mo Kaya” for Sterling, a major publisher and distributor of comic books in the Philippines.

Currently, the studio is set to launch its own comic magazine named “Pocket Comics” in January of 2008, entering the growing local comic book market.

With its people’s many years of experience in comic book production (writing, art, colors, letters, etc.), ROBO MONKEY PIXEL FIGHTERS caters to both traditional (print) and non-traditional (mobile content and web content) modes of publishing.

This is not to say, however, that we only do comic books.

Graphic Design and Layout are just but one of the many services offered by RMPF. Past jobs included work for Architel, the Bureau of Animal Industry, and the Philippine Plastic Industry Association just to name a few.

Drop us a note and see what we can do to bring your project to the next level.

Captain Barbell meets Darna TV series news update

thanks to Raffy for this juicy news!

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In addition to the news, i found out some additional comments regarding the “Captain Barbell Meets Darna” series.
As far as we’re concerned, we have no information on the premise of the team-up series.

I am mytified by an entry I found on “Captain Barbell meets Darna” on wikipedia. Apparently, someone (an insider perhaps? Or just an overzealous fan?) created a wikipedia entry claiming that Villains from both the solo Darna & Capt.Barbell series are going to be part of the cast.

One rumor says (and I repeat- RUMOR) that actress Jean Garcia is to play the role of BRAGUDA, the Anomalkan Queen of the doomed Planet Marte. This Braguda (the source claims) is a younger version of the role due to the blood of virgins she has apparently consumed. (Creepy!!) A character supposedly from Capt. barbell called “Levi”, it claims, is to be played this time by Ariel Rivera instead of Patrick Garcia.

Then the article says that a new character called “ATOMIKA”( a shapeshifter) will be introduced in the series and that this is a replacement for the “Darna” character of MOLECULA.

Whether this “Atomika” chracter is the same character introduced in Mango Comics’ ‘Lastikman’ one-shot graphic novel by Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre remains to be seen.

I will update you guys on any additional information that I find out. Thanks for listening.

THUNDERBOLTS" #118 PREVIEW

written by Warren Ellis
pencils and inks by Mike Deodato
and colored by Filipino comic colorist Rain Beredo

 read more here

Kalayaan comics

Check out the video collage of Kalayaan, a comic superhero character created by Gio Paredes. and also below is a custom action figure of Kalayaan. If Gio will sell some of this piece, I will be definitely go in line to add this to my collection. This might be the 1st indie comic character action figure in the Philippines.



more info about Kalayaan at Gio's blog http://gioparedes.blogspot.com/
the indie comic title is available in all Comic Odyssey branch

Baggie Florencio

Usapang Komiks repored that Baggie Florencio, one of our great comic artist passed away.

read more here

Randy Valiente's Usapang Komiks Podcast #1

visit and hear the podcast here

Randy Valiente can now be heard in a quick fast format of Podcast. let the Usapang Komiks begin!

podcast is in Filipino language.

New Filipino comics TV series in GMA 7 for 2008

thanks to Raffy for informing us this great news!, Now I'm excited to see a cross over series of Darna and Captain Barbell.
I'm still thinking who will be the actors for Darna and Capt. Barbell. Also check out Robin Padilla as the Joaquin Buradado, the prison guy who turns his tattoo into living animals. its a big wow for 2008! another Pinoy comic classic on TV. Also Gilda Olvidado's Babangon ako at Dudurugin kita turns now into a TV series along with other Mars Ravelo's superhero comic Darna and Capt. Barbell. and lastly Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Burdado.

In the future, I hope they can turn some of the Ramon Revilla's classic movies into TV Series, thats one of my wishlist and yes I'll be happy to watch those and collect it. or for a crazy idea, how about Gilbert Monsanto's Digmaan ?

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Hi Azrael

This is Raffy of the Official Darna Website.

Since this is a community for Pinoy Superhero fans, I just wanted to mention that GMA Network has released a teaser/trailer preview of 2 “Mars Ravelo Character” shows coming in 2008.

“Dyesebel” is coming and so is the eagerly anticipated “CAPTAIN BARBELL MEETS DARNA”. (Not the final title of the show. just a “working title” for now)

Watch the GMA Teaser trailer on youtube.com or for greater ease, VISIT

http://marsravelosuperheroes.tripod.com

Cheers!

Raffy
Writer/Consultant-Official Darna Website
(www.marsravelodarna.com)
and Mars Ravelo Superheroes Website
(marsravelosuperheroe.tripod.com

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natodas na ko! Topak Comics sold out ?!!

Time to write an original content here in Komiks News Now. A day before Christmas, thats December 24. I went for a last minute shopping for my love ones here in Cavite and after buying all stuff for them I decided to visit the bookstore and magazine stands in the mall. I just saw some new comics and magazine published by our local publishers and also new adult content magazine who just surfaced without my knowledge.

Once I was inside the store I was looking for this new adult magazine, (not that porn, but its a FHM-ish style magazine) then when I was about to ask the bookstore clerk, a young kid with her mom went inside and inquired something. The kid inquired if they have a copy of Topak Comics. and that's issue 2.  My mind became active and thought of buying the same comics, because I already forgot to grab a copy of it last month after it was released and me featuring it here.

The mom of the kid suddenly burst into anger and told the kid what the hell is Topak comics? is it a comics for idiot people?
then the clerk pulled out a Topak Comics issue 2 out from the cabinet and the mom saw it, and said "ahhh its a comics. you buy these stuff and you make a lot of mess in your room and you will just misplaced it in your room" then the kid said, "im reading this comics! I want it!" then the mom paid for the comics after knowing it was only priced at lower than P100.

then it was my turn to buy at the same hype as the kid I want a Topak comics too.  then the clerk look around and checked the shelf if they still have a copy,then my knees began to shake and it was like Im buying the 1st issue of JLA 10 years ago, it was a big fear coming in and also excitement. Then the clerk looked at me and said that they no longer have copies of Topak comics issue 2. It was like a big punch in my face when I hear that, it was a big punishment for me in not buying the comics on time. then I looked at the kid, smile at him and tried to use the Jedi mind control, trying my luck to buy the comics from him.

but the kid looked at me with a wide grin, just like the Topak guy on the cover of the comics and said, " heeehehe I got it first!"

to my disappointment, I left the bookstore and headed to eat some ice cream.

this true! and not a kwentong barbero.
I was about to take a photo of that last issue, but decided not do it, the mom might scared at me and yelled
that a big guy like me wants to steal her son's comic book.

there ya go guys! its christmas and it is a time of sharing, giving and letting it go ahahahaha.

it is pretty clear that the Topak comics is sold out here in my place in Cavite.

TAGUAN Graphic Novel Teaser

Komiks.ph released a teaser trailer of an upcoming graphic novel from Adarna House.

 read here and watch the teaser trailer

Harvey Tolibao Paints Bart as Captain America

Filipino artist Harvey Tolibao uses markers to paint a 10" Custom Bart Simpson Qee at Druid's Keep.
thanks to Shiela for covering this

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=elHft8R3kHU]

Maligayang Pasko sa inyo lahat

(in english, merry christmas to everyone!)



here's an artwork was sent to me by the comic artist Stephen Jorge Segovia


CLICK ME!!!

and that's Gerry Alanguilan's  version of greeting us a Merry Christmas, click on the link to find it out
hhahaha!

Sputnik Comics Shop in Manila Bulletin

There’s a new shop in town—that is, if your town happens to be Cubao—and it looks like no other shop you’ve ever seen before, except perhaps in some strange dream that you had after staying up all night rereading Grant Morrison’s run on Doom Patrol.

Outside, it looks like it’s melting; inside, it looks like geek heaven, with its bright white interiors and its shelves stocked with wonderful comics and toys. It’s called Sputnik, and it just opened at the Cubao Expo. In the words of one of the owners, Ramon de Veyra, “We sell comics, graphic novels, action figures, designer toys, and other cool stuff: some posters, some shirts, some novels, some statues.” (The other owner is Lyle Sacris, acclaimed and anti-ordinary filmmaker.) We talked to Ramon about his new enterprise.

LUIS: What makes Sputnik different from other comics shops?

RAMON: We do our best to keep a very diverse selection of material. As readers, between myself and Lyle, we cover a pretty broad spectrum of comics material: superheroes, Vertigo titles, indy/alternative, European, manga and art/experimental stuff. The shop hopefully reflects those interests. Before, we had to go to different places to get different types of comics we like; now we try to be a one-stop shop for ourselves and others with varied tastes. But if you just like superheroes, or just like manga, or just like indie stuff, we’ve got that too! As much as we can, we like to be in the store, and can talk about various titles with customers and fellow fans, recommend stuff and be turned on to work we’re unfamiliar with as well. Also, we have a giant dripping/ melting/ oozing facade by the amazing Leeroy New.

Who are the people behind Sputnik? How did the idea for the shop come about? And why that name?

Lyle and I are pretty much it. The idea came about almost by accident; we were both at our regular haunt, [a comics shop called] Druid’s Keep in Magallanes, and Lyle was bemoaning the fact that there were no excellent comic shops in the Northern part of Metro Manila. Felix, the owner, said he wished he had a store in the North. Immediately, Lyle burst “We’ll do it!” At first I just thought he was kidding, but over time we started considering it seriously.

As for the name: believe me, we went through a long list before arriving at Sputnik. In comics, there isn’t really a dominating franchise around the world; it’s mostly independently-owned small operations like ours. So every store has to come up with its own unique name. And by this time, it seems, every single comics-related name, puns included, is taken.

So we decided to try for something unique, catchy and memorable; we chose what we thought was a pretty obscure comics-related nonsense word but even THAT was taken! Then we tried non-comics-related words, and from that list Sputnik slowly, inexorably rose to the top of the heap. It was unique, catchy, and memorable; didn’t refer to anything right now since the Russian space program ended a few decades ago, and personally I’ve always liked how it sounded. I also liked that it meant “traveling companion” or “fellow traveler” and felt it was appropriate considering Lyle and I are both really big comics fanboys at heart. But if you caught us in another mood the store might’ve been called anything from Aleph to Fermata.

 

READ MORE HERE 

Andrew Drilon's Kare-Kare Komiks : “Caraboy and the Simple Song”

read the webcomics here at the Chemistry Set


Andrew Drilon is back again for his web comic series Kare-Kare Komiks. Its a tale about a mysterious Caraboy, a carabao that walks on two feat, kinda like a Tikbalang (half human, half horse), but don't let your eyes fool by its physical form,even small living thing can be more powerful than a raging locomotive.

Art of the week : 2007 Marvel Masterpieces Sketch Cards

Im just getting lazy in finding good artwork to be feature here.

but i just got a note from a friend and gave a permission to post and feature this for Komiks News Now.


by Michael Jason Paz

Gilbert Monsanto's Hellsword preview

Gilbert Monsanto, comic creator and publisher of Sacred Mountain comics shows some previews of the new comics series titled "Hellsword" that will be released on 2008.

got the info from his blog

THE 10TH ASIAN CARTOON EXHIBIT 2008 in SM Mall of Asia

Elizabeth Chionglo (comic creator of Love Knots) and Azrael Procopio Magalpok of Komiks News Now

The Japan Foundation, Manila and the SM Super Malls in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan present the "10th Asian Cartoon Exhibition: Asian Environmental Issues" from January 16-31 (SM-Mall of Asia, Pasay), February 1-6 (The Podium, Ortigas) and February 16-29 (The Block, North Edsa).

The exhibition officially reels off with an invitational opening on January 16 (Wednesday) at the SM Mall of Asia at 7:00 pm. The traveling exhibit will showcase 77 works produced by 10 leading cartoonists from Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. The exhibit seeks to shed light on the burdens placed on the environment which have serious consequences not only for Asian nations but also for everybody all over the world. Representing the Philippines is Elizabeth T. Chionglo, cartoonist for the English-language daily Philippine Daily Inquirer. Some of her works include Bobita and Loveknots; the latter won the Catholic Mass Media Awards in 2005. The featured Japanese cartoonist is Yokota Yoshiaki, a multi-awarded cartoonist who won Gold Prize at both the 17 th and 25 th Yomiuri International Cartoon Contests held in 1995 and 2003 respectively.

The other cartoonists are Em Sothya, cartoonist of the Cambodian-language Rasmei Kampuchea Daily; Chen Li Qing (a.k.a. Li Qing), senior staff writer at Jinan Daily, an influential Chinese-language daily of Shandong Province; Mohd Irfaan Khan, producer for the weekly talk show on children’s cartoons itni Si Baat on Sahara TV; Jitet Koestana, a freelance Indonesian cartoonist and illustrator; Kong Bo Hyuk, a freelance Korean cartoonist and illustrator who won the Lotus Best Cartoon Award of the National Buddhist Cartoon Contest in 2004; Tran Minh Dung (a.k.a. Nhop), cartoonist of the Vietnamese-language humor magazine for youths Tuoi Tre Cuoi; Thi-wa-wat Pattaragulwanit, editorial cartoonist of the Thai-language daily business paper Krunpthep Thurakip and English-language daily Bangkok Post. Other participants include John Pek Teck Leong (a.k.a. Zuan), a freelance Malaysian illustrator.

The Japan Foundation has been holding The Asian Cartoon Exhibition (of one-cut and multi-cut cartoons) every year since 1995 for the purpose of capturing Asian society, culture and customs of daily life through the medium.

The 10th Asian Cartoon Exhibit is open to the public from 10 am to 10 pm. For inquiries, please contact the Japan Foundation, Manila at tel. no. 811-6155 to 58 or log on at JFM website www.jfmo.org.ph.

Talent search at the 2nd Toys and Collectibles Christmas Fair 2007

Dig Deep Entertainment and Glass House Graphics will be having a portfolio review and also a talent search.

read more here

Fudge Magazine's 300 Digital Art contest winners

In the past months, Fudge Magazine hosted a digital art contest and the theme is Frank Miller's 300 the movie.
And here are the winners

 Read more here


Art by Gerard Chua

Photos: Comic Odyssey Grand Opening - Eastwood Cybermall

more photos at Comic Odyssey Grand Opening - Eastwood Cybermall

Superman-Batman movie in 2010 ?

read more here at Superman-Batman movie in 2010 ? blog post

Comic Odyssey opens today in Cybermall, Eastwood City

I was texted by Nelinda last night and was invited to come at 12:00 nn today for the opening of Comic Odyssey inside Cybermall, Eastwood City.

ok,if you are free today and want to attend a good comic event, I suggest you go here and I know some of the comic people wil also be there.

Timawa teaser 2008

From the brilliant mind  of Gerry Alanguilan, this is a teaser for the Timawa comics coming for 2008 inside the pages of Buzz Magazine.

read more here  ikaw ang aking superhero!

2ND Annual Toys and Collectibles Christmas Fair

Christmas time is definitely the time of the year for Toys. As the demand for gifts and toys rise during this season, people look all around town for the best bargains, the best finds and the most sought after toys of the year.

That is why Collectibles Unlimited in partnership with the SM Megatrade Hall proudly bring you the “2ND Annual Toys and Collectibles Christmas Fair” in line with the SM Megamall’s “International Christmas Festival 2007”. Now on its second year, the Christmas Toyfair features the best selection of kiddie toys, dolls, action figures, die cast cars, licensed merchandising and high end collectibles this side of town.

The event will also be highlighted by toy exhibits and an art gallery of the best local comicbook artists, raffles and games. Another highly anticipated activity is the live auction where kids and collectors bid for highly sought-after items and win them for way below their actual value. Toy collectors will have a 3 day toy show of their collections featuring the rarest and vintage toy collection like G.I. Joe, Transformers, Zoids and comic action figures, and also they will feature the upcoming toys for 2008. There will also be a Christmas theme Cosplay fashion show on the 2nd day feat. the best and cool anime costume and Japanese fashion.

Sponsored by MaxiCollector and 2rats, this year’s Christmas Toyfair will be held at the SM Megatrade Hall 2, from Dec 21 to 23, 10: 00 Am to 10:00 Pm. For inquiries, please call the Megatrade Hall at 634-7617 or 633-1697. Visit the event website at http://www.toycon.co.cc or http://toyconph.multiply.com

video: Pasko ng Komiks 2007

Women in Komiks
panels by Ofelia Concepcion, Vivian Limpin, Elizabeth Chionglio, Joanah Tinio-Calingo, Syeri Baet, Gilda Olvidado, Claire Villacorta

Moderated by : Sally Eugenio and Vim Nadera
Part 2 and 3 coming soon



The Future of Philippine Komiks

Video coverage by: Azrael Coladilla

Soft Opening of PLANET KRYPTON Dec. 15 to Dec 22, 2007

got this info from PTK, and I'm already having a massive geekasm viewing all of those lifesize props and replicas, statues and cool collectibles. I was starting to collect props and replicas but I got only the small ones, but seeing all of the stocks they have. I want to have them all for my collection.

Artist:		Diamond Select
Product Name:		Transformers Matrix of Leadership * 1st released (An Art Asylum Design) * Sculpted by Art Asylum and limited to 1,000 pieces * This cold cast replica features a light-up design, hidden key and removable Transformers base * This highly detailed sculpt includes a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity
Description:		Scaled Prop Replicas Released: 2006 Size: 1:4 Scale (10") Edition: 1000
Price:		Php 17,550

Love to buy that and use it to Light the Philippines' Darkest Hour


info of the store and location can be found below

Artwork of the week: "gods" by Leinil Yu

Im now starting to have an artwork of the week here in Komiks News Now, so if you want your artwork or comics to be featured here, just send it here or post a comment in any blog post.

click below to view the artwork
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DOST and Mango Comics to produce "TRON" comics

Not the Tron movie, but its a name of a character created by the Department of Science and Technology for their 50th anniversary.

The Future of Philippine Comics

[googlevideo=http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3920510429135732708&hl=en]

from the Pasko ng Komiks symposium in U.P. Diliman

"Creating Komiks"
panels by Carlo Vergara, Andrew Drilon, Andrew Villar, Jonas Diego, Leah Lim,
Randy Valienta, Rey Tiempo, Melvin Calingo, Jon Zamar

Moderated by : Sally Eugenio and Vim Nadera

Indie comic creator Jon Salazar delivers a question to the panelist about what will be the future of Philippine comics.
Which seems to be the most interesting part is to hear the answers of the panelist.

So for you ? what is the future of our Philippine comics scene/industry?

Thanks to Azrael Coladilla for the video coverage

Vote for Rafael Kayanan's artwork

here's an email message from Rafael Kayanan

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Hi Alamat folks,

I saw this contest online and I NEVER enter these things because art is so subjective, but what
intrigued me most were the limitations of using 6 stock images (supplied by the hosts). It
challenged a whole different skill set, in that I had to make very "cold" photos into something
else... no painting or analog art. Just pure Photoshop.

I didn't want to post the actual image online, in case there was some copyright rule I wasn't
aware of.

http://www.crestock.com/blog/design/contest2007/entry.aspx?id=6224

Thanks for looking!

best,
--Rafael--

REVIEW: Captain Barangay Captain

Review by Mark Cerbo

Category:	Books
Genre:	Comics & Graphic Novels

I recently bought a two-disc DVD/CD-ROM of indie animated comic book titled Captain. Barangay Capt. by Kiko Machine front man JP Cuison and Kiko Machine Komix artist Manix Abrera at the recent Komikon 2007. I was sold not because of the comic book but my friend Azrael went nuts looking for one. He almost spent his money worth on all indie comics, and my curiosity was quite missing the "feel" of this event. So finally I have watched the full length (spanning two DVD/CD-ROM) discs of the series.

So Captain Barangay Capt. what's it all about? Basically the animated comic was inspired from the characters from Marvel Comics. Like Captain Barangay Capt. was inspired from Captain America and his Kagawads from the original Mighty Avengers like Might T from Thor, Bakal Boy from Iron Man, and Hogan was inspired from... Ahem The Hulk and Pro Wrestler Hulk Hogan.

Surprisingly Manix Abrera's pencils was inspired from Jack "King" Kirby who co-created with Stan Lee for Captain America and other well-known Marvel characters. The art was classic inspiration that got me on my heels seeing this animated comic and with a Filipino twist.

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=mgU7vVcGaQE]

DISC ONE

The first disc contains three episodes. The origin of Captain Barangay Capt., which reminds me of Captain Barbell's origin. But this time around he was formerly known as Captain Dumbbell. The second and third episode is an Entrapment Operation against Doktor Domingo a.k.a Doktor Dom which features the first appearance of the Kagawads local version of the original Might Avengers that featured The Hulk, Mighty Thor, and Iron Man in there heyday.

The animated comic has funny and it was narrated by JP Cusion in tagalog, who sounded like Rey Langit a local radio & TV personality.


DISC TWO

On the second disc it contains the adventures of Captain Barangay Capt. taking on the local version of The Red Skull. The next episode is the adventures of Bakal Boy taking on Magnus Lasingero a.k.a the local version of Magneto. Plus! The origin of Mighty T as the last episode to see on the Two-Disc animated comic.

The animated comic was first released in 2006, and they made a follow-up with the second disc. he humor made me sold and liked these comic book characters. Would like to see them in print or a Third Disc would be greatly expected to see.

Overall it was a fun strip and if your not familiar where they got the inspiration to this its in the credits. Seriously looking forward to there forth coming works. Definitely a must buy to support indie comics locally.


RATING : 4 "K" out of 5

Pasko ng mga Pinoy Superheroes

(Christmas of Pinoy Superheroes)

Here's another treat. Who would you be if you were a Pinoy Superhero? You may find it out at this year's Dubber's Christmas Party for a cause, spearheaded by CreatiVoices Productions. With the theme: PASKO NG MGA PINOY SUPERHEROES: "LIPAD TAYO", this Christmas special brings to life the most beloved Pinoy Superheroes as cosplayed by veteran dubbers, staff and directors of ABS-CBN, HERO TV, GMA Network, ABC5, Q Channel 11, RPN-9, IBC-13, and Studio 23. This will be held on December 22, 2007 at the 2nd floor Main Hall, Stonehouse Building, E. Rodriguez Blvd., Quezon City.

Highlights of the show include live performances, special awards and dance showcases in a spectacular extravaganza. Proceeds of the said event will go to the Home of the Aged, cancer patients and children with special needs.

If you are interested to sponsor or join this event, please call (632) 729-7274, 970-0971 or text 0919-5731714, 09062611079 for more details. To view the event poster for this event click on this link:
PASKO NG MGA PINOY SUPERHEROES

Or copy and paste this link to our blog on your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/

Sputnik Comics Shop opens in Cubao X

Previously in Komiks News Now

We went to the opening of a new comic store in the middle of the busy area of Cubao last month, and we are happy and yes, super happy to know that it is really a shop for comics! Video below is an interview and feature of the Sputnik Comics Shop, we didn't know why it is named after that satellite, but for us it is more faster than a speeding rocketship.

Ramon De Veyra, store owner of Sputnik. Just told me that they are open for selling indie comics titles, so if you have your own comics and wants to get more readership, drop them a note at http://sputnikcomics.multiply.com/

Store opens at 4pm to 8pm, Tuesday to Sunday
located at Cubao Shoe Expo ( or Cubao X, yung malapit sa dating COD)

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=fsjR1d8hMaQ]

Video contains
-the launching event
-interview with the shop owner of Sputnik Comics Shop, Ramon De Veyra
-Leinil Yu perfoms with his band, Marty Mcfly
-Quark Henares host the raffle contest










photo event coverage album at Sputniks Comics shop launching event at Cubao Shoe Expo

Inquirer: ‘Komiks’ boosts drive to protect Banahaw

SARIAYA, Quezon – It took several years before Carmen Cabling was able to publish the first edition of Banahaw (Komiks-Pahayagan Para sa Kalikasan) last year but the challenge of producing another one and being able to distribute copies to communities around Mt. Banahaw before this year is over does not faze her.

“Komiks has its own intrinsic charm of tapping the pulse of the people,” said Cabling, 40, a freelance writer for the movies and television.

Sometime in 1999, when the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) commissioned Cabling to conduct a postproject evaluation for the nongovernment Luntiang Alyansa para sa Bundok Banahaw (LABB), she learned that the main problem of advocacy work on Banahaw protection was the lack of information materials.

“The newsletters about Banahaw were not being read,” she said.
As early as 2000, Cabling wanted to produce a komiks material but the cost and effort required to put one out held her back.

It was not until 2004, however, after conducting another evaluation, when the FPE gave her the go-signal to come out with a komiks about the mountain.

Read more

Pasko Ng Komiks

As part of the U.P. College of Arts and Letters “Linggo ng KAL” event on December 6-14, the U.P . Likhaan: Institute of Creative Writing (UP-ICW) and Read or Die sponsor Pasko ng Komiks or PASKOM symposium on December 11 (Tues), 9am at the Pulungang Claro M. Recto, College of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

PASKOM will discuss the relevance of comics arts in contemporary Filipino life. Four related topics, which foreground new perpectives on a growing popular arts tradition, will be discussed, namely “Komiks in Philippine Culture and History,” “The Study and Collection of Komiks,” “Women in Komiks,” and “Creating Komiks.”

In the morning , Pablo Gomez, Patrick Flores, Gerry Alanguilan, Glady Gimena, Dennis Villegas, and Orvy Jundis will talk on the two first topics. Then in the afternoon, the women artists—Sherry Baet, Ofelia Concepcion, Vivian Limpin, Elizabeth Chionglo, Joannah Tinio-Catinglo, and Gilda Olvidado—will talk about how the feminine and comics arts intertwine toward a liberative cause.

Still later in the day, comics creators Carlo Vergara, Andrew Drilon, Andrew Villar, Carlo Pagulayan, Randy Valiente, Jonas Diego, Melvin Catinglo, Rey Tiempo, KC Cordero and Victor Balanon will unravel the energy and inspiration behind their works.

The day long discussion will be synthesized and commented upon by Bobby Yonzon (Mango Comics), Emil Flores, Joey Baquiran, and Lawrence Mijares.
Prior to the symposium, a comics exhibit, featuring the actual works of contemporary and past comics artists will be on show beginning December 8. It will be set at the Galleries 1 & 2 of Bulwagang Rizal, College of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman.

PASKOM is made possible through the support of National Books Development Board, Powerbooks, Mango Comics, WikiPilipinas, New Worlds Alliance, Read or Die, Komikera, and the U.P. College of Arts and Letters. We would also like to thank Komiks.ph and Guhit Pinoy for their support.

Comics fans, students, and teachers are welcome to attend the symposium and see the exhibit which will run until December 14. For details, call Ms. Eva Cadiz at 9221830 or visit our website at http://read-or-die.org/komiks/.

Rene Villanueva (1954-2007)

just receive this info via email and also via a blog post.  I didn't know that he composed the theme song for Batibot and did one of my favorite movie, and  for screenplay of Kamagong. Goodbye Mr. Rene.


Rene Villanueva

image from Usapang Komiks 

from Email
Our beloved writer friend Rene Villanueva has passed away last dec. 3
You can visit his wake at Sanctuarium in Araneta Corner Quezon Avenue
until dec.7. He will be laid on Dec. 8 at UP Diliman (Fairies Garden).
His famous works as writer include Batibot, May Isang Sundalo, Asawa,
Kaaway sa Sulod, The Bomb, Watawat, "Botong" (Carlos Francisco Life
Story), Tiktipaklong ,Ibong Adarna and more. please pass. thanks

Doods J.
Cineaste moderator

Topak Humor Magazine Issue 2

just saw this image from Randy "the valiant" Valiente's blog


Two Face ???  or is he the guy who stole clothes in our backyard

its issue 2 at last for Topak Humor Magazine, more gags, more funny comic scenes, and more pinoy comics
are we getting to see more Believe it or else ? or more broke back mountain themes ahhahaha, also are getting to see
what happened to the Noah's ark funny story? hmm.. if you love Dolphy and Panchito, I'm sure your tonsils will be crying
out of laughter haahhahaha!

as they say, the issue is now available in your local store. I'm getting one later..babush!

Webcam chat with comic people

I'm having a test web broadcast on something in preparation for the Philippine Web Comics Convention, and I just discovered something cool for webcam stream and chat, thanks to Ryan Orosco for sharing this great technology.

here's a wacky photo of us



Thats me, Ryan Orosco, Joel Chua and Marc Cerbo

to join in the webchat visit http://webcomicsconvention.multiply.com/journal/item/2/Other_webcam_room

that's just for now, I'm still looking for other service that can moderate chatters.

Pinoy elements in Iron Man Annual 1

Comic Book Geek reported in his site about the appearances of some pinoy elements in some pages of the Iron Man Annual 1 comics, this is the best part when Filipino comic artists insert something in a comic page that promotes the Philippines. As a reader, I am happy that this one appeared. Its like a trend of inserting pinoy DNA into the comics



( A)Hurmm isn't that a San Miguel logo? (B) Huh.. well that answers my question.. (C)P.Zamora, Cubao LoLz!

Iron Man Annual 1 penciled by Harvey Tolibao and colored by Edgar Tadeo

Read more here in Comic Book Geek Multiply- AROUND THE GEEKIVERSE 12.04.07

Carlo J. Caparas article in www.Pep.ph

// It will be more better if they can write an article on what happened to the Caparas Komiks. Been waiting for the latest issue 6 and it seems that  they are 2 weeks delayed. I asked a news stand seller on the other day and he told me that the latest issue hasn't delivered yet. Will there be Caparas Komiks ? as Im writing this hope they can have PR for that promoting the latest issue and also the comics. It is so weird in here that the news stand comics still uses the old tradition of marketing it. But as they say, it is still effective. But for me it is not.



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Don't let Carlo J. Caparas's appearance fool you.

Trademark dark sunglasses, a baseball cap to pacify his long wavy black hair, and a denim jacket to go with a pair of jeans—Caparas seems like your typical working-class neighbor struggling to make ends meet.

But scratch the surface and you'll find one gem of a pioneer who has done so much in promoting homegrown literature through graphic art, which in the past was considered unconventional, even snubbed as bakya, in the face of traditional media.

CULTIVATING A DREAM. Carlo J. Caparas's life is an inspiring tale of rags-to-riches worth retelling many times over.

Burdened by poverty, with a jobless father to boot, Carlo had no choice but forgo his high school education to help augment his mother's meager earnings as a laundry woman. He took on a string of odd jobs—water carrier, boatman, construction laborer, factory hand—and dutifully did his share in supporting not just his parents but his eight siblings as well.

Dropping out of school, however, didn't hinder Carlos from nourishing his passion for reading. A voracious bookworm, Carlo intentionally did not surrender his library ID so he could have continuous access to the wealth of reading materials stationed at the shelves. But this clever tactic came to an abrupt end when he was spotted by the school principal inside the library.

Carlo's fondness for reading indeed may have prompted him to apply as a security guard in the Carmelo and Bauerman Publishing in Makati. Soon, all the books, magazines, and other literary materials being printed by the company were at his disposal. During his graveyard shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, Carlo kept himself awake by reading even the books that had not yet reached the bookstores.

His security guard days, recalls Carlo significantly, were his "1,000 nights of reading."

During a company strike, the then-19-year-old security guard was hit by a stray bullet in the heel, forcing him to rest and recuperate.

The downtime provided the perfect opportunity for the injured security guard to practice all those long hours of submerging himself in the world of books. Almost instantly, Carlo discovered his knack for storytelling. "Citadel"—the first Carlo J. Caparas komiks story was serialized in Superstar.

Read more here in www.Pep.ph

Win This: Heroes comic book!

from our friendly Fudge Magazine
originally posted at Win This: Heroes comic book!


Some people have not had enough of their favorite heroes! And because we love the show as much as you do--and because C/S channel is quite generous this Christmas season--Fudge has a treat to all "Heroes" fanatics. Win one of 10 limited edition "Heroes" 2007 comic book, which comes in a collector's hard plastic case.

This issue includes an interview with 'Heroes" creator Tim Kring done by Eisner Award winning writer and "Heroes" Co-Executive Producer Jeph Loeb on the eve of shooting Episode#1 of the second season!

Fudge doesn't believe in making you work too hard for anything, so to those who would love to get their hands on one of these comic books, the contest details are on page 50 of Fudge Magazine's December issue, featuring alternate covers, Chicosci and Click Five. We promise, the mechanics are so freakin' easy, you'd say we're just lazy. But seriously, anyone who watches the series religiously will definitely get it.

Winners will be picked from among all the correct email "entries" and Fudge will be in touch with them through email and their other contact numbers. Oh, one catch: to claim the comic book, the winner must present a valid ID and his/her copy of Fudge magazine at the Fudge office (address in the mag, kids!). Winners will be announced in JANUARY 2008. Good luck!


Heroes Season 2 airs every Monday at 9pm on C/S Channel.
C/S Channel will soon be seen on RPN 9 on ALL cable systems nationwide beginning on December 17, 2007 (test broadcast)!
Contest only available in the Philippines

Interview with Eugene Villar of Blogenyo (web comics blog)

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Eugene Villar, blogger and comic creator of Blogenyo ( http://blogenyo.codedgraphic.com/ ) is featured here for a video interview. I met him at the Bloggers meet up last Friday and I was happy to meet him in person. His blog and web comics is about the Philippine blogging community behavior and funny side which reflects from us (bloggers) and web addicts.

Eugene Villar, on the hot seat


Blogenyo

also Blogenyo is featured also at the www.komiks.ph website

The video interview was streamed live last friday and this is the recorded version.

Philippine Web Comics Convention

crazy ideas can materialize into something cool !

from the organizer of ToyCon : Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention and creator of the Komikon : Philippine Komiks Convention.

Comes another event that everyone will love to attend.
and yes, entrance is free, but make sure you have internet and a PC.

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teaser poster for the web comics convention

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verbal teaser was released during the ben templesmith event and other mini event these past few weeks.

we will just see on how many web comic heads will join and support this crazy idea of Azrael Coladilla

aahahahaa.

more info soon !
- web site on progress

but check out soon - http://webcomicsconvention.multiply.com/

Andrew Drilon's Kare-Kare Komiks : “GRINWIT”

Andrew Drilon is back again in publishing comic short stories at the Chemistry Set website features another story that taste likes our favorite pinoy dish - Kare Kare



read Grinwit comics here 

David Hontivero's online novel "Pelicula"

David Hontiveros had just released his new work online and the web heads are happy to know it, because it is free and more better than downloading ebooks and scanlation of comics.  Its a brand new Pinoy superhero story that I'm sure everyone will love him.

About "Pelicula"

"Fame is a power many dream of possessing.

It is a power Luis Conrado is very familiar with, especially when he assumes his super-powered alter ego Habagat.

Having the power to fly with the eagles, the strength of a hundred men, and the ability to withstand pain and injury can sometimes pale in comparison to the shining, blinding power of fame.

Standing in that blazing spotlight for too long, Luis does not notice the ones standing in the shadows. The architects of his fame.

The ones who hold the true power."

to read the online novel visit http://www.davidhontiveros.com/

also you can see the  art gallery featuring the character Habagat, created by our Filipino comics creator and artists
visit http://www.davidhontiveros.com/art.html

Arnold Arre's new comics project "Martial Law Babies"

a sample panel from Martial Law Babies

I just saw his comic proofs last sunday at the Neil Gaiman event, and Arnold showed the proof samples to Leinil Yu, when I was about to approached them, Leinil told me, "Hey Az, this is confidential, Arnold's new comic project", I was surprised to know about that from him, and I looked at Arnold and I was laughing and told them, "its okay! I wont blog it". Then Cynthia Arre told me and Mark Cerbo about the story and the title - Martial Law Babies!. and i just found out that I belong to that era - Martial law years and 30 yr old kids!.

Now that the news came out already frm Luis Katigbak's blog, I guess its already okay to post and publish it here.
and thanks to Mr. Babbling Point  aka Budjette Tan for posting it in Alamat ML :)

but the  greatness of this project ( no longer a secret hehehee ) - yes I'm going crazy and already forgotten the news about Andong Agimat the movie.

“I'm in the process of developing two stories,” Arnold tells us. The first is Martial Law Babies, “a coming-of-age story about a group of 30-somethings. We follow the lives of the characters, from their childhood memories to a present-day setting. It's a very personal story, and it came to me during one of those conversations with college friends over coffee. I also wanted to tackle some issues like where have our peers gone, what did they become? Why are we losing more and more talented people to first world countries? What role do we play in society? And aren't the younger generations getting better breaks in terms of work since they're adept in technology and from our perspective, more pampered? So I guess in a way another take on the title is that of us being trapped, we're under Martial Law so to speak. It's nearing completion, so hopefully we’ll get to see it in printed form sometime soon.”   - Arnold Arre

 Read more about Martial Law Babies here

Gilbert Monsanto's Digmaan poster art

Gilbert Monsanto made a fan comics merging all Filipino comics characters, from classic characters up to modern superheroes and villains characters. The digital comics was titled "Digmaan" means War. It is a war of superheroes and super villains stripped out from the old and new pages of comics. Its like merging different kind of worlds but all are happening only in the Philippine comics universe.

The poster artwork he did is unfinished and Monsanto still want to add 20 more characters for the superhero-villain mash up.

click Download to preview the poster in a large version

visit Gilbert's art and blog pages at
http://gammaknight.deviantart.com
http://gilbertm.multiply.com
http://gilbertmonsanto.blogspot.com/



Page 32 - Maskarado Vs. Captain Barbell

for the Digmaan comics, click here for Page 1 up to Page 63 

Are we ready for another Bomba komiks ?

Super Hot Komiks #187, 1995
(image from: Pilipino Komiks blog)

I was informed 8 months ago about the another attempt of a local publisher to release a comics suited for mature readers and adults, also we know it as a bold or bomba komiks. I was surprised to know the publishing company and I expect that it will come out soon. But then after months of waiting, no sign of bomba komiks or bold comics.  Or am I getting late and not aware that it is already been published already?.

and my questions were answered last Komikon, I just met the guy behind it and was surprised to know his vision about having a comics for adults here in the Philippines. He said that the comics is not bold or X rated, he just gave an example like Heavy Metal Magazine and some European comics that  have mature and graphic content. Meaning that it is not a trash comics display porn stars and other non related topics for the comics. It is more about the art and eroticism.

So my questions is, are we ready? or will the community accept the coming of another era for erotic comics?

I just want to wish that this bomba comics won't be like a fly by night operation just like in the old days. I just read that from here about the old bomba komiks.

If anyone of you has a copy of the new bomba comics, just give us a note here

Stanley Chi in QTV 11 this Thursday

here's an email message from Chopsticks comic creator and Topak Humor Magazine editor, Stanley Chi

Hi there!

I'll be guesting at QTV Channel 11's Sobrang Gud Nite Show with Jojo A
this Thursday (Nov. 29, 2007)  11PM. I'll perform stand up comedy and promote Topak magazine, Please watch it!  Thanks!!!

Stan :D

Me, Neil Gaiman and Elmer

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Here I am having a short chat with Neil Gaiman and my mission is complete for I gave him my extra copy of Elmer issue 3 a komiks by Gerry Alanguilan. That was my plan ever since the comic was released last Komikon and Gerry gave a extra copy of it and even that I'm going to surprise Gerry for giving a copy of it, it seems that  Gerry reads my mind ! hahahaha.

I was given a chance to have a one on one interview with Neil Gaiman, but I wasn't prepared that time and I just slipped 2 oppourtunities for a one on one intervie, but its nice that he remembers me as the guy who blog the event and send him email for his visit here once again. And yes.. it all began when he sent me an email, thanking me and everyone and glad that he reads my blog .  Wow !

And I'm happy to know that he said that he always recommend the comics Elmer and he said it was a good book to read.
too bad that I left my issue 2 in my other home and he said that he haven't read issue 2, but then Gerry told me via email that he will send Neil Gaiman a copy of issue 2

whew! mission accomplished !

Caparas Komiks, Sterling Publishing and Martin Cadlum

Komiks.ph reports the mass sms message of Martin Cadlum to all comic creators and komiks dealers after his resignation from the position as a Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Sterling Publishing.

read the full report here at Komiks.ph website

Neil Gaiman in Manila 2007 - Live blogging

read more here

Caparas Komiks - the end ???

I read a news flash from Randy Valiente's blog and he just shared to us what is happening inside the Sterling Publishing and the Caparas Komiks. It seems that the local comics title of Carlo J. Caparas will be reformatted under a new manager or will it be discountinued?

Martin Cadlum, The business manager for the comics of Sterling Publishing, resigned from his job at Sterling and according to Randy, that there is a problem happening between the business partnership and deal of Carlo J. Caparas and Sterling Publishing. And now we ask this question - Is this something going to do with the new comics title of the young and new comic creators ? Is it manga comics ? or something from the vision of Caparas?

read the news at Randy's blog

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AME Gakuensai anime event Photo Coverage

Another big bang of Anime, Manga and Cosplay at the AME GAKUENSAI
comic artist in costumes! People with bunny and cat ears, mysterious costume beings, fan art, doujinshis and japanese pop culture. All of these can be found at the event of University of the Philippines - Anime and Manga Enthusiasts, is the first ever recognized collegiate anime organization in the Philippines and the AME event is one big anime school fair.

read more and check out the 2 photo event coverage album


at 1pm


Funny fight scene of Ultraman, Wild Force Power Ranger and Spider-Dan of kiko Machine band


Glass House Graphics


Cosplay photo shoot