SOLD OUT! - McFarlane-Portacio Spawn comics

"SPAWN #185's all-new direction completely sells out!"

Press Release

30 October 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - The comic book event of the season started off with a bang as SPAWN's new direction, courtesy of Image Founders Todd McFarlane & Whilce Portacio, resulted in an immediate distribution-level sell-out!

"Obviously it’s good news to have the initial issue sell out so quickly, but now the bigger task is to continue that momentum in the issues going forward," Spawn creator Todd McFarlane said. "As a reminder, the first few issues will be a lot of setup before we kick this into high gear.  Each issue isn’t meant to be its own stand-alone book."

read more here at http://www.newsarama.com/comics/081030-mcfarlane-portacio-spawn.html

"TSUBIBO" ANG ILUSTRADOR NG KABATAAN ANNUAL EXHIBIT

Start:	Oct 28, '08
End:	Nov 14, '08
Location:	4th level, Shangri-la Plaza Mall

Children's illustrators group Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan's (Ang I.N.K) 17th annual exhibition titled "Tsubibo" runs until Nov. 14 at the 4th level Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City.

“Tsubibo,” explores one of the most popular attractions for children and children at heart: the carnival, in a showcase of over 30 works from Ang I.N.K. members using digital art, paper sculpture, drawing, painting and mixed media.

Ang I.N.K. treats its audience to the sights and sounds of the carnival as “Tsubibo” presents the carnival’s wild and wacky cast of characters, and delves into the thrills and chills of rides, arcade games, and other sideshow attractions.

Founded in 1991, Ang I.N.K.’s roster includes full-time freelance illustrators, graphic designers, painters, writer-illustrators, visual arts teachers and students, and artists working in publishing companies, design-related firms and advertising agencies. Apart from children's books, Ang I.N.K. members or "INKies" continue to produce workbooks, textbooks, murals, animated features, product designs and merchandising, both individually and as a group. Several INKies are recipients of local and international awards and continue to make names for themselves both here and abroad.

Presented by Adarna House, OMF Literature, Summit Media, and Oishi, "Tsubibo" moves to the UP College of Fine Arts Art Bazaar on November 15 for a 1-day exhibition.

Arnold Arre's Martial Law Babies graphic novel : teaser poster 3 and official website

Written by Azrael Coladilla on 4:37 PM Wednesday, October 29, 2008



I got this teaser poster again from Arnold Arre, and the book is near to hit our comic book shops and book stores. Check out also the official website http://martiallawbabies.com/

the website features a lot of goodies, from production notes, art samples and photos for the new graphic novel Martial Law Babies. Also I just found out that these teaser posters is like a countdown by year, maybe the next teaser poster is a year for 2000.

Where were you when QUAD is our Megamall and people wearing Docs and not Crocs?

About Martial Law Babies graphic novel

Award-winning graphic novelist Arnold Arre takes us on a nostalgic trip through some of the Philippines' most colorful and compelling eras - from the rigidness of pre-EDSA Manila to the dizzying, commercially-intoxicated world of the new millenium.

Allan and his friends are Martial Law Babies: born during the Marcos regime, raised by TV, and shaped by 80s music. Their ambitions may be dampened by third world realities and malcontention but they also proudly belong to a generation of dreamers who fight for their voices to be heard. They are among the so-called "Bagong Lipunan" children, trying their best to live up to their name. But over the years, as Allan watches his friends leave one by one and feels his sense of idealism wane, he starts to wonder where they are all headed.

About the author

Arnold Arre has won National Book Awards for The Mythology Class and Trip to Tagaytay. He is currently working on several other novels, all of which touch on various aspects of Filipino life. Martial Law Babies is his fourth graphic novel.
Visit www.arnold-arre.com

CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING Arnold Arre's Martial Law Babies graphic novel : teaser poster 3 and official website

KOMIKS 101 - a talk

THE FOURTH ANNUAL PHILIPPINE KOMIKS CONVENTION
with UP LUNAROCK
Presents
KOMIKS 101 - a talk

"KOMIKEROS FOR HIRE"
Filipino Comic Artists Working for Companies Abroad
Time: 10:00am - 12noon
Panelists:
Harvey Tolibao
Wilson Tortosa
Gilbert Monsanto
Melvin Calingo

"KOMIKS IN EDUCATION"
Including Comics into the Curriculum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Panelists:
Gerry Alanguilan
Gilbert Monsanto
Elbert Or
Emil Flores

November 17, 2008 (Monday) at the UP FINE ARTS AUDITORIUM

For more information about the event please contact Rikki of LUNAROCK at 0915-4269190 or email us at komikon[@]gmail.com

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------------------------- KOMIKON 2008 with UP LUNAROCK and UP GRAIL has scheduled week long activities from November 17-21 to be held in the UP Campus. Watch out for further announcements.

source : Artists' Den ML

Trese and Ambush comics team up

check this out coming on October 19th in the pages of Manila Bulletin.

A murder at AMbush's Campus.... and there was no solid evidence what happened or how it happened... police believed it was done by a maligno.... they called an expert. And the expert called for a team up.

Starts this October 19 to November 2
A Halloween Special for you! Only in the Manila Bulletin!

souce : http://ambush007.multiply.com/

Kriss Sison won the bronze award at 2nd International Manga Awards

Filipino comic artist Kriss Sison had just won the bronze award for the annual International Manga Awards.

read more below on some of the great news! congratulations Kriss

The Second International MANGA Award had 368 entries from 46 countries and regions, which was 222 more entries and 22 more countries and regions from the First International MANGA Award.

He was one of the 12 finalists and the only Filipino among the prestigious list. His work on Ninja Girl Ko! won him the award.

We'd like to thank all his fans for all their continued support!

We salute you Kriss!

--From the Manga Kami! Studios family - from Neurowing

My incomparable partner-in-ninja-crime, Kriss Sison, just took home a nice little souvenir from Japan. His work on Ninja Girl KO! won for him the Bronze Award at the 2nd International Manga Awards. The Second International MANGA Award had 368 entries from 46 countries and regions, which was 222 more entries and 22 more countries and regions from the First International MANGA Award. - from Marco

Diliman comics in Aswang documentary film

Tobie Abad sent us an information that his digital web comics Diliman will be a part of a documentary film about "aswangs". I got this info from his Diliman comics mailing list

Yes!

Some portions of this comic shall be part of a documentary exploring
the roots and truths behind the Aswang mythology.

Thank you to Jordan Clark for having my comic as part of the documentary!

http://www.aswangmovie.com/
http://aswangmovie. blogspot. com

Wanted : writers and illustrators

The Ateneo de Manila University-School of Government in cooperation with the Asia Foundation is currently developing a comic book that will highlight the leadership and good governance stories of Kaya Natin! Founding Members, Ramon Magsaysay Awardees Mayor Jesse Robredo (Naga City) and Gov. Grace Padaca (Isabela), together with Gov. Eddie "Among Ed" Panlilio (Pampanga).

As such, we are currently looking for volunteer writers (English and Filipino) and volunteer illustrators for this project. The comic book is aimed at promoting good governance and ethical leadership in our country.

If you are interested, please feel free to contact Kai Pastores at (02) 426-5657 or you can send an email to kai.pastores(at)yahoo(dot)com

Source : http://pgenrestories.multiply.com/journal/item/527/Wanted_Writers_And_Illustrators

Love is in the Bag Volume 2 Previews

Ace Vitangcol, comic creator of Love is in the Bag, has provided us a short preview for the upcoming volume 2, that will be available maybe this month in our local bookstores.

Love is in the Bag Volume 2's almost in stores (we're just waiting for the stock to arrive!), so for the meantime, here are some samples from the book! - Ace

more at http://acevitangcol.multiply.com/journal/item/43

Arnold Arre's Martial Law Babies graphic novel : Special Pre-order Offer

Arnold Arre just sent me some details on how to get his new graphic novel book. Just check out the 2nd teaser poster and the details below on how can you get a discounted price by pre-ordering it.

Where were you when Ninoy was shot?



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The book's retail price is Php 500 but interested readers can avail of the special pre-order offer: receive a signed copy of the book at P50-off and have it delivered straight to your address a week before its official release. :)

For more info, you may check out the website: http://www.martiallawbabies.com
or send an email to preorders@martiallawbabies.com

Please feel free to spread the word, thank you so much.

Best regards,
Arnold

Amorsolo Illustrations at Lopez Museum

guys, if you have time . Pls check out the exhibited komiks done by our masters.

The National Artist Fernando Amorsolo, while known more for his countryside scenes, was also an illustrator for novels and komiks. In fact, he provided the illustrations for the popular comic strip, “Ganito pala sa Maynila,” which satirized the social issues during the American of occupation of the Philippines, serialized in the Bagong Lipang Kalabaw magazine from 1922 to 1924.

Some of Amorsolo’s illustrations from 1909 to 1924 are showcased in “Tell-tale: The Artist as Storyteller, Amorsolo as Co-Author” at the Lopez Museum.

As an illustrator, Amorsolo had collaborated with early twentieth-century writers like Tagalog novelists Iñigo Regalado and Severino Reyes, editor Lope K. Santos, and writer-educator Camilo O. Osias.

read more here at http://pinoycentric.com/2008/10/03/amorsolo-illustrations-at-lopez-museum/