Pilipino Komiks compilation of Lapu Lapu komiks by Francisco V. Coching

I just found this poster in my Facebook and it was posted by a 2nd degree network and I'm surprised that they re-published and compiled a comics by Atlas Publishing, it's one of the early komiks done by our comics master Francisco V. Coching. I went to Gerry's blog to confirm its availability and saw some information that the compiled comics priced at Php120 is already available in all National Bookstore outlets. The Graphic novel was published and released during the 50's and I'm glad that Atlas Publishing is back again re-releasing the great comics with awesome artworks done by Francisco Coching.

I already finished reading the graphic novel book "El Indio", also written and drawn by Francisco Coching, it was the best book ever for me, the artwork is very timeless and project a true artstyle by Filipinos in comics. I also missed the launching event of the book last week at National Museum, but saw Dennis Villegas' blog post via Gerry's blog about his coverage of the event, really awesome talaga!

read more below to see the sample pages
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Komikon Summer Fiesta 2009 and comics/merchandise checklist

The Hottest Komiks Event This Summer!


KOMIKON SUMMER FIESTA 2009
UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman
May 16, 2009, 10am-8pm, Saturday
Entrance Fee: Php 50.00
(*Early arrivers will get lots of freebies!!)
With Special Guests... Wilson Tortosa (Wolverine: Prodigal Son) and Manix Abrera (Kikomachine)

Our folks at Komikon is having their summer comics convention and don't expect convention goers in bikinis at the event, but expect the SUPER HOT atmosphere of Bahay ng Alumni this summer season, but you'll see lots of comic characters in Bikini and don't blame me if you see a mananaggal creature in half bikini hahahaha.

Below are super check list of komiks, merchandise and items by our friendly and creative (and cute ) Filipino comic creators and merchandise makers. I'll be there in the first 2 hours of the event and thats 10am-12nn, in support for everyone and do a little coverage and excited to see this Komikero Comics # 1. Okay enough babble!

Read more below to see the checklist of the coolest items this hottest convention ( oh btw, this is the only comic convention that has videoke machines, kulang na lang beer! hahahaa) see ya there. If you want your comics or merchandise be included in the list, feel free to email me at azrael @ gmail dot com.

Read more at http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2009/05/komikon-summer-fiesta-2009-and.html

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New available comics at Comic Odyssey and Comic Quest (April 8-11, 2009)

check the full listing below

info are from http://comic-odyssey.com and http://comicquest.blogspot.com/

Comic Odyssey
The following is a list of confirmed titles arriving at Comic Odyssey (Saturday - April 11, 2009)

Wilson Tortosa's Wolverine Manga

Wolverine Manga under Del Rey Manga will be available in the Philippines in the next coming weeks, I also heard from Wilson Tortosa from the Alamat mailing list that there's a book signing event on plan with Comic Odyssey, will post the details of the book signing event of Wolverine Manga after we receive info from Sandy of  Comic Odyssey.

As I remember, Wilson is working on this manga since last year around May 2009. And glad that they manga will be released here in our local comic stores.

more info about the manga at http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20750

Jomike Tejido's Robotars invaded the Facebook photo tags

Comic book artist, toy designer and tv host - Jomike Tejido, launches another Facebook hype for all pinoys! His latest creation called Robotars, a robotic Tarsier character is finally a photo tag interface for all your friends! All you have to do is upload it in your Facebook photo album and then use the photo tag label in order to tag your Facebook friends according to their personality or character. The image has spreaded already as I posted it in my Facebook photo, tagging my friends and online buddies. Facebook members from other countries are now tagging themselves and their friends in my Facebook album.

But instead of tagging in my Facebook photo album, you may download the photo above and upload it in your account.

to know more about Robotars, visit http://www.robotars.multiply.com/
if you want to order some toy Robotars, custom and designed by Pinoy artist Jomike Tejido.

Alfredo Alcala Legacy exhibition 2009 coverage

Christian emailed me these pics and its the photo coverage of the exhibit "Alfredo Alcala Legacy Milestone of the Master exhibition 2009" that happened on March 19 in CA, USA.

Photos from the recent art exhibition of the Alcala Legacy: Milestone of the Master last saturday, March 14, 2009 in Bayanihan Center of Vallejo with guest artist Mel Vera Cruz.

Please email me at christianvolt76@yahoo.com for an art exhibition in your area, schools, universities, libraries, festivals, conventions, museums, etc.

ALCALA LEGACY MILESTONE OF THE MASTER

Artworks of the Great Alfredo P. Alcala and Christian Voltar Alcala

click on this site to view more about Alcala Legacy.

http://alcalalegacymilestoneofthemaster.blogspot.com

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Alfredo Alcala Legacy Milestone of the Master exhibition

check out the latest exhibit for Alfredo Alcala Sr. Many thanks to Christian Voltar Alcala for the invitation. you can click the image above and download it for better view and details about the exhibit.

Everyone is invited to attend the artshow of the Alcala Legacy Milestone of the Master exhibition with guest artist Mel Vera Cruz on March 14, 2009. at Bayanihan Center of Vallejo 2495 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo, CA 94590, USA.

Please click on the link:

http://alcalalegacymilestoneofthemaster.blogspot.com/

Philippine International Cartoons, Comics and Animation (PICCA) Festival

bloggers commentary
check out the 4 days festival on Philippine komiks. Its great to see this event now evolving, we really need more like this here in our country. We need to educate, let the people be aware, about art, komiks and the benefit of it. Recognize our artists and also make komiks live more and be active again in our industry. feel free to repost this and let's wait for October 2009.

This is the first! A colorful ambitious event celebrating the arts of cartooning, comics creation, and animation. Four days of exhibits, competition, workshops, talks, caricature sessions, book launching, recognition awards, spiced up with music and dance. ( read more below)

When: October 15-18, 2009

Where: SM MegaMall Atrium, SM MegaMall Art Galleries, PowerBooks, Poveda

DAY ONE, October 15 Thursday

Morning

Opening of Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas and Friends Exhibit

Opening of Competition Entries Exhibits

Start of Talks on Cartooning and Comics

Afternoon

Continuation of Talks on Cartooning and Comics

Cartoon Workshop for Children

Launch of “One Hundred Years of Filipino Comics” coffee table book

Evening

Parangal sa mga Tagapaglikha ng Komiks

DAY TWO, October 16 Friday

Whole Day

Samahang Kartunista and Friends exhibit

Competition Entries exhibits

Caricature Sessions at the Atrium

Talks on Animation and Intellectual Property Rights

Screening of “Urduja: and other animation shorts

Evening

Awards and Culture Night

DAY THREE, October 17 Saturday

Whole Day

Trip to Tagaytay for foreign guests and Cartoon, Comics, and Animation VIPs and friends for a taste of Pinoy cuisine and holding of on-the-spot sketching and caricaturing

The exhibits at the SM Megamall continue

DAY FOUR, October 18 Sunday

KOMIKON More exhibits, comicbook launches, merchandizes

Last day of exhibits at SM Megamall

NOTE: More details to be announced soon. There might be slight changes in the activities as the Festival days approach

source : Hugo Yonzon's blog

Arnold Arre Book Signing at Powerbooks Trinoma

Arnold Arre is Powerbooks' Author of the Month
Meet Arnold and get your copies of his latest works signed!
Feb. 28 2009, Saturday | 3-6 PM
Powerbooks Trinoma
Arnold Arre is the author of Martial Law Babies,
Ang mundo ni Andong Agimat, The Mythology Class,
After Eden, and Trip to Tagaytay and is the
illustrator for Private Iris & Cast.

and check out the video trailer below for the book signing


you can also RSVP for the event via Facebook Events

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yeah! I will be there! ehheheh.. kita kits doon!
-az

Facebook Comic Con present..a chat event with Gerry Alanguilan

Gerry Alanguilan sez... LET's CHAT!
Ask anything you want and I'll answer... maybe.

http://profile.ak.facebook.com/object3/370/95/n50412343485_2343.jpg

Monday, February 16, 2009
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Facebook Chat

Hey guys! This is Gerry Alanguilan! Let's hang! I'll be loitering around the chat room at the time listed below (that's Philippine time). You can use this nifty tool to check what time that would be in your area:
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_PH.aspx

You can ask me, in real time, whatever you want. Of course, I'll answer as truthfully I can but honestly, I'm a bit of a liar so there.

This event is in conjunction with the great Facebook Comics Convention!

source : http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=50412343485

Indie comics creator launches a benefit concert and exhibit at Conspiracy Bar

The Closing and Acoustic Interlude for TSJ : Chaos, Panic and Everything in Between and Ambushed!

At the Closing Exhibit of Chaos and AMbushed, we will be hosting an acoustic interlude for our father, Tony Santos Jr., on February 28, 5-9pm at the Conspiracy Bar in Visayas Ave.

It's a benefit concert to help raise funds for his medication and continued therapy.  Tickets are at P250 each.  It's an informal jamming with friends and family.   Featuring Charmaine Piamonte, LIto Crisostomo, and more.

Ambush and Chaos shirts will be available during the event and Ambush indie comics number 2 (featuring: The Astonishers). Jam with us and enjoy our art.

A TALK WITH ALEX NIÑO & HANS BACHER

Alex Nino

got this info from romiworks

Start:	Feb 17, '09 5:00p
End:	Feb 17, '09 9:00p
Location:	12th flr. SDA Campus, DLS-CSB 950 Pablo Ocampo St. (former Vito Cruz) Malate, Manila

Everyone is invited to "A Talk with Alex Niño and Hans Bacher." These two giants in the comics and animation industry will share their experiences in comics and animation, among them, their collaboration in Disney's animated feature film "Mulan."

The talk will be on Feb. 17, 2009, Tuesday, 5:00 - 9:00pm at the SDA Cinema, 12th flr. SDA Campus, DLS-CSB 950 Pablo Ocampo St. (former Vito Cruz) Malate, Manila.

This activity can be credited as one(1) seminar point for MMA and Animation students.

There will be an entrance fee of Php100.00 for CSB students and Php 150.00 for outside guests. Payment will be accepted at the entrance of the cinema during the event. Please register to Ms. Even (call 5366752 loc. 137) or Ms. Nitz at the SDA office since seating slots are limited.

War of Kings: Darkhawk 1comic book launching event and signing with Harvey Tolibao and Jay David Ramos at Comic Odyssey

Just saw this e-flyer from Jay's blog.
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Comic Odyssey  invites you to the War of Kings : Darkhawk # 1 comic book launching and autograph signing with Harvey Tolibao and Jay David Ramos.

On February 7, 2009. Saturday. 2pm-4pm at Comics Odyssey, Robinsons Galeria

Harvey and Jay will be signing copies of Darkhawk#1
You can reserve your copies now!

The first 100 reservations will receive a mini-print created just for this event. Harvey will also be accepting a limited amount of sketch requests. Sketches will cost Php500 each and will be restricted to advance reservations only.

Reserve your slot today.

For more info, please call 914-0040
or write us by simply sending an email to nixshop@gmail.com

www.comic-odyssey.com

Mars Ravelo's Flash Bomba tv series teaser trailer

Good to see that Pinoy Komiks characters are now being introduced to the modern youth in a form of tv series. I just love what ABS CBN is doing for our old komiks characters.

video credits to http://komikspresents.multiply.com/video/item/14/Flash_Bomba_Teaser

Komikero meet up in San Pablo City, Laguna

info : http://tagasanpablo.deviantart.com/art/Komikero-January-2009-Meeting-109712297

map : http://www.alanguilan.com/sanpablo/map1/

When : January 25, 2009.

Ang Panday - movie for 2009

GMA FILMS AND IMUS PRODUCTIONS
Starring Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.
Direction: Mac Alejandre and Rico Gutierrez

My friend Jori saw the teaser trailer in the cinema, and I just can't believe myself that they will be producing a remake of Ang Panday, then YouTube answered all my questions.

Above is the teaser trailer of a new revamp (or re-issue or modern take) for the classic comics and movie "Ang Panday" which FPJ originally fill its boots as the first Panday ( blacksmith). But after the death of the action king FPJ, another actor inherits the mighty sword and that is Bong Revilla Jr. I remember that I watched the last (and good one) movie of the Panday movie series, starring Bong for the movie "Dugo ng Panday", I just forgot his characters back then.. But now, here in the 2009 remake, looks like Bong will be playing the main Panday / character of Flavio.

The teaser trailer looks good, kinda Dragon ball Z-ish ahhaha. Hope they can bring a kick ass villain like Lizardo, the aliens, zombies, and many more. and ohhh. I'm expect a good CGI effect here, hope more great than Resiklo and Exodus.

Im a big Panday fan, so I will be waiting for its development.

if you like to see the 1st classic movie, just view it below.



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video blog # 3: Marvels 2, Fantastic Four Funeral, Batman last rites, Flash, Transformers 2 movie

a video blog with Joriben and Mark Cerb0, updating you with the new comics release and buzz
also about  Marvels 2, Fantastic Four Funeral, Batman last rites, Flash, Transformers 2 movie

coverage : Mico Suayan autograph signing and Werewolf by Night #1 comic book launching at Comic Odyssey

Written by Azrael Coladilla on 5:06 AM Sunday, January 11, 2009



I went to the comic book launching of "Dead of Night featuring Werewolf by Night #1" and it is also the autograph signing of Mico Suayan, who is our penciler for that comics, published under Marvel Comics, and written by Duane Swierczynski. I just read some comic reviews last wednesday here on the net, and they say that the art of Mico here for Werewolf by Night is a little bit tone down, and because many of you are familiar with his works in Moonknight, you might get an idea here for looking a new style that Mico wants to deliver, and I just confirmed it with him awhile ago that he is working on this new style, more on realistic and not too edgy like what he did for Moonknight.

It was a great day for comics once again, and marvelous conversation with the artist, and we were joined by Edgat Tadeo and it was followed by Jay Anacleto after his comic signing event in another venut later that evening. Thanks to Comic Odyssey for event and also allowing us to hang out in the shop ahhaha. grab the book and check it out.

more photos below after the werewolf jump

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Tony De Zuniga : Super Heroes 2 gallery exhibit Opening event coverage

Written by Azrael Coladilla on 10:42 AM Saturday, January 10, 2009


Shanna, queen of the Savage Land

I failed to attend the opening event of Tony De Zuniga's Super Heroes 2 at the Crucible in Megamall. I'm glad that our friend Ernest Hernandez took some cool photo coverage and shared to us. Love to see new painting artworks done by Tony De Zuniga, and from here at home, by looking at it, my favorite piece is the Shanna painting with the big cat behind. There is also Vampirella for my 2nd favorite set and finally the Red Sonja with a giant iguana, I really like his drawing on female characters, and from the look of it, very classic and sexy.

It is all comics characters for this year, compare to last year, it was a mix up of comic characters like Jonah Hex, Red Sonja and Batman, mixed with still life paintings.

The exhibit is til January 29, 2009. So visit the Crucible gallery, check it out..and you might have an interest in purchasing some of the greatest piece of comics artwork by artist extraordinaire Tony De Zuniga.

more photos below

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Ang I.N.K. (Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan.) is now accepting new members!

We will be receiving membership applications for Ang I.N.K. (Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan.) Deadline is February 13, 2009. Your application should include:

1. Accomplished application form. (text or e-mail me so I could send you an electronic copy.)
2. Applicants are asked to conceptualize a distinctly contemporary Filipino aesthetic to any of the following stories: Hansel & Gretel, Three Little Pigs, or Little Red Riding Hood. The illustrator must:

a. respect the original spirit of the story
b. anticipate story text place into their page design (dummy text may be used)
c. illustrate at least one full-color spread of the story that best exhibits the aesthetic and your skill.
(recommended size & orientation: 8 1/2 x 11inches landscape)
d. illustrate one or two bond papers showing eight to ten thumbnails
depicting your interpretation of the selected story. Legible. Color is unnecessary.

Bayan Knights # 2 preview

Gilbert Monsanto had just release a preview page spread for Bayan Knights issue 2.



Click on the image above to view it in large format. Its the Bayan Knights super heroes battling these werewolves monster that terrorizes the city.

Comics events this January 9-10, 2009 ( Manila, Philippines)

Tony De Zuniga : SuperHeroes 2 gallery exhibit @ Megamall
January 9, 2009 opening at 6pm
http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2009/01/tony-de-zuniga-super-heroes-2-gallery.html

Mico Suayan's Werewolf by Night # 1 comic book launching and signing event at Comic Odyssey
January 10, 2009 at 2pm-4pm
http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2009/01/mico-suayans-dead-of-night-werewolf-by.html

Pop art god father, Ron English in Manila
January 10, 2009 at 7pm @ Fresh Manila
http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2009/01/pop-art-god-father-ron-english-in.html

Jay Anacleto comic book signing @ Druid's Keep
January 10, 2009
http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2009/01/jay-anacleto-comics-signing-at-druids.html

New Prints by  MALANG for 2009
http://komiksnewsnow.wordpress.com/2008/12/27/new-prints-by-malang-for-2009/

COVERAGE : J. Torres and Elbert Or comic book signing at Comic Odyssey
http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2009/01/jtorres-and-elbert-or-comic-book.html

Preview pages of DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #1

check out the cover and inside comics sequential art by Mico Suayan, more samples at http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0901/05/marvelfirsts.htm

you can meet Mico Suayan this Saturday in Comics Odyssey for the comic book launching event and autograph signing from 2pm-4pm only.

you can read more of the event here at  Mico Suayan’s Dead of Night : Werewolf by Night # 1 Comic Book Launching event

Tony De Zuniga : Super Heroes 2 gallery exhibit

January 9-25, 2009 The Crucible Gallery, 4/F SM Megamall Building A, Mandaluyong City

After over 30 years in the comic industry in United States, Tony De Zuniga is back to showcase his superheroes. Batman, Superman, Spider-man, Punisher, Red Sonja, Conan, Incredible Hulk, Shanna and Vampirella.

for info call Tel: 635-6061

(thanks to Gerry Alanguilan for the digital poster)

Mico Suayan's Dead of Night : Werewolf by Night # 1 Comic Book Launching event

Dead of Night : Werewolf by Night # 1 Comic Book Launching event featuring Artist Extraodinaire, Mico Suayan

January 10, 2009, Saturday
2:00pm-4:00pm
Comic Odyssey, Robinsons Galeria

Mico Suayan will be signing copies of the this hot new series from MARVEL COMICS

You can now start reserving your copies by visiting the store of Comic Odyssey, Robinsons Galeria.

The first 50 reservations will include a special mini print created just for this event

For more info, please call 914-0040
or write us by simply sending an email to nixshop@gmail.com

www.comic-odyssey.com

J.Torres and Elbert Or comic book signing event in Comic Odyssey coverage

photo c/o Mark Cerbo

DC comics writer for Teen Titans Go! and Ninja Scroll, J.Torres joins Oni Press comics artist Elbert Or for a comic book signing event and also preview of their team up project for Oni Press entitled "Lola: A Ghost Story", that will be available this Summer 2009 in Comic Odyssey and all comic shops.

I arrived late for the comic book signing, but on time to meet and have a talk with J. Torres (J. is for Joseph) at the Comic Odyssey in Robinsons Galeria, me and Mark surfed the MRT just to reach there almost on time to meet the comics star after attending an afternoon event in Manila. The comic shop is still full with comics fans, buyers and artists, and it looks like that it is another comic convention forming inside the mall. Sandy Sansolis, owner of the store brought us to this table full of comics and gave us copies of Teen Titans Go, Ninja Scroll and X-men Ronins. It was great to have comics to sign, because I told Mark and Sandy that I got a lot of DC for kids comics at home and failed to bring it with me and it has reprints of Justice League Unlimited and Teen Titans Go. ( read more below)

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