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

"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.

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

Christian Voltar Alcala meets Stan Lee

Written by azrael on 3:05 AM Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Christian Voltar Alcala, son of the late Filipino master comics illustrator Alfredo Alcala, is here having a big meeting with the legendary Stan Lee, co-creator and writer of famous comic books such as Captain America, Spider-Man Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Incredible Hulk and the X-Men.



IT’S EXCALIBUR AND EXCELSIOR!
By: Christian Voltar Alcala

Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA

On May 4, 2008, my mom along with my wife and I drove from Vallejo to Los Angeles to attend a comic book convention where Stan Lee is a special guest.

It was a great experience meeting the legendary Stan Lee and my heart leaped with gladness upon having the honor of meeting this great man with such splendor and strength.

Here is Stan Lee’s reminiscence on my dad’s artworks, as I carry on the torch of my father’s legacy:

“Dear Christian,

I am highly honored that you would want me to write a few words about your father's wonderful artwork-- and about yours.

Rarely does a son manage to carry on a glorious tradition as splendidly as you have carried on your father's.

I remember Alfredo's illustrations well. They were almost poetic in their beauty. He was indeed a master illustrator who put so much of himself and his imagination in every drawing. We at Marvel are proud to have worked with such a gifted artist and such a true gentleman.

I wish you every success as you so capably follow in his fabled footsteps.

Excelsior!
Stan Lee

”I respect this noble and righteous man for his achievements, as much as I love and respected my father. He is true to his word, the qualities of a great knight in shining armor which shines with honor throughout the entire Kingdom of Camelot.

In 2006, Roy Thomas and Stan Lee had a project on Marvel and it was an honor when Roy and Stan acknowledged me their book-“Stan Lee’s Amazing Marvel Universe”.

I shall always treasure this book as I have treasured my father’s legacy.

EXCALIBUR!

© 2008 Christian Voltar Alcala

Christian Voltar Alcala
Proprietor/Artist
The Alcala Legacy
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cell: (415) 902-8218
email: christianvolt76@yahoo.com

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Pedriña and his Kapampangan Comic Book Superheroes

great to see Ner Pedrina being featured

you can read more about the comic artist and his works here in The Prodigal Kamaru at http://kamaru.blogspot.com/2008/09/pedria-and-his-kapampangan-comic-book.html

Kabalen Superheroes in Pinoy Comics

Although now based in Manila and working for Tagalog/English comics, Kapampangan elements have not failed to disappear from Pedriña's consciousness, as in his collection of original Pinoy superheroes titled Sanduguan (blood compact), most of the lead protagonists are Kapampangan.

“Most of what we have [in comics] are Tagalogs and Americans,” Pedriña explains. “I want diversity so I make characters from Mindanao, Kalinga, Bohol, Ilocos, Laguna, etc. but a lot of my characters are Kapampangan.”

Carlo Pagulayan is back in the Planet Hulk

this is one great news! I was with Carlo Pagulayan last saturday at the arts fest and forgot to ask some news about comics and his works. but this new update makes me tickle and get excited as they are back in Planet Skaar. read more below

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The Planet Hulk Team Reunites To Explore Skaar's Past!

He is the son of the jade giant and he is destined to smash-he is Skaar,
Son of Hulk!! His name is Skaar and on a war-torn alien planet he has
many tales to share in this one-shot special, Skaar: Son of Hulk
Presents: Savage World of Sakaar, reuniting the Planet Hulk creative
team! Join critically acclaimed writer, Greg Pak, along with
fan-favorite artists Carlo Pagulayan, Timothy Green & Gabriel Hardman,
as they share new and untold tales from the savage world of Sakaar!
After Skaar joined forced with the beautiful and deadly Princess Omaka,
they make their way towards Prophet Rock. Frightened refugees tell
startling stories of limitless power that could very well affect the
planet Sakaar! Prepare for revelations galore for some old and new
faces as Skaar finds out more about himself. And maybe, even, a
particular green goliath might make an appearance!

How did Skaar grow up to be the warrior he is today? How exactly do his
powers work? What is the origin of Princess Omaka? Find out the
answers to these questions and more in Skaar: Son of Hulk Presents:
Savage World of Sakaar!

SKAAR: SON OF HULK PRESENTS: SAVAGE WORLD OF SAKAAR (JUL082339)

Written by GREG PAK

Pencils by CARLO PAGULAYAN, TIM TRUMAN, TIMOTHY GREEN & GABRIEL HARDMAN

Cover by RON GARNEY

Parental Advisory ...$3.99

FOC-9/04/08, On-Sale-9/24/08

The Saturday Group 40th Anniversary Show-Homage to MALANG

Start:	Jun 28, '08 6:00p
Location:	Art Center SM Megamall, Bldg A, 4th floor.

The Saturday Group members takes inspiration from Malang's works and interprets them in their own individual styles. Borrowing his favorite subjects, colors and style, members of the group explores the various possibilities that they can conjure while retaining their own artistic style.

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Carlo Pagulayan and Stephen Segovia @ Building Comic Book Character(s) - Inquirer.net

After drawing a variety of X-related titles ("Emma Frost” and “X-Men Unlimited” among them) and the all-ages “Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four,” Pagulayan landed the penciling slot in one of Marvel’s iconic titles, “The Incredible Hulk.” He was psyched to be with the not-so-jolly green giant: “Overjoyed and overwhelmed and still in disbelief,” he describes his reaction. “It’s something my friends and I grew up reading and now I’m part of the story creation.” Then it got better. Pagulayan was on board when series writer Greg Pak took the Hulk literally out of this world with the gladiator-themed Planet Hulk story arc, garnering readers and accolades.

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Segovia cut his teeth on local comic books then moved on to international assignments such as Image Comics’ “Tokyo Knights.” His big break happened when he landed one of the penciling roles in the supernatural DC Comics title “Countdown to Mystery.” He got the coveted gig after submitting his portfolio to DC’s editors and was surprised to get a call just a week later. “It’s a dream come true,” he admits. “It’s just like I won in a lottery.” Now he lands yet another top shelf assignment as he dispenses art for the series “Wolverine: Origins,” which stars Marvel’s favorite claw-equipped mutant.

read more here at http://globalnation.inquirer.net/features/features/view/20080625-144663/Building-Comic-Book-Characters

Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin return to the pages of 'Spawn' with artist and Image founder Whilce Portacio

got this info and pic from Whilce

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Spawn gets a massive makeover in October when a brand new creative team dons the suit come issue #185—a creative team consisting of writer Brian Holguin, Image founder Whilce Portacio and Spawn creator himself, Todd McFarlane.

"We've just been talking with everybody involved about what we can do to see if we can inspire the readers," McFarlane said. "One of them was to just take the book in a different direction in terms of the storyline, and then the other one was maybe take it in a bit of a different direction artistically, too."
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[EXCLUSIVE!] McFARLANE REUNITES WITH 'SPAWN'Image founder Whilce Portacio (Wetworks) gets behind the wheel to drive the book in that new artistic direction with McFarlane riding shotgun as creative director. The pair work in conjunction with one another—McFarlane often describes the scenes and Portacio pencils in his own twists and turns.

"Having Todd by my side is fantastic because he gives me all the texture he's been trying to place in his stories," said Portacio. "As the artist, I get to say, 'Okay, let me grab all of this stuff that's oozing out of your head and let me see if I could make it visually pleasing.' For me, that's the most fun part."

read more at http://www.wizarduniverse.com/060608spawnannouncement.html

More pics Here!

Biopinoys features Larry Alcala

Lauro Zarate Alcala (b. August 18, 1926 - d. 2002), also known as Larry Alcala, was a well-known editorial cartoonist and illustrator in the Philippines.

Bography:

He was born on August 18, 1926 to Ernesto Alcala and Elpidia Zarate in Daraga, Albay. Through a scholarship from Manila Times granted by the publisher Ramón Roces, he obtained a degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting at the University of the Philippines (UP) in 1950. He became a professor at the same university from 1951 to 1981. He also received the Australian Cultural Award accompanied by a travel study grant in 1975.

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Filipino in Dubai won special award for a comics project at Ideas Arabia 2008 for Health & Safety Category

Ronald Vibal sent this info in my email and he want to share this winning glory to everyone. Thanks Ronald! and Congratulations to Manuel.

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Hello,

I am forwarding you to share the triumph of one Filipino in Dubai, a member of our PSSP Group (Phil. Society of Safety Professionals) in United Arab Emirates.

As we are proud of his achievement in the recent IDEAS.ARABIA 2008 organised by Dubai Quality Group, a prestigious award given every year for brightest ideas suggested by employees from any UAE establishment, I felt that he deserves to be featured in your pages or website.

The awardee, Mr. Manuel (Mike) Perito, 37 yo. Civil Engineer alumni of TIP-Manila, a true-blue Samareno, is bonafide and active member of PSSP organisation in UAE. He has been with Oman Insurance Company for more than 3 years working as Risk Engineer who deals with loss control and risk management for property insurance clients carrying out his job by spreading safety and risk control awareness through information dissemination and innovated it by using the KOMIKS way. I used to know him dabbing as a Komiks writer and illustrator while working as risk surveyor for Malayan Insurance back in the Philippines so I was not surprised when he injected comics in his technical job. His creativity was first noted when his employer, Oman Insurance Co. awarded him an appreciation trophy for his creative project called ‘Super Oman’ technical-info comics.

And last April 22, 2008, he was finally recognized for his creative project SUPER OMAN as Dubai Quality Group named him one of the winners in IDEAS.ARABIA 2008 held in Mina Salam Hotel at Madinat Jumeirah. To validate this claim, you can click this link http://www.dqg.org/dqg/admin/data/File/Subgroups/IA%202008/Presentations/Winners.pdf

Or you can visit the website for Dubai Quality Group (http://www.dqg.org) and click on the Subgroups then Ideas Arabia subgroup.

Best Regards.

Ronaldo Vibario

Safety Officer

Dubai, UAE

Wilson Tortosa for Wolverine manga comics

NEW YORK, NY – April 19, 2008 – Marvel Entertainment and Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today the creative team for a manga based on the popular X-Men character, Wolverine. The series will be written by Antony Johnston, author of the Alex Rider graphic novels Stormbreaker and Point Blanc. The manga will be illustrated by Wilson Tortosa, artist of Tomb Raider and Battle of the Planets.

The manga chronicles the history of Wolverine, a mutant best known for his adamantium claws. Logan, a rebellious teen training in a remote school in the Canadian wilderness, has no memory of his life prior to being found in the forest near the school. But that forgotten life is about to come after him with a vengeance in this shônen thriller. (Shônen manga is aimed at boys through their teens and focuses on action.)

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Philip Tan signs exclusive contract with DC comics

Best known recently for his work on Spawn and Spawn: Godslayer, DC Comics has confirmed for Newsarama that artist Philip Tan has signed an exclusive contract with the company. The length of the contract was
undisclosed.

“This is really about the interest and support DC has shown to me, and how passionate Dan DiDio has been
toward the plans he has for me working with DC Comics,” Tan told Newsarama. “And I really appreciate
that overall. It's one of those things where we talk about the long-term goals for myself and DC, and they
have a real interest in finding the right type of work for me and the projects that will best showcase my
talents. Plus, everyone at DC has been really, really cool welcoming me.”

For Tan, the move to DC is one of finally being able to work on some of his favorite characters. “I grew up
on DC characters and have read them throughout my career, but I never got the chance to work on them
before this,” Tan said. “So this is a great opportunity for me to work on the characters.”

And while the artist is named as one of the handful of pencilers who will be working on May’s DC Universe #0, Tan played coy about his immediate future at DC.

“There are some big things happening in the next year at DC. And I'm very excited to be a part of that. The
project I'm working on really is one of the biggest of my career. I'm more excited than anyone else to
announce this project. Unfortunately, I can't talk about it yet. But now, at least I get to tell people
it's something really cool for DC Comics.”

read more at
http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=152338

The ATOM - pencil art by Romeo Tanghal Sr.

Like to share this new update from Romeo Tanghal Sr., to see more of his artwork visit his blogsite at http://sarilingatinkomiks.blogspot.com/

The art below will be our feature art of the week.

Gary Mayoralgo exhibit

Gary texted me today and he informed me about his coming exhibit next week. And its one of his dream to have a one man exhibit, andI'm so happy to know that his exhibit will happen next week, congrat pre!
Gary is known from doing lots of Star Wars fan art and we did a one Star Wars fan film for our club Star Wars Philippines, also he pencils on Wildstorm's Taleweaver comics.

--thru sms

See my latest artworks and short films in an interactive multimedia exhibit entitled SPECTRUM, at the Glorietta EDSA Cupola, Ayala Center on April 9-13. See ya!

Reno Maniquis and his comics works now on sale

Filipino comic artist Reno Maniquis shared to us his comics works that is now currently on sale in U.S.
Check out the full list of comics he had done with independent comic publishers located outside the Philippines.



WALL OF ANGELS #5 (TwentyToSix Books)
WALL OF ANGELS is a series of inter-related story arcs that explores the boundaries between technology and mythology, science and superstition, good and evil, angels and demons, human and inhuman. In THE FRANCHISE, a watershed moment has been reached. A mysterious figure known only as Ignacio has manipulated the CEO of a Talbot Security into finding an ancient artifact of unknown power that will change the world forever. A classic story of adventure and intrigue, of good versus evil, The Franchise is a six issue miniseries in the WALL OF ANGELS universe.

This Issue: The all battle issue as Nick goes head to head with Fortune and only one walks away. This is also the inaugural issue featuring the art of Reno Maniquis. New bold look, new bold direction!

For more info go to http://www.twentytosix.com and also available as a free download from wowio.com (US residents only).



803 Studios' SEQUENTIAL SUICIDE: SLOP
Written and Illustrated by Steven Prouse, Anthony Hightower, Chuck Brown, Eraklis Petmezas, Rob Hicks, John Padding, Daniele Serra, Mauricio Castro, Mark Gottlieb, Carlos Campos O., Thomas Wells, Monty, Dana Shukartsi, Corey Stokes, Chris McJunkin, Steven Ekstrom, Douglas Draper, Patrick Tkaczynski, Reno Maniquis, Travis Legge, Alexander Levita, Phil Parkerson, Chris Carroll, Andrew Gregory, Bobby Irving and Rodrigo Ramos Rodolfo

Standard Sized Trade Paperback
Black & White
Page Count: 96
$9.99

54 year old Remus Filch lives on his Pig Farm 35 miles outside Charville, a northern mid-sized city. Everyone would have described him as a quiet simple man. Except for one thing; his fetish for prostitutes. Primarily his insatiable desire to murder them. His pigs love them too... as dinner. Remus disposes of the bodies like any good psychopath would, by chopping them to bits and feeding them to his animals. This issue of Sequential Suicide collects 14 all-new stories from some incredible comics talent focusing on Remus and his victims.

Enter the suicidal world of comics. Travel with 803 Studios through their newest edition of their acclaimed anthology, Sequential Suicide! SS is a collection of new and untested comics talent centered around an annual theme. Announced in August of '06, Sequential Suicide gives 803 Studios the opportunity to continue what they were founded to do, support independent and unpublished comics talent around the globe. 803 Studios continues to build its fan library and publishing reputation by releasing this second issue of Sequential Suicide, our first ever open-submissions anthology. Thanks for supporting 803 Studios and the independent artists and writers in this year's edition of Sequential Suicide!

Available at www.indyplanet.com.



Graphic Classics Volume 6: Ambrose Bierce - 2nd Edition
by Ambrose Bierce, Mort Castle, Rod Lott, Antonella Caputo, Steven Cerio, Stanley Shaw, Carlo Vergara, Reno Maniquis, Mark A. Nelson, Annie Owens, Michael Slack, Dan Burr, Milton Knight, Roger Langridge, Dan O'Neill, Shary Flenniken, Johnny Ryan, Florence Cestac, Mark Dancey

Graphic Classics: Ambrose Bierce is revised, with 70 new pages, including new comics adaptations of "Moxon's Master", "The Damned Thing" and "The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter". Returning from the first edition are "The Stranger" and four other tales, plus a collection of 20 short fables illustrated by Dan O'Neill, Shary Flenniken, Florence Cestac, Johnny Ryan and more great artists. With a stunning cover illustration by Steven Cerio.

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Eureka Productions; 2 edition (August 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0978791959
ISBN-13: 978-0978791957

Available in August, 2008.



The Hierograph: Volume One
Paperback book, $19.95, 84 pages, 8.5" x 11", perfect binding, full-color interior ink
Description: The Hierograph is a quarterly anthology of art, comics, prose and poetry that features a diverse selection from creators all over the world. This inaugural volume includes Paul Cartwright, Gerardo Gonzalez, Nick Knight, Tim Twelves, Julio Molina-Muscara, Anthony Garcia, Jan Carlo Maniquis, Chris Lynch, Spyros Verykios, Matt Bowers, Tim Bowers, Niall Presnall-Kelleher, ArleneWow!, and Alfonso Ruiz. Edited and compiled by Anthony Garcia. 80 pages, color and b/w.

Available from lulu.com and indyplanet.com.

Taga-ilog interview Part 2

hehee..the part 2 video interview is here!

 http://youtube.com/watch?v=-8RJgzHgxYw

Comics 2 film interviews Gerry Alanguilan (Elmer comics)

just saw this in my inbox, and yes! I wanna see Elmer in live action movie with CGI Chickens!!!

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ELEVATOR (E): Describe ‘Elmer’ in two sentences or less.

Gerry Alanguilan (GA): Elmer is a comic book that speculates what it would be like if chickens had suddenly gained the intelligence and consciousness of humans and are now demanding rights due to them as the newest members of the human race. It is the story of a family of chickens who struggle to survive in a suddenly complicated, dangerous and yet beautiful world.

E: If you were to compare 'Elmer' to a movie or TV show what would it be?

GA: It's like 'Schindler's List' meets 'Babe'.

Read more here at http://www.comics2film.com/index.php?a=story&b=32073

Harvey Tolibao: Promdi artist destined for the stars

altough that the this news is from last year, I just like to share this great interview feature on Harvey.

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Harvey Tolibao always knew his life was destined for the stars.

True enough, this 26-year-old proud ‘probinsyano’ artist from Mindanao is the force behind the Star Wars comic book series, inking three issues of the phenomenal George Lucas creation since 2006.

His work has been praised in the mainstream comics industry and is now among the growing Pinoy force in the US comics.

“Ang mga dayuhan ay hanga talaga sa mga Pinoy (Foreigners are awed by Filipinos)," Harvey told GMANews.TV.

“From boxing to billiards mayroon talaga palagi ma-i-prove ang mga Pinoy. Pero sa pagiging artist humanga din sila dahil bihira lang ang nakakapasok sa comics industry (From boxing to billiards, Filipinos have already proven something. But as artists, they become more impressed since it’s not very common for Filipinos to break into the comics industry)," he added.

Since being featured in QTV-11’s Review Philippines, Harvey has been receiving a lot of attention as one of the new breed of mainstream comic illustrators which used to be an elusive dream for many aspiring Filipinos and Asians in general before the 1970s.

“Because of the skill and talent we have shown abroad, I am always proud of waving our flag and saying, Pinoy Ako!" he beamed.

Despite being known for his work on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (issue 12), Harvey’s pride and glory is the fact that he was able send his two sisters through college. He is also taking care of his younger brother’s education at the Far Eastern University of the Philippines, taking up Fine Arts, majoring in Advertising.

Currently, Harvey has been very busy working on other comic book projects; in fact, he just squeezed the little time left for himself for this interview.

“It’s really important for me to follow through with the deadlines otherwise I might just wake up next day without the job," he jokingly said.

Read more here at  http://www.gmanews.tv/story/69310/Harvey-Tolibao-Promdi-artist-destined-for-the-stars

Comic Art of Bong Dazo

published also in Azrael's Merryland


Star Wars: KOTOR

I just updated Bong Dazo's portfolio and website and I like to share to everyone his comic art, He's now known for taking comic pencils on Doom, Prey, Killer 7 (2006), Star Wars : Knights of the Old Republic and the new Star Wars: Force Unleashed for 2008. He's known also for some Filipino komiks titles such as KAPITAN AKSYON, PI JOEY, WARRIORS OF THE NIGHT, TAKIPSILIM. In my previous blog post here you can see a cover of PI JOEY.

you can check out more artworks after the jump below.
I'll be posting more cool artworks of artist in the coming days.



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