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