KOMIKON Is Just a Few Days Away!

It's going to be a cool and refreshing summer with Summer

Komikon 2011, a spin-off of the annual Philippine Komiks Convention!

For its third consecutive year, this local gathering of Filipino comics creators and

enthusiasts will be held on April 16, 2011 from 10am to 7pm at an all-new venue: the

Bayanihan Center along Pioneer St., Pasig City.

This year's theme is "Bayanihan: Komiks Moving Onwards" and the main highlights of the

event include:

• the opening of the nominations for the 3rd Komikon Awards for Komikon 2011;
• exhibit and guest spotlight on women cartoonists;
• release of the first Summer Komikon Tabloid;
• screening of Animahenasyon 2007 and Animahenasyon 2008 winning entries;
• book launches of new comics titles (28 titles from the Indie Komiks Tiange);
• various comics-themed competitions;
• plus: surprise guests, contests and activities.

All of these for only a Php 100 entrance fee. What's more, the first 200 ticket buyers (presold

at Comic Odyssey and during the event) will get a free Komikon Canvass Bag to

put all your comics and merchandise goodies. Hold on to your tickets for a chance to

win prizes at the Komikon Raffle throughout the day.

Exhibitors include Sacred Mountain Publishing, AKDA, Point Zero Comics, Digital Arts

Chef (DAC), Polyhedron Comics, Anonymouse, JonasDiego.com, CoRe Studios,

Kommix Veterans, CS Centrl, Electromagnetic Tentacle, Happy Lockjaw, Cadimus

Prime, Sputnik Fantastik, Alamat and Visprint Publishing. Notable artists aside from our

special women guests who will make an appearance include Tony de Zuniga, Pol

Medina Jr., Elbert Or, Budjette Tan, Manix Abrera, Gilbert Monsanto, Carlo Vergara and

Gerry Alanguilan.

The 3rd Summer Komikon is presented to you by Komikon, Inc. in partnership with

PSICOM Publishing. It is also brought to you by Comic Odyssey (official store partner),

Philippine International Cartoons, Comics, & Animation (PICCA), Animation Council of

the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) and our Media Partners UR 105.9 and Bandera of Inquirer

Publications. And special thanks to Love is in the Bag (Studio Studio), Lampara

Publishing House and Glasshouse Graphics Inc.

For more information on the floor plan, schedule of activities and detailed comics

release information, please visit www.komikon.org or email us at inquiry@komikon.org.

Support the Filipino Komiks industry. See you there!

Komikon 2011 Summer Bayanihan: Komiks Moving Onwards

Komikon season this 2011 starts big as the summer de avance convention that is always held at the UP Bahay ng Alumni. But this year, they will actually have this event at the bayanihan center in Pasig City (near ortigas and pioneer districts). Moving to a different venue would be really new and promises to have the same success of last years komikon held at Star Mall.

This year, it will highlight the women comic makers and also the opening for nominations for the komikon award that will be held in the main komikon in the last half of the year.

Hopefully I will also be part of the indie tiange for the launch the second krisis komix compilation KRISIS KOMIX WORLD KRISIS, featuring two other works, JOHNNY ASTIG and ANG BAGONG KIDLAT. 

This will all happen on April 16, 2011 from 10 am to 7pm.

Entrance is Php 100.

KRISIS KOMIX: IDENTITY KRISIS

Abangan sa Komikon sa Starmall sa Nobyembre ang Una at opisyal na pagpapahayag ng Krisis!

abangan at pagipuanan na!

KOMIKS INTERBYU:

Todays KOMIK INTERBYU, we will now feature indie komiks writer MAIKA EZAWA! 

When did you started making komiks?

I really can't say when. I've been writing stories before. Mark 9:47 is my first story made into komiks. So I guess since the birth of Mark I've making comics, that's probably around 2007 :D

Who/What were your inspirations in making one?

It all started with manga. I continue to get inspirations from komiks and manga, also in movies. Sometimes just things that occur with me or someone I know impacts my stories.

Do you make scribbles while in class?

At times, when I don't have someone to talk to. It's either that or fall asleep.

What creation is the one you are most proud of?

Mark 9:47. It is a challenge writing this one. It is something out of my comfort zone. But I enjoyed writing and I'm proud of it. Besides, I like Visdei.

Do you feel possessed by your own creations?

Possessed? Haha! I can be absorbed at times with my works.

If one of your characters will be made into a live action series, who is it and who will play the role?

It's definitely Visdei. Portrayed by Hugh Jackman.

Where you want to see your comics 5 years from now?

Wish I can see it publish and spread throughout the country. I think anyone would like to see their work like that in 5 years.

Any plans to publish your work in another language other than Filipino or English?

Not really thinking about it right now. I wouldn't mind if someone would offer that, including shouldering the expenses. ahaha!

Are you willing to cosplay one of your characters? 

Why not? Tepai's character designs are awesome.

Did you fell in love with one of your works?

I love my works. It's the playground of my imagination.

for more about  Mark 9 verse 47 (together with Tepai Pascual)

you may visit MEGANON COMICS

Mark 9 verse 47 is available on November Komikon 2010.

below : Mark 9 verse 47

Komikon Summer de Avance 2010!

Election year, but still another year for a new advance in the Pinoy komiks industry. Komikon Summer de Avance 2010 held in the UP Bahay ng Alumni last Apil 17 gave another treat for all comic lovers, enthusiasts and all in between to meet and greet comic creators, producers, independent comic strip makers, and other comic celebrities. Amidst the high temperature outside the venue, it does not spoil the fun of all who attended to enjoy the event.

Featured artist is a recipient of an Eisner award/nominee , Rod Espinosa. And there were a lot of new books up for sale. Spotted there were the SKP (Samahan Kartunista ng Pilipinas) artist, comic compilations by Vibal and Anvil publishing. Also there were a lot of indie komiks that are increasing in numbers through the years (I hope to one of them by this year too). There were a lot of Games and prizes to those who attended.

Now who says the komiks industry is dying?

I believe that It is striving to stay, but not dead,  and there are still a lot of opportunities given they are given equally. Pinoys will and always love komiks. Its has been a staple in the past. And today, komiks does evolve with the changes in society and technology. Probably if the generation today will get to know more about this, there could be a chance to bring the new age of komiks in the lives of Pinoys.

Komikon Summer de avance is just the first major event of Komikon this year. And like last year, there will be another komikon that will be held in November 2010. But also don't fogrt there will be also other events like the metro comicon and toycon this year. So election aside, these are he reasons why we should be most excited about. And hopefully for the new administration, it will support this industry that we have loved.

Isang Buwan na lang KOMIKON na!!!

Time flies so fast that I noticed that next month, I would see myself in Komikon 2010 summer de avance! For this Komikon, its again back to UP Bahay ng Alumni. I came across this poster from komik friends. I'm getting excited, and I hope so are you and also go to that event. The Komiks Industry is still not dead, it may be struggling but its becoming more competitive in the whole world of Comics and I believe it has also been a part of your life too. Support Pinoy Comics!

KOMIKON NA! 2010!

bago ang matinding labanan sa balota... komiks muna ang inyong mabasa!
ikalat ang balita sa bawat komikero't komikera!


Magkaisa! Mag-KOMIKS na!
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Komiks Overload! A post-komikon special!

KOMIKS!

sa dami hindi ko mapicturan ng maayos.... hehehe

all the binded books...

and the indie books...

Ayun, matapos ang ilang araw pagkatapos ng komikon... syempre finals muna inintindi ko... pero hindi ko maiwasan na bumasa ng komiks pampatangal ng stress. Good luck naman kaya kung ang sagot ko sa tanong sa test ay Pugad Baboy...XD. Well one more minor test to go and I think this is the best time to share the komiks that I have read.

Therefore I declare a COMIC REVIEW WEEK!

Eto ang imbentaryo ko sa nahakot kong komiks...

• Ang Alamat ng Panget and Many Others ni Apol Sta. Maria
• EDSA ni Mel Casipit
• Baboy ni Mel Casipit
• Kapitan Tog 2 by Freely Abrigo
• Kulas by Freely Abrigo
• Amush by Anvil
• Best Things in Life Kubori Kikiam comic compilation ng Point Zero
• Go Beerkada rise of the Jologs by Lyndon Gregorio
• Ang tindahan ni Mang Ed by Ed Padilia (kasama sa prize ko... yey!)
• Yoghi Manga by BATIS (libre siya in fairness pero sana nagbigay ako ng kahit kaunting donation... pero cute nito pramis)
• Where Bold Stars Go To Die by Gerry Alanguilan

Ang tange ko lang hindi ako nakabili ng trese na matagal ko nang gustong bilhin... pero mayroon naman sa National bookstore di ba... yun lang walang pirma ng creators... Also from out of the shadows, Sir Julius Villanueva appeared to us LiP fans and had a little chat. And with those, it made my day...

So lets get it on with the first komik on review!

EDSA

by Randy Valiente and Mel Casipit

This comic is my favorite among the ones i bought from komikon 2009. I actually saw this one from the komikon summer fiesta but was unable to buy one. However this time I was able to get my hands on one and here is what I can say about it. Of course we know EDSA, not just the highway but also the event that happened that ousted the presidents of the country. The plot shows the same situation, poverty, corruption, power-struggle and the pursuit of hope. The protagonist is Piolo (nope, not the moviestar) which was part of the resistance. As turmoil rises among the presidency versus the opposition and other forces, Piolo also mad his move every night, which his wife doesn't know until one day. The statue of our lady of EDSA plays a special role in the plot, which surprized me. And at the end, you will encounter a very familiar scene, and what I felt was the quote "history repreats itself" lingering in my head.

Komikon Awards Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of the2nd Philippine KOMIKON Awards!

Best Graphic Novel / Anthology: Martial Law Babies by Arnold Arre
Best Comic Series: Cast by Jamie Bautista, Nautilus
Best Comic Magazine: Mangaholix by Groundbreakers, Inc.
Best Comic Strip Compilation: Pugad baboy by Pol Medina Jr.
Best Webcomic: Kubori Strips for the Soul by Michael David (www.kuborikikiam.com)
Best Cover: Cast issue 11 by Arnold Arre
Best Comic Creator/s: Arnold Arre
Best Cartoonist: Hazel Manzano, Callwork
Best Komiks Character: Michiko of Ninja Girl Ko!, Mangaholix
Best Comic Scene: Ces’ Poem from Will, Cast issue 10 by Jamie Bautista & Arnold Arre
Grassroot Award:
1st place: Life as Viciously Impossible by Daphne Martinez (Lambchild)
2nd place: Nurse Macho Origins by Mangaholix
3rd place: Kalayaan by Gio Paredes, GMP Comics

Comic Aid Award: Elbert Or and Japan Foundation Manila