KOMIKS REVIEWS: Astiging BOY IPIS, FHL, UNOS MUNDOS

by: jtmtzrwj

REVIEW: Astiging BOY IPIS # 1
Just finished reading BOY IPIS #1. Isa lang masasabi ko - ASTIG! Released through Bayan Knights publisher Sacred Mountain, the issue is beautifully drawn by Sarge himself, Mr. Gilbert Monsanto. And he ain’t kidding when he said that he enjoyed working on this book. It shows in the panels, the facial exressions and the attention to detail. It was also nice to see him draw Boy Ipis out of costume and deal with the other side of super-heroing.
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The FILIPINO HEROES LEAGUE
The Filipino Heroes League by Paolo Fabregas is about the struggles of group of Filipino superheroes working with the Philippine government. Underfunded and undermanned, the heroes Invisiboy and Kidlat Kid together with veteran hero Flashlight lives in the old and almost abandoned building once occupied by the previous generation of FHL. They can’t even afford to fix their jeep, forcing them to ride a tricycle pedicab to get to the scene of battle. That is, if they are even called upon by the local cops. They are also kept in the dark, their heroism doesn’t even make it to the evening news.
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Reviewing UNOS MUNDOS
Markus was right! You definitely have to add Wan Mananita’s UNOS MUNDOS into your KomiKon pull list — especially if you like shounen stories. Mananita introduces us to a world where super-powered teenagers exists. One (that is his name) is an unwitting participant in his brother’s mission to “make the world a better place.” And as such, is tasked to fight other super-powered individuals as an assassin for his brother’s ORPAN organizarion.
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October KOMIKON 2009

Date: October 18, 2009
Time: 10am to 9pm
Entrance Fee: PhP 80

Bayan Knights Tribute Art for Typhoon Ondoy Victims

Mananabas by Redge Vicente	Gwapoman by Aaron Felizmenio
Maso by Ramil Ibay	Kalayaan by Gio Paredes
Kabalyero by Renie Palo	Pag-asa by Erico Rollan Calimlim

The 1st Metro ComicCon 2009 Schedule of Activities

MCC Program of Activities

August 8, 2009 - Saturday

10AM – Ribbon Cutting
Onstage Activities

11-AM – Band Performance – Matilda

12PM – Suspended Animation Media
Get to know the people behind the SAM (Suspended Animation Media), Yuri Timg, Abet Ongkingco and Lali Saulo-Ongkingco as they explain how your concepts can come to life.

1PM – Creativoices Panel
What would you do, if you find out that you’re actually “talking” to Naruto? Meet the voices behind your favorite anime shows and learn more about the art of voice acting, hosted by the Voice Master, Pocholo Gonzales!

2PM – Pinoy Toy Kolektors: Show me your desk Awarding
See PTK member’s creativity in designing their own desk full of toys, action figures, statues and replicas. The best will be awarded with an Exclusive Mono Vinyl Toy courtesy of Mindstyle, PTK Shirt and Mug

2:30PM – Craze Cosprsay product launch
A new product promoted by cosplay.ph that will dye your hair with different colors. NOTE: It’s washable!

3PM – Band Performance – Gupit Binata X

4PM – Indie Film Panel – Alessandro Productions
Learn the secrets of Indie Film making and see how Filipino Indie Films made it in the international scene hosted by Film maker, Paolo Herras, of Alessandro Productions.

5PM – Indie Comic Panel
Bakemono High. Bayan Knights. Maskarado. Sanduguan. Trese. Unstoppable. YOUR OWN INDIE TITLE COULD BE NEXT! Visit the Indie Comic Panel and know more about indie-making from Gilbert Monsanto, Budjette Tan, and friends!

6PM - Pinoy Mainstream Artists Panel
Meet some of the country’s internationally-acclaimed comic book artists! Listen and learn how they made it in the industry. Get the chance to ask them questions about anything under the sun. Featuring Carlo Pagulayan, Harvey Tolibao, Jay David Ramos, Ernest Jocson, Stephen Segovia and Mico Suayan.

7PM – Band Performance – Giniling Festival

*other activities

Costrip Day – Cosplay.ph booth
Are you shy to stand up on stage but has the guts to wear your favorite anime, mecha and pinoy superhero? Then be what ever you wanna be and join the “Unleash the Hero within Costrip day.”

Toy Customization Contest – Cosplay.ph booth
Attention toy customizers everywhere! Get a chance to win exciting prizes at the MCC Toy Customization Contest! Just bring your customized toy and register at the Cosplay.ph booth. One toy per registrant only. Sponsored by Magnavision and Otakuzine.

August 9, 2009 – Sunday

10am – Opening
Onstage Activities

11am – Band Performance – Los Chupacabras

12pm – International Game Developers Association – Manila Chapter
IGDA will be sharing their knowledge and will have a panel discussion regarding game development and the gaming industry.

1pm – Creativoices Voice acting contest
You think you could scare EUGENE as the voice of the dreaded TAGURO? Or make MIYAKA fall in love with you as TAMAHOME? Join the voice acting contest and find out! Awesome prizes await THE NEXT VOICE ACTING STAR!

2pm - E-games
What’s new with the world of online gaming? Join E-Games as they present their latest online game in town. There will be demos, promotions and other exciting stuff!

3pm – Band Performance – Gorgoro

4pm – Animax Cosplay Competition
Talented cosplayers will take part and showcase their live performances as ANIMAX gives you “Animax Cosplay Star” and be the next Cosplay Idol.

7pm – Band Performance - Nexxus

*other Activities

Comics Creation 101 – Conference Room SM Megatrade Hall.
Learn how to draw, ink, color and build up your portfolio and get a chance to have your art critiqued by some of the country’s best comic book artists!

Komikon 2009 Freebies

Manila Comic-Con 2009: Creating Comics 101

Astiging Boy Ipis #1

SACRED MOUNTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND BAYAN KNIGHTS PRESENTS: ANG ASTIGING BOY IPIS # 1!

From the pages of the revolutionary BAYAN KNIGHTS comics! Comes the higly-anticipated solo adventures of everybody’s “slightly” favorite Pinoy super-hero, BOY IPIS! When a kidnapping syndicate decided to rear its ugly head, terrorizing malls around the metro, It’s now up to Mike, secretly, the “Astiging” Boy Ipis to bring the criminals to justice, save the day, and at the same time, find a new… err girlfriend. ALSO FEATURING! the phenomenal PHANTOM CAT! Written by newcomer PAUL MICHAEL IGNACIO, with art chores by GILBERT MONSANTO (RAMBOL, TROPA, BAYAN KNIGHTS), REDG VICENTE (PAGBANGON MULA SA ABO: PRELUDE TO MANANABAS) and AARON FELIZMENIO (ANG HULING BARAHA: ALAS, GWAPOMAN2000)

40 pages /b & w/ superhero, adventure, comedy/ 60 pesos! ALL AGES!

INITIALLY AVAILABLE AT THE MANILACOMIC-CON 2009! (AUGUST 8-9, 2009) 

Sacred Mountain Publishing Komiks

Any issue price plus 20 pesos shipping.

 Getting our comics thru the mail:

Within the Philippines only for now.

Bayan Knights —————- P60+20=P 80.00 pesos
Rambol Komiks ————— P60+20=P 80.00 pesos
Tropa ————————— P75+20=P 95.00 pesos
(additional copies plus 10.00 on shipping rate)

Promo:
Complete set (BK1+ RK 1,2and 3+Tropa 1 and 2) 6 items= 400.00 minus 20%= 320.00
Add only 50 pesos for shipping
(regular price at P460.00), with the promo get them for ONLY P370.00 and save P90.00
plus get a free sketch.

• Deposit payment through any BPI branch to Sacred Mountain Publications, Account # 4033-04277-4. Kindly write your name on the deposit slip and fax a copy to 655-6780. You may also scan or take a clear photo of the deposit slip and email the image file with your contact details to smp_letters@yahoo.com.
• We also accept payments through Paypal, Kindly entersmp_letters@yahoo.com as the payee account.

We would be happy to answer questions sent to that email address as well.

KOMIKS REVIEW: Lastikman

Walastik! (A Lastikman Comics Review)
by: Mark Rosario

While most, if not all, young people today only know Lastikman either from the Vic Sotto flick or the Vhong Navarro TV series, it is refreshing to get the chance to see the character again in the actual format where he was first introduced - that of a comicbook.

I’m just glad I was finally able to get a copy of this special one-shot Lastikman comicbook released by Mango Comics way back 2005. Mango really deserves a pat on the back for taking the initiative to introduce (or, more appropriately, to reintroduce) Lastikman to new and old comics readers.

Taking a look at the credits, those familiar with the local komiks industry will surely recognize the names of 3 top caliber artists who worked together for this namely famed “Superman: Birthright” inker, Gerry Alanguilan (who wrote the story for this), artist Arnold Arre (whose recent work “Martial Law Babies” I have yet to check) and current “X-Men: Worlds Apart” inkerEdgar Tadeo (who handled the coloring duties).

Thumbing through the pages and scanning it randomly, it’s really easy to tell that this title, production-wise, is an excellent example of what Fillipino creators could come up with provided that they get adequate support from their publisher. The pages are very impressive. To begin with, Arnold Arre’s artworks is just perfect for the story. His cartoony yet very detailed artsyle is just pure eye candy. It goes along very well with the script that I can’t help but chuckle several times, not only because of the dialogues but also because of the drawings. Check out Toto on page 50, panel 2 for an example of what I’m saying here. In addition, the action scenes are superb too.

Gerry Alanguilan, on the other hand, proves to us his versatility as a writer here. Reading Lastikman comics, one would never get any clues that this was the same guy who wrote “Wasted” (yes, that gritty, little black book). In this book, his story-telling is smooth, effective and, overall, genuinely humorous. I guess Gerry has really honed his craft of being hilarious in his previous works (Crest Hut Butt Shop, Johnny Balbona among others). My favorite scene would definitely be the part that deals with a grocery store, a hostage taker and a Jansport backpack. Thats just too funny

As for Edgar Tadeo’s colors, well, they’re cool! It’s really clear that he knows what to do to take Arnold’s artwork to a higher level. His work enhances the texture without overshadowing the lineart. He really did well for this.

All in all, I find Lastikman comics as a feel-good comicbook that can surely be enjoyed by any comics reader, whether young or young at heart. For me, this title is not just worth reading - it is worth owning. Kudos to Gerry, Arnold, Edgar and Mango comics for coming up with a great title that deserves a spot in every comic collector’s library. Here’s hoping that they come back for more

Komiks Event: Comics Art Workshop

COMICS ART WORKSHOP
Basic Illustration, Pencilling, Inking and Coloring
April 7-8,2009
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Salvador G. Escalante Bldg.
Cadiz City, Negros Occidental

For more information, please contact: John Becaro (johnbecaro@yahoo.com)