The summer komikon is out again for this 2014 at the Bayanihan Center and still drawing crowds and loyal attendees and fans come together for a one day event this summer. People would like to spend this time to indulge on their favorite comics and even meet and talk with the artist themselves.
This awaited event brings together comic creators, exhibitors, fans and even celebrities. Ketchup Eusebio is spotted there in support of the DVD launch of the indie movie "Ang Maskot" by Macoy.
Summer komikon features new titles like Rodski Patotski by Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre, Abangan The Best of Philippine Comics 2014 co-edited by Bakemono High creator Elbert Or, and Kikoman machine X - ang Ika-sampung mysterio by Manix Abrerra. There is also Sulyap 2, which features budding new indie komiks which have also gained a following among comic fans.
Though there were no big stars, foreign comic guests and free flowing slurpee, the convention was attended by regular and new fans of komiks. This still assures that the komiks industry is growing slowly yet steadily. Of course there were a lot of new things like storylark.ph which will be an online platform for comic creators where they can read them for free or buy/sell titles.
If you have missed the Summer Komikon, there will be upcoming conventions this year like the Iloilo Komikon and the "Winter" Komikon in november. I was not able to participate as a indie komik seller but I vow to come back soon. Until the next convention!
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