Arnold Arre Annouces "Halina Filipina"

In the signing event of Arnold Arre, creator of The Mythology Class, announced that he will be releasing a new book this year called "Halina Filipina" under Nautilus Comics. The story based on the sample pages are still vague, yet there is a hint of a possible love story between two characters.

He also announced this on his facebook page with raw sample pages. There is also the inclusion of the song "Torpedo" by the Eraserheads which he also got permission from Ely Buendia.

Check the 7 page preview from his facebook page here.

"To be on the preorder list (where we will email you a notice once we have the final SRP of the book, and allowing you to get the book early with special bonuses), email us at preorders@nautiluscomics.net" - Nautilus Comics

For more info you can go to  www.arnold-arre.com

ToyCon 2015 Celebrates 14 Years With BATTLEFIELDS OF PLAY

Those of us who grew up in the pre-social media era or even the pre-electronic gaming age remember a time when “Play” was associated with the outdoors.  We fondly remember halcyon days of setting up toy soldiers in the hilly terrain of our own backyard or lining up our Star Wars action figures to go into battle with our He-Man toys in the wonderland of our childhood bedroom. 

Those were the days, when our imagination knew no limits and the fantasy characters of comics, cartoons and movies were our genuine playmates; ready to defend and protect us, by the Power of Greyskull or by the all-encompassing Force, forging into battle with the evil hordes of Cobra, the Legion of Doom or armies of Decepticons.

We never knew it, but our childhood was fraught with glory in our Battlefields of Play.  And this is what we celebrate once again, as a clarion call sounds to dust off our toys and wage war once again with glee and joy in our hearts.  

SM Brings The Avengers Experience!

The only Avengers themed exhibit in the Philippines, The Avengers Experience comes to life at The Block Atrium, SM City North EDSA this Summer from April 20 to May 16, 2015. 

SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. gives kids and kids at heart a new attraction to watch out for this season. The Avengers Experience is the perfect spring board for all fans of the upcoming and most awaited film of the year, ‘The Avengers: Age of Ultron’ which will open on 22nd of April 2015.

Featuring the world’s favorite heroes, visitors will be immersed in the universe of The Avengers Experience where they will get a chance to witness life-size character displays of our favorite heroes like Iron Man, Captain America, Ultron, Hulk and Hulk Buster. To complete the experience, guests get to relive their favorite Avengers hero through loads of activities and games like the Disney XD’s family interactive game, wherein kids get to be Iron Man for a day in a video game mission to bring down all enemies, get a chance to be a god and lift Thor’s axe, or be as strong as the Hulk by winning over an arm wrestling challenge. The Avengers Experience will also include exclusive movie-themed merchandise from Snack Time and the SM Store.

Meet Josie Rizal - Tekken's First Filipino Fighter

After clamors from fans and the rumored involvement of Jollibee to be the next in the roster of the Tekken series, Namco finally revealed the first Filipino fighting character. Her name is Josie Rizal, named after the national hero Jose Rizal, who uses the Filipino martial art Escrima (Kali) and Kickboxing as her fighting style. 

Though she may not be the first of the Filipino-based characters, Talim from Soul Calibur, and Manny Pacquiao from Fight Night were introduced years prior to Josie. With a combination of Escrima and Kickboxing, it would be an interesting feat to see how can this par with the other existing characters of Tekken.

The interest of Bandai Namco for the Philippines started when they featured a city (which looks obviously as Manila) as one of the battle places for Tekken Tag 2. It was also noted by many netizens when Jolliibee trended to be a future character after Tekken's Game director and Chief Producer Katsuhiro Harada  tweeted about the famous bee.

No Summer Komikon?!

The first reaction to this will be a long and agonizing NOOOOOOOOOOooooo...!

But so far it it true and they have it announced in their facebook page with an accompanying image that even without the summer komikon, there will be the Komikon spinoff, Indieket and the 'winter' Komikon.

Here is their statement:

And now a public service announcement... Perhaps you've heard the rumors going around? Wala daw Summer Komikon? Here is Komikon Inc.'s official response.

KOMIKON, Inc regrettably announces that there will be no Summer Komikon this 2015. 

Do not fret. 

We have bigger plans this year.

Thanks for understanding and please do be calm and wait for further announcements.

and now we wait...

TOYCON 2014: The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention

The Philippine TOYCON: The Biggest Pop Culture Event in the Philippines celebrates its 13th year.

What's bigger than dinosaurs? Giant robots. What's bigger than giant robots? Godzilla. What's bigger than Godzilla? Freakin' outer space! Where a bunch of aliens are busy guarding the galaxy.

There's nothing that can compare with bigness. But sometimes, even the thought of "bigness" is an understatement when you find something that can contain all these things and add in a huge dose of fun and thrills. Prepare for the biggest one yet! It's time for TOYCON 2014!!

The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention, or TOYCON as it's more widely-known, is Asia's biggest and longest running convention for collectibles, toys, anime, comics, cosplay, gaming and anything and everything related to hobbies and collections. The convention has been ongoing since 2002 so it is now on its 13th year of thrilling fans and aficionados alike. It is, simply put, the biggest pop culture event in the country.

Reporting for Summer Komikon 2014!

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.

Studio Salimbal Talks About Philippine Comics

Studio Salimbal a newly formed comic group hailed from the best in the comic industry is off for their first collaborative project. As many of its members have created stories and comics that have crossed boundaries and some have been introduced overseas. But they are first focusing on the homecourt which is the Philippines.

They would like to talk for their first project, they wanted to talk about Philippine Comics. Happening on on April 6 (Sunday), 2:30pm at the Forum at Fully Booked Hightstreet. They will have series of open panels where Salimbal members, as well as any creators and fans who would like to come, can talk shop and compare projects and goals for the future and there will be free sketches also.

To get to know the members of Studio Salimbal, you can check their names, their profiles and their websites listed below.

2nd Baguio Komikon This February!

After a successful Baguio Komikon last year (Baguio Komikon: Sirko ng Komiks), it's back for another year with the favorite komiks, artists and many more! Baguio Komikon: Eksena ng Komiks will be happening at BBCCC Building Assumption Road, Baguio City.

February 8, 2014 from 10AM to 5PM

Entrance Fee is P35 only!

Featuring special guests like Carlo Vergara (Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady, Zsazsa Zathurnah), JP Palabon (Puso Negro), Mike David (Kubori Kikiam), Mark Rosario (My Wife is Pregnant) and Randy Valiente (Animen, Army of Darkness).

Baguio Komikon is presented by Komikon Inc., Bag-Iw Art Society, and AHU. Media Partners Hero TV and  Cordillera Today.

BLTX IV: The Annual Acronym of Cool Comics!

The fourth Annual Better Living Through Xeroxography (BLTX) will be having their Small Press Expo and BLTX Talx II: ALTERNATIVE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS on December 14, 2013 from 9AM to 5PM at the Lopez Museum and free to the public!

The participants so far!

• Gener Pedriña
• Gelo Suarez & Donna Miranda
• Ardie Aquino
• UP Writers Club
• Heritage Conservation Society - Youth
• UP UGAT
• UP GRAIL
• Carameldita
• Carlocrazy Clemente

Art For The Heart: Silent Auction and Live Art for Typhoon Yolanda Victims

Comic lovers and creators can also help the people will come together to help people affected by the recent typhoon. Fully Booked, Comic Odyssey and Vinyl on Vinyl present ART WITH HEART: Silent Auction and Live Art for Typhoon Yolanda Victims. Visual, street and comic artists come together to sketch and paint live to help relief efforts of the recent typhoon.

Commission a sketch, purchase merchandise, and participate in the silent auction featuring many beautiful Original Comic Art pieces donated by both artists as well as comic fans. Visual and street artists will also be painting and selling the finished pieces. 100% of sales will support relief efforts via the GMA Kapuso Foundation.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

TopShelf, 5/L Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street

Komikon IX This Saturday!

Although gloom and negativity may have come to many of us because of the recent natural disasters but we must never forget to celebrate our passion which can also be very helpful. You can start with Komikon 2013 is happening this November 16, 2013 starting from 10 am to 7pm at the Bayanihan Center, Pasig City.

With many of the artists and tables having their own drives in raising funds in aid of the typhoon victims in the Visayas. But of course, new and fresh comics are released for the growing fans of Pinoy komiks.

Entrance Fee: Php 100 (Kids under 12 enter for free until 12 noon!)

They will be having several fund raising activities on Saturday and check them out at  http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/335098/scitech/gaming/komiks-and-comics-artists-rally-support-for-yolanda-victims

RSVP to the Official Facebook Event page - http://www.facebook.com/events/538191652905125/

Post your experience with the hashtag #Komikon2013

TRESE Exhibit and Book 6 Launch!

October spells Halloween but it also brings news about the supernatural world of TRESE by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo. The critically-acclaimed graphic novel will exhibit some of its artworks at  the Crucible Gallery in SM Megamall for the TRESE NIGHT GALLERY.

Featuring 13 limited-edition digital prints, featuring the creatures and characters from the award-winning graphic novel TRESE, created by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo. Also on display will be the original artwork from Stories from the Diabolical.

Trese Night Gallery will start on October 22 until November 3 at the Crucible Gallery, SM Megamall, Level 4.

Plus there is also more good news as they will also reveal the next installation to the adventures of Alexandra Trese and the Kambal. "October 26 will be official launch of the Trese Night Gallery exhibit and it will also be the night we launch TRESE: BOOK OF MURDERS, a special collector’s edition compiling the first 13 cases with digitally-updated artwork  More details about this very special book ...a sneak peak on the new artwork... in the coming nights!" - Budjette Tan (from his facebook page). YEY indeed!

Pinoy Komiks Featured in the International Comic Festival Tokyo

Pinoy Komiks soars again in the international scene at the upcoming International Comic Festival Tokyo. The first “International Manga Fest” was held on November 18, 2012, and was supported by the embassies of seven countries, Cultural Exchange Bureaux, several publishers, some manga artists and many others. Manga in Japan, Bande Dessinée in France, American Comic in the USA.

Pinoy Komikeros will be participating in this international comic event in Japan to further expand internation exposure of Pinoy komik titles.

Below are the information we got from the facebook page of  the  International Comic Festival Tokyo.

The Artist Alley 2013 (from A to Z) 【26】PINOY Komiks　/ Philippines ピノイ・コミックス／フィリピン 活動場所：Philippines 出展作家の主要作品： Carlo Vergara: ZsaZsa Zaturnnah Manix Abrera : Kiko Machine Lyndon Gregolio : BEERKADA Elbert Or : Bakemono High AJ Bernard and Noel Pascual: Crime Fighting Call Center Agents Robert Magnuson : Hero Kitten Kuting Magiting Budjette Tan & Kajo Baldissimo : Tres Hezal Manzano : Call Work 【プロフィール】 フィリピンマンガの面白さ、美しさ、そして奥深さを日本に広めるPINOY Komiks。現代フィリピンマンガの重鎮の作品から、若手の同人誌まで紹介します。出品予定：Carlo Vergara, Manix Abrera, Lyndon Gregolio, Elbert Or, AJ Bernard and Noel Pascual, Robert Magnuson, Hazel Manzano他。神話、SF、学園生活など幅広いテーマと表現方法を、お手に取って確かめてください

Castle Geek Gives Away Free Comics Monthly To Pull List Members

Starting this July and will last the entire month, Castle Geek – the fastest growing comics, toys and collectibles shop is launching their PULL LIST SERVICE. Comic fans in the metro can expect tons of discounts and incentives from the comic retailer that will be available in their branches in Glorietta, The Collective and soon at V-Mall Greenhills.

“Having the PULL LIST SERVICE helps us to forecast the number of copies that each title our customers would require, through this we are able to achieve publisher incentives including the coveted variant covers everyone desires. In turn we are able to channel these perks to our customers through discounts and freebies” says Lawrence Sol Cruz, Operation Head for CASTLE GEEK.

PULL LIST SERVICE members of the shop are entitled to 15% discount on all their comic titles and other perks that cover Merchandise, Graphic Novels and even a free comic monthly.

To learn more about the PULL LIST SERVICE that’s happening next month, visit the CASTLE GEEK Facebook Fan page at https://www.facebook.com/CastleGeek and check out the event section.