Want to know more about the history of Komiks and the current state of the Philippine Comic Book Industry? Click here.

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Tonight’s the night as Dylan Liwanag, our band, plays for the very first time at Mag:net Katipunan.

What’s this got to do with comics, I hear you ask? Well, the band members are composed of comic book creators! Yes, indeed. The line-up are as follows:

Jerald Dorado (Pinoy Passenger creator) on lead vocals,  Alex Aguilar (penciller) on lead guitars , Jonas Diego (webkomikero/blogger) on vocals/rhythm guitars, Dave Gonzales (colorist) on base guitars, and Franklin Ouano (penciller/colorist) on drums.

It’s a short set (4-5 songs), our gig tonight. Taking baby steps, you might say.

So, if you find yourself in the area, haul yourself over to Mag:net and say hello!

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I finally installed my webcomic blog’s new theme (or rather, my tech guy did).

I spent most of the day adjusting some things here and there but I am pretty happy with the new look and all. A great big “thank you!” is due to a certain Mr. Rico Sta. Cruz, the designer of my new blog theme. Check out his site here and see what he can do for your blog.

While you’re at it, check out the wonder that he did for mine!

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Remember back in January after seeing Agent X44 I suggested that actor Vhong Navarro would be perfect to play Lastikman if they ever made another movie about the local superhero (click here to read the article again)?

Well, it’s not going to be a movie…but a TV series. Guess who’s playing Lastikman?

Do I know how to call them or what?

Check the trailer out here.

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I just received word that Mike Wieringo has recently passed away (August 12, 2007) at the age of 44.

Michael “Mike” Wieringo (June 24, 1963 ^[1]-August 12, 2007^[2]) was an American comic book artist. He first came to prominence in the comic book industry for his work on DC Comics‘ The Flash with writer Mark Waid in the early 1990s. After his short run on the the Flash Wieringo briefly worked on another DC title, this time Robin with writer Chuck Dixon, before leaving DC for Marvel Comics.

The information is sketchy but it seems he was the victim of a fatal heart attack. I’ve been trying to find news online but was unable to find anything more substantial. The closest I can get to an actual confirmation is on his Wikipedia entry.

Click here to read it.

Anyway, condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, Mike.

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Check this one out…

Get the lead out and start drawing!

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“Activate interlocks, dynatherms connected, infracells are up, mega-thrusters are go!”

If you recognize the preceding line then you know definitely know Voltron: Defender of the Universe.

One of the more popular franchises from the 80s, Voltron had it all: good ratings, a toyline, and comics. One of the things I enjoyed about the show was Peter Cullen’s voice over every start of the show.

“From days of long ago…from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend. The legend of Voltron. A mighty robot. Loved by good, feared by evil.”

Peter Cullen is the voice talent that gave Optimus Prime life in the cartoon series and in the movies.

Apparently, after Transformers’ success at the box office, the powers-that-be finally gave the proposed Voltron Movie the green light.

After the resounding success of this year’s Transformers, it seems the animated-robot genre has been officially revived. Voltron, a 1984 animated series about five space explorers, their beastly robot cars, and the eponymous, significantly larger robot they all become, is on its way to the big screen with Voltron: Defender of the Universe. After years on the shelf, Transformers has suddenly given the project a bit more appeal, and according to producer Mark Gordon, it’s going to be big.

Read the entire article here.

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INK, or Ang Illustrador ng Kabataan, is holding an Illustration Clinic on the 18th of August Saturday 2:00PM - 4:00PM at the Rockwell Powerplant Mall. Various subject related on the matter of illustration will be addressed such as professional feedback on your drawings, art courses from various universities, and mentorship just to name a few.

Accomplished artists from various industries will be in attendance to share their expertise on the matter.

Wilson Tortosa
Comic & Manga artist

Don Arado
Animator and Multimedia professor

Jordan Santos
Illustrator and Adarna House Product Development Officer

Liza Flores
Illustrator, Entrepreneur, Vice President of INK

Mark your calendars!
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More specifically, they’re looking for Graphic Novels to publish.

Adarna House c/o The Filipino Writer: Adarna House is currently looking for story proposals for its next graphic novel under the Anino Comics imprint.

Proposals should include:

1. Project brief with the following details:

-Title
-Story genre,
-List of the creators to be involved in the project
-Estimated number of pages.

2. One page story synopsis

3. Sample pages, character studies
Stories may be in Filipino or in English. Compilations of previous published material are also welcome.

Submissions may be sent to Adarna House, Room 201, JGS Building, 30 Scout Tuason St., Quezon City, or e-mailed at pdg(at)adarna(dot)com(dot)ph.

Deadline for story proposals is November 30, 2007.

For questions, email Jordan Santos at rjordanpsantos(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Click here for more details.

For those waiting for Quentin Tarantino’s appearance, here’s the nitty-gritty!

9TH CINEMANILA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
AUGUST 8 WEDNESDAY
GATEWAY MALL
CINEPLEX 10

4:30PM CONTROL - MATINEE SCREENING (With Band Performances by: Blast Ople and Pupil after screening)
CINEMA 1

IRINA PALM - MATINEE SCREENING
CINEMA 4

8:00PM OPENING / ASEAN NIGHT CINEMA 5
Lifetime Achievement Awardees:
Mr. Robert Malengreau, Mr. Quentin Tarantino & HSH Chatrichalerm Yukol

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