Comments on: A Tragic Turn of Events

By: nick

nick — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:43:58 +0000

Sorry for the past post, it was misplaced. Anyway, I read through all the artcles, it’s a hot topic in deviantart. Shitty bastards up there are so fucking greedy they’re not willing to pay for good art that’s worth it.

Crap them.

By: louie lu

louie lu — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:55:54 +0000

It is sad, really, to hear all these unending stories of how pitiful the current state of the philippine komiks is. young as i am, and definitely not exposed to a lot of things, i admire people like you who still pursue and fight for komiks. it makes me realize that as long as there are dreamers, there will be dreams that may come true.

goodluck sir!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:37:11 +0000

I agree that it’s good that they’re reviving the komiks industry, but how long can an industry last if it does not have any respect for the people who make the industry even possible? I do hope someday it will be possible to make a living from making comics here in the Philippines.

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:14:31 +0000

I sympathize with you, I also want our local industry to be great once more, regardless of style as long as what we create has substance. I remember a past issue that “divided” some of our artists before, the one regarding the influence of manga in local culture. Back then, I was scared of you because my personal style has a lot of manga influences. But when I met another comic artist and he helped elaborate your side, I realized we have similar views. I don’t believe in a “national style” for me, a style is someone’s own voice. But I do question content… I’ve noticed that these days, creators tend to base their characters on other existing ones, and don’t look to real life people for inspiration when it comes to personality. I get sick of publishers who get artists because they draw “Pop” style manga, just because it’s “manga”. OOps, sorry, long post. anyways, take care, and thanks for inspiring the lot of us.

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By: That guy from ARCHON

That guy from ARCHON — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:10:06 +0000

Welcome to the real world… again. Sad and sobering but that’s the way things are. The best to you and your family.

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By: Gerry Alanguilan

Gerry Alanguilan — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:49:34 +0000

Auggie, that newsreport and this blog entry are talking about the same thing. I used to be part of it, and because of reasons I outlined above, I no longer am. Arnold was never part of it.

By: auggie

auggie — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:55:49 +0000

Gerry,

Nabanggit ang pangalan mo at si Arnold Arre, tungkol doon sa press ng bagong komiks na lalabas sa Sunday Inquirer. Mukhang maiinvolve daw kayong dalawa as representative of young komikeros.

Tungkol sa mga detractors mo, huwag mo silang papansinin, 98% ng motibo ng mga yun eh inggit lang. Alam mo na, the worst Filipino trait, CRAB MENTALITY.The best defense, is just to ignore them, tutal hindi ka naman kumukuha ng ika- bubuhay mo sa kanila di ba ?Gawin mo lang ang gusto mo at to hell with them..