100 Responses to “Arlan Esmeña, December 8, 1973 – February 18, 2010”

1. Jonas Diego on February 5th, 2010 11:32 am

   Arlan,

   Miracles never cease to happen and they happen on a daily basis. We only have to look.

   The power of love, hope, and good friends have never failed to move mountains. You already have much love and good friends in abundance. You know what’s next…

   Group shower tonight!

   We will always be here for you. :D

   Your fellow Komikero,

   JONAS

2. Rey Siasar on February 5th, 2010 11:33 am

   Boss Arlan!

   Get well! prayers lang katapat nyan! Ill include you in my prayers. kelangan pa namin ng art ninyo. Artists of your caliber make the world a very colorful place to live in.

3. Joanah t.c. on February 5th, 2010 11:52 am

   HI Arlan!
   It’s amazing how you managed to do the comic despite your trips to the hospital. You did a great job on the Boldstars title!
   Be brave Sir! My mom went through the same ordeal, and she’s stronger than ever. We look forward to more works~! You’ve inspired me to go work on my indie again! God Bless! ^_^v

4. Gerry Alanguilan on February 5th, 2010 11:53 am

   From Twitter:
   http://twitter.com/sleeplessgirl/status/8661128694
   sleeplessgirl To Arlan: If you’re single, I want to date you. It was love at first sight of your drawings. So get better. We’ll go to Luneta. :)

5. John Ray on February 5th, 2010 12:05 pm

   Good day to you Sir Arlan. You’ve certainly touched our lives as comic book enthusiasts. I hope you overcome this stage of your life. We’re all here to keep your spirit strong, as their is no greater strength than the human will. Get well soon!

6. April Ricafort on February 5th, 2010 12:16 pm

   Hi Arlan! You don’t know me but I’ve become a fan of yours through ‘Bold Stars’. Actually, I asked for an autograph late last year! =)

   I know it is hard what you (and your family) are going through. I’ve lost a number of friends this way, and every time, it ain’t easy. I don’t like thinking about it, but how can I not? For the past few weeks, I’ve been helping a friend whose mom is already in a critical condition. Even in our family’s youngest generation, symptoms have been appearing — almost all aunts have had cysts and late last year, my younger sister has been diagnosed with plasmacytoma.

   But you know what, every time it hits us, we are reminded of what really matters. Families become friends and friends become families. Even strangers can become family, too. That is why I’m writing you. You’re not alone, Arlan. Stay strong and continue believing.

   I am looking forward to your recovery. =)

7. Jim Caro on February 5th, 2010 12:22 pm

   Don’t lose faith kahit ano sinasabi ng katawan mo or kung ano ang naririnig mo sa doktor, God is bigger than everything! :D

8. Markus on February 5th, 2010 12:37 pm

   Prayer can change the night to day. Stay strong, Arlan!

9. fortuitous faery on February 5th, 2010 12:52 pm

   Mr. Esmena, I don’t know you personally, but as a fellow Pinoy I would like to send some healing vibes from my neck of the woods here in New Jersey. Know that your spirit is one with God and from God comes all the strength we need for our bodies to heal. Feel the love all around you. Love is something that doctors don’t prescribe but is very powerful. May you feel better soon!

10. Jose Mari Lee on February 5th, 2010 12:57 pm

    Arlan:

    Ayaw baya pagpara luya-luya. Uragon baga kita.
    Basta dai mo sana pag-isipon iyan ta marahay ka.

    We may not have known each other personally, but I’ve always felt you’re one heck of a wonderful guy.

    Ikaw ang isang taong nakapanghihinayang na hindi makilala at maging kaibigan. I’m still lucky though because even by just chatting with you here at Gerry’s site, I’ve sort of known you at least. By the way, I loved your acting debut in Gerry’s video. You’re a natural actor whose extremely photogenic and looking just like what a matinee idol should be.

    Just hang in, there, kababayan. You’re always included in my prayers. Hope is always in our midst. I will pray so hard, I will do it tenfold – so that you’ll be with us for many, many more years and see more of your wonderful drawings. When you become a superstar komiks illustrator, please make me your Super Alalay – with no salary. I will carry your coat, your mineral water, will wipe your sweat while you’re signing autographs for your fans and will drive you around for your daily business dealings.

    Hey, you’re someone like what Anne Frank would call – a piece of good news. The good news is that you’ll never know how great you can be, how much you can love, what you can accomplish. You are indeed a piece of good news and we’re not giving up. Cheer up, won’t you?

    We all love you, always remember that.

11. Jiggy Cruz on February 5th, 2010 1:32 pm

    Hi Sir Arlan!

    I’m sure my Lola would have wanted me to tell you this. Faith and a positive attitude will get you through this. Just continue to do the things that make you happy. Watch/ read things that will make you laugh. And of course, Prayer Power!

    We’ll be praying for you. Thank you for signing my copy of the book. It was awesome!

12. Dexter Entera on February 5th, 2010 2:03 pm

    Idol! always a man smiling whenever you approach him …and always accomodating (para sa isa sa mga napaka maraming fanboy mo :D) o makulit lang talaga ako…hehehe. My prayers will always be with you and I’m looking forward to see you sa Sampalok Lake one of these days…may pramis ka, remember? :)

    God Bless!

    Dex

13. AMihan on February 5th, 2010 4:01 pm

    Dear Sir Arlan,

    nais ko lang po magpasalamat para sa pagdrawing niyo ng ‘boldstars’. meron po akong kapatid na nihihirapan sa school kasi wala talagang interes na magbasa. as in kahit komiks, hindi niya binabasa yung words. yun pala, mataas talaga yung grado ng mata niya, so ngayong teenager na siya nung nalaman namin. but because he’s gone through gradeschool thinking he’s dumb, at ngayon lang talaga siya humahabol sa pag-aaral, nag-aangst talaga siya at hindi niya talaga feel magbasa.

    for some reason, sa dami dami ng komiks na pinahiram ko sa kanya, yung ‘boldstars’ lang yung paulit-ulit niyang binabasa, as in binabasa talaga, at kamakailan lang, lagi na siyang nagtatanong ng kung saan makakahanap ng komiks niyo at ni sir gerry. naloka yung nanay ko sa choice of literature niya syempre, pero were relieved he’s into reading now. he’s been drawing ever since and trying to make komiks too.

    i’m hoping a steady diet of komiks from you guys will help him get on track to love komiks and books in general. sana po gumaling kayo para kasi dadalhin ko sana siya sa isang con para magpatuograph! parang ambabaw, pero ayun, i’m sure marami pa kayong mga ibang batang bibigyang gana na magbasa at magmahal sa craft niyo.

    yakang-yaka niyo yang sakit niyo. we wish we could just go avatar on you and chant a mantra while holding the boldstar komiks. hehe.
    were wishing for your recovery! wishing very hard.

    yours truly,
    amihan

14. Dexter Wee on February 5th, 2010 4:48 pm

    Hi Arlan.

    I can’t imagine the pain you’re in right now.
    But I have a good news to you.

    You have a heavenly Father that loves you and cares for you. And He already sent his Son to die for your sins and heal your earthly body.

    (Isaiah 53:5 NKJV) But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.

    All I can share to you now are God’s powerful words. and I do hope you’ll embrace it buddy!

    Hang in there and I know you’re strong enough to make it through.

    “For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37)

    “For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:17)

    “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)

    “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” (Mark 11:24)

    “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life …” (1 Timothy 6:12)

    “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20)

    (Psalms 30:2 NKJV) O LORD my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.

    (Jeremiah 17:14 NKJV) Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, For You are my praise.

    RECEIVED HIS PROMISES DEAR ARLAN.

    GOD BLESS YOU!

15. Dexter Wee on February 5th, 2010 4:52 pm

    Hope this song helps.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOcAOsQ0FA4&feature=PlayList&p=1282E017A3FE8A91&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=13

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9KHdYW7uXo

16. Artemio on February 5th, 2010 5:56 pm

    Sir Arlan,

    Idol kita. Bilib ako sa talent mo. Astig ka.

    Payo ko seo mag-aliw ka lng. Masaya lng lagi at
    laging magdasal..yun ang pinaka importante sa lahat. Wag ka matakot lahat naman tayo me pagsubok.

    Onat

17. Ferres on February 5th, 2010 6:11 pm

    Reconciling yourself with what maybe inevitable, take stock of what you’ve achieved. See if there are still things that need doing and focus like a laser beam to finish them.

    Find the strength to fulfill your purpose. Leave a legacy for all to remember. And that will be your key to immortality.

    Be the sun that shines the brightest in it’s fading days.

18. Jann Galino on February 5th, 2010 6:42 pm

    Sir Arlan,

    Thank you for signing my copy of “Boldstar”. I was amazed by your imagination when it comes to scenic landscapes, I saw there how free your mind is, how you create a different world… of boldstars.

    Always pray to Him sir because only He can hear and grant our prayers!

19. Enzo on February 5th, 2010 6:58 pm

    Sir Arlan,

    We have not even met personally and I don’t have anything much to say but GET WELL SOON! Know that you are a valuable gem in our community and that all of us here hope for your well being!

20. Aaron on February 5th, 2010 7:22 pm

    Sir Arlan!

    Hi Five! Isa ka sa pinaka cool magdrawing ng girls na nakita ko! Pero honestly, una kitang nakita sa YouTube ni Sir Gerry! Fan na ako agad dun pa lang! Stay strong, sir! Kaya yan!

21. hazel chua on February 5th, 2010 7:35 pm

    Hi Arlan,

    Mukhang nasabi na ni Dexter Wee lahat ng verse sa bible… pero I believe there is nothing impossible is you ask something from God, consider it done. He is your Healer.

    Sige, date din tayo pag ok ka na… kahit sa sampaloc lake lang… pa fishbol fichbol lolz!

    see ya!

    Hazel Manzano

22. Jonette on February 5th, 2010 8:27 pm

    Hello Arlan.

    I may not know you, or have met you, but I want to tell you that

    You are made of 100% pure AWESOME

    for not ever giving up the fight. You can do it!

23. mel casipit on February 5th, 2010 8:42 pm

    sir Arlan, bibili ako ng lahat ng comics na gagawin mo! :) Sobrang nagustuhan ko ang trabaho mo sa Boldstars.

24. Cesar Esguerra on February 5th, 2010 9:30 pm

    Arlan,

    One friend in a lifetime is much;two are many;three are hardly possible. friendship needs a certain parallelism of life, a community of thought, a rivalry of aim.and you have more friends that you can think of…i miss the day we have before, hope to see you soon.. draw nga nyo ni Gerry mga models na kinunan ko kaya.

    Cesar

25. David Jerickson Serador on February 5th, 2010 9:33 pm

    “Why do we fall, sir? So that we might learn to pick ourselves up.” —- Alfred Pennyworth

    Sharing that quote to you sir, coz it saved me a lot of times during down times :)

    Get well soon Sir Arlan always a fan of your works, especially the Dr.Who sketch :D

26. Kevin on February 5th, 2010 9:55 pm

    Hey Arlan,

    You can do it, man! All of us are still anticipating your future works. Stay positive, a man with a willpower such as yourself can give Chuck Norris a run for his money.

    Just always remember this: if the going gets tough, Rick Astley is always here, and he’s never gonna give you up nor let you down.

    Keep on truckin, Good Sir.

    A fellow Komikero and San Pableno,

    Kevin

27. kc cordero on February 5th, 2010 9:58 pm

    arlan,
    magpagaling ka. at dahil marami nang nagsabi ng tungkol sa paghipo ng panginoong maykapal sa iyo, para maiba naman, kapag malakas na malakas ka na ay mag-inuman tayo nina gerry at ipahihipo kita sa mga naggagandahang dalaga para tuluyang gumaling ka. :)

28. Paulo Sorne on February 5th, 2010 10:53 pm

    Sir Arlan, you can do it!

    You are healthy! You are making comics that you love!

    You are at Komikon, signing your works.

    Never give up, never give in.

    You are now cured.

    Peace!!!

29. Eman Casallos on February 5th, 2010 11:08 pm

    Sir Arlan,

    Pagaling ka, tas gawa kayo ni Sir Gerry ng sequel ng Boldstars entitled… “Bold Planets!” Tapos.. Part 3 yung “Bold Universe!” … Have faith, be strong! Ang dami mong fans praying 4 u! Cheer up sir!:)

30. Pinoy Comics USA on February 5th, 2010 11:19 pm

    Arlan,
    Hang in there, man.
    Rod

31. Miko on February 6th, 2010 12:29 am

    “Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight” – Japanese Proverb

    Hi, Arlan!

    I enjoyed the short time that I got to chat with you last Komikon, where you shared your passion to your craft. I also enjoyed your collaboration with Gerry and I can’t wait for your other projects with him; coming out with something all your own wouldn’t hurt as well.

    Anyway, the quote above is something that helped me out of the rut I experienced some time ago. But aside from the prayers that your friends, loved ones and all the other people who care have offered you, I hope you also find strength and inspiration with William Ernest Henley who have faced a similar challenge such as yours.

    In 1875 he wrote the following poem from a hospital bed:

    Out of the night that covers me,
    Black as the pit from pole to pole,
    I thank whatever gods may be
    For my unconquerable soul.

    In the fell clutch of circumstance
    I have not winced nor cried aloud.
    Under the bludgeonings of chance
    My head is bloody, but unbowed.

    Beyond this place of wrath and tears
    Looms but the Horror of the shade,
    And yet the menace of the years
    Finds and shall find me unafraid.

    It matters not how strait the gate,
    How charged with punishments the scroll,
    I am the master of my fate:
    I am the captain of my soul.

    I’m looking forward meeting you again on the next ‘Kon! Tell mo again how you finished a masterpiece like “Where Boldstars Go To Die” in your own hospital bed.

    -Miko

32. Sandy on February 6th, 2010 1:00 am

    Arlan,
    Get well soon my friend. Bold Stars has been selling extremely well at the shops and I can’t wait to see more of your work. I’ll be praying for you. God Bless You!
    Sandy

33. Arman on February 6th, 2010 7:11 am

    Hi Arlan,

    Bagamat hindi mo ako nakikilala at ganoon din ako sa ‘yo, personally, nakikita ko ang iyong artworks at aklat sa blog ni Gerry. Nalungkot ako dahil sa pagsubok na nilalakaran mo sa kasalukuyan, pero don’t lose hope because, GOD still there. Siya ang pinaka-dakilang manggagamot sa lahat, at ang kailangan lang ay ang iyong “faith” in HIM, and faith can move mountains. Sometimes, things change. Plans fail, joy fades, excitement gone. We start to question why? But when you look beyond, still GOD is good all the time. I pray for your speedy recovery. I will include you in my prayers from now on. God Bless You.

    -Arman Francisco

34. Johnny Balbona on February 6th, 2010 7:29 am

    Arlan, from flower drum song, “a hundred million miracles are happening everyday”. :)

35. Steve Pabalinas on February 6th, 2010 10:17 am

    All I can say is that there are no secret formulas for creating miracles. But always expect God’s power to come any time and any day to give life to our sick bodies.

36. Pope on February 6th, 2010 11:03 am

    FIGHT!

37. Marissa Hilos on February 6th, 2010 11:32 am

    Lakasan mo pa ang loob mo Arlan. mind over body. you’re always in my prayers.

38. Ed on February 6th, 2010 11:37 am

    I have many plans, Arlan. Isa na roon ang pagbisita kay Gerry & Ilyn sa bahay nila na naroon ka rin. Tapos ipagluluto ko kayo ng favourite kong ulam na GINISANG PECHAY o di kaya’y GINATAANG SITAW AT KALABASA. :)

    We’d love to see more of your work. Isa kang inspirasyon sa pag guhit ng hot babes. Kaya pala yun ang sinulat ni Manong Gerry dahil magaling ka sa pagdrawing ng babae. Idol kita sa teaser pa lang ni Manong Gerry before mapublish ang Bold Star…

    Be strong. We’ll pray for you. :)

    -ed

39. Mike Ignacio on February 6th, 2010 4:54 pm

    Sir Arlan,

    Get well soon!
    Never lose faith!
    Never lose hope!
    God saves!
    God heals!
    All will be well!
    You will be well. :)

40. Borgy on February 6th, 2010 11:09 pm

    Arlan, hindi pa tayo nakakapunta sa mga lugar “Where boldstars go to dance”. Kaya palakas ka para makakita tayo ng “reference material”. Maraming alam sina Jonas at Dex. Sakay na! ^_^

41. Fermin Salvador on February 7th, 2010 1:48 am

    Arlan

    Kulelat na itong post ko.

    Huli man daw ay puwedeng maging magaling.

    Pero sa lahat nang pagkakataon at sitwasyon ay maipakikita ang galing.

    Kaya pagaling ka!

42. Reno on February 7th, 2010 1:54 pm

    Hope you get well soon, Arlan. Never give up. My father was diagnosed with cancer some years back. Family, friends and a renewed faith in God helped keep him strong. Just like I know that you have plenty of friends and family who will be with you through this ordeal.

    God be with you always.

43. rhiver on February 7th, 2010 2:17 pm

    Arlan,

    Alam ko po ang pakiramdam ng gumagawa ng komiks habang merong dinadalang sakit. Ang kauna unahang indie komiks na nailabas ko sa komikon ay may ganoong tema at ginawa ko din yun habang ako’y may nararamdamang mabigat sa dibdib. Magkaiba man ang ating sitwasyon iisa lang ang inasam nating gawin sa mga panahon na yon at iyon ay ang paggawa ng komiks.

    At dahil dyan yung ginawa nyo po sa Bold Stars ay mananatiling special para sa akin habang buhay. Dinudukutan ko ito ng inspirasyon kapag may mga panahong nagdududa ako sa sarili.

    Mabuhay po kayo Arlan and Gerry.
    Rhiver

44. Robert N. Nacion on February 7th, 2010 5:25 pm

    kasama ka sa panalangin ko pareng arlan!kaluguran daka tulad ng lugud ko kay bos gerry! GODbless!

45. Jerome_Jagonia on February 7th, 2010 6:32 pm

    Sir Arlan,

    It was 2009 komikon I was ogling one of the pages of WBGTD sexy pages.hehe…(nakalapis pa) it was really not yet finished. But thank you for letting browse on your work in progress back then and telling me the concept behind it a. And Finally got your comic book and Im really happy.

    Get well Soon!!! God Bless!

46. Hub Pacheco on February 7th, 2010 7:30 pm

    Mr Arlan! I bought Bold Stars at last year’s Komikon. Loved your work there. I’m a firm believer that things can only get better once it’s been really bad. Get well soon!

47. Kecia Maria on February 8th, 2010 1:50 am

    Hi!
    Eventhough I don’t know you I wanted to make a comment. I hope you will get well soon. I feel very emotional when I hear cases like this.. Stay strong and have faith :) You’ll make it! We know that!

48. O Ochanine on February 8th, 2010 8:30 am

    Hello Arlan,

    This is Olivier Ochanine, incoming Music Director of the Philippine Philharmonic (PPO).

    Clearly, we do not know each other, but I’ve seen the videos of you and Gerry and learned of your predicament. Just wanted to wish you the quickest possible recovery; stay strong and keep to your comics, as I’m sure they help you in these hard times. I’ve seen some of your comics, great stuff.

    Maybe I’ll see you sometime in Manila, who knows?

    Wish you all the best toward your recovery, Arlan.

    Olivier

49. randy valiente on February 8th, 2010 10:21 am

    Pagaling ka, bro. May part 2 pa daw ang Boldstar :)

50. dict on February 8th, 2010 1:29 pm

    Sir, i dont know you personaly.It really brings me hundreds of laugh whenever i watch the vid. that You and sir Gery did.in time i realy wanted to share my passion as an Artist to other Artist,but it realy hard for me castout this left-armbandage….You do things the way you do wanted to it.You have your Freedom as an Artist.
    ……………
    ……………
    A Prayer

    Lord,
    I can no longer do
    the things I love to do.

    Illness takes so much away.
    Give me strength to live and work again;
    to use my talents for others
    enriching lives around me.

    You know our weakness
    and the sufferings we endure.
    If it is your will,
    make me well.

    Strengthen me in mind and heart;
    take me by the hand
    and raise me up.
    Amen.

51. narj salazar on February 8th, 2010 10:28 pm

    Arlan, don’t give up. We want to see more of your art works. I just got the copy of Bold Stars from Gerry thru mail and thankfully, the book and your tandem scored! I also like the pin ups you made!

    With prayers, I think trying our local fruit Banaba is a key for your recovery…

    Check this link:
    http://tag.my/2009/02/20/natural-cancer-killer-10000-times-stronger-than-chemo-soursop/

52. Nick Nichelle Dael on February 9th, 2010 1:03 am

    So that was the “trips” was all about. Pagaling ka Arlan! Marami ka pang mapapahanga sa komiks mo. :)

53. Henry Nam on February 10th, 2010 4:56 am

    It’s incredible, the things modern medicine allows us to do. You and I don’t know each other, but I heard about your condition from Gerry’s YouTube blog and thought I’d send my support and cheer your way! I admire your strength and courage in braving through this, unimaginably difficult to me, ordeal.

    Looking forward to seeing more of your art work and silly videos soon!

    Best,

    Henry

54. Ian on February 10th, 2010 6:46 am

    Dear Arlan,

    I am a Fil-Am who has been a fan of Sir Gerry’s for a while since I am a big fan of Filipino artists. I check out his blog pretty much daily and I’m still trying to get my hands on Elmer and Bold Stars. When I saw your samples from Bold Stars, I was blown away. Your architecture featured in Gerry’s youtubes is fantastic. Your house is beautiful and out of this world! Like your drawings, it has beautiful organic form yet somehow structured. Not many people can do that. Also, your bristol robots are insane. When I heard about your present plight, it prompted me to post something for the first time on this blog. I have been praying for your recovery and hope you electromagnetically whip this thing.

    God bless,

    Sincerely,

    a fan,

    Ian

55. Carver on February 16th, 2010 4:16 pm

    Arlan…we love you. Before you sleep, imagine a bright white light of love surrounding you. That’s us. *HUGS*

56. Sire Arevalo on February 17th, 2010 2:33 am

    Dear Arlan,

    We claim that you are healed and continues to pray for your speedy recovery. Nothing is impossible so never cease to believe my friend! God bless! =]

57. Mark on February 17th, 2010 7:22 am

    God speed sir Arlan! Be lookin forward for your recovery and more of your works as well. Hang in there! \m/

58. Jonas Diego on February 18th, 2010 7:00 am

    Godspeed, Arlan. :(

59. Miko on February 18th, 2010 7:32 am

    I’m feeling a profound sense of lost and I know that Arlan’s friends, Gerry being one of them, and his family feels so much more than that.

    Arlan, you will live on through all your masterpieces and through all the people whose lives you touched in one way or another…

60. Mark Ocbena on February 18th, 2010 7:33 am

    May you rest in eternal peace sir Arlan. Thank you for the inspiration. :(

61. Azrael on February 18th, 2010 7:33 am

    i became silent after discovering what’s really happening, i prayed and hope you can make it.

    but I think God has better plans pala for you.
    you are now with HIM.

    I’m eating my breakfast today and I can’t keep these tears away. Will miss you pre, especially those mumbo jumbo laughs we just did when we last met at the komikon.

62. Sandy on February 18th, 2010 9:18 am

    speechless…Godspeed Arlan :(

63. J. R. Bumanglag on February 18th, 2010 9:32 am

    You may have left us, but your memory lives on, eternal in the art you have given to the world.

    Arlan, maraming salamat po. Godspeed!

64. johnbecaro on February 18th, 2010 11:07 am

    omg. I regret I was too late for this. BUT I was saddened by this

65. Josel on February 18th, 2010 11:14 am

    Condolences and rest in peace Sir Arlan.

66. Jun Pamintuan on February 18th, 2010 11:33 am

    You will be missed Sir Arlan. May you rest in peace.

67. Paulo Dayto on February 18th, 2010 11:49 am

    tnx sir gerry kasi pinakilala mo samin si sir arlan.. ikaw din yung naging way para matupad yung isa sa mga pangarap niya.. yung gumawa ng komiks… sayang pero ganun talaga ang buhay.. maikli… Condelence para sa pamilya at kaibigan ni sir arlan.. May you rest in peace sir Arlan…

68. andoyman on February 18th, 2010 12:26 pm

    condolence po…may sir arlan find peace with the Creator…:(

69. andoyman on February 18th, 2010 12:39 pm

    gumawa rin po ako ng isang napakaikling tribute para sa kaniya. nawa’y nakikita niya ‘yon ngayon sa langit.

    rest in peace sir arlan

    i think the whole comic industry will miss him.

70. Ian on February 18th, 2010 12:49 pm

    My most sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Even though I have never met you, your life, work, talent and humility has inspired and encouraged me, Sir Arlan. I have been privileged to have seen the Creator through the creator. Thank you and God bless. And thank you, Sir Gerry, for giving a face and voice to such treasures of the Philippines.

    -Ian

71. Ruel M. Sarmiento on February 18th, 2010 1:36 pm

    Sir Arlan you inspired me both as an architect and as an artist. RIP :(

72. Alex Cipriano on February 18th, 2010 1:55 pm

    You will serve as an inspiration to us all. May you live in eternal peace, Mr. Esmeña!

73. jerome dizon on February 18th, 2010 1:56 pm

    He’ll be painting stars , clouds up in heaven now. Cheers to you Arlan! Now your life truly begins.. see you soon :)

74. Miller on February 18th, 2010 1:57 pm

    My wife and I are saddened by the news…he was a great illustrator and we can tell that he was a good person, a wonderful husband and a father.

    Please send our condolences to his family. We will include him in our prayers.

75. Kevin on February 18th, 2010 2:24 pm

    Excelsior, Sir Arlan. :(

76. Flor on February 18th, 2010 3:06 pm

    Ayon sa Bibliya sa

    Ecclesiastes 7:1,
    “A name is better than good oil, and the day of death than the day of one’s being born.”

    Ecclesiastes 7:8,
    “Better is the end afterward of a matter than its beginning.”

    Bakit ganito ang mga sinabi sa Bibliya? Dahil ang kalagayan ng PATAY na ay mas mabuti kaysa sa mga BUHAY pa. Ang patay na ay hindi na maghihirap at wala ng mga problema. Mahirap ang buhay pa at maraming problema, at sa huli ay mamatay rin siya.

    Sabi sa

    Acts 24:15,
    “…and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.”

    Maliwanag na ang sinumang namatay na na NASA ALAALA ng Diyos na RIGHTEOUS o UNRIGHTEOUS ay BUBUHAYIN ULI siya ng Diyos sa araw ng RESURRECTION. Iyon lang HINDI NASA ALAALA ng Diyos ang HINDI NA BUBUHAYIN ULI.

    At ang namatay halimbawa nuong isang libong taon na ang nakaraan at ang namatay nuong isang oras lang ang nakaraan, ang pakiramdam ng dalawang ito sa araw na buhayin uli sila ay parang ISANG KISAP-MATA lamang ang mga oras at mga taon ng mga panahon na nakaraan habang mga patay sila. Bakit? Dahil hindi alam ng mga patay ang paglipas ng mga oras at mga taon ng mga panahon, walang TIME sa mga patay na.

    Parang kagaya ito sa paggising ng sinuman mula sa kanyang tulog, hindi niya alam ang haba ng mga oras na dumaan habang siya ay natutulog, ang pakiramdam niya paggising niya ay para rin ISANG KISAP-MATA lang ang haba ng mga oras na nakaraan.

    Tandaan palagi, ISANG KISAP-MATA lang!

77. Dexter Entera on February 18th, 2010 4:14 pm

    Gerry i got your message from Jonas…got worried after reading it…and then this news…its saddening but i’m glad he no longer need to endure more pain…he will live on through his marvelous art pieces…Godspeed Arlan!

78. Reno on February 18th, 2010 4:20 pm

    Condolences to Arlan’s family and friends. Thanks, Gerry, for sharing this wonderful and talented artist with us.

79. Jose Mari Lee on February 18th, 2010 4:53 pm

    Supremong Kapre:

    “ISANG KISAP-MATA lang!”

    There’s nothing more profound than this. Naranasan nating lahat ito, at ang oras, na imbensiyon lang ng tao, ay walang puwang doon sa kabilang ibayo.

    Napakaikli ng panahong inilagi ni Arlan dito sa balat ng lupa, nguni’t ang mahalaga’y hindi niya sinayang ang bawa’t araw ng naging buhay niya dito sa mundo. Nagkaroon ng silbi ang kanyang buhay, gaano man ito kaikli. At ngayon nga’y dumating na ang sandali upang siya’y umuwi.

    Balang-araw, tatahakin din nating lahat ang landas na tinahak ni Arlan. But for now, I can only quote what Horatio said after Hamlet dies:

    “Good-night sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”

    Goodbye, Arlan.

80. Renie on February 18th, 2010 5:16 pm

    COndolence po sa Pamilya at malalapit na kaibigan ni Sir Arlan, isa s’ya sa mga tunay na inspirasyon ng kabataang ilustrador. Rest In Peace Sir!

81. Eric on February 18th, 2010 6:22 pm

    Arlan Dude,

    Rest in Peace with the Lord!

82. johnny on February 18th, 2010 8:48 pm

    Arlan is happy…he is at peace…will be “dancing” for him now….

83. Al on February 18th, 2010 8:50 pm

    I didn’t know Mr.Arlan personally or had seen him in person, but i was able to read “Where bold stars go to die”. It was a very touching book, and it is a testament to his talent, his profession and his passion for the arts.. Condolence to his family. May you rest in peace..

84. raipo on February 18th, 2010 9:24 pm

    arlan…you will be missed…

85. chummy on February 18th, 2010 10:04 pm

    Rest In Peace Sir Arlan. thank you for the beautiful art…you will be missed…

86. Leinil yu on February 18th, 2010 10:58 pm

    You will be remembered, Arlan.

87. Stephen Segovia on February 18th, 2010 11:20 pm

    You are one of the best artist I’ve meet.
    Sana masabi ko ulit sa inyo yun this coming event
    but sadly wala na akong chance to say it to you in person. You surely be missed bro…

    Rest in peace sir Arlan.

88. Pinoy Comics USA on February 19th, 2010 2:16 am

    I feel a great sadness in my heart. My heartfelt condolences. Rest In Peace, Arlan.
    Rod

89. kajo baldisimo on February 19th, 2010 9:43 am

    Thank you for sharing with us your love for this craft. In the hearts of fans like me, you will live on. Salamat, ser Arlan.

90. Rev Cruz on February 19th, 2010 10:02 am

    I’ve always been a fan of his art ever since you featured him on your blog/videos. This is truly heartbreaking that such talent has already left us. Condolences to his family and you too, Gerry, I know how close a friend he was to you.

91. auggie on February 19th, 2010 10:16 am

    You are in a Better Place now Arlan, REST IN PEACE.

92. Ax on February 19th, 2010 11:29 am

    Nasaan man si Kuya Arlan, alam nating masaya siya sa piling ng Diyos.

    Kudos sa nagdrawing ng Bold Stars.

93. Yulo Garcia on February 19th, 2010 11:37 am

    I met you only once but that single moment inspired me so much to pursue what I really want. God bless your soul Sir Arlan. Thank you.

94. Alex Abular on February 19th, 2010 12:05 pm

    Rest and peace Arlan..

95. dj on February 19th, 2010 4:28 pm

    oh wow…

    condolences to the family. rest in peace Sir Arlan.

96. Borgy on February 19th, 2010 8:25 pm

    I wish I had known him more. But of the instances that we got to hang out during komikero meets and convention attendances Arlan was always full of smiles that shine through his eyes.

    Vaya con Dios, Arlan.

97. narj salazar on February 19th, 2010 8:52 pm

    Got the news last nyt while listening over the Rock Ed Radio on NU 107 (it was fun listening to the show) and all I can say is that Arlan is a sorry loss for the legion of comic book illustrators and for the people who appreciate his work in Bold Stars… At least, he was able to do what he loved doing (illustrating comics) before joining our Creator. Maraming salamat, Arlan!

98. Cristian John "krissthebliss" Sabarre on February 20th, 2010 12:38 am

    I only knew from Arlan from his work from boldstar. I never got the chance to read cause i was running low on cash at the time but I will support the wonderful medium that is Filipino comics. Thank you Arlan for giving us something beautiful to look forward and also inspire a thousand and 1 people here in the Philippines.

99. Thank You : KOMIKERO DOT COM on February 22nd, 2010 6:51 am

    [...] Arlan Esmeña, December 8, 1973 – February 18, 2010 [...]

100. R.E. de Leon on February 23rd, 2010 1:10 am

     My introduction to the world of Filipino Comics (and to komikero.com) was recent enough that I was, until just now, I didn’t know Arlan Esmeña had cancer.

     So at KomikStrip, I was actually hoping to meet him. When I read the copy of Boldstars that I bought there, I assumed I’d meet him at some later venue and I could tell him how much I looked forward to his future work.

     That’s not going to happen now, which is sad. But on the other hand, I’m glad that the subject matter of the work he did on Boldstars means that we still now have a great venue for discovering his subtle linework, the fluid dynamism of his panels, and his ability to make a character and a moment truly come alive.

     We fans have suffered a great loss, po, Mr. Esmeña. Maraming maraming salamat po, and may your rest indeed be peaceful.