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Final Pre-Komikon Update

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Tomorrow, November 22, is the Komikon, the 4th Philippine Comics Convention to be held at the University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City. It’s actually the culmination of week-long activities which began Monday.


The “Komiks in Education” Panel on Monday, November 17. Gilbert Monsanto, Elbert Or, Emil Flores and myself. The guy in the orange shirt is Wilson Tortosa.


Sketching a memento.


Me with foam chicken.

The “Komiks in Education” panel was terrific. At three hours, this was the longest panel I’ve participated in, and those three hours were worth it because it allowed us to discuss the subject of comics as not only a means of eduction, but also as a subject of education. It was truly very enlightening for me. This is the kind of thing that I have been looking for in a local comics convention. I hope to see more of this in future comics conventions.

I had another talk yesterday with Jamie Bautista and Elbert Or, where we discussed “Comics Writing for Artists“. It was another interesting talk where we explained (or at least tried to explain) where our ideas come from. That is always the question isn’t it? The most important question a comics creator can ever be asked.


Jamie Bautista with Komikon organizer Syeri Baet-Zamar looking on.

I really haven’t talked about Jamie before, but has had a huge helping hand in Elmer. Basically, his family owns the printing press that Elmer is printed in. Jamie handles the day to day business at the printer, but he is much more than that. Jamie is infinitely knowledgeable in all matters with regards to printing, business, and publishing. He’s he publisher of Arnold Arre’s Martial Law Babies as well as Cast. Whenever he talks, I’m always bound to learn something. He’s the reason why I’m sticking with LSA Printing as my printer because he knows comic books, and when I leave my files with him I know it’s in good hands. I really don’t have to worry about it.

I spent the day today preparing for tomorrow. ELMER #4 won’t arrive till tomorrow at the Komikon, so I’m putting together other stuff I’m going to sell. Bad news to those who wanted to get a set of issues #1-4, because it turns out, there’s no longer any copies of #1 at the printers. I no longer have copies of #1 with me, so coming out with the sets at Komikon is no longer possible. There is still a possibility that some copies remain at some retailers but I won’t get to them in time. So sorry guys! No Elmer sets tomorrow! But I will be bringing lots of copies of issues #2 to 4.

Those who want to read #1 can still download a copy here:
http://www.alanguilan.com/sanpablo/elmer

Aside from ELMER, I’m also coming out with a preview edition of “Where Bold Stars Go To Die“, a story I wrote, and illustrated by Arlan Esmeña.

We tried to finish the whole thing for Komikon, but due to unfortunate circumstances last October, Arlan lost time to draw it. Since I really didn’t want to deprive Arlan of his very first Komikon experience, I decided to come up with this preview edition which we will be selling for P15. If you’re going to buy a copy, make sure you have Arlan sign it. You’re going to make him very happy.

For those who are interested in original comics art, I’m once again be bringing my “KOMIKON ONLY” portfolio of original art. This time, I’m selling the pages for only 500 pesos each! That’s right! That’s not a typo! 500 pesos each! Well, don’t count on seeing any really kick ass pages, but there are some that do look good on their own. This is only for Komikon. After I leave the venue, it’s back to their original prices. I do this because I want everyone to have the opportunity to be able to buy original comic book art pages from titles like Superman, High Roads, Grifter and Stone. Most of the time, the cost of these pages are just beyond reach of the ordinary buyer. So I’m taking this opportunity to make some of these pages accessible.

There are a lot of titles that’s going to be released tomorrow. One of the titles I’m really looking forward to is BAYAN KNIGHTS, a title masterminded by my pal Gilbert Monsanto, with contributions from many young upcoming artists in local comics.

Azrael Coladilla came up with a comprehensive list of comics that’s going to be released tomorrow:

Komikon 2008: New Comics and Items Releases
http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2008/11/komikon-2008-new-comics-and-items.html

I spoke with Tina De Zuniga and she told me that her husband Tony will be there at tomorrow! He’s only one of the many industry pros that will be there. I’m sure guys like Leinil Yu, Carlo Pagulayan, Harvey Tolibao, Wilson Tortosa, Arnold Arre, Pol Medina, Gilbert Monsanto, etc., along with veterans like Danny Acuña, Jun Lofamia, Ernie Patricio, Yong Montano and the Coching family will be there. I’m sure there’s going to be plenty of surprises with regards to who will turn up.

These Komikon things have always been great events for the Pinoy comics lover to attend. I’ve attended every one of them since 2005. And of course, I’ve covered them all. Here are links to my previous Komikon entries.

2005


Leinil Francis Yu, me and Arnold Arre

At the Komikon 2005!
http://alanguilan.com/sanpablo/2005/10/at-komikon-2005.html
More on Komikon 2005
http://alanguilan.com/sanpablo/2005/10/vincent-kua-komikon-book-launch.html

2006


The legendary Jess Jodloman and me.

Immediate Post Komikon Update
http://alanguilan.com/sanpablo/2006/10/immediate-post-komikon-update.html

Komikon 2006
http://alanguilan.com/sanpablo/2006/10/komikon-2006-video-coverage.html

2006 was also the first year I started making Komikon videos. This is still my favorite Komikon video coverage I did:


Komikon 2006

2007


Me and Ilyn

Back from Komikon
http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/297

Komikon 2007 Report
http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/298

Post Komikon Thoughts
http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/301

Komikon 2007 Video

Komikon 2007 Vlog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx6Rs6dXpq8

Tomorrow marks the 4th year of Komikon, and I do want to extend my gratitude to all the organizers who have really come through with this event year in and year our through thick and thin. Thanks guys!

Oh wait, let me leave you with this Pre-Komikon Video. See you all tomorrow!


Pre Komikon Video 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ys41YsbOlw

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