Comics: Time First!

BIC 0034

Illustration and Story by: Kirejan Javier

Black Ink Comics

(4/5 ★★★★☆)

"Time first muna!!!

Ito ang karaniwang sinasabi ng mga Pinoy kapag gusto nilang mag-break habang naglalaro ng mga games. Ito din ang naging title ng Pinoy Manga na tungkol sa tatlong magkakaibigan at ang kanilang everyday gaming experiences. Ang mga jokes nito ay hango mula sa sariling karanasan ng author at mula sa mga popular references at ibang ideya na galing sa internet.

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The Good:

The cover was really a head-turner. Personally, it was the biggest factor that made me buy this comic book from Book Sale. The illustrations were really catchy to the eye. If its intention was to get the attention of gamers, as their primary audience, well it certainly got mine.

There were a lot of nods to different games that were placed here. It also included the different misconceptions and stereotypes thrown to gamers. Such were the illustration of a guy's version of shopping and the stereotypes towards female gamers.

The most truthful thing described would be the 6 gaming logics. Most gamers, if you would observe them closely while they are playing, have these habits.

The Bad:

The explanations for the references made in each topic was good for the first time. However, it becomes annoying after it was explained once again in the succeeding pages.

The Verdict:

Very Entertaining!

This comic strips compilation would make you realize the kind of gamer you are because it speaks from the experiences and passion of a gamer.

Time First! will loosen you up as you wait for that loading bar in your gadget to finish. Anyway, that game would wait for you to finish reading this short but entertaining comic book.

So, put down that console and read this comic book!

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