Illustration and Story by: Kevin Eric Raymundo
Komiket Inc.
(5/5 ★★★★★)
"Mula sa pagtapal ng repolyo hanggang
paglamon ng dolomite, ito ang koleksyon ng
mga komiks ni Tarantadong Kalbo sa taong 2020,
ang pinakamasagwang taon nating lahat."
The Good:
Tarantadong Kalbo comics is the equivalent of Pugad Baboy comics that currently floods our social media.
The present sociopolitical events of the Philippines can be seen in his comic strips. The plight of the poor during the current pandemic are portrayed on the strips Mahirap and Caramel Matapobre. The COVID-19 pandemic response of the country are seen through the strips Fus Ro Dammit, V.I.P., The Emperor, and Napakasuwerte.
The best strips in this compilation delves on topics such as depression in Ok, Not Ok. and fake news in Inuman Sessions: Fake News.
"Ang hindi mag-luv sa own wika are like parang worse pa sa hayop or stinky isda."
The Bad:
There are several comic strips wherein the context are a bit hard to grasp such as Buksan Ang Kwaderno.
The Verdict:
Joining the ranks of Pugad Baboy, Tarantadong Kalbo can be considered as part of the Filipino comics that has been of relevance to the society. It paints the current situation of an ordinary Filipino in this extraordinary times.
Even the sweetest and saddest stories are presented through the strips Tobleron and Tobleron (2).
"Yan talaga yung pinaka-ayaw ko sa lahat.
Ang mabuhay sa takot."
He can be seen at:
Facebook Page: Tarantadong Kalbo
Twitter: @KevinKalbo
More of Tarantadong Kalbo can be seen at:
Penlab: "Tarantadong Kalbo Book 1 Preview"
