Comics: Sinigang: Kwento ng Lumbay

Illustration and Story by: Ardie Aquino

Ardie Aquino Comics

(3/5 ★★★☆☆)

The Plot:

A Filipino pork stew cooked to perfection with MeTube as a guide.

The Good:

The illustrations are becoming a trademark of Ardie Aquino's simple and neat artwork. It can be seen on how the ingredients were drawn.

The story is simple and could remind readers of memories of love and care through cooking.

The Bad:

Based on the flow of the story or recipe, an ingredient was missing from pages 1 and 5. Pepper was not included even though it was used on pages 12 and 13.

The Verdict:

Sinigang is a simple comic book that takes a look at our past. It gives that comforting feeling after engulfing a warm and delicious pork stew on a cold and rainy day.

The food brings beautiful memories as one savors each spoonful of pork stew. This is our Filipino dish  story equivalent to the Ratatouille dish of an American film.

He can be seen at:

Facebook Page: Ardie Aquino

Book News: Trese's Book Releases for 2020 and 2021

 

Budjette Tan made a huge announcement for Trese fans as he revealed upcoming books that we should watch out for.

The first one is a new series titled BLOODLINES. It is an anthology set in the Trese universe which would probably tackle Trese's other family relatives. The first volume would include stories by David Hontiveros, John Amor, Brian Balondo, Mark Gatela, Marvin del Mundo, Brandie Tan, and Jb Tapia. It will also include a new story from Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo. This is set to be launched this December 2020.

The second volume of BLOODLINES will be a treat for the fans since it will include stories solicited from readers. Selected stories will be drawn by Kajo Baldisimo. This is set to be released in 2021.

Another treat that will be coming out in 2021 is the Avenida Edition of Trese Books 1, 2 and 3. It is said to contain new artworks and additional pages that will further expand the stories of each arc.

The Trese volume definitely keeps on expanding to our wonder and amazement.

More information about the Avenida Edition of Trese books can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Avenida Books"

Trese Books 2021 Update:

Book News: Budjette Tan Reveals Upcoming Trese Books

Comics: The Graveyard Shift ~ Issue 1

Illustration and Story by: Chelsea Oleta

(4/5 ★★★★☆)

 "A little magic never hurt anyone."

The Good:

It has a nice cover. The illustrations were clean and neat to look at. Representation of the common skin tone of our people was represented well in this comic.

The Bad:

I know its a cliffhanger, but the last panel was not clear on whether the creature was a werewolf like monster or a lion like beast.

The Verdict:

Mayo, a witch or mangkukulam, is an interesting character. Her story of travel to the United States is one to look forward to. Hoping that the story of Maya the teenage mangkukulam impress us on the next issues.

She can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Oletarts"
Tumblr: Oletarts
Twitter: @oletarts
Instagram: @oletarts

Book News: Re-releasing School Run

A comic title will resurface once more, as the story of a group of school children fight for their lives in a zombie virus infected world. School Run was initially created by Macoy and lasted for 7 issues, School Run Part 7 titled as Casualties of War! was the last issue. The last issue was a total cliffhanger since no follow-up issues was released afterwards.

This surprise collaboration between Macoy and Ardie Aquino, creator of Random! Comics and Ang Roomate Kong Aswang!, makes it clear that they want to finish this story and want a new generation of comic-readers be exposed to this wonderful story crafted years ago.

No further details if this will follow the stories of Robert, Maki, Pipoy and the rest of the gang as they survive the zombie typhoon headed towards their school bus, or if it will be a fresh story that will just use the same concept.

This was set to be released at Summer Komikon 2020, but has been postponed at a later date.

Comics: Suicide Squid

Story by: Lian Martecio

Illustration by: Albert Custodio

(2/5 ★★☆☆☆)

 "A group of inked creatures were trapped in an aquarium

after a boy fancied catching them in Gotham Sea-ty.

  His last catch was cunning JoeQueer who masterminded

an escape plan.

Makakapuslit kaya ang mga pusit?"

The Good:

This is a nice superhero satire themed comic. It plays a nice pun to the Suicide Squad team by having Gotham Sea-ty and a kid name Bruce along with his dog, Wayne.

The Bad:

It was just an average comic. Not that bad, but it was not that exciting though.

The Verdict:

Hats off to Martecio and Custodio for coming up with this witty and superhero satire filled comic.

Hoping to read more works from them.

More of the creator's works can be seen at:

Lian Martecio
Instagram: @lianxious

Albert Custodio
Instagram: @mandawyun

Events: Komiket Schedule 2020

A staple in the local comic convention scene, Komiket released their schedule for 2020.

Here are Komiket's schedule for 2020:

• February Komiket
• February 8 - 9, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
• 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall

• Komiket Cavite
• March 7 - 8, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
• 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Event Center Annex, SM Dasmarinas, Dasmarinas City, Cavite

• Komiket South
• May 2 - 3, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
• August 21 -23, 2020 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
• 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Event Center, SM Southmall, Las Pinas City

• PICOF (1st Philippine International Comics Festival)
• June 12 - 14, 2020
• 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Green Sun Hotel Makati

• Cebulitfest x Komiket
• July 2020
• Venue TBA

• October Komiket
• October 17 - 18, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
• Elements Centris, Quezon City

• #Paskomiket2020
• December 5 - 6, 2020 (Saturday & Sunday)
• Centris Elements, Quezon City

There is really no reason to miss out trying our local art with Komiket slowly entering different events.

More information about Komiket 2020 can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Komiket"

* Note this list will be updated regularly

Movie Update: Matteo Guidicelli The New Pedro Penduko

The new movie adaptation of Pedro Penduko moves forward as it now presents a new Pedro Penduko. Matteo Guidicelli is set to play the titular role. This comes as good news after James Reid's withdrawal for playing Pedro Penduko occurred due to his medical condition.

Pedro Penduko, first created by Francisco V. Coching, a National Artist for Visual Arts, first appeared in Liwayway Magazine in 1954. Since then, it has been adopted numerous times into the big screen and television shows. Viva Films is set to make another movie adaptation of this story using the modern and re-imagined version written by Regene Estolatan under Epik Studios. James Reid was initially announced to play the famous komiks character but he later on withdrew from playing the said role due to a medical condition. The role of Pedro Penduko eventually was given to Matteo Guidicelli.