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Komik
Comics in the Philippines ( fil, Komiks}) have been widespread and popular throughout the country from the 1920s to the present. Komiks were partially inspired by American mainstream comic strips and American comic book, comic books during the early 20th century. The medium first became widely popular after World War II. Its mainstream appeal subsided somewhat during the latter part of the 20th century with the advent of other mass-media forms such as telenovelas, but experienced a renaissance in the mid-2010s with the increasing popularity of artists such as Gerry Alanguilan, Arnold Arre, Budjette Tan, Kajo Baldisimo, and the rise of fan communities through comic book conventions such as komikon. Webcomics produced by independent Filipino web-based artists have caught the attention of local and foreign readers. The word ''komiks'' is simply the English word "comics," adapted to fit the orthography of native Filipino languages such as Tagalog language, Tagalog. History Orig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darna
Darna () is a Filipina superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character's first appearance was in ''Pilipino Komiks'' (Ace Publications, Inc.) #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier character, Varga, whose stories he wrote and illustrated himself. This character first appeared in '' Bulaklak Magazine'', Volume 4, #17 on July 23, 1947. Ravelo left the Bulaklak Magazine publications due to differences with the publication's editors. One of the most popular Filipino superheroes, Darna has appeared in many films and several television series through the decades which have far overshadowed her actual comics tenure. The 2003 Mango Comics miniseries revealed that Darna is a deceased extraterrestrial warrior magically manifesting herself through a woman from Earth named Narda who summons her by shouting her name. As Darna, she stands up for those who cannot fend for themselves. She fights against common criminals as well as gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mars Ravelo
Marcial "Mars" Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist who created '' Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman'', '' Bondying'', '' Varga'', ''Wanted: Perfect Mother'', ''Hiwaga'', '' Maruja'', ''Mariposa'', ''Roberta'', ''Rita'', ''Buhay Pilipino,'' ''Jack and Jill'', '' Flash Bomba'', '' Tiny Tony'', and ''Dragonna'' among others. Early life Mars Ravelo was born on October 9, 1916, when America still occupied the Philippines. Career Ravelo started out as a cartoonist, then as a writer, and later on as editor-in-chief for two publications houses and for several film companies. He later established his own company, RAR. Ravelo created the characters of Darna the super heroine, Dyesebel the love-lorn mermaid, and Captain Barbel the super hero, Facifica Falayfay, and the duo of Jack & Jill. He also created the drama about a young orphaned girl named Roberta for Sampaguita Pictures. Ravelo wrote the movie ada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerry Alanguilan
Doroteo Gerardo N. Alanguilan Jr. (20 January 1968 – 21 December 2019), also known in the Philippines by his alias Komikero, was a Filipino comic book artist, writer, and architect from San Pablo, Laguna. He was an important figure in the Philippine comics renaissance of the 1990s and early 2000s, and is known internationally for his graphic novels ''Wasted'' and '' Elmer'', and for his inking on American superhero comics such as '' Wetworks'', ''X-Men'', '' Superman: Birthright'', ''Wolverine'', and ''Fantastic Four''. Many of Alanguilan's titles take place in the Philippines or feature Filipino characters, such as ''Elmer'', ''Johnny Balbona'', ''Humanis Rex!'', and ''Timawa''. He incorporated elements of social commentary in his work, especially ''Elmer'', which satirizes racism. The protagonist of Whilce Portacio and Brian Haberlin's comic series ''Stone'', Gerry Alan, is named for him. Early life and education Childhood in San Pablo Gerry Alanguilan was born in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell is a Filipino superhero created by writer, Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. His characteristics are similar to American fictional superheroes Superman, DC Comics' Captain Marvel, and Thor but Ravelo based his backstory on Captain America. He first appeared in ''Pinoy Komiks'' #1 on May 23, 1963. He also appeared in ''Kampeon Komiks''. Character history The original version of Captain Barbell depicted him as shirtless. Recent comics depicted him wearing a long-sleeved yellow shirt instead of being shirtless. Origin There have actually been more than one person to assume the hero's identity throughout the years. Captain Barbell's alter ego Tenteng Dario Gomer Enteng Digmaan The Barbell A young boy named Enteng would lift the magical barbell to become Captain Barbell. In previous Captain Barbell films, the Barbell which was given to Teng by an old man is the literal barbell that we know. However, in the TV series, the Barbell looks like a medallio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dyesebel
''Dyesebel'' () is a Filipino comic book character, conceived by Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres. Dyesebel is a mermaid, who eventually gains full human form through a deal with a sea-witch. Aside appearing in Pilipino Komiks, Dyesebel also appeared in Kampeon Komiks (Champion Comics) in 1975. The story has been adapted into five films and a spin-off, throughout the timeline from 1953 to 1996. Among those who took on the role in the big screen are Eva Montes, Edna Luna (1953), Vilma Santos (1973), Alma Moreno (1978), Alice Dixson (1990), and Charlene Gonzales (1996). On the television, the iconic mermaid is portrayed by Marian Rivera (2008) and Anne Curtis (2014). Adaptations Films Television series ''Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel'' (2008) The first TV series adaptation of Dyesebel was broadcast on GMA Network in 2008. It originally aired on April 28, 2008, and ended on October 17, 2008, completing 125 episodes. It is top billed by Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Komikon
Komikon (with ''komik'' as the Tagalized form for ''comic'', and ''convention'') is an annual comic book fan convention in the Philippines founded by Artist's Den to be the first convention solely dedicated for comic book enthusiasts. The first convention was held at the U.P. Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, Quezon City, on October 22, 2005. Since then, Filipino fans have gathered annually to meet with the country's local talents and exchange common interest in the comic book genre. The artists who have graced the convention are Gerry Alanguilan, Leinil Yu, Carlo Pagulayan, Edgar Tadeo, Pol Medina, Jr., Carlo Vergara, Carlo J. Caparas amongst other. Komikon provides avenue for independent publishers to showcase their books in the market, and get feedback from readers and fans. It also provides opportunities for aspiring artists through its various art contests and portfolio reviews conducted by David Campiti of Glasshouse Graphics. The event also exhibits some artworks of know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenkoy
Francisco "Kenkoy" Harabas is a Philippine comics character created by writer Romualdo Ramos and cartoonist and illustrator Tony Velasquez in 1929.Kenkoy by Komiklopedia on 2007/10/04 komiklopedia.wordpress.com Velazquez continued the strip for decades after Ramos' death in 1932. ''Kenkoy'' was seminal to Philippine comics and thus Velasquez is considered the founding father of the komiks industry.Filipino Artist Tony Velasquez – Founding Father of Philippine Komiks (Comics) /ref> The term ''kenkoy'' has entered the |
The Misadventures Of Kenkoy
Francisco "Kenkoy" Harabas is a Philippine comics character created by writer Romualdo Ramos and cartoonist and illustrator Tony Velasquez in 1929.Kenkoy by Komiklopedia on 2007/10/04 komiklopedia.wordpress.com Velazquez continued the strip for decades after Ramos' death in 1932. ''Kenkoy'' was seminal to Philippine comics and thus Velasquez is considered the founding father of the komiks industry.Filipino Artist Tony Velasquez – Founding Father of Philippine Komiks (Comics) /ref> The term ''kenkoy'' has entered the |
Arnold Arre
Clem Arnold Lawrence Arre (born September 2, 1971) is a Filipino comic book writer, artist and self-taught animator best known for his graphic novels '' The Mythology Class'' (1999) and '' Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat'' (2006). He was born in Metro Manila, Philippines. Biography Arnold Arre has won National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle for his graphic novels '' The Mythology Class'' (1999), a four-part action-adventure miniseries and '' Trip to Tagaytay'' (2000), a one-shot future fiction short story. ''The Mythology Class'', which blended ancient Philippine mythology with modern urban legends in a contemporary aesthetic, has been described as "genre-breaking", and has the distinction of being the first graphic novel to win in the Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards Comic Books category. Arre's other titles include the romantic comedy ''After Eden'' (2002), '' Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat'' (2006), and "Martial Law Babies" (2008). Aside from his comics work, Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony DeZuniga
Antony de Zuñiga (November 8, 1932 – May 11, 2012) who worked primarily under the name Tony DeZuniga, was a Filipino comics artist and illustrator best known for his works for DC Comics. He co-created the fictional characters Jonah Hex and Black Orchid. DeZuniga was the first Filipino comic book artist whose work was accepted by American publishers, paving the way for many other Filipino artists to enter the international comic book industry. Biography Early life and career DeZuniga was born in Manila, Philippines, and began his comics career at the age of 16, as a letterer for '' Liwayway'', a Filipino weekly magazine whose contributors included comic book artists Alfredo Alcala and Nestor Redondo, who would later become his mentors. He eventually received a Bachelor of Science degree in commercial art from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. In 1962, he came to the United States to study graphic design in New York City. He returned to his native country to w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Velasquez
Antonio "Tony" Velasquez (29 October 1910 – 1997) is a Filipino illustrator regarded as the Father of Tagalog comics and as the pioneer and founding father of the Philippine comics industry. He was the creator of ''Kenkoy'', an “iconic Philippine comic strip character”. Biography Family background Velasquez was born in Ulilang Kawayan, Paco, Manila. He was the sixth child of a Pangasinense father, Eusebio Velasquez, and a Caviteña mother, Andrea Santos. Education Velasquez studied at the Jose Rizal College. In 1934, he also completed a correspondence course on illustration and drawing from the International Correspondence School. Early career While a student at Jose Rizal College, Velasquez worked as a part-time illustrator for Banaag Press, a publishing company which later became known as Acme Printing in 1927 after being acquired by Ramon Roces, a Filipino-Spanish businessman and publisher. In 1928, Velasquez – together with script writer Romualdo Ramos – crea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Niño
Alex Niño (born May 1, 1940) is a Filipino comics artist best known for his work for the American publishers DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Warren Publishing, and in '' Heavy Metal'' magazine. Biography Early life and career Alex Niño was born May 1, 1940, in Tarlac, Central Luzon, the Philippines, the son of a professional photographer. Niño studied medicine briefly at the University of Manila before leaving in 1959 to pursue his childhood goal of becoming a comics artist. In 1965, after studying under artist Jess Jodloman, Niño collaborated with Clodualdo del Mundo Sr. to create the feature "Kilabot Ng Persia" ("The Terror of Persia") for '' Pilipino Komiks''. Niño and Marcelo B. Isidro later created the feature "Dinoceras" for '' Redondo Komiks''. Other Valry Philippine work includes the series ''Gruaga - The Fifth Corner of the World'' for '' Pioneer Komiks''; the feature "Mga Matang Nagliliyab" ("The Eyes that Glow in the Dark") with Isidro for '' Alcala Komiks''; and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
