Shortlisted Interview #6: JB Casacop
Apr 16
Aside from being one of the first ones to see fantastic artworks, part of the fun of doing these interviews is knowing about the interesting backgrounds of these awesome artists. Last time, we talked with a nurse (Peejay Catacutan) and this time, we’ll be featuring someone who did ballet for sometime before realizing his life’s true calling is in the field of comic book arts. Boys...
Shortlisted Interview #5: Peejay Catacutan
Apr 10
Who would’ve thought? A nurse actually made it to Cebulski’s shortlist! Yes, someone from the health forces did. Originally listed as Jean Paul, lets all give way to interviewee #5 – Peejay Catacutan. Mark Rosario: Tell us something about yourself. Peejay Catacutan: I’m a Nurse by profession–like 90% of the kids who took this course, it wasn’t of my own...
Shortlisted Interview #4: Ernest Jocson
Apr 04
Quick recap: we’ve met three pencillers already since I started featuring Pinoy artists who made it to Marvel and National Book Store’s Be The Next Comic Marvel. Now before the mandatory holy week break, let me feature another artist from the list – this time a pretty awesome inker! So let’s get the ball rolling and allow me to introduce you to Ernest Jocson! Mark Rosario: Tell us...
Shortlisted Interview #3: Paolo Fabregas
Apr 03
Paolo Fabregas is a name that doesn’t need any introduction in the local comic scene. The guy is a solid writer and artist as proven by his first book, the Filipino Heroes League - which was well-received by fans and creators alike. This isn’t the first time we’re interviewing the man but this IS the first one since he made it to that coveted shortlist of C.B....
Shotlisted Interview #2 – Raymund Bermudez
Mar 30
Greetings, earthlings! Today, we continue with the interviews for all the 34 artists who made it to C.B. Cebulski‘s shortlist. This time, let me introduce you to Raymund Bermudez. He was actually the second to reply among those I contacted and after sending him the questions, he replied “Will give you the answers in a little while. Have to cook for my kids first.” I thought “Wow! A...
Shortlisted Interview #1: Jethro Morales
Mar 28
As many Filipino comics fans know, National Book Store and Marvel recently teamed up to bring C.B. Cebulski (Marvel Senior VP of Creative and Creator Development) to the country to conduct a nationwide talent search called “Be The Next Comic Marvel.” 34 awesome Filipino artists made it to Cebulski’s shortlist, some of whom are already popular among local comics enthusiasts...