Shortlisted Interview #5: Peejay Catacutan
Apr 10Who 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 04Quick 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 something...
Shortlisted Interview #3: Paolo Fabregas
Apr 03Paolo 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. Cebulski....
Shotlisted Interview #2 - Raymund Bermudez
Mar 30Greetings, 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 Marvel...
Shortlisted Interview #1: Jethro Morales
Mar 28As 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...
American Born Chinese (Graphic Novel Review)
Mar 01Story Recently dropped by the bookstore and picked up American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. The book gives us three seemingly-separate (but interestingly-interrelated) tales about the frustrations of being different. First, there’s the Monkey King who tries to gain acceptance amongst the gods. Don’t mess with this monkey (or even dare calling him that) because he is actually a Kung Fu master....
Life-Sized Stormtrooper Cake
Jan 17Yes, you read the title right. That, my friend, is not a Stormtrooper cosplayer but a CAKE! The amazing team of OakleafCakes.com came up with this fantastic life-sized Stormtrooper pastry that stands 6 feet 4 inches. Their blog tells us this was made for the Arisia Sci-Fi Conventio in Boston, MA. Go to their link to see more images to get an idea how they managed to pull this off!...
Sanduguan #10 Comics Review
Jan 10
It’s been a while since I last read Sanduguan comics and its always a pleasure to hop back. Recently, Kalayaan creator Gio Paredes said that author and illustrator Gener Pedriña is “really pouring it on” with Sanduguan #10. I couldn’t help but agree. If you are someone who loves slam-bang action, you’ll find it in this title. You’ll literally see several pages...