Each time you visit my blog, you see this guy’s artwork. Seriously. No kidding!… Yes, you got it! He designed my “beyond awesome” Planet Markus blog banner. Lets all meet artist extra-ordinaire RH Quilantang as we discuss about Goodbye Rubbit, Manila Man, Francis M, “banigs” and everything else in between!

Mark Rosario: Congratulations on your first comic book, RH! I heard Goodbye Rubbit was well-received at the MCC. How does it feel?

RH Quilantang:  It feels great!

MR:  Ooookay. I’m sure it was. That’s just, well, great! Hahah.. Anyway, you gave the Goodbye Rubbit issues for free, right? What’s the idea behind that?

RHQ: It was part of my marketing strategy. Hehehe.

MR: Story-wise and art-wise, I find your book to be very unique compared with everything else out there. Could you tell us a bit about what inspired you to write and draw the story?

RHQ: The idea for the story came up when I was walking from Makati to Boni. My ex just broke up with me then so I just felt like walking. The words “Goodbye” kept ringing in my head and it felt like it was going to drive me insane. So I had to do something good out of that bad experience. Art-wise, I chose that style because in my opinion, I think the inner child within an adult is the easiest part to reach out to.

MR: So this comic book was really that personal for you, huh?

RHQ: Yes, it is. Making Goodbye Rubbit was really a struggle worth taking for me.

MR: You left your email address at the back page. Did some readers give you some feedback about it? Any comments you’d like to share, so far?

RHQ: Honestly, I just got 5 or 6 emails about GR. The feedbacks were really touching and surprising. Surprising in a way that for each of those people, they felt they connected to a certain line or phrase from the story… like “Everybody keeps walking” or “This is all I have…” It feels great knowing that.

MR: What’s up with the cutesy pillow-ish characters? How did you come up with those designs?

RHQ: There was this instance that my nephew and my niece were around when I was designing the characters for Goodbye Rubbit. They just watch me draw and just stare at the characters I make. I stop only when I hear them say “aaaw cute”. It pays to have those buggers around hehehe.

MR: Your “banig” lines have really become your personal trademark now. You’ve told me once that its “therapeutic” for you. What do you exactly mean? Haha!

RHQ: There is this constant pressure to make your artwork really impressive and sometimes it’s just stressful to even think about it. When I begin to make those “banigs” my mind seems to wander off and my brain goes into hibernation. So when you see those “banigs”, that’s me relaxing. Hehehe.

MR: So after Goodbye Rubbit, what’s next?

RHQ: Porkypine Rood and Manila Man#1.

MR: That’s exciting! What can we look forward to for those two titles?

RHQ: Well for Porkypine Rood, you’ll see our little hero Rubbit once again. I’m planning to release Manila Man next year, 2010.

MR: Manila Man seems to be another unique character for a superhero. I mean he’s not even wearing spandex! I love the idea of the barong.. Hahah.. And I love the two-page origin on Bayan Knights #2. I’d say the “walang kwentang kwintas na tansan” totally won me over.

RHQ: Thanks! I’d have to thank Francis Magalona for the inspiration.

MR: Ah, so you mean Manila Man was inspired by the Man from Manila?.. That’s cool.

RHQ: Yes. The design for Manila Man came first. “Man from Manila” was playing when I was thinking of a cool name. “Kaleidoscope World” was the inspiration for Manila Man’s Bandana… You know, it helps him see “every color and every hue” hehehe. And the Barong… Well, I don’t know where I got that, it just popped out of my mind.

MR: Very interesting! Good luck to you and your upcoming projects then, RH… And hey, thank you for your time!

RHQ: Salamatz \m/

MR: Okay, folks so there you have him – the Rubbit guy himself! Hahah.. But as we end this interview, let me post a few more of his works just to let you see how awesome and how flexible this artist can be. Ready?.. Here goes! Ciao for now then

* RH Quilantang photo courtesy of Renie Palo / All artworks courtesy of RH Quilantang

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You may recall that as the opening line for the Star Trek TV series many years ago. For me, that also seems to be the norm for Gio Paredes, creator of Kalayaan comics.

In the past, he startled us with a shocking revelation and a haunting last page, guest-starred ancient Pinoy hero Lapu-Lapu and even gave allusions of a superhero’s darker tendencies.

For Kalayaan #7, his latest release, Gio Paredes follows the formula and cleverly plays with the concept of putting a disturbed villain in real-life, everyday annoyances most of us experiences.

Call it an attempt at social commentary, if you will. In here, we read about Alipin (Kalayaan’s dark side) placed in common circumstances yet possibly unexplored before in Pinoy superhero stories such as endless traffics on the street, abusive cab drivers demanding overly-expensive payments, annoying chain smokers puffing their stuff even in public places and pollution-inducing factory chimneys. Alipin does something about each one and man! Believe me when I say he gives it to them real hard.

With the direction Gio Paredes is taking for Kalayaan, I just can’t help but be at the edge of my seat. The guy just keeps on improving and his story-telling skill is nothing short of amazing. I’m extremely excited not only for issue #8 but for future issues as well. I’m looking forward for Gio to lead us to more previously-uncharted territories.

Of course, this review would be incomplete without mentioning about guest artist Erwin Ropa whose artstyle brilliantly incorporates a darker feel that the story calls for. His promising perspectives and non-conventional paneling, enhanced with confident hatchngs and convincing speed lines make it unbelievable that this is his first time to draw for a comic book. I’m really all praises for this guy’s work. I’m an instant fan and I’m eagerly anticipating to see more from him in the near future.

In a nutshell, following Kalayaan’s adventures is starting to feel like trying to complete a jigsaw puzzle – one piece at a time. It really gets better and better as you add more pieces to it. For me, fans of Pinoy comic books who still haven’t given Kalayaan comics a try are definitely missing out a lot – a whole lot.

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That may sound like a huge statement but seriously, that’s what I think about him. At 20 years old, he may be one of the youngest Bayan Knights members yet its no exaggeration or sarcasm on my part when I say he’s one of the best.  His artworks seriously show tons of potential it isn’t hard to imagine it on a Marvel or a DC comicbook someday.

Get to know  Gwapoman creator Aaron Felizmenio, who writes and draws the title, in our 4th edition of the Panels and Pages interview series.

Mark Rosario: To begin with, why don’t you tell us a bit about some comics you’ve done in the past.

Aaron Felizmenio: I think the first one was last year, year 2008! It’s title was Lolita with August Martinez, if I remember the name right, and Gilbert Monsanto! I inked Sir Gilbert’s lines and it was so fun to do! Every line made me feel awesome! It was my first project and it was so memorable because I’m a big fan of Sir Gilbert!

I don’t remember the second one but as I recall, it was under August Martinez again and it was penciled by Kathryn Lewis and colored by Omi Remalante. I believe it was cancelled, but then again, I get to meet another awesome artist, Omi, now head of our studio!

The rest, I don’t recall, I believe they were also cancelled because of the budget but I have something with Sniper Comics. If I get some time to do them, we might make it to Wizard New York Con and Boston Comic Con!

MR: How would you describe your artstyle and who do you consider as your main influences?

AF: My major influence is Gilbert Monsanto and Ron Garney! It’s my foundation style. My anatomy relies on them! I’m still learning though, I have a lot of flaws! Then I tried to imitate Leinil Yu’s technique after I heard that he’s the same college as mine. Haha! But I sort of failed so I decided to imitate Leinil’s influences instead. Namely: Whilce, Mignola, Adam Hughes, Travis, Jim Lee, and Kevin Nowlan. I am still failing by the way, hahahaha!

But now there is Dustin Nguyen and wow, he really is amazing. He has a strong Mignola influence and I like it. I mean, I love it. Because of their influences, my style became so dark and gritty. Crime-Noir Batman story-telling style is my love!

My only influence in inking is Richard Friend! I always ask him questions about inking and it sure helped a lot! Although, I don’t like inking my own pencils because they change a lot. And I don’t like redrawing my own work!

MR: You’ve recently released Gwapoman 2000 #1 at the Metro Comic Con. How do you feel about the overall positive feedback to it?

AF: I was overjoyed! It was also sold out! I don’t know if the amount of books that I sold was enough to say that I got the interest of the people but I have read some reviews and I only disappointed them on the drawing style. I posted a preview and they didn’t say anything negative about it, I should’ve known earlier! But anyway, my target is to reach the high contrast feel. Mignola-ish with a bit of my style to show enough dramatic storytelling. It lacks some details, I admit but I guess it has enough details to tell the story.

I don’t think I’ll be adjusting my style for more grit on the second issue. Consistency is something for artists. Yes, artists’ styles evolve but they have to maintain the consistency. I’ll just improve on the details for the second issue. So for the people who want to see grittier Gwapoman, see you on book 2! But you still have to pick up book 1, which will have 4 issues. So 4 issues of Funk- Noir.

Other than that, they enjoyed my writing and storytelling! It makes me feel awesome. It was actually unexpected because I don’t know that I can write well. Haha!

MR: Speaking of that issue, you have DC superstar Rafael Albuquerque as your cover artist. That’s so surreal! How did that become possible?

AF: There’s a funny story behind this! I sent e-mails to 18 professional artists abroad asking for a cover! I told them I could not afford the price because I have no money and I’m an indie comicbook artist. So there, most of them declined, some of them didn’t reply, 1 of them told me that he’ll give it a shot if he had the time and one of them said yes.

The artists declined because of their exclusive contract, some were busy and some just sent me with commission rates which I can’t afford. But Rafael, who told me that he was also an indie artist before agreed because he knows how indie comicbook artists work! Imagine that! So after a week I jumped for joy because I received something spectacular! It’s in color actually! So there you have it.

MR: I’ve been itching to ask you this for the longest time: Why Gwapoman? What’s up with the ridiculous name? Haha!

AF: BOOK 2! You have to read it! But I’ve put some clues on the first book. I’m not putting anything without a reason! I love reasons. Reason is my middle name. I’ve plotted the whole thing up, thanks to my secret co-writer-creator Sean Andrew Cura! In the second book, we will tackle Gwapoman’s origin and more! I don’t want to talk about it anymore because I can also spoil the second issue of book 1. I’m a big Geoff Johns fan, by the way. I actually plotted the first 6 books, I just have to write the script and illustrate it. It takes time and I need all the help that I need! I’m sorry for not giving a straight answer but it will spoil the fun!

MR: I think I’ll buy that. Haha! Anyway, I already know the answer for this next question but for the sake of some blog readers (if we have any), I’ll still ask this: What’s your dream project and why?

AF: To work under DC Comics specifically, to be the artist for a Robin or a Green Lantern title! Man, I love those characters. Either penciling or inking, I have no problem with that as long as I get accepted. Haha! But in general, I’d like to draw comicbooks for a living. I’m already done with drawing comicbooks for my smiles! Hahaha! It’s a long shot but, there’s no harm in trying!

MR: Lastly, Bayan Knights will soon be turning one year. You’re one of the founding members. Has that, in any way, helped you become a better artist?

AF: I didn’t know that I was one of the founding members! But, I remember that I sent Sir Gilbert a stupid message regarding Gwapoman’s inclusion for the project without any details. I had to message him privately regarding Gwapoman’s details when I noticed that Gwapoman wasn’t on the plot yet! Hahahaha!

A better artist? Of course! They’re not just creators, they’re also artists! The biggest thing that they did was inspiring me! Making me feel welcome. Making me one of them! Respecting each other! Sharing ideas, technique and materials was also a big help! They’re also critiques who points out the strong points and weak points of my artwork. That’s how they helped, there are still some but I still need to recall them! They are tiny details but they really are a big help to me. Inspiring is part of believing, and believing is part of learning!

MR: This has been fun. Thanks for your time, Aaron. Good luck to your comic works – and to your school, of course! I heard you love school and you’re a good student… Haha!

AF: I just love school because I get my allowance, haha! Thanks to you too, Markus! It’s fun to be interviewed, it’s my first time and I’m really flattered! Thank you too for your time!

MR: Welcome, man!

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SACRED MOUNTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND BAYAN KNIGHTS PRESENTS: ANG ASTIGING BOY IPIS # 1!

From the pages of the revolutionary BAYAN KNIGHTS comics comes the highly-anticipated solo adventures of everybody’s “slightly” favorite Pinoy super-hero, BOY IPIS! When a kidnapping syndicate decided to rear its ugly head, terrorizing malls around the metro, It’s now up to Mike, secretly the “Astiging” Boy Ipis, to bring the criminals to justice, save the day and at the same time, find a new… err girlfriend. ALSO FEATURING! the phenomenal PHANTOM CAT! Written by newcomer PAUL MICHAEL IGNACIO, with art chores by GILBERT MONSANTO (RAMBOL, TROPA, BAYAN KNIGHTS), REDG VICENTE (ANG PAGBANGON MULA SA ABO: PRELUDE TO MANANABAS) and AARON FELIZMENIO (ANG HULING BARAHA: ALAS, GWAPOMAN2000)

40 pages /b & w/ superhero, adventure, comedy/ ALL AGES!

INITIALLY AVAILABLE AT THE MANILACOMIC-CON 2009! (AUGUST 8-9, 2009)

Also available from Sacred Mountain Publications! (GILBERT MONSANTO’S TABLE AT THE INDIE GO! VALLEY)

BAYAN KNIGHTS # 1
BAYAN KNIGHTS # 2
RAMBOL # 1
RAMBOL # 2
RAMBOL # 3
TROPA # 1
TROPA # 2

Kitakits SA MCC!

Credits to http://astigingboyipis.deviantart.com/

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The deadline of the nominations will be on July 15 so what are you waiting for?.. Show your support for your favorite local comics creators!

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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE KOMIKON AWARDS 2009!!!

Please take note of the following:
* Different titles created by a single artist/group can be nominated in one category.

• Nominated works, whether published, independent, or web comic, should have been released from 2006 until May 2009.

• Artists and works that have been nominated during the first KOMIKON Awards can still be nominated considering that their work/s is/are still being published during the nomination period.

• Nomination period will begin on July 1, 2009 and end on July 15, 2009.

• NOMINATION BALLOTS can be downloaded here

• E-mail your nominations to komikon.awards@gmail.com with the subject: KOMIKON AWARDS NOMINATION. Only e-mail nominations will be accepted.

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The first ever KOMIKON AWARDS was held back in 2006 on the 2nd year of the Philippine Annual Komiks Convention. It is with great delight that we bring it back in a bigger and better venue and in celebrating the event’s 5th year. Once again, let us give recognition to those who continue to pour their heart, soul and income to a said “ailing industry” that still thrives to bring entertainment to future generations.

The categories are as follows:

Best Comic
This is for the ultimate… the chosen one. This is for the best among the rest. This means that the comic has achieved its ultimate potential; it’s all that and then some. This covers the mainstream comics, published and sold in the major local bookstores. This is for those that have reached the pinnacle of comic making; it’s up there, head and shoulders above the rest, looking down on us through a magnifying glass. This is for the comic that embodies all the things that made us love comics in the first place. The Best Comic award is divided in four categories:

Best Graphic Novel / Anthology*
Graphic Novels are defined as novels whose narrative is related through a combination of text and art, often in comic-strip form. On the other hand, an anthology is a collection of stand alone comic book stories collected in one publication by a group or one author. This award aims to honor the best comic book creator or group of creators for their exemplary work.

Best Serialized Comic*
A comic series published regularly in a magazine, newspaper or comic book publication.

Best Comic Magazine
This award is given to the best comic book magazine still seeing print be it a single story or made up of several.

Best Comic Strip Compilation
Here’s a step from the day-to-day print to more lasting impressions. One strip is never enough.

Best Comic Creator/s*
This award recognizes the talents of a solo artist or team of artists in making the best comic there is.

Best Cover*
A cover dictates how people see your comic. Sales also depend on the cover. And here we salute those covers that made us look and look hard. And the effort to it took to conceptualize, pencil, ink, and in some cases, to color the cover. The award shall go to the artist or group of artists that created such masterpiece.

Best Cartoonist*
The award acknowledges the countless comic strip artists whose works are published in newspapers, tabloids and magazines. Some might say that comic strip artists don’t get the props that they deserve. They give us the simple delight of a smile, a chuckle or an all-out laugh. They’re one of those everyday things we tend to pass by, yet they’re sometimes important as their humor is sometimes the only solace in those dreary days.

Grassroot Award*
This award is for those countless photocopied mini-comics that we now fondly call “indies”. That among those countless black and white comics stood out and proved to be the one with the most Oomph! of them all. This is for the indie that made the biggest dent among the populace be it good or bad, it made enough noise for people to look and take notice. It made enough of a statement that people actually stopped and listened. It brought something new and fresh that has never been done or seen before. Be it the concept, the art, or the story, it was a breath of fresh air among the masses of photocopied, folded in half and stapled twice in the spine comics. This is meant for those who dreamt of making a mark on the comic industry, and have succeeded, quite magnificently at that.

Best Webcomic*
A lot of effort goes into the webcomics we see and enjoy on the net. And they do not get the credit they deserve. But that’s why we are here, to give props to those under-appreciated webcomics, to give to where it is due.

Komiks Character of the Year
This award is for the most memorable, the funniest and most unforgettable komiks character. It could be male, female, a robot, an animal…anything. This is for our respective favorites, villain or hero.

Best Comic Scene
Who would forget that first kiss, that most tragic death, that most exhilarating fight, or even that scene that brought you to tears or made you curl up in laughter?

Comics Aid Award
Komiks would have not been possible if creators did not have any help. This is for those who have helped take comics from concept to fruition, from the little things to the humongous tasks. For all those who helped from photocopiers to publishers, family and friends, for artists, fans and fellow believers who continue to spread awareness about the industry, this is for those who have helped make what we see before our eyes.

NOMINATIONS

* Different titles created by a single artist/group can be nominated in one category.

• Nominated works, whether published, independent, or web comic, should have been released from 2006 until May 2009.

• Artists and works that have been nominated during the first KOMIKON Awards can still be nominated considering that their work/s is/are still being published during the nomination period.

• Nomination period will begin on July 1, 2009 and end on July 15, 2009.

• E-mail your nominations to komikon.awards[@]gmail.com with the subject: KOMIKON AWARDS NOMINATION. Only e-mail nominations will be accepted.

VOTING

• Voting period will be from August 10 – September 20, 2009. The voting procedures will be announced.

For inquiries about the Komikon Awards, please feel free to comment or direct your questions to komikon.awards[@]gmail.com

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Yey! At last, I’ve  found the perfect replacement for my old logo! Hahah… I’ve really been thinking of changing my blog logo for some time now but never quite got the chance to do it.

Thankfully, my good friend RH Quilantang took the time to make me one. Now that guy is too busy so I just can’t help but be appreciative not only for the time he spent doing this but most especially for coming up with something that I feel represents me and my blog well.

Let me explain.

First, I love the colors. I tried coloring this one on Adobe Photoshop as well but it never turned out right. My attempts looked too dark and edgy and very different with this version which has cooler colors and are more easy to the eyes. I love it! It’s the right feel I was trying to catch.

Second, I guess this artist knows me well and what my blog’s all about. See the headset?.. That represents my love for music. The speech balloons and the cartoon character, on the other hand, symbolizes my fondness for comics (mostly superheroes) and animated films (mostly Pixar).

The inverted E on the fonts is, obviously, a homage for the Pinoy seminal band, Eraserheads. I’ve always enjoyed listening to their music way back since I first discovered them. Actually, here’s a little trivia about me – I almost always got into trouble with my teachers way back high school because, being a fan of the band, I always used an inverted E in my handwriting at the time, whether it is on a quiz, an assignment, a written report, or basically anything else

How about the 3 stars and a sun, some may ask?.. Of course, that’s a tribute not only for the country but also for the late Francis Magalona – a musician I admire and a person I look up to.

Well, what else?.. Hmm.. Some close friends might be surprised that there are some “plus” signs on the background there. Yes, I hate Math. So what’s the deal with those signs?…

Actually that’s a “positive” sign. Ever since I began blogging, I’ve always wanted a “feel good” blog. What I’ve always tried to do is to write about things that I love. Being a web content writer for 2 years now, my job requires me to write about specific sets of topics that my employers provide. This blog lets me write about topics I am really fond of and feel positive about.

Besides, I’m not good at ranting. I’m not even good at dissing people.I’ll leave that to other bloggers out there. There are already too many of them anyway. Heheh..

So there.

Welcome to Planet Markus.

AsRico Blanco says on his blog, “Everyone is welcome. Feel free to look around. Just don’t break anything”

PS. If you also want your own blog logo or you want any artwork done, just browse around RH Quilantang’s DeviantArt gallery and try getting in touch with him to ask about his rates. Cheers!

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But yeah. As cliche as it may sound, its always true that you can’t tell if a book is good by the cover alone. As good as this cover was, the real gem for me was the content

This comic book tells the tale of Mananabas, a farmer turned to a bolo and sickle-wielding warrior. Yes, our hero here doesn’t have any superpowers at all and I think that’s part of what makes this title stand out among its contemporaries out there. What’s more, the story is set in the rural areas of Nueva Ecija and then its all about a “political-clan-based-revenge thingie, ” as script writer Edz Rizo describes it.

I love the smooth pacing of the story. Nothing feels rushed in here. Also, the captions and balloons are  not too wordy either, making it very easy to read even in minutes (a quick lunch break could even be too long).

However, what’s great here is that you’d end up being convinced with the main character’s motives. You close the book having the feeling that you want to know more about him – his family background, why his enemies did what they did and what would be his next move after what happened.

With regards to the artwork, Mananabas creator Redge Vicente handles the interior pages in a way that can “wow” most readers. I cant help it but praise his impressively clean, Manga-influenced line art. Page 1 alone was awesome enough for me that I momentarily forgot that this was VRS Comics first output.

Yes, this may be the first comic book release of college buddies Redge, Edz and Jusef Servañez (layout artist and  letterer) but I think they really did a pretty top notch job here for an indie. Of course, there were missing periods, commas, exclamation points, and what-not’s throughout the comics. Sure, there were some artworks that was toned too dark. But then again, I think I’d let them get away with it and see them improve next time around.

I’d really love to read more Mananabas issues in the future. No, make that in the near future.

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The story is about a group of college-age kids who are actually mutants and are “stuck in a web of underground organizations”, in Mañanita’s own words. What organizations, you ask?.. Well, we all yet have to find out in future issues, although this issue reveals a bit about one of those organizations called Orpans – a group secretly researching about paranormal beings, inter-dimensional warps, mutation and synthetic abilities.

Anyway, I was really impressed about the way some characters’ powers were introduced. The scene on the CR, for example, where Julie accidentally discovers  her mutant abilities is so awesome my wishful thinking hopes to see it in an animated series, or better yet, in the big screen. Ulee’s mind-reading skills, on the other hand, was also presented in an creative way although I wouldn’t want to spoil the experience for anyone here. Just trust me and go check it out – it’s on the early pages and I’m sure you’ll find it cool as well.

Artwise, the book has the feel of a Manga and  its obvious that Mañanita draws much from that genre. However, what’s interesting is that looking at the artworks closely makes one notice other influences too. This is a good example of crossing the boundaries of various art styles. Here’s a test – just take a look at the cover. Does it look Manga to you? Nope. Does it look Western? Nope. Exactly my point!

I guess the only problem I had reading this issue was that I got a bit lost about who’s-who (meaning who are the villains and the heroes among all these super-powered beings) and what’s really happening in some pages. Naturally, I’d guess picking up Unos Mundos #1 and 2 (and future issues too) should clear the clouds at once.

All in all, I find this an enjoyable issue and would recommend it to anyone who shares my fondness with super-powered students. Way to go, Wan! More issues to come!

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I’m just so grateful for cool artists I’ve met online who have taken the time to do their own renditions of my character, even without asking for anything in return. Thanks guys, you all rock!

This video contains just some of the Overdrive fan arts I’ve received so far. I wanted to put more but I’d have to do that next time since Animoto.com just allows 15 images or less. Hope you enjoy it and please stay tuned for part 2 of the video!

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You can now buy your copies of Bayan Knights #1 and #2 at the following National Book Store provincial outlets.

Luzon
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Subic
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Batangas
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SM Lipa
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Gapan
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Visayas
Bacolod
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SM Bacolod
Robinsons Bacolod
Iloilo
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Robinsons Iloilo
Dumaguete – Siliman University

Mindanao
Cagayan De Oro – Limketkai
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Davao
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