More sweets and treat at the Comics and Manga Day in Powerbooks, SM Megamall

panel moderator Az boy bato

It was a big success for the Comics and Manga Day 2007, and even that there is no such event or day celebration for comics, we had just started a new beginning to have focus about creating comics and the joys of reading it. In line with the Arts and Literature of the month at Powerbooks, Glass House Graphics and Studio Sakka gives a wonderful panel discussion, art show, exhibit and drawing demo to all. As the people says in the event, it was more on an inspirational and motivation panel talks with the artist. Discussing from the life of an artists, from the discipline and values up to the challenges and success from doing a job that they truly love.

There was also a hot topic about Manga and Japanese comics, and still many people are interested in the topic, I opened the topic about hentai, doujinshi comics, the market, about being part of the pop culture, and american style manga. and many more.

The forum was great, I learned a lot from the pros. It was an open forum, so there was interaction between the audience and the speakers. It had also been a while since I talked in front of a large crowd, this time, as a member of the audience. - razekiel.deviantart.com (art professor)

People stayed from 1PM up to 7PM, and they didnt leave even we did a 30 minute break.
total of 60 people attended the event, plus walk in visitors. There were also Koreans who participated in the panels and also big comics readers, fans, artist and collectors who went at the event after attending a toy launch.

then at the end we raffle off Wilson's artwork and also free tickets of the comics seminar

Another round of applause to our pinoy comic artists.

During the event, I promised to them all that next year will be a big Comics and manga Day.

see you all on 2008 :)



Deviant Art people in front row seat


Harvey Tolibao on pencils


interaction with the artists


full house venue


more panel discussions with Julius Gopez, Bonkz Seriosa, Wilson Tortosa, Dan, Ernest Jocson and Raymund Bermudez (not on pic)


1st batch panel with Bong Dazo, Wilson Tortosa, Jay David Ramos.
Harvey Tolibao, Jeff Huet (both not on pic)


more photos at Comics and Manga Day @ Powerbooks, SM Megamall

For more information about the Comics and Manga Day 2007
email : azrael at gmail dot com

Glass House Graphics website
www.glasshousegraphics.com

Calling all comics readers and enthusiast!

Calling all comics readers and enthusiast! Do you want to learn how to draw, color, edit and write like your favorite comics creator? Then grab this opportunity to become a comics creator yourself. Join the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar and learn from the best local and international comic artists of Glass House Graphics like Jeffrey Huet, Jonathan Lau, Carlo Pagulayan, Stephen Segovia, Harvey Tolibao, Wilson Tortosa, Tina Francisco, Jinky Coronado, Ernest Jocson, Jay David Ramos, Rainier Beredo and others. The comic seminar is headed by Glass House Graphics CEO and comics agent and writer, David Campiti.

Many young Filipinos have tried creating their own comics yet some of them have very few readers. In this seminar, speakers will teach you not only how to draw the right way but also how to market your comics creations. Turn your comics from ordinary to marvelously extra-ordinary.

The Manila Comics Creation Seminar has been running even before comic-based movies and television shows became popular again. For three years, they've helped young comics creators further their knowledge and skills. This two-day seminar includes modules in anatomy, layout and story telling, perspective, manga styles, coloring, inking, penciling, and selling your comics to editors and publishers. History of comics and the do’s and don’ts in this field plus many other topics will also be discussed.

The seminar will also have a forum discussion with guest artists who will share their experiences and give inspirational lectures for the young and upcoming comics creators. There will be comic booth selling of new and back issue copies of favorite popular titles, sponsors’ booth exhibiting their comic related items, live modeling and drawing activity, raffle draws, comics-based films, and get a chance to win a brand new WACOM Tablet by joining in our illustration and sequential comics contest, and take home a one of a kind premium item from ABS CBN by joining our Lastikman pin up art contest. There will be comic art sharing and many other exciting activities for the two-day seminar.

Mr. David Campiti , international writer (Superman, Jade Warriors, Angel Heat, Exposure, etc . ), editor, publisher and global talent agent, will spearhead the instructional art convention and will conduct a one-on-one portfolio review, and talent search. Campiti will choose lucky participants to join in their international team of professional comics artists. Glasshouse Graphics Inc., represents an impressive pool of talents of over 100 worldwide, led by Brazilian artists Mike Deodato ( penciler of Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman etc., ) and Luke Ross ( penciler of Uncanny X-Men, Lost in Space, etc .); and Filipino artists in the name of Wilson Tortosa ( penciler of Battle of the Planets, Tomb Raider, etc. ), Carlo Pagulayan ( penciler of Elektra, Emma Frost, Hulk, Fantastic Four etc .) and a many more artists known for their exceptional talents in the field of Arts and Comic Book illustration.


If you want to have a FREE ticket, All you have to do is send your best sample works to David Campiti, you can send to his email for an advance review at David@glasshousegraphics.com. To be eligible, simply submit a .jpeg image files of your portfolio containing 8 sequential pages and 2 cover type illustration. Submission deadline will be on October 21, 2007.

The 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar is set on October 27-28, 2007, 10AM-8PM at 5th Level, Bldg. B, SM Megamall Megatrade Hall, Conference Center Function Room B. The seminar fee for two days is priced at Php 1,000 inclusive of meals, drawing materials, raffle giveaways, and a one on one portfolio review with the comic artists. For reservations and ticket purchase, contact Azrael Coladilla at 0927-5340309, email azrael@glasshousegraphics.com or call our office at 365-2974 and look for Michelle Calanog.

You can also buy your ticket in advance in Filbars (SM Megamall, Glorietta, Viramall and Robinsons Galeria), Comic Odyssey (Robinsons Galeria and Manila), Planet X Comics (Trinoma Mall), Vtoyz Hobbyshop (Blue Lane,2nd Level, Shoppesville GreenHills)

This event is co-presented by : Fudge Magazine, Inquirer.net Hackenslash, WACOM, American Technologies Inc., PSICOM Publishing and DC Superheroes comics.

Sponsored by : Powerbooks, Comic Odyssey, Filbars, Vtoyz hobbyshop, Planet X, Homestyle Magazine and Japan Foundation Manila. Official Online Media Partner by Yehey.com, and supported by Media Partners of Jam 88.3, UNTV, Jack TV, ABS CBN, HERO TV, Creative Voices Productions, Komiks.ph, Clickthecity.com, Bread Tambayan and Lastikman.

More information can be found at the event website http://www.glasshousegraphics.com/seminar

Glass House Graphics Website – http://www.glasshousegraphics.com

Az at work - Hungry like a wolf

Hungry na ko!

a short video blogggie before i leave my home for a meeting in megamall

Comics and Manga Day 2007 in Powerbooks Megamall

October 20, 2007
1pm-6pm
Powerbooks
SM MEGAMALL


FREE ENTRANCE

featuring artists in the field of comics and manga.
-panel discussions
-signings and autographs with the artists
-sketching
- raffle prizes - seminar tickets, original artworks, comics and more..
- comics and art lectures
-portfolio reviews
-art shows and exhibits
-drawing exhibition
and more !


Also we will be giving free tickets to the 5th Annual Manila Comics Seminar for October 27-28 in Megatrade Conference Center, SM Megamall.

Just present to us your portfolio in person or in email. Free tickets will be awarded to artists who submitted their portfolios as selected by David Campiti.

for portfolio submission send it to David@glasshousegraphics.com

or come this Saturday at the event, for a one on one portfolio review with David Campiti and the GHG artists.


-- more details coming tonight.

for info or inquiries about this event.
you can email me at azrael@glasshousegraphics.com

This is in line with the Arts and Literature month of Powerbooks
and the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar

brought to you by:
Glass House Graphics
Studio Sakka
WACOM
and
Powerbooks


website - www.glasshousegraphics.com and www.glasshousegraphics.com/seminar



credits:
manga art page by : Lua Bueno Cyriaco
Iron Man art by : Harvey Tolibao

Gerry Alanguilan lectures about Philippine Comics at Lopez Museum

thanks to Balistik Instik of pinoyanime.net for sharing the photos last saturday
i was suppose to attend the talk but it was a busy day for me facilitating the GI JOE event in Toys R Us, Im gald that B.I. went there to bring us a a great report of the lecture of Gerry Alanguilan about Philippines Comics.

I like to hear and attend Gerry's talk and lecture about comics, and my second experience of hearing his lecture was last UST comics workshop, then the first lecture I attended and involved in organizing it was during the year 2002 Comics Creation Seminar in Megamall.

hope that there will a second run :)








more photos at
http://popazrael.multiply.com/photos/album/165/Gerry_Alanguilan_lectures_about_
Philippine_Comics_at_Lopez_Museum

Philippine Komiks with Gerry Alanguilan at the Lopez Museum

Date: October 13, 2007 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Venue: Lopez Memorial Museum, G/F Benpres Bldg., Pasig
Fee: P50 (students); P100 (Museum Foundation members); P150 (non-members)

The Lopez Memorial Museum and the Museum Foundation of the Philippines will host a lecture by preeminent comic writer and artist Gerry Alanguilan on Philippine Komiks on October 13, 2007 (Saturday) from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Komiks in the Philippines had its golden age in the 1950s to the early 1970s and is on a resurgence. The talk will provide an overview of the history of komiks the aesthetics as well as the artists and work involved in this collaborative art.

Alanguilan is a licensed architect who has become known for his work as an inker for Marvel, DC and Image, and on books like New X-men, Fantastic Four, X-Force, Wolverine, Batman: Danger Girl, Silent Dragon, and Superman: Birthright. Here in the Philippines, he has written and drawn comics since 1992 including Johnny Balbona. Siglo Anthology stories, Lastik-Man, Tales of the Big City, Timawa, Humanis Rex! and published Wasted, Crest Hut Butt Shop, Dead Heart Stories and currently Elmer through his own Komikero Publishing.

Alanguilan has not only inspired artists through his works and advice but is continually working to make more people appreciate the works of local comic artists.

The Stories on Philippine Art lecture series aims to create more awareness of various personalities, art forms and practices in the country. Fee is Php50 for students, Php100 for Museum Foundation members, Php150 for non-Museum Foundation members.

Lectures will be held at the Lopez Memorial Museum, ground floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. For more info, call 631-2417 or 404-2685.

or email pezseum@skyinet.net

The Lopez Memorial Museum and Library is a subsidiary of the Lopez Foundation, Inc.
Please visit our website at www.lopezmuseum.org.ph

Web Event with Mrs. Petrelli (HEROES)

Christine Rose as Mrs. Petrelli of the hit TV series HEROES.

I missed the Sylar web event and some of the Star Trek characters at the live web show,
and now I'm loggeed in to watch and also ask question to Mrs. Petrelli

visit here to join the event http://www.thestream.tv/

GI JOE 25th Anniversary event at Toys R Us this October 13, 2007

Come and celebrate with us the 25th year of heroism, courage, honor and freedom.

Toy Soldiers 1:18 and Toy's R Us presents - The G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Manila Celebration
A big celebration for the 25th year that started the legacy and battle between G.I. Joe and Cobra since 1982.

For 2007, we relive the adventure and regroup with the G.I. Joe for battling evil world dominators. Be

amazed on the high tech weaponry and vehicles of Cobra. Hunt for the answers of the mystery surrounding with

the characters of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. Ride your bikes and have a party with the Dreadnoks. Win a

date with Scarlet and the Baroness. Take a nuclear chemical lesson with Dr. Mindbender. Scream "Yo Joe!" with

Duke or shout "Retreat" with Cobra Commander. Do you still want to know Destro's phone number?

Then come and join with us this October 13, 2007 at 10AM-7PM, inside Toy's R US, top level of Robinson's

Galeria. Grab your gear, lock and load, for the biggest come back of G.I. Joe in our hearts.
FREE ADMISSION

And check out these amazing contest and activities that we created for you.

PANEL DISCUSSION
Join the panels with the fans and members of Toy Soldiers 1:18 and other toy groups for a discussion about

G.I. Joe, about the figure, the animation, the comics and the upcoming live action movie. Also about sharing

their tips on collecting the toy line.

CREATE YOUR GI JOE-COBRA Contest
1. Anyone can join the contest
2. Contestants must draw an original version of character of GI JOE or COBRA
3. The contest is on the spot drawing, we will be providing drawing materials at the event


TRIVIA CONTEST
1. Who ever answer corrects trivia questions will win
2. Contestants must go infront with the emcee to answer the question.

COLORING GAMES FOR KIDS
1. Color the GI JOE characters


GI JOE-COBRA SHOUT CONTEST
1. Shout if you're a GI JOE or Cobra
2. The best and creative shout one liner will win!


NAME THAT CHARACTER
1. Contestants will guess and name the GI JOE character that will appear on screen.
2. Comic images and toys will be the basis for the guessing name game
3. One winner with the most numbered correct answers will win.

GI JOE – COBRA enlistment contest
1. The most numbered enlistment on one faction will win !
2. The enlistment will start from 10am-6pm
3. Visitors must enlist and choose which faction they will join

FIGUE DIORAMA POSE CONTEST
1. Bring one figure at the event.
2. Choose a best pose for your figure.
3. The most dramatic, creative pose diorama will win.


so Mark your calendar!

October 13, 2007
10AM-7PM
Toy's R Us
Robinson's Galeria
Ortigas


This event is organized by Toy's R Us and Toy Soldiers 1:18 (G.I. Joe and Military Action figure group)

To join our club simply visit these sites for info.
http://www.gijoeph.blogspot.com
http://toysoldier118.proboards25.com/

for inquries and info email us at gijoeph@gmail.com

Banzai Girl fan art contest @ 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar

Glass House Graphics and Studio Sakka

presents

Banzai Girl fan art contest

1. Draw a Pin up artwork of Banzai Girl. For Reference visit www.banzaigirls.com and

www.glasshousegraphics.com/creators/writers/jinkycoronado/

2. It can be colored, penciled or painted

3. Any drawing style are allowed.

4. Designs should be followed as seen in the comic pages of Banzai Girl and Banzai Girls comics

5. Send your entries via email at azrael@glasshousegraphics.com
and with these contact information

name of the artist: contact number : email address: website : location :

Bring a 11x17 or 11x 18 size colored printed version of your artwork mounted on a black sided

illustration board On October 27, 2007 at the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar in Megatrade Hall Conference Center, Function Room B, 5th Level Bldg B, SM Megamall.

Include a label size 2 X 5.5" , printed in a white paper and paste it below your artwork and

should contain the following:

Pin up Title: Name of the artist : Email address : website:

for example:

Banzai girl victory!
by: Victor Cerbo Jr.
email : vico@gmail.com
website : www.vicoy89.deviantart.com

Prizes :
1st place : Premium items from Glass House Graphics
2nd Place : TBA
3rd Place : TBA

for more info about the contest and the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar
log on to www.glasshousegraphics.com/seminar

(contest participants should be a registered comic seminar attendee/student, for more info about the comics seminar tickets, visit our website for the info)

for inquiries email - azrael@glasshousegraphics.com

Sequential Comics Art Contest @ 5thAnnual Manila Comics Creation Seminar

Glass House Graphics, Studio Sakka and WACOM
presents

Sequential Comics Art Contest

1. Create a 5 to 6 sequential comic page art

2. It can be penciled, inked or colored.

3. Its up to you if you want to include lettering on the world balloons.

4. It can be from your own script or written by others. But if you don't have a script, you can go to our website and choose some test plot scripts for sequential comics test.
log on to http://www.glasshousegraphics.com/breakingin for the script lists.

5. Artwork should be in 11x17, submit to us a copy of it (photo copy or print)
we will not accept original art pages. So Please try to produce a copy of it and keep the originals.

6. Put a staple or folder slide to your entry and bring it On October 27, 2007 at the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar in Megatrade Hall Conference Center, Function Room B, 5th Level Bldg B, SM Megamall.

Include a label above the main page of your entry
should contain the following:

Sequential Comics Title: Penciled by: Inked by : (optional) Colored by: (optional) Lettered by: (optional) Contact No.: Email address : website:

(If your entry is done by a group of artist as assist in inking and coloring. Prizes for this will be given as one group and not by individual)


Prizes :
1st place : WACOM items
2nd Place : WACOM or ATI items
3rd Place : WACOM or ATI items

for more info about the contest and the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar
log on to www.glasshousegraphics.com/seminar

(contest participants should be a registered comic seminar attendee/student, for more info about the comics seminar tickets, visit our website for the info)

Lastikman Pin up Contest @ 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar

Glass House Graphics, Studio Sakka and ABS CBN

presents

Lastikman Pin up Contest

1. Draw a Pin up artwork of Lastikman, for reference visit www.lastikman.tv

2. It can be colored, penciled or painted

3. Any drawing style are allowed.

4. Lastikman designs can be depicted from the comics, movie, tv series or your own design.

5. Send your entries via email at azrael@glasshousegraphics.com
and with these contact information

name of the artist: contact number : email address: website : location :
Bring a 11x17 or 11x 18 size colored printed version of your artwork mounted on a black sided illustration board On October 27, 2007 at the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar in Megatrade Hall Conference Center, Function Room B, 5th Level Bldg B, SM Megamall.

Include a label size 2 X 5.5" , printed in a white paper and paste it below your artwork and should contain the following:

Pin up Title:
Name of the artist :

Email address : website:

for example:

Lastikman vs. Taong Bayawak
by: Victor Cerbo Jr.
email : vico@gmail.com
website : www.vicoy89.deviantart.com

Prizes :
1st place : Premium items from ABS CBN and Lastikman TV series and more
2nd Place : TBA
3rd Place : TBA

for more info about the contest and the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar
log on to www.glasshousegraphics.com/seminar

(contest participants should be a registered comic seminar attendee/student, for more info about the comics seminar tickets, visit our website for the info)

Pin up Coloring contest - Win a brand new WACOM Tablet

Glass House Graphics, Studio Sakka and WACOM
presents

Pin up coloring contest

1. Pin up artwork should be digitally colored

2. Any mainstream and independent comic character, It can be a western or anime-manga style.

3. If you don't have an artwork. You can download some pin up coloring sample in our website at http://www.glasshousegraphics.com/breakingin

4. Send your entries via email at azrael@glasshousegraphics.com
and with these contact information

name of the artist: contact number : email address: website : location :


5. Bring a 11x17 or 11x 18 size colored printed version of your artwork mounted on a black sided illustration board On October 27, 2007 at the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar in Megatrade Hall Conference Center, Function Room B, 5th Level Bldg B, SM Megamall.

Include a label size 2 X 5.5" , printed in a white paper and paste it below your artwork and should contain the following:

Name of the Character: Name of the artist : Email address : website:

for example:

Lara Croft
by: Victor Cerbo Jr.
email : vico@gmail.com
website : www.vicoy89.deviantart.com
Prizes: 1st Place - Wacom Tablet (Bamboo Fun)
2nd Place - Wacom or ATI Items
3rd Place - Wacom or ATI Items

for more info about the contest and the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar
log on to www.glasshousegraphics.com/seminar

(contest participants should be a registered comic seminar attendee/student, for more info about the comics seminar tickets, visit our website for the info)

for inquiries email - azrael@glasshousegraphics.com

Arnold Arre's Andong Agimat - movie !

// wow!! this is a one great news!

'Andong Agimat' to the US film mart
By Bayani San Diego Jr.
Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines -- Unitel head Tony Gloria has a new baby.

"This is my pet project," he says of "Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat," a popular graphic novel by prize-winning author/illustrator Arnold Arre.

Gloria has acquired the rights to "Andong," which he plans to produce into either a feature film or a TV series. Or both.

"It can start as a feature film and we can later turn it into a TV series," he says.

For the role of Andong, Gloria is eyeing Robin Padilla.

"He's not your typical hero. Andong's a loner and an ex-convict," he explains.

Unitel is preparing an audio-visual presentation on "Andong," which Gloria will screen at the American Film Market, running from Oct. 31 to Nov. 7 in Santa Monica, California.

It's Unitel's fourth time in the US film mart. "We scanned and colorized the storyboards. We edited and set the footage to music. We also gave it a 3-D title," he says.

He hopes to attract investors—to finance or to co-produce—with the "Andong" teaser.

Gloria admits that producing "Andong" is expensive.

"You can't do it with P20 million. If I had P50 million that would be ideal. But I can make it with P30 million to P35 million," he says.

read more at
http://cbauzon.multiply.com/journal/item/28/Arnold_Arres_Andong_Agimat_
to_the_US_film_mart_

my YM is like Silent Hill

It was very freaky!!!!!

I was about to open my Yahoo!Messenger and after logging in, it was very weird
all my contacts are all offline!!!

and it was weird because It happened again for the 2nd time. Is there a YM connection problem?

or maybe my account just landed in the wrong portal? it was creepy, I felt that Im all alone in the world :(






It was very freaky!!!!!

I was about to open my Yahoo!Messenger and after logging in, it was very weird
all my contacts are all offline!!!

and it was weird because It happened again for the 2nd time. Is there a YM connection problem?

or maybe my account just landed in the wrong portal? it was creepy, I felt that Im all alone in the world :(

Now im here sitting around in the middle of the room, with lights off and no one is here.

I feel like that Im alone again.
but its okay, being alone means that I have to make my brains working again hehehhhe

im trying to log off my YM and will scan my laptop for virus presence.

for those who will contact me using YM, don't dare use it for now, because I'll go offline.
if you want to message me, best way is to SMS me or email me.

4th Annual
Manila Comics Creation Seminar 2006



Join the biggest comic book creation seminar of the summer!

Glass House grand guru David Campiti and a host of GHG talents,
in association with Studio Sakka,

presents

4th Annual MANILA COMICS CREATION SEMINAR

2-day seminar workshop

Learn various advanced techniques and practical details for a profitable career in comic book and newspaper strip creation from comic book professional writer/agent David Campiti; artists lecturing at the Seminar will include Rainier Beredo, Jinky Coronado, Tina Francisco, Jeffrey Huet, Jonathan Lau, Carlo Pagulayan, Wilson Tortosa, and others, including some special guests.

October 14-15, 2006
10:00am-7:30pm
SM Megamall, Megatradehall, Conference Hall
Function B


Limited Capacity Only!

So hurry up and sign up now!
P1000 per ticket. Good for 2 days with free meal and drinks, free drawing supplies, limited ashcan memorabilia and lots of giveaways. Personal one-on-one portfolio review by the professionals.

For more details: Pls. call our office (02) 365-2974
or mobile number, 09198436312 and look for Michelle Calanog

Send us email of your inquiries and ticket reservation
at azrael@gmail.com or Michelle@glasshousegraphics.com

Official Website Visit www.glasshousegraphics.com

Come get them while they're haut.

The 5th International Toys, Hobby, Collectibles Convention 2006

When: June 17 & 18 2006
Venue: SM Megmall Megatrade Hall 2



Complete Announcements: Coming Soon!

visit www.toyconph.tk for some info

Toycon PH plug in @ MEGA EXPO 2005


Collectibles Unlimited will be at the Mega Christmas Expo 2005, and will be presenting the Philippine Toy, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention plug in's in preparation for the upcoming 5th Toycon next year.

Mega Expo will be on Dec 9-11, 2005 @ SM Megamall, Megatradehall 2

There will be activities and programs on friday and sunday, organized and themed "Toycon PH hour" by our group. New programs will be launched and a teaser of what will come up for the 5th Toycon Philippines.

pls. check the following schedule of the event



take note: the video game challenge is not yet finalize.

Fan Film Showing : enjoy and watch these fan made films, local and foreign.

Comic Art and Drawing lecture by Guhit Pinoy

Cosplay talk by RG Guanzon and a cosplay partner

Collectibles 101 talk by the TransFormers Philippines

Cosplay Show : costume play afficionados showing their best dress/costume art


ENTRANCE FEE - Php 10

A 24-PAGE COMIC BOOK (WITH A TWIST) IN JUST 24 HOURS?

SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT!

Ask graphic artists Jamie Bautista and Elbert Or, creators of the hit comic series Cast, what would give them a really big kick this Halloween and you'll most likely get this response: Creating a 24-page comic book in 24 straight hours.

Believe it or not, these young, fearless artists are psyching themselves up for more than 24 sleepless hours as they take on the 1st Philippine 24-Hour Comic Book Challenge, which will take place on October 28 to 29, 2005, at Coco Aroma, White Beach, Puerto Galera.

Inspired by the 24 Hour Comics Day of Scott McCloud, a leading comic book theoretician in the United States, the 1st Philippine 24-Hour Comic Book Challenge will fuse creative visual storytelling with indigenous Philippine martial arts and folklore to give Pinoy audiences a different kind of visual experience. During this event, Bautista and Or will capture different fighting poses and techniques inspired by kali and arnis, the Philippines's own martial arts, and will attempt to create compelling stories that will capture the grace, the strength, and the valor of Filipino warriors.

It won't be their first time to touch on themes of Philippine history, culture, and heritage. The graphic anthology Siglo: Freedom, which won the 2004 National Book Award for Comic Book, and on which Bautista and Or collaborated with renowned writers and comic book artists Gerry Alanguilan, Dean Francis Alfar, Nikki Alfar, Arnold Arre, Jason Banico, Marco Dimaano, Andrew Drilon, Honoel Ibardolaza, Lan Medina, Vin Simbulan and Carlo Vergara, captured stories of life, love, and the struggle for emancipation set in each decade of the 20th century.

The 1st Philippine 24-Hour Comic Book Challenge, however, is even more demanding than the pair's previous projects because it requires them to produce credible work on an aspect of Philippine heritage which has not been sufficiently documented in the past.

Paul Zialcita, an arnis practitioner and a musician who has been advocating the integration of Philippine indigenous martial arts and folklore into mainstream media, hopes that this first attempt to create kali -and arnis-inspired art will pave the way for more creative collaborations. He lends his percussive power to the 1st Philippine 24-Hour Comic Book Challenge by marking the hours with a Kali Drum, a large instrument made of a recycled garbage can and cowhide that is played using arnis strikes.

Aside from Zialcita, more local and foreign martial arts enthusiasts, visual artists, and comic book fans will join Bautista and Or on the shores of White Beach, Puerto Galera to learn and to demonstrate new fighting techniques, to create their own versions of martial arts-inspired art, or simply to enjoy Puerto Galera's emerald-green waters.

Interested to join in the fun but not quite confident with your artistic or fighting skills? Don't worry: Bautista and Or will kick off the 1st Philippine 24-Hour Comic Book Challenge with a FREE comic book workshop. Meanwhile, Zialcita's team of local warriors will be patrolling White Beach's shores, all game to teach novices a thing or two about responsible stick-fighting.

The 1st Philippine 24-Hour Comic Book Challenge is made possible by the collaboration of Likha Communications Consulting, Nautilus Comics, Digipost, and Coco Aroma. Email Niña Terol of Likha Communications Consulting at nterol.likhacommunications@gmail.com , or call (0917) 644 45 66, for details.

We sell indie cds, band Merchandise etc..

The Shop is called "The Bukswagen Experiments" (your indie music store) and we are supporting local independent musicians by carrying independently produced cds, band/artist merchandise, rock and reggae accessories and alternative literature.

Here is a list of the indie / band merchandise that we are currently carrying in our shop.

We sell t-shirts from:

Mojofly *
Chicosci
Typecast
Cambio
Shuffle Union
Plane Divides the Sky
Put3ska
Rockista
Hemp Republic

(designs; rockista reloaded and weblink),
(sizes are available for both for male and female)
*(for females only)

Imago (limited edition cd plus 1 free poster for 1st 20 buyers) .
Bridge cd (the recently 2nd album- with free poster)

Currently we sell the cds of the following Artists/Groups/Bands;

Monsterbot
Mojofly
WDOUJI
Chrome Eight
The Brew
Enemy of the Enemy
Skies of Ember
The Slavedrum
Velvet
Agaw Agimat
Brownbeat
Bayang Barrios
Cambio
Chicosci
Datu's Tribe
End of Contracts (electronica)
Imago
Johnny Allegre Affinity (jazz)
Typecast
Plane divides the Sky
Saydie
Sheila and the Insects
Silent Sanctuary
Splitcide
Stonefree
Surfernando (Markus Adoro's - former e-heads guitarist's latest project)
Valley of Chrome
Hemp Republic

Island necklaces from Brownbeat's bassist Fern and Wormhle merchandise from Enemy of the Enemy's vox Clint.

Even the cds from the personnal collection of broadcast journalist Jay Taruc is available at the shop.

Likewise, cds and merchandise from Terno records, Monopond Records, Documentagon records, Railroad records (Laguna), Protestant records (Iligan/Cagayan de Oro) and Poi (of Iloilo) will also be available soon.

Plus Shuffle Union, PilipinaSka (Compilation cd), The Late Isabel, Chubibo, Pinikpikan, Salindiwa, Daydream Cycle and Rivermaya had just confirmed to bring their CDs and band merchndise.

We are also supporting the local and independent comics / magazine publishers such as...

Nardong Tae
Cresci Prophecies http://ika-siyam.deviatart.com
Armor Troopers http://mythslegends.tk
Gun Point http://www.syeri.tk
Ibangis
Komikera
Modus 3
Sapak sa Buwan
etc...

The small shop is currently located at the 2nd floor Circle C Mall, Congressional Avenue Quezon city, Metro Manila (the mall is owned by the Cinderella group of companies and its just right beside Cherry Food-O-Rama supermarket, and right above Robinson's Supermarket).

Aside from having an S.M. or shop-in-the-mall. We also have sort of roving stall. We place our goods in a 1972 Kombi van and go to big gigs in the metropolis with our merchandise. With this venture we, together with other local alternative/indie merchandize will be exposed to a bigger but more specialized market.

P.S. With our recent venture into local independent cd/merchandise consignment ( or what we call "The
Indie Lab") we are slowly evolving into small music shop that carries independent cds and merchandize from local artists/bands/groups. With your support and participation no doubt it would greatly help both of us in propmoting the local filipino music scene.


RayG
The Bukswagon Experiments
mobile # 09192194514
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_bukswagen