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We would gladly like to hear your thoughts on the event so we can make the next event even better.
Please feel free to answer the poll: [link]

You may also leave a message here or email us at komikon@gmail.com for your feedback.

Sincerely yours,
KOMIKON COMMITTEE

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27852631/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27852631/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:04:12 PDT
Best Graphic Novel / Anthology: Martial Law Babies by Arnold Arre
Best Comic Series: Cast by Jamie Bautista, Nautilus
Best Comic Magazine: Mangaholix by Groundbreakers, Inc.
Best Comic Strip Compilation: Pugad baboy by Pol Medina Jr.
Best Webcomic: Kubori Strips for the Soul by Michael David (www.kuborikikiam.com)
Best Cover: Cast issue 11 by Arnold Arre
Best Comic Creator/s: Arnold Arre
Best Cartoonist: Hazel Manzano, Callwork
Best Komiks Character: Michiko of Ninja Girl Ko!, Mangaholix
Best Comic Scene: Ces' Poem from Will, Cast issue 10 by Jamie Bautista & Arnold Arre
Grassroot Award:
1st place: Life as Viciously Impossible by Daphne Martinez (Lambchild)
2nd place: Nurse Macho Origins by Mangaholix
3rd place: Kalayaan by Gio Paredes, GMP Comics

Comic Aid Award: Elbert Or and Japan Foundation Manila

Mr. Arnold Arre was unable to attend the KOMIKON to receive his award, but he sent us this message:[link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27742762/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27742762/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:21:54 PDT
1. Leaf
2. RH Quilantang
3. Meganon Comics
4. Macoy
5. Gio Paredes
6. Josel Nicolas
7. I-North
8. Mel Casipit
9. CMYK
10. Silent Sanctum
11. Greepo Comic Group
12. Decaf
13. Atomic Underground
14. C-Shock Team
15. Revel Production
16. Kid Corva
17. Makurai
18. Milkusheki Monday
19. Kickbackers
20. Abono Comics
21. Lady Storykeeper
22. Bien del Rosario
23. Obvious Productions
24. Kame-Kame

No more additions.

NOTE: Participants in the indie tiangge must arrive 1 hour before the opening of the event.

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27738075/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27738075/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:20:30 PDT …NEW BOOKS!!!

ELMER COLLECTED EDITION by Gerry Alanguilan
ELMER HARDCOVER SLIPCASE
WHERE BOLD STARS GO TO DIE Written by Gerry Alanguilan, Illustrated by Arlanzandro C. Esmeña
UNDERPASS featuring Sim by Gerry Alanguilan, Judas Kiss by David Hontiveros, Budjette Tan and Oliver Pulumbarit, Katumbas by David Hontiveros and Ian Sta. Maria, The Clinic by Budjette Tan and Ka-jo Baldisimo.
THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PHILIPPINE KOMIKS and CARTOONS by John A. Lent, Published by Yonzon Associates
Francisco V. Coching’s EL INDIO
KOMIKERO COMICS #3 Created and Published by the Komikero Artists Group
TRESE 3 Mass Murders by Budjette Tan and Ka-jo Baldisimo
Manix Abrera’s “12″
Lyndon Gregorio’s “Go Beerkada Rise of the Jhologs”
Bayan Knights issue 3
CAT'S TRAIL SPOTLIGHT and CAT'S TRAIL REWIND by Elmer Damaso
Kubori Strips for the Soul book 2 by Michael David
Skyworld issue 2

Plus check out the indie tiangge for fresh indie comic goodness!!!

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27737800/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27737800/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:16:24 PDT Entrance: P80.00(free entrance for kids 4 feet below)

10:00 AM Start program: Audio / Video play

11:00 AM Sponsor Time: CSB

12:00 PM Audio / Video play

12:30 PM Band: Bandang Shirley

1:00 PM Sponsor Time: Glasshouse Graphics

1:30 PM Awarding: Komiks Character of the Year
Awarding: Best Comic Scene
Awarding: Best Webcomic
Awarding: Grassroot Award
*Auction for a cause

2:00 PM Sponsor Time: Vibal Foundation (book launch)

2:30 PM Guest Q&A: Dencoy Miel & Edd Aragon

3:00 PM Band: Giniling Festival

3:30 PM Guest Q&A: John Lent

4:00 PM Sponsor Time: FHM / Summit Media

4:30 PM PICCA Announcements of contest winners

5:30 PM Awarding: Comics Aid Award
Awarding: Best Cover
Awarding: Best Cartoonist
Awarding: Comic Creator/s
*Auction for a cause

6:00 PM Guest Q&A: Budjette Tan & Kajo

6:30 PM Sponsor Time:Jack TV

7:00 PM Announcement of KOMIKON contest winners
*Auction for a cause
Awarding: Best Comic Strip Compilation
Awarding: Best Comic Magazine
Awarding: Best Comic Series
Awarding: Best Graphic Novel / Anthology

8:00 PM Band: Flush and the Toilettes

8:30 PM Audio / Video play

9:00 PM START EGRESS


Registration for on the spot comic strip making contest: 10am - 1:00
On the spot comic strip making contest: 1:30 - 2:30pm

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27514784/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27514784/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:26:50 PDT
Gerry Alanguilan brought to us his idea to help.

Mr. Alanguilan will be auctioning original artworks at the KOMIKON 2009. All proceeds shall be distributed to the artists affected by Ondoy.

CALLING ARTISTS...
We encourage other artists who have artworks or other items they would like to auction during the event, please email us at komikon@gmail.com and let us know if you wish to contribute to this cause.

DONATIONS...
We shall be accepting donations in cash or kind as well at the KOMIKON table if anyone is able and willing to help our fellow artists.

We hope that everyone who will attend KOMIKON 2009 will participate in this cause!

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Indie Tiangge still open. Limited slots available. See previous journal for details.

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27459167/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27459167/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:33:29 PDT Rules are still the same. If interested, send the following details to komikon.indies@gmail.com with the subject: KOMIKON 2009 INDIE COMICS along with the pages and the cover of at least one comic you are planning to sell, zipped files only.

Artist/group name:
Indie titles/items to be sold (a definite list please):
contact numbers:
e-mail:
website: (optional)

Komikon Indie Tiangge Lineup

1. Leaf
2. RH Quilantang
3. Meganon Comics
4. Macoy
5. Gio Paredes
6. Josel Nicolas
7. I-North
8. Mel Casipit
9. CMYK
10. Silent Sanctum
11. Greepo Comic Group
12. Decaf
13. Atomic Underground
14. C-Shock Team
15. Revel Production
16. Kid Corva
17. Makurai
18. Milkusheki Monday
19. Kickbackers
20. Abono Comics
21. Lady Storykeeper
22. Bien del Rosario
23. Obvious Productions

7 slots left...

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27326506/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27326506/ Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:32:05 PDT Thank you to all who participated by voting.
Watch out for the results on October 18, 2009.

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Indie Tiangge List [link]

Join the KOMIKON Contests details are here: [link]
Deadline: September 30, 2009

The First Philippine International Cartoon, Comic and Animation Festival. This event will be from October 15-18, 2009 and is organized by Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas (SKP), The Creative Media Professionals Guild of Asia and the Pacific, MarketingWorx, and Yonzon Associates.
For contest details, activities and their respective schedules, please visit their website: [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27270714/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27270714/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:12:49 PDT
1. Leaf
2. RH Quilantang
3. Meganon Comics
4. Macoy
5. Gio Paredes
6. Josel Nicolas
7. I-North
8. Mel Casipit
9. CMYK
10. Silent Sanctum
11. Greepo Comic Group
12. Decaf
13. Atomic Underground
14. C-Shock Team
15. Revel Production
16. Kid Corva
17. Makurai
18. Milkusheki Monday
19. Kickbackers
20. Abono Comics

That is all.

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For all those inquiring about getting sponsor / exhibitor tables at the OCTOBER KOMIKON 2009, please email us at komikon@gmail.com so that we could forward you the rates and floor plan.

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KOMIKON AWARDS 2009
Voting Period: August 10 September 20, 2009 - A WEEK TO GO!!!

For non_DA Users, you may now start voting at the KOMIKON.ORG website [link]

See KOMIKON AWARDS Polls for DA Users here [link]

VOTING BALLOTS are available in:
Comic Odyssey
•Robinson’s Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila
•Robinson’s Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall,Edsa cor. Ortigas
Comic Quest
•Lower Ground Floor Bldg. A, SM Megamall
•2nd Floor Main Bldg., SM City North Edsa

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Join the KOMIKON Contests details are here: [link]

The First Philippine International Cartoon, Comic and Animation Festival. This event will be from October 15-18, 2009 and is organized by Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas (SKP), The Creative Media Professionals Guild of Asia and the Pacific, MarketingWorx, and Yonzon Associates.
For contest details, activities and their respective schedules, please visit their website: [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27106262/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/27106262/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:54:21 PDT
Groups/individuals who have submitted are:
1. Leaf
2. RH Quilantang
3. Meganon Comics
4. Macoy
5. Gio Paredes
6. Josel Nicolas
7. I-North
8. Mel Casipit
9. CMYK
10. Silent Sanctum
11. Greepo Comic Group
12. Decaf

That is all.

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For all those inquiring about getting sponsor / exhibitor tables at the OCTOBER KOMIKON 2009, please email us at komikon@gmail.com so that we could forward you the rates and floor plan.

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KOMIKON AWARDS 2009
Voting Period: August 10 September 20, 2009 - A WEEK TO GO!!!

For non_DA Users, you may now start voting at the KOMIKON.ORG website [link]

See KOMIKON AWARDS Polls for DA Users here [link]

VOTING BALLOTS are available in:
Comic Odyssey
•Robinson’s Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila
•Robinson’s Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall,Edsa cor. Ortigas
Comic Quest
•Lower Ground Floor Bldg. A, SM Megamall
•2nd Floor Main Bldg., SM City North Edsa

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Join the KOMIKON Contests details are here: [link]

The First Philippine International Cartoon, Comic and Animation Festival. This event will be from October 15-18, 2009 and is organized by Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas (SKP), The Creative Media Professionals Guild of Asia and the Pacific, MarketingWorx, and Yonzon Associates.
For contest details, activities and their respective schedules, please visit their website: [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26988426/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26988426/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:33:38 PDT komikon@gmail.com so that we could forward you the rates and floor plan.

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KOMIKON AWARDS 2009
Voting Period: August 10 September 20, 2009 - A WEEK TO GO!!!

For non_DA Users, you may now start voting at the KOMIKON.ORG website [link]

See KOMIKON AWARDS Polls for DA Users here [link]

VOTING BALLOTS are available in:
Comic Odyssey
•Robinson’s Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila
•Robinson’s Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall,Edsa cor. Ortigas
Comic Quest
•Lower Ground Floor Bldg. A, SM Megamall
•2nd Floor Main Bldg., SM City North Edsa

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Join the KOMIKON Contests details are here: [link]

The First Philippine International Cartoon, Comic and Animation Festival. This event will be from October 15-18, 2009 and is organized by Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas (SKP), The Creative Media Professionals Guild of Asia and the Pacific, MarketingWorx, and Yonzon Associates.
For contest details, activities and their respective schedules, please visit their website: [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26829906/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26829906/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:38:50 PDT The First Philippine International Cartoon, Comic and Animation Festival. This event will be from October 15-18, 2009 and is organized by Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas (SKP), The Creative Media Professionals Guild of Asia and the Pacific, MarketingWorx, and Yonzon Associates.

Join their contests:
LARRY ALCALA CARTOON COMICS CONTEST
HUGO YONZON CARICATURE CONTEST

Deadline of submission of entries on September 30,2009
Announcement of winners will be at the KOMIKON 2009

For contest details, activities and their respective schedules, please visit their website: [link]

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KOMIKON AWARDS 2009
Voting Period: August 10 September 20, 2009

For non_DA Users, you may now start voting at the KOMIKON.ORG website [link]

See KOMIKON AWARDS Polls for DA Users here [link]

VOTING BALLOTS are available in:
Comic Odyssey
•Robinson’s Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila
•Robinson’s Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall,Edsa cor. Ortigas
Comic Quest
•Lower Ground Floor Bldg. A, SM Megamall
•2nd Floor Main Bldg., SM City North Edsa

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Join the KOMIKON Contests details are here: [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26683227/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26683227/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:10:03 PDT For non_DA Users, you may now start voting at the KOMIKON.ORG website [link]

here are the instructions on hoe to vote there:
1. New users must register at [link]

2. After registering, check your email for your temporary password. Change this temporary password to a new one.

3. Login at the same link above. You will be directed to the Dashboard.

4. To vote, simply click on ‘Visit Site‘ or go back to Komikon Awards.

YOU ONLY HAVE TO REGISTER ONCE TO VOTE!!!


VOTE NOW!!!
See KOMIKON AWARDS Polls for DA Users here [link]

VOTING BALLOTS are available in:
Comic Odyssey
•Robinson’s Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila
•Robinson’s Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall,Edsa cor. Ortigas
Comic Quest
•Lower Ground Floor Bldg. A, SM Megamall
•2nd Floor Main Bldg., SM City North Edsa

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Join the KOMIKON Contests details are here: [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26637873/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26637873/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:55:24 PDT The Komikon Indie Tiangge registration is now closed.

There will be 10 tables provided for the indie tiangge.
First 20 groups/individuals to register will be allowed to sell their comics at the event.
By registering make sure that you will definitely be there and selling.
We don't want to waste space on people who register but don't show up.

Terms to be considered:
Individuals/ group will still pay the entrance fee.
First come, First Serve seating. Please come 1 hour before the event starts.
To avoid crowding, ONLY ONE(1) PERSON per group can be seated in the indie tiangge area(this will be strictly implemented).
The organizers have the authority to accept and/or deny applications for indie tiangge.
NO FEES WILL BE COLLECTED.

RULES:
Komikon COMICS Indie Tiangge is for selling comics - original or fanfics.

Merchandise will be allowed, ONLY IF, it is based on your own original comics' creation/characters.

Any other merchandise will not be allowed. Unauthorized items will be confiscated by a Komikon representative.

Individuals/groups found to have violated the terms and conditions will be subject to penalties the organizers deem necessary.

Examples of items that will be allowed:

Original comics that you (or your group) created using your own original characters.

Doujin/fan-made comics that you (or your group) created based on other characters as drawn by you with your own interpretation;

Non-comics merchandise (like pins, bookmarks, etc) made by you (or your group) based on your original characters from your original comics

Examples of items that WILL NOT be allowed:

Pornographic comics and non-comics merchandise depicting child/children

Non-comics merchandise (like pins, bookmarks, etc) based on your fan made comics

Non-comics merchandise (like pins, bookmarks, etc) based on established comics/anime/movie/etc characters that you do not own


If you are agreeable to these terms,send the following details to komikon.indies@gmail.com with the subject: KOMIKON 2009 INDIE COMICS

Artist/group name:
Indie titles/items to be sold (a definite list please):
contact numbers:
e-mail:
website: (optional)


NOTE: You can still submit in which you will be included in the waiting list. In case a participant cannot make it, you will be included.

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These are the groups that will be participating:

1. Leaf
2. Robbie Muyrong
3. RH Quilantang
4. Makurai
5. MEGANON comics
6. Kickbackers
7. Atomic Underground Studios
8. Silent Sanctum
9. Macoy
10. Kid Corva
11. Decaf
12. C-Shock Team
13. Gio Paredes
14. Revel Production
15. Josel Nicolas
16. I-North
17. Milkusheki Monday
18. Mel Casipit
19. Greepo Comic Group
20. CMYK

NOTE:<... ]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26637576/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26637576/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:04:10 PDT CHARACTER CREATION 2009
This year’s theme is :"Hi-tech!"

Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
CREATE AN ORIGINAL PINOY ROBOT / ANDROID / MECHA
Write a short write up about your character.
Entries can be digitally of traditionally rendered.
Entries are to be submitted online with a canvass size of 8 1/2 x 11 (letter size) and having the resolution of 150 - 300dpi. E-mail entries to komikon.contests@gmail.com with the subject: KOMIKON 2009: Character Making Contest. Only e-mail entries are accepted.
One entry per person only.
Deadline of submission of entries is on September 30, 2009
E-mail should include the following information:

a. Name of Character:
b. Short description:
c. Name of Artist:
d. Age:
e. School/occupation:
f. Contact information (mobile no./e-mail)

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Comic Creation Contest

Rules:
Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
Contestants / groups are limited to only one entry.
Entries submitted by groups are required to submit the names of the individuals involved in creating the indie. Group entries with professionals on board are automatically disqualified.
Entries should adhere to the given theme. Entries deviating from the theme shall be automatically disqualified.

This year’s theme is :
"Sa Kaibuturan ng Aking Puso" (a pinoy romance) - to create a romantic / dramatic pinoy comic.

Submit 3 copies of your entry via air mail to

KOMIKON 2009: COMIC CREATION CONTEST
c/o Patrick Jungco at 2 Ruby Street Southville,Don Antonio Heights, Diliman, Quezon City 1127
*send us an email at komikon[@]gmail.com to confirm if we have received it

or through the following drop off points:
Comic Odyssey
•Robinson’s Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila
•Robinson’s Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall,Edsa cor. Ortigas
Comic Quest
•Lower Ground Floor Bldg. A, SM Megamall
•2nd Floor Main Bldg., SM City North Edsa



Deadline of submissions will be on September 30, 2009. Entries submitted beyond September 30 shall not be accepted.
Winners shall be announced on the event itself on October 18 and shall be notified via e-mail or phone.
The judge's decision is final.

Entries should be in the form of a comic book with the following specs:
8.5 X 6.5 (long bond paper, folded, and stapled twice in the middle)
http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26462618/ Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:58:10 PDT
Since polls in DA are limited to 10 entries per poll, some categories were split in half. Make sure you VOTE FOR ONE NOMINEE PER CATEGORY ONLY. Feel free to read through the compete list of nominees in the previous journals and see some of the entries in the gallery.

POLLS:
BEST COMIC: Best Graphic Novel / Anthology: [link]
BEST COMIC: Best Comic Series: [link]
BEST COMIC: Best Comic Magazine: [link]
BEST COMIC: Best Comic Strip Compilation: [link]
BEST COMIC CREATOR/S: [link]
BEST CARTOONIST: [link] & [link]
BEST COVER: [link] & [link]
GRASSROOT AWARD: [link] & [link]
BEST WEBCOMIC: [link]
KOMIKS CHARACTER OF THE YEAR: [link] & [link]
BEST COMIC SCENE: [link] & [link]
COMICS AID AWARD:[link] & [link]


VOTING
• Voting period will end on September 20, 2009

*Voting Ballots will be available in the following stores:
Comic Odyssey
•Robinson's Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila
•Robinson's Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall,Edsa cor. Ortigas
Comic Quest
•Lower Ground Floor Bldg. A, SM Megamall
•2nd Floor Main Bldg., SM City North Edsa

For non-DA subscribers/users, other online polls will be set-up. Please wait for announcements.

Winners will be announced at the 5th Philippine Annual Komiks Convention (KOMIKON) this October 2009!!!

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26264904/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26264904/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:42:57 PDT OFFICIAL LIST OF NOMINEES for the KOMIKON AWARDS 2009. Congratulations to all who made it in the list!!!

KOMIKON AWARDS 2009 list 01: [link]

GRASSROOT AWARD:
Kalayaan by Gio Paredes [link]
Sanduguan Himagsikan by Gener Pedriña [link]
GradS Tayo: The Kolokoy's Colloquium by Ian Walter Along [link]
Nurse Macho Origins by Mangaholix [link]
Ang Maskot by Macoy Tang [link]
Unstoppable by Heubert Khan Michael [link]
Trese (issue 1-7) by Budjette Tan and kajo Baldisimo [link]
Pasig (issue 16) by Melvin Calingo [link]
Life As Viciously Impossible (issue 1) by Lambchild [link]
The Metro (issue 1) by Jerome Jacinto [link]
Atomic Underground by M3 Comics [link]
Komikero Komiks 1 edited by Gerry Alanguilan and Jonas Diego
Kapitan Tog by Freely Abrigo [link]
PAG-ASA by Erico Calimlim [link]
GOG 1 and 2 by Borg Sinaban, REVEL Productions [link]
Ambush by Andrew Villar [link]
Girl Who Turned into a Fish by Fidelis Tan and Mary Ranises
Cresci Prophecies by Joanah Tinio-Calingo [link]
Bayani Nights by POINT ZERO


BEST WEBCOMIC:
What the Cigarette Said [link] by Andrew Drilon
Moon Alone [link] by Hai Ibardoaza
Kubori Strips for the Soul [link] by Michael David
No Need For Kaide [link] by Andre' Salvatierra
Fifty Peso Ninja [link] by Lico Reloj


KOMIKS CHARACTER OF THE YEAR: [link]
Boy Ipis of Bayan Knights, by Paul Michael Ignacio
Bertong Badtrip of Kikomachine, by Manix Abrera
Michiko of Ninja girl ko!, Mangaholix, by Marco Dimaano and Kriss Sison
Tomas of Pugad Baboy by Pol Medina Jr.
Ambrosia of Pugad Baboy by Pol Medina Jr.
Alexandra Trese of Trese by Budjette Tan and kajo Baldisimo
The Kambal of Trese by Budjette Tan and kajo Baldisimo
Maliksi of the Tikbalang Tribe of Trese by Budjette Tan and kajo Baldisimo
Kikiams of Kubori Kikiam by Michael David
Kapitan Tog of Kapitan Tog by Freely Abrigo
Kulas of Kulas by Freely Abrigo
Elmer of ELMER by Gerry Alanguilan
Mina of Pasig by Melvin Calingo
Bakal A of Bayani Nights by POINT ZERO

BEST COMIC SCENE:
Keon vs. Kraust (Mangaholix Issue 2)
Michiko fights Kamao Vendors (Mangaholix Issue 6)
First strip of "Pamilya Sabaybunot" (Pugad Baboy 21)
Unstoppable’s late father, Mr. Unstoppable, was revealed to be just an actor in a hit self-titled TV series (Unstoppable Issue 1)
Rules of the Race - The Alberto and Maliksi Car Race (Trese)
Ces' Poem from Will (Cast Issue 10)
Will and Lel's kiss (Cast Issue 10)
*komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26264559/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/26264559/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:44:42 PDT OFFICIAL LIST OF NOMINEES for the KOMIKON AWARDS 2009. Congratulations to all who made it in the list!!!

BEST COMIC: Best Graphic Novel / Anthology: [link]
Trese by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo
Martial Law Babies by Arnold Arre
Andong Agimat by Arnold Arre
Fresh by POINT ZERO
Elmer by Gerry Alanguilan
Kubori Krash by Michael David
Love is in the Bag by Ace Vitangcol, Jed Siroy and Andrew Agoncillo
Skyworld by Mervin Ignacio and Ian Sta. Maria
Digmaang Salinlahi by Jon Zamar, Keso, Gabe DelaCruz and Jhomar Soriano

BEST COMIC: Best Comic Series:
Ninja Girl Ko! by Marco Dimaano and Kriss Sison , Mangaholix [link]
Aporia by Kevin Libranda, Mangaholix [link]
TIMAWA by Gerry Alanguilan, Buzz Magazine [link]
Cast by Jamie Bautista, Nautilus [link]
Bayan Knights by Gilbert Monsanto and the Bayan Knights, Sacred Mountain Publications [link]
Foldabots by Jomike Tejido, K Zone Magazine [link]
Bakemono High by Elbert Or, K Zone Magazine [link]

BEST COMIC: Best Comic Magazine:
Topak, PSICOM [link]
Mangaholix, Groundbreakers, Inc. [link]
Mwahaha, Mango Comics [link]
Mango Jam, Mango Comics [link]

BEST COMIC: Best Comic Strip Compilation:
Kikomachine by Manix Abrera [link]
Baltic and Co. by Roni Santiago [link]
Pugad Baboy by Pol Medina Jr. [link]
Kubori Strips for the Soul by Michael David [link]
Life in Progress by Julius Villanueva [link]
Callworks by Hazel Manzano [link]
Beerkada by Lyndon Gregorio [link]
Kulas by Freely Abrigo [link]
Chopsticks by Stanley Chi [link]

BEST COMIC CREATOR/S:
Gilbert Monsanto (Bayan Knights, Rambol, Tropa ) [link]
Bayan Knights (Bayan Knights) [link]
Groundbreakers Inc. (Mangaholix) [link]
Budjette Tan / Kajo Baldisimo (Trese) [link]
Arnold Arre (Andong Agimat, Martial Law Babies) [link]
Point Zero (Fresh, Bayani Nights) [link]
Andrew Drilon (RAN ONLINE, Kare-Kare Komiks) [link] *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/25969976/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/25969976/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:05:20 PDT

All nominations will be screened by the committee. Please stay tuned for the final list of nominees and procedures on how to cast your votes. Voting period will be from August 10 – September 20, 2009.

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

Also...

as announced during the Summer KOMIKON, we'll have a tie-up with The First Philippine International Cartoon, Comic and Animation Festival. This event will be from October 15-18, 2009 and is organized by Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas (SKP), The Creative Media Professionals Guild of Asia and the Pacific, MarketingWorx, and Yonzon Associates. To know the activities and their respective schedules, please visit their website: [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/25484263/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/25484263/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:13:26 PDT LAST DAY OF NOMINATIONS TODAY - JULY 15!!! nominate now!!! We'll receive nominations until midnight.
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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:[link]

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

To give you an idea of who to nominate, you may view previous nominees here: [link] under Komikon Awards. Note that some categories have been changed/added.

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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 th... ]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/24929951/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/24929951/ Sun, 24 May 2009 18:47:11 PDT
Character Making Contest
Theme: Lamang Dagat

1st: "Bathaluman ng Abo" by Manuel Kristoffer M. Kang
2nd: "Luminosa" by Adrianna Francesca B. Torres
3rd: "Romei" by Nina Rouselle de Polonia ~ninyanernel

Comic Creation Contest
Theme: Nag-iinit sa Tag-Init

1st: Mel Khristopher Casipit ~mukatmanako
2nd: John Paul de la Rama ~jep0y
3rd: Thadeus Obaob =thei11

JACK TV Pin Up Contest:
Theme: Jack TV Animation Characters in Summer Attire

1st: John Prudenciano
2nd: Joshua Rei Macapagal
3rd: Garrett Dominic Gonzales

JACK TV Comic Strip Making Contest
Theme: How Wrestlers Prepare for the Summer

1st: Vic Ching
2nd: Mulong Gonzales Jr
3rd: Kristian Francisco

Fiesta Games Winners:

SIPA:

1st: Adrian P. Asuncion
2nd: Mark Jacob M. Abella
3rd: Beverly Crisologo-Lolarga

JACKSTONE:

Winner: Joyce Asiddao
Runner Up: Aryan Esguerra

BUNONG BRASO / ARM WRESTLING:

1st: Porky
2nd: Roy Fredrick Carreon
3rd: Jonathan Salazar

KOMIKON IDOL: Ian Walter Along

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We would like to thank our dear sponsors for helping us in this event:
JACK TV, PSICOM Publishing, Creativoices, Enchanted Kingdom
our store partners, Comic Odyssey and CS Centrl
TV5, Circuit Magazine, Philstar.com, UNO magazine, Dream FM 106.7, Vibal Publishing and the POC (Philippine Online Chronicle)

Thanks to our cool guest artists, Wilson Tortosa and Manix Abrera!
Thanks to all our exhibitors
Thanks to all who joined the contests and congratulations to all the winners!
Thanks to those who joined the Indie Tiangge
Thanks to the UP Lunarock and UP Engineering Society for being our marshalls.
Thanks to our food concessionaire
Thanks again to UP Bahay ng Alumni, our home for the past 5 years...

THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED!!! The KOMIKON SUMMER FIESTA would be nothing without you!!!
Please feel free to share your comments, reviews, pictures, videos...leave us links

Please continue to support the Philippine comics industry and continue to support us...
especially on OCTOBER 18, 2009 for the 5th Annual Philippine Komiks Convention at the Megatrade Hall 1 at the SM Megamall! we shall post updates on that as soon as we could.

Again..THANK YOU!!!!
-KOMIKON Committee

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/24793753/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/24793753/ Sat, 16 May 2009 20:17:31 PDT
We would like to thank our dear sponsors for helping us in this event:
JACK TV
PSICOM Publishing
Creativoices
Enchanted Kingdom
our store partners, Comic Odyssey and CS Centrl
TV5
Circuit Magazine
Philstar.com
UNO magazine
Dream FM 106.7
Vibal Publishing and the POC (Philippine Online Chronicle)

Thanks to our cool guest artists, Wilson Tortosa and Manix Abrera!
Thanks to all our exhibitors
Thanks to all who joined the contests and congratulations to all the winners!
Thanks to those who joined the Indie Tiangge
Thanks to the UP Lunarock and UP Engineering Society for being our marshalls.
Thanks to our food concessionaire
Thanks again to UP Bahay ng Alumni, our home for the past 5 years...

THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED!!! The KOMIKON SUMMER FIESTA would be nothing without you!!!
Please feel free to share your comments, reviews, pictures, videos...leave us links

Please continue to support the Philippine comics industry and continue to support us...
especially on OCTOBER 18, 2009 for the 5th Annual Philippine Komiks Convention at the Megatrade Hall 1 at the SM Megamall! we shall post updates on that as soon as we could.

Again..THANK YOU!!!!
-KOMIKON Committee

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/24713605/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/24713605/ Thu, 14 May 2009 02:12:50 PDT JACK TV COMIC STRIP MAKING CONTEST:
1. Registration is from 10am-12noon. Register at the JACK TV table (left of the entrance). Only first 20 registrants will be accepted.
2. Contest starts at 12:30 pm
3. Contestants will create a 10x3 inch strip using any existing WWE wrestler/s based on the theme that will only be revealed when the contest starts.
4. Paper and pencils will be provided. Additional drawing materials brought by the contestants may be used.
5. After the time limit of 60 minutes, artworks will be judged. Finished or not finished.

JACK TV PIN-UP CONTEST
1.Registration is from 10am-12noon. Register at the JACK TV table (left of the entrance) Only first 20 registrants will be accepted.
2.Contest starts at 1:30 00pm
3.Contestants will draw any existing Character from any of JACK TV's animated series
based on the theme that will only be revealed when the contest starts.
4. Paper and pencils will be provided. Additional drawing materials brought by the contestants may be used.
5. After the time limit of 60 minutes, artworks will be judged. Finished or not finished.

Join the first ever "KOMIKON IDOL"
Only the first ten to register by the videoke machine located in the venue will be accepted. Registration time is from 10:30- 1:30pm.

Also come early and join our fiesta games!!!

SUMMER KOMIKON PROGRAM SCHEDULE
10:00 - 12:00 Jack TV Contests Registration (Jack TV area)
10:30 - 12:30 Komikon Idol Registration (Videoke area)
11:00 - 12:00 Fiesta Games (On Stage)
12:00 - 12:30 TV5 (On Stage)
12:30 - 01:30 Fiesta Games (On Stage)
12:30 - 01:30 JACK TV Comic Strip Making contest (Jack TV area)
01:30 - 02:00 CREATIVOICES (On Stage)
01:30 - 02:30 JACK TV Pin-up contest (Jack TV area)
02:30 - 03:30 Komikon Idol (On Stage)
03:30 - 04:00 Jack TV (On Stage)
04:00 - 04:30 Vibal / The POC (On Stage)
04:30 - 05:00 Guest: Wilson Tortosa (On Stage)
05:00 - 05:30 Guest: Manix Abrera (On Stage)
05:30 - 06:00 Philippine Animation Magazine (On Stage)
06:00 - 06:30 SKP / PICCA Festival Announcements (On Stage)

*Please note that this schedule is a guide and may be subject to deviation on the actual event.

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/24576815/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/24576815/ Mon, 04 May 2009 01:50:29 PDT MAY 16, 2009 is KOMIKON SUMMER FIESTA DAY
There were rumors that the event was moved to another date. That's not true.
See you all on May 16 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, 10am - 8pm. Entrance fee is P50.00

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Indie Komiks Tiangge Clarifications:

There has been a lot of questions on the Terms of the Komikon Indie Tiangge. After deliberation by the committee, we would like to inform everyone of the following guidelines:

1) Komikon COMICS Indie Tiangge is for selling comics - original or fanfics are accepted.

2) Merchandise will be allowed, ONLY IF, it is based on your own original comics' creation/characters.

3) Any other merchandise will not be allowed. Unauthorized items will be confiscated by a Komikon representative.

4) Individuals/groups found to have violated the terms and conditions will be subject to disciplinary actions and consequent penalties.

Examples of items that will be allowed:

-Original comics that you (or your group) created using your own original characters;

-Doujin/fan-made comics that you (or your group) created based on other characters as drawn by you with your own interpretation;

-Non-comics merchandise (like pins, bookmarks, etc) made by you (or your group) based on your original characters from your original comics

Examples of items that WILL NOT be allowed:

-Pornographic comics and non-comics merchandise depicting child/children

-Non-comics merchandise (like pins, bookmarks, etc) based on your fan made comics

-Non-comics merchandise (like pins, bookmarks, etc) based on established comics/anime/movie/etc characters that you do not own

Any questions or clarifications must be directed towards the Komikon Organizers via email at komikon[@]gmail.com.

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1) Komikon COMICS Indie Tiangge is for selling comics - original or fanfics are accepted.

2) Merchandise will be allowed, ONLY IF, it is based on your own original comics' creation/characters.

3) Any other merchandise will not be allowed. Unauthorized items will be confiscated by a Komikon representative.

4) Individuals/groups found to have violated the terms and conditions will be subject to disciplinary actions and consequent penalties.

Examples of items that will be allowed:

-Original comics that you (or your group) created using your own original characters;

-Doujin/fan-made comics that you (or your group) created based on other characters as drawn by you with your own interpretation;

-Non-comics merchandise (like pins, bookmarks, etc) made by you (or your group) based on your original characters from your original comics

Examples of items that WILL NOT be allowed:

-Pornographic comics and non-comics merchandise depicting child/children

-Non-comics merchandise (like pins, bookmarks, etc) based on your fan made comics

-Non-comics merchandise (like pins, bookmarks, etc) based on established comics/anime/movie/etc characters that you do not own

Any questions or clarifications must be directed towards the Komikon Organizers via email at komikon[@]gmail.com.

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/23840652/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/23840652/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:09:23 PDT WE SHALL BE ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR THE INDIE TIANGGE UNTIL APRIL 30 ONLY registration fee payments should be settled a week before May 16.

Indie Tiangge Slots still available!!!
Register now!!!
For Individual Registration: [link]
For Group Registration: [link]

Exhibitor Tables still available until APRIL 30 ONLY
If you wish to be a sponsor / exhibitor, you may download the details here:[link]

Request for updated floor plan, inquiries / questions must be sent to komikon@gmail.com


JOIN OUR CONTESTS!!!
Deadline is near!!! Send your entries now!!!

SUMMER CHARACTER CREATION CONTEST
theme:"Lamang Dagat"
Create a Sea / Water Creature / Character.
Deadline: April 25, 2009

SUMMER COMIC CREATION CONTEST
theme: "Nag-iinit sa Tag-init"
Create a Summer themed comic using this title.
Deadline: April 25, 2009

Read contest guidelines here: [link]

Have fun and relive your childhood days by joining our summer games!!! Join our mini sipa and trumpo tournaments, relay games and many more!!!

SEE YOU ON MAY 16!!!

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/23500411/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/23500411/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:36:59 PDT SUMMER CHARACTER CREATION CONTEST

This year’s theme is :
"Lamang Dagat"
Create a Sea / Water Creature / Character.

Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
CREATE AN ORIGINAL Sea / Water Creature / Character
Write a short write up about your character.
Entries can be digitally of traditionally rendered.
Entries are to be submitted online with a canvass size of 8 1/2 x 11 (letter size) and having the resolution of 150 - 300dpi. E-mail entries to komikon[at]gmail[dot]com with the subject: SUMMER KOMIKON: Character Making Contest. Only e-mail entries are accepted.
One entry per person only.
Deadline of submission of entries is on April 25, 2009
E-mail should include the following information:

a. Name of Character:
b. Short description:
c. Name of Artist:
d. Age:
e. School/occupation:
f. Contact information (mobile no./e-mail)

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SUMMER COMIC CREATION CONTEST

Guidelines:
Rules:
Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
Contestants / groups are limited to only one entry.
Entries submitted by groups are required to submit the names of the individuals involved in creating the indie. Group entries with professionals on board are automatically disqualified.
Entries should adhere to the given theme. Entries deviating from the theme shall be automatically disqualified.

This year’s theme is :
"Nag-iinit sa Tag-init"
Create a Summer themed comic using this title.

Submit 3 copies of your entry via air mail to

SUMMER KOMIKON 2009: COMIC CREATION CONTEST
c/o Jon Zamar at 132 a Narra Street,
Project 3, Quezon City 1102
*send us an email at komikon[@]gmail.com to confirm if we have received it

or through the following drop off points:
COMIC ODYSSEY in Robinson's Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila;
COMIC ODYSSEY Robinson's Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall, Edsa cor Ortigas;
PLANET X Trinoma, North Edsa
PLANET X 2nd Floor, Cyber & Fashion Mall, Eastwood City Cyberpark;
PLANET X 3rd floor Glorietta 4 Ayala Mall


Deadline of submissions will be on April 25, 2009. Entries submitted beyond April 25 shall not be accepted.
*komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/23299287/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/23299287/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:43:01 PST KOMIKON SUMMER FIESTA INDIE TIANGGE IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

There will be 12 tables provided for the indie tiangge.
Three (3) groups/individuals per table (only 3 chairs per table).
First 36 groups/individuals to register will be allowed to sell their comics / merchandise at the event.

NEW RULES:

1) A registration form must be downloaded, filled out and submitted to komikon@gmail.com along with scanned covers and 2 inside pages of indies to be sold. Send with the subject: KOMIKON SUMMER INDIE TIANGGE 2009
For Individual Registration: [link]
For Group Registration: [link]


2) Upon approval of the registration form, a registration fee of P100 must be deposited. Details are written in the registration form.

If you wish to be a sponsor / exhibitor, you may download the details and floor plan here:[link] [link]

All inquiries / questions must be sent to komikon@gmail.com

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/22848816/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/22848816/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:30:04 PST
KOMIKON SUMMER FIESTA 2009
Date: May 16, 2009, Saturday
Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Venue: UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, QC
Tickets: P50

Wear your coolest summer clothes and catch the first wave of bigger things to come!!! Stay tuned for more details.

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21926264/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21926264/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:14:34 PST
The week started off with a talk entitled “KOMIKS 101”. The talk was held last November 17 at the Auditorium at the College of Fine Arts and moderated by Mr. Mark Navarro. Two topics were discussed that day. The first topic was about Filipino comic artists working abroad, “Komikeros for Hire”. The panelists were Gilbert Monsanto (Rambol, Tropa, Bayan Knights), Harvey Tolibao (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic), Melvin Calingo (Pasig, Destiny’s Hand) and Wilson Tortosa (Battle of the Planets, Tomb Raider). After each artist had introduced themselves and told their very inspiring stories about how they got into the comic business, we’ve summarized some important points in their discussion.

Tips on getting jobs abroad:

1) Developing your portfolio. We had a lot of good tips from our panelists like “do not be stuck with one art style”. Wilson Tortosa says he got selected for his unique portfolio of people in dynamic poses. A lot of new artists would only do pin ups with generic static poses. It is good to have your drawing “express emotions” as his current employer saw in Wilson’s work. It would be more impressive if artists show a variety of artworks - more than just coloring, drawing and inking, like layout jobs, 3D modeling, sculpture or crafts, or even script writing. As experienced by Gilbert Monsanto, his script writing became his stepping stone into comics.

2) Getting your work out. It is very fortunate for artists nowadays that the internet plays a huge part in getting jobs abroad. During Gilbert’s time, sample works had to be shipped and it took a long time to wait for responses. Today, with online sites like deviantart.com, artists’ works now has worldwide exposure. The internet also allows real time exchange and dialogues with clients abroad. Melvin Calingo got his work in Seven Seas Entertainment this way. Owning a personal website or having an account in sites like Deviant Art is really helpful. Attending comic conventions and seminars is also like going to job fairs. Have your printed portfolio handy. Harvey Tolibao and Wilson Tortosa got their break when they attended the seminars of Glasshouse Graphics Inc. where they are currently employed.

3) Protecting yourself. When accepting work via the internet, it is good to “set rules”. As discussed by the panel, a lot of artists are victims to the “exposure now, payment later” scheme. When offering commission works, it is advisable to ask for 50% down payment before starting on a project and the other 50% when it’s done. Also, setting specific guidelines for the client would be helpful, like specifying what you could or cannot do; size of artwork, how final artworks will be sent, and how many revisions will be accepted. In setting deadlines, let the client know how much time you really need so that they won’t be disappointed. Send rough samples with very low resolutions and very small print sizes so that it cannot be used. Here is a sample of Gilbert’s rules as posted in his deviant art account: [link] It is recommended that when artists upload original characters and scripts must be copyrighted.

4) Getting paid. There are numerous ways of accepting payment from clients abroad. The most recommended ways are thru XOOM and Paypal. Payments sent thru banks, like XOOM, will take a part of your payment for fees. So it is advisable to send the client a breakdown of payment showing additional fees separated from artist’s fees. For Paypal, an artist must have a credit card. For XOOM, a personal savings account is enough but it is better to have a dollar account. Visit XOOM ([link]) and Paypal([link]) for more information.


5) Working for an agent. Having an agent is good in some ways. They are the ones who meet with clients, show your work around, and check up on you for deadlines. Agents do get a cut from artist’s fees but it’s like being spoon fed just waiting for work to come to you. Working for an agent is not for everyone though.

Two hours were not enough for this specific topic but the basics are covered. Most of our panelists can be said to have great luck on their side or just overly talented. It is truly an honor to have this set of panelists to help us start off, like they say, “Take it from the experts”.

Check out our speaker's DA Accounts:
http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21773654/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:59:04 PST [link]

RPN 9's coverage of KOMIKON 2008 can be viewed here: [link]

We have an article in the Philippine Star written by Ramon De Veyra: [link]

We've posted the links to various blogs and sites that has pictures and videos taken during the KOMIKON. You can view them here: [link]

If you wish to share with us you photos and videos or blog entries about the event, please leave a link here.

Again, Thank you for all the support.

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KOMIKON 08 Contest Winners [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21621476/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21621476/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:34:14 PST
Big thanks to UP LUNAROCK and UP GRAIL for assisting us with the week-long activities and at the event itself.

Thank you to the families of Coching, Alcala and Ravelo who contributed to the exhibit as well as the KOMMIX Veterans, Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas and Culture Crash Comics.

Thanks to our Guest of Honor, Gerry Alanguilan, and all our guest panelists during the week, Wilson Tortosa, Harvey Tolibao, Gilbert Monsanto, Prof. Emil Flores, Elbert Or, Jamie Bautista, Michael David, Boboy Yonzon, Ian Cang, Lyndon Gregorio, and Gilda Olvidado for sharing your time and knowledge with us.

Thank you to all our sponsors, exhibitors, media partners, and food sponsors.

Thank you to all who signed up for the indie tiangge and to those who joined the contests.

Thanks to all who attended despite the weather.

KOMIKS will never die as long as we all work together!!!
Until the next convention...

KOMIKON COMMITTEE

Congratulations to the following people who have won the following contests for this year's Komikon 2008:

Comic Creation:

1st Place: Mel Casipit / Baboy
2nd Place: Bunny Pasig / Plague Grounds
3rd Place: Mirida / Mga Kahindik Hindik ng Tagpo

Character Creation:

1st Place: Manuel Kang / Nayade ng Kalabukab

Comic Strip Making (on the spot):

1st Place: Philip Reytiran
2nd Place: Romulo Gonzales Jr.
3rd Place: Ferlan Mosong

Make the Page (on the spot):

1st Place: Natasha Ringor & Angela Escudero

*For unclaimed prizes, please contact komikon[@]gmail.com for details.

A lot of people also won from our Trivia Contests, Bring Me Contests, Quick Draw and our Caricature Showdown. Watch out again for announcements on next year's contests!

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21461819/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21461819/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:19:37 PST COMIC STRIP MAKING CONTEST:
1. Registration is from 10am-12noon
2. Contest starts at 1:00pm
3. Contestants will create a 10x3 inch strip based on the theme that will only be revealed when the contest starts.
4. Paper and pencils will be provided. Additional materials brought by the contestants may be used.
7. After the time limit of 60 minutes, artworks will be judged. Finished or not finished.

MAKE THE PAGE CONTEST:
1. A group of 2-3 people can register.
2. Registration is from 10am-12noon
3. Contest starts at 3:00pm
4. The script will only be revealed when the contest begins.
5. Contestants must illustrate the script into a 2-page comic. No other words may be added except for sound effects.
6. Paper and pencils will be provided. Additional materials brought by the contestants may be used.
7. After the time limit of 90 minutes, artworks will be judged. Finished or not finished.

Join our other on-stage games like Speed Drawing Contest, Caricature Showdown, Quick Draw, and Trivia Games!!!

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WEEK LONG KOMIKON SCHEDULE [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21227653/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21227653/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:28:04 PST THE FOURTH ANNUAL PHILIPPINE KOMIKS CONVENTION with UP LUNAROCK and UP GRAIL brings you a week long KOMIKON 2008!!!

Besides the convention proper on November 22, 2008, there will be activities held from November 17 - 21 at the UP College of Arts and Letters and in the UP College of Fine Arts for KOMIKON. Our schedule is as follows:

November 17 (Mon) KOMIKS 101 Talk
venue: UPFA Auditorium

"KOMIKEROS FOR HIRE"
Filipino Comic Artists Working for Companies Abroad
Time: 10:00am - 12noon
Panelists:
Harvey Tolibao
Wilson Tortosa
Gilbert Monsanto
Melvin Calingo

"KOMIKS IN EDUCATION"
Including Comics into the Curriculum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Panelists:
Gerry Alanguilan
Gilbert Monsanto
Elbert Or
Jose "Chong" Ardivilla
Emil Flores

November 18 (Tue) OPENING of EXHIBIT at UP Faculty Center Galleria 1
November 18 (Tue)
"Comic Making for Writers"
time: 2:30-4:30pm; venue: Room 506, UP College of Arts and Letters
Speaker: Jonas Diego

November 19 (Wed)
"Old Comics to Modern TV Adaptations"
time: 2:30-4:30pm; venue: Room 506, UP College of Arts and Letters
Speaker: Gilda Olvidado

November 20 (Thurs)
"Comic Writing for Artists"
time: 2:30-4:30pm; venue: Drawing Room, UP College of Fine Arts
Speaker: Gerry Alanguilan , Elbert Or and Jamie Bautista

November 21 (Fri)
"Publishing Comics: Mainstream and Independent"
time: 2:30-4:30pm; venue: Room B1, UP College of Fine Arts
Speaker: Boboy Yonzon, Ian Cang, Lyndon Gregorio, Michael David

IMPORTANT NOTE: Register 30 minutes before each lecture. Lecture starts promptly at 2:30pm
*for lectures, classrooms to be announced. Limited seats available. First come, first serve on-site registration.

For more information about the event please contact Rikki of LUNAROCK at 0915-4269190; Roja of UP GRAIL at 0907-7569425 or email us at komikon@gmail.com

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Character Creation Contest [link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

Make the Page Contest [link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

COMIC CREATION CONTEST [link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

For more information and latest event developments visit [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21105921/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/21105921/ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:50:00 PST IMPORTANST NOTE: Registration for the morning talk starts at 9:30am. Talk starts promptly at 10:00am, afternoon talk registration starts at 12:30pm. Talk starts promptly at 1:00pm

THE FOURTH ANNUAL PHILIPPINE KOMIKS CONVENTION with UP LUNAROCK Presents KOMIKS 101 - a talk. November 17, 2008 (Monday) at the UP FINE ARTS AUDITORIUM

"KOMIKEROS FOR HIRE"
Filipino Comic Artists Working for Companies Abroad
Time: 10:00am - 12noon
Panelists:
Harvey Tolibao
Wilson Tortosa
Gilbert Monsanto
Melvin Calingo


"KOMIKS IN EDUCATION"
Including Comics into the Curriculum
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Panelists:
Gerry Alanguilan
Gilbert Monsanto
Elbert Or
Jose "Chong" Ardivilla
Emil Flores

For more information about the event please contact Rikki of LUNAROCK at 0915-4269190 or email us at komikon@gmail.com

KOMIKON 2008 with UP LUNAROCK and UP GRAIL has scheduled week long activities from November 17-21 to be held in the UP Campus. Watch out for further announcements.


Character Creation Contest [link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

Make the Page Contest [link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

COMIC CREATION CONTEST [link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

For more information and latest event developments visit [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/20345213/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/20345213/ Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:09:35 PDT Mga Kahindikhindik, Karumaldumal at Kagila-gilalas na Tagpo
Create a Horror themed character using this title.

Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
CREATE AN ORIGINAL HORROR CHARACTER
Write a short write up about your character.
Entries can be digitally of traditionally rendered.
Entries are to be submitted online with a canvass size of 8 1/2 x 11 (letter size) and having the resolution of 150 - 300dpi. E-mail entries to komikon[at]gmail[dot]com with the subject: KOMIKON 2008: Character Making Contest. Only e-mail entries are accepted.
One entry per person only.
Deadline of submission of entries is on October 31, 2008
E-mail should include the following information:

a. Name of Character:
b. Short description:
c. Name of Artist:
d. Age:
e. School/occupation:
f. Contact information (mobile no./e-mail)

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COMIC CREATION: [link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

MAKE THE PAGE[link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

Indie Komiks Tiangge [link]

For more information and latest event developments visit [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/19908860/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/19908860/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:44:41 PDT KC Cordero, Associate Editor for The Buzz Magasin, Managing Editor of SINDAK! and the man behind a lot of comic book activity during the past couple of years, will be embarking on a rather surprising and selfless endeavor on the 4th Annual Philippine Comics Convention or Komikon at the UP Bahay ng Alumni on November 22, 2008.

He will be offering a 1-gig Samsung mp3 player as grand prize, along with books, comics, art supplies, and lots more to whoever comes up with the BEST “indie” at the Komikon. If you have an indie at the Komikon, you don’t have to sign up, register or join anything. KC will go to the Komikon and buy every single freaking indie in the place. That’s right. BUY. I think that’s amazing. So I think it’s a great idea to set aside a copy for KC when he passes by your table.

Philippine comics IS worth it, guys. It may not pay as much, but it’s still worth our very best.

For details on KC’s contest, head on over to KC’s blog here: [link]

*Article from Gerry Alanguilan's Blog [link]

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Make the Page Contest [link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

COMIC CREATION CONTEST [link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

Indie Komiks Tiangge [link]

For more information and latest event developments visit [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/19885115/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/19885115/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:37:25 PDT Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
Contestants/ groups are limited to only one entry.
Entries submitted by groups are required to submit the names of the individuals involved in creating the comic. Group entries with professionals on board are automatically disqualified.
Participants must turn the given script into a 2 page comic.

SCRIPT

TAO4: Nawawala sya? Pero andito lang sya kanina.

TAO6: Oo, Nariyan lang sya kanina.

TAO1: Eh? Di nyo sya makita? Pero andito sya oh...

MGA TAO: Wow! ang sarap ng pagkain dito! Chomp!Kain kain kain!

TAO3: Sige, kain lang kayo. Marami pang pagkain.

TaO4: Nakita mo sya? Alam mo ba kung nasan sya ngayon?

TAO1: Ayan oh. Ano ba sa tingin nyo yang nasa mga plato nyo?

TAO2: Ha?!

TAO1: Ayan sya oh...Pwede bang wag nyo sya masyadong kainin? Di nya magugustuhan yan.

MGA TAO: BARF!

TAO2: Kung sya yan, sino ung kanina?

TAO1: Siguro hindi sya...

TAO5: Anak...anak ko to? Panong nangyari yon?

TAO1: Ginoong ____, (lumapit kay TAO5)kay tagal nating di nagkita. Kamusta na?

TAO3: Mga panauhin, heto na ang pinakahihintay ng lahat! Ang inyong pinakaaabangan!


Entries should be in the form of a comic book with the following specs:
8.5 X 11 (letter size, back to back)
There is a minimum of 3 panels per page. No splash pages are allowed.
Environment shots can only be used once in the entire entry.
Colored and/or black and white entries are accepted.
There are no restrictions as to the art style that can be used as long as the comic book follows the given script. Please avoid mature / malicious / lewd content.
Any dialogue added to the script provided will be eligible for disqualification. Sound Effects are accepted
Entries should be placed in a short brown envelope with their name, address, phone number, and e-mail written legibly at the upper left hand corner.
Please note that entries are non-returnable. Entries should be reproductions only. (Originals will not be returned)

Deadline of entries would be on October 31.
Submit 3 copies of your entry via air mail to:

KOMIKON 2008: MAKE THE PAGE CONTEST
c/o Patrick Jungco at 2 Ruby Street Southville,Don Antonio Heights, Diliman, Quezon City 1127
*send us an email at komikon[@]gmail.com to confirm if we have received it

or through the following drop off points:
COMIC ODYSSEY in Robinson's Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila;
COMIC ODYSSEY Robinson's Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall, Edsa cor Ortigas;
PLANET X Trinoma, North Edsa
http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/19798814/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:38:04 PDT Comic Creation Contest Guidelines:
Rules:
Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
Contestants / groups are limited to only one entry.
Entries submitted by groups are required to submit the names of the individuals involved in creating the indie. Group entries with professionals on board are automatically disqualified.
Entries should adhere to the given theme. Entries deviating from the theme shall be automatically disqualified.

This year’s theme is :
Mga Kahindikhindik na Tagpo
Create a Horror themed comic using this title.

Submit 3 copies of your entry via air mail to

KOMIKON 2008: COMIC CREATION CONTEST
c/o Patrick Jungco at 2 Ruby Street Southville,Don Antonio Heights, Diliman, Quezon City 1127
*send us an email at komikon[@]gmail.com to confirm if we have received it

or through the following drop off points:
COMIC ODYSSEY in Robinson's Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila;
COMIC ODYSSEY Robinson's Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall, Edsa cor Ortigas;
PLANET X Trinoma, North Edsa
PLANET X 2nd Floor, Cyber & Fashion Mall, Eastwood City Cyberpark;
PLANET X 3rd floor Glorietta 4 Ayala Mall



Deadline of submissions will be on October 31, 2008. Entries submitted beyond October 31 shall not be accepted.
Winners shall be announced on the event itself on November 22 and shall be notified via e-mail or phone.
The judge's decision is final.

Entries should be in the form of a comic book with the following specs:
8.5 X 6.5 (long bond paper, folded, and stapled twice in the middle)
Entries should be placed in a short brown envelope with their name, address, phone number, and e-mail written legibly at the upper left hand corner.
Stories must be 4 to 12 pages long (excluding cover)
Please note that entries are non-returnable. Entries should be reproductions only. (originals will not be returned)
Colored and/or black and white entries are accepted.
There are no restrictions as to the genre or art style that can be used as long as the comic book follows the given theme.
The story should be in the form of a one-shot title. It should be whole in itself, with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Mul... ]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/19454544/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/19454544/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:44:50 PDT
1. Pilar Esber
2. Revel Productions
3. MONKEY VS SQUIRREL
4. Nabe
5. Obvious Productions
6. Forsaken Ground
7. Makurai
8. Inorth
9. Borg
10.Gio Paredes
11.SILENT SANCTUM MANGA
12.Ian Walter Along
13.Kid Corva
14.Bien del Rosario
15.Nestcomiks
16.Abono Komiks
17.Jang Ramos
18.Tomokii
19.MCUBE
20.KICKBACKERS
21.CLOCKWORKS
22.Okami-Kitsune
23.FLUID
24.Lapis Ko To Group
25.Crossworks
26.Chase-chase
27.Infinity Manga Group
28.Ouch! comics
29.KOMIKERA
30.UP Association of Visual Communicators (UP AVCOM)
31.Mirida
32.KUDEJURIDE
33.Ukiraio
34. Layason
35.ECWC (East Coast West Coast)
36.Bandido
37.Klovr Studio
38.Miguel Punzalan
39.Sari-sari Studio
40.Aaron Galzote

Only the 40 groups / individuals have made it to the Indie Tiangge this year. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

We hope that you all support their comics at the KOMIKON 2008.

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Make the Page Contest
[link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

COMIC CREATION CONTEST [link]
Deadline: October 31, 2008

For more information and latest event developments visit [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/18519089/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/18519089/ Mon, 26 May 2008 22:11:00 PDT November 22, 2008
Saturday, 10am - 8pm
UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, QC

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/18392116/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/18392116/ Mon, 19 May 2008 00:36:41 PDT
]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15610098/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15610098/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:43:14 PST
Here are a few links we found:
Komiks News Now Philippines: [link]
Mark Cerbo's multiply: [link]
~popazrael's multiply gallery: [link] [link] [link]
Marco Dimaano's blog: [link]
Budjette's multiply gallery: [link]
Viola's Multiply: [link]
~zeniram-anibru's multiply gallery: [link]
Gerry Alanguilan's blog: [link] and video blog: [link]
Komiks.ph: [link]
Edgar Tadeo's Blog: [link]
John Becaro's multiply account: [link]


Contest Winners:
Comic Creation Contest: Alamat
winner: Ang Alamat ng Videoke by Mirida

Character Making Contest: Heroes ala Pinoy
winner: Alas by Moses Aaron Nathaniel P. Felizmenio

Make The Page Contest
winner:

Comic Strip Making Contest: Hayup Fantaserye
1st:
2nd:
3rd:

IAS Lead Slinger Contest
Leadslinger Challenge
Contestants:
Reygan Victor
Pat Aguasin
WINNER: Emmanuel Xerx Javier

Pixel Battle Royale:
Contestants:
Joel Chua
Christian Dior Barcelona
WINNER: Jerome Jacinto

Talecraft: Tell Your Tale Contest:
1st Place: Dexter Lira
2nd Place: Patrick Gainan
3rd Place: Joseph Paulos Claravall

Level UP! Games Artist Search winners [RF]
1st Place: Bellato Reborn Domi... ]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15555924/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15555924/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:21:44 PST
Thanks to our co-presentors Groundbreakers,Inc, Interactive Art Services Manila, Inc. (IAS), Talecraft, and Level UP! Games.

Thanks to our sponsors: PSICOM, WikiPilipinas and Filipiniana.net, Mango Comics, Seven Seas, Point Zero Comics, Digital Art Chefs, Kommix Veterans, Glasshouse Graphics, Fullybooked, Comic Odyssey, CSCENTRL, Comic Quest.

Thanks to our Official Media Sponsor, Hero TV. Also to Rush TV and RPN 9 for covering the event. Watch out for Rush TV coverage on MONDAY, Nov. 19, 6pm on studio 23.

Thank you to our awesome guests, Gilbert Monsanto and Pol Medina.

Thanks to Alcala and Coching for sharing with us their great artworks in the exhibit area. Also to Mr. Hal Santiago for coming.

Thanks to all of the exhibitors.
Thank you and great work to all the indie groups in the indie tiangge!!!
Thanks to our food sponsors.
Thanks to our dear marshalls
Thanks to UP Bahay ng Alumni

and most of all, thank to all who attended and supported KOMIKON 2007!!!

This is proof that Filipino Comics is continuously growing. We look forward to greater things ahead for the Filipino Comics Industry!!!

MABUHAY TAYONG LAHAT!!!

Please share with us your photos, videos and articles about the komikon by sending us links or forwarding them to our email: komikon@gmail.com

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15470518/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15470518/ Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:49:58 PST ON STAGE PROGRAM:
10:00 AM Start program: IAS
10:30 AM Sponsor Time: Talecraft
11:20 AM Guest: Gilbert Monsanto Q&A
12:30 PM Videos / trivias / games
1:00 PM Sponsor Time: IAS
1:30 PM Videos / trivias / games
2:00 PM Sponsor Time: WikiFilipinas
2:30 PM Sponsor Time: Mango Comics / Classic artists
3:00 PM Guest: Pol Medina Q&A
4:00 PM Sponsor Time: Groundbreakers, Inc.
4:30 PM Sponsor Time: Level UP
5:00 PM Announcements of Contest Winners
5:30 PM Closing Program
6:00 PM End of KOMIKON 2007

OFF STAGE SCHEDULES:
10am - 12 noon On-the-Spot Comic Strip Making contest Registration
1:30pm - 2:30pm Comic strip making contest

POL MEDINA Jr's BOOK SIGNING SCHEDULE AND GUIDELINES
Book signing will only be done on the designated time:
a. 1:00pm – 2:30pm
b. 4:00pm – 5:00pm
There will be a designated area where people can line up.
Only 2 books are allowed per person.


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To join the KOMIKON On-the-spot comic strip contest
register at the venue on KOMIKON day. Registration is from 10am - 12:00 noon. Please bring your own materials.

Win a Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet in two ways
, Studio Sakka and WACOM
presents Digital Coloring Contest Submission @ KOMIKON
Details here: [link]

Level UP! Artist Search 2007
Ragnarok 2 and RF Online contest
View contest guidelines here [link]


TELL YOUR TALE contest [link]

Indie Komiks Tiangge List [link]

KOMIKON 2007 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE [link]

For more information and latest event developments visit [link] and join the discussion on [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15396429/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15396429/ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:14:50 PST Win a Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet in two ways
, Studio Sakka and WACOM
presents Digital Coloring Contest Submission @ KOMIKON

Bring and submit to us a one page pin up of your best digital colored work or
Bring a 1-2 page sequential comics, digitally colored, with or without lettering.
Entries should be printed in a size of 11x17.
with label of your name, contact, email at the back of your entry.
If you don't have an artwork. You can download some pin up coloring sample in our website at [link]

Submit it to the Glass House Graphics / Studio Sakka booth at the 3rd KOMIKON, November 17, 2007. 10am-4pm in Bahay ng Alumni, U.P. Diliman

Artwork can be in any style. Western, Anime Manga, Manhwa, Cartoon etc.

1 Winner for Digital Colored Pin up &
1 Winner for Digital Colored Sequential Page

For inquiries or questions send them to ~popazrael at azrael[at]gmail. com / azrael[at]glasshousegraphics.com

Glasshouse Graphics site: [link]

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David Campiti will be at the Komikon, and visit our booth for a portfolio review if you want to try out and break in with us to work for a US comic market. Bring your best portfolio and sample. pencils, inks, colors, pin ups and sequentials

For more info about the portfolio review email azrael[at]gmail. com
or if you want to send your portfolio via email and receive an immediate response, just email it to david[at]glasshousegraphics.com before November 17.

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To join the KOMIKON On-the-spot comic strip contest
register at the venue on KOMIKON day. Registration is from 10am - 12:00 noon. Please bring your own materials.

Level UP! Artist Search 2007
Ragnarok 2 and RF Online contest
View contest guidelines here [link]

CONTESTS
Lead Slinger Challenge Drawing Contest and the Pixel Battle Royale Digital Coloring Contest
View contest guidelines here: [link]


TELL YOUR TALE contest [link]

Indie Komiks Tiangge List [link]

KOMIKON 2007 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE [link]

For more information and latest event developments visit [link] and join the discussion on [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15223865/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15223865/ Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:30:32 PDT Read through the guidelines to see how entries can be submitted.
NO EXTENSIONS!!!

See you all at the KOMIKON!

To join the KOMIKON On-the-spot comic strip contest
register at the venue on KOMIKON day. Registration is from 10am - 12:00 noon. Please bring your own materials.

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Level UP! Artist Search 2007
Ragnarok 2 and RF Online contest
View contest guidelines here [link]

CONTESTS
Lead Slinger Challenge Drawing Contest and the Pixel Battle Royale Digital Coloring Contest
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Character making contest
Heroes ala Pinoy what if this character was Filipino?
Deadline: October 31, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Make the Page
Make a 2-page comic based on the given script
Deadline: November 6, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Comic Creation Contest
Theme: Makabagong alamat ng kung ano anong bagay na hindi pa nagagawan ng kwento.
Deadline: October 30, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

TELL YOUR TALE contest [link]

Indie Komiks Tiangge List [link]

KOMIKON 2007 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE [link]

For more information and latest event developments visit [link] and join the discussion on [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15080757/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15080757/ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:28:47 PDT
RF ONLINE CONTEST
RF Online is having the Quest for the RF Online Illustrator.

MECHANICS
1. This contest’s theme is: The Pioneers of Novus. Draw a picture of how your race becomes a dominating figure given the new features of Episode 2.

2. The size of the artwork must be exactly 11 x 17 inches (unframed). You may use either "portrait" or "landscape" orientation. It must have panels, word balloons, sound effects, etc. like a comic strip.

4. You may use any traditional medium (pen and ink, watercolors, etc.) or computer/digital art. For computer/digital entries, please submit a CD using 300dpi resolution JPEG on 8.5x11 inches.

CRITERIA
40% - Relevance to the theme
20% - Workmanship
30% - Creativity and Distinctiveness
10% - Overall Impact

PRIZES
* Grand Prize:
o Type D Hora Weapon of choice.
o 2 pcs of maximum 15/15 elemental accessories
o 50 set of high gems
o 50 keen
o 50 favor
o Possibility of being commissioned to do the art for RF
Online’s webcomic
o Php 2, 500 Cash Prize

* First Prize:
o Php 1, 500 Cash Prize
o Type D Hora Weapon of choice.
o 40 set of high gems
o 40 keen
o 40 favor

* Second Prize:
o Php 1,00 Cash Prize
o Type D Hora Weapon of choice.
o 20 set of high gems
o 20 keen
o 20 favor

GENERAL MECHANICS
1. Level Up! Artists Search 2007 is open to all Filipinos, aged 18 and above. It would be nice if they are players of Level Up!’s RF Online but it is not required.

2. Entries must be properly labeled with the following:

• Full name
• Address
• E-mail address
• Title of entry

3. Entries must be accompanied by a properly filled-up Application Form. Forms are available at the Level Up! Games Office, 11th Floor Pacific Star Building, Buendia Ave. cor. Makati Ave., Makati City. Or you may download the form here [link]

4. There is no entry fee. You may submit as many entries as you want as long as each entry is properly labeled and has all of the above requirements. Please don’t submit multiple copies of the same entry.

5. Entries must be unframed, dry and properly packed. They must have backing like corrugated board for support, and transparent plastic cover for protection.

6. Entries may be sent or delivered to:
Level Up! Games Office
11th Floor Pacific Star Building
Buendia Ave. cor. Makati Ave.
Makati City

Or they may be sent or delivered to:
Komikon 2007 /Artists’ Den
Ariel Atienza
43 Esteban St., Mandaluyung City

Deadline for early submission of entries is on October 31 to November 13, 2007.

7. Entries may also be submitted to the Level Up! booth at the Komikon 2007, UP Bahay ng Alumni.

8. Failure to comply with these rules shall automatically disqualify the participant. Level Up! reserves the right to disqualify any entry deemed inappropriate. Decisions of the judges are final. Appeals will not be entertained.

9. Entries will be exhibited at Komikon 2007. Judging and announcement of winners will be in the evening.

10. Winning entries will become the property of Level Up! Level Up! will have full rights and copyright privileges thereafter.

11. Participants or their authorized representatives may retrieve non-winning entries after the event or at the Level Up! Office. Entries not retrieved after November 19, 2007 will become the property of Level Up!

12 Level Up! may photograph participants and entries at its discretion. Joining this contest constitutes an agreement by the participants to allow Level Up! to use their likeness and/or their entry/s image in any current/future advertisement, promotion, or product.

Judging and announcement of winners will be at the Komikon 2007. Komikon 2007 is the Philippines' first Komiks Convention and will be held on November 17, 2007 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni. For more details, please visit [link]

So what are you waiting for, artistic people? Sharpen those pencils and turn on those computers and join the Level Up! Artists Search 2007!

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RAGNAROK 2 CONTEST *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15078569/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/15078569/ Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:54:44 PDT Lead Slinger Challenge Drawing Contest and the Pixel Battle Royale Digital Coloring Contest

1. There will be only one (1) winner for the Lead Slinger Challenge (drawing contest) and only one (1) winner for the Pixel Battle Royale (digital coloring contest) respectively. Each of the winners will be receiving Php 10,000.00 and a two-week in-house workshop at IAS Manila, Inc.

2. Judges decision is final.

3. Contestant must be a Filipino citizen (by birth or by naturalization) to enter the challenge.

4. Interested parties must submit at least 5 samples of their work to be considered for the contest. A panel of artists from IAS Manila, Inc. will shortlist three finalist from the total collection of submitted works. The contestants will be notified at least five (5) days before the event on November 17, 2007 by e-mail, SMS, and phone call.

5. Finalists must confirm their participation in the contest by e-mail, SMS, and phone call at least 3 days before the contest proper to give the organizers ample time to select a substitute in the event that they will be unable to join.

6. There will be no contest fees to be paid.

7. The artworks produced by the contestants in the contest proper remain the property of each individual contestant. IAS Manila, Inc. reserves the right to use said artworks in promoting the event including photographs and videos of the contestants taken during the event.

Contest sponsored by
For inquiries about the contest, leave IAS a note.
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To join the KOMIKON On-the-spot comic strip contest
register at the venue on KOMIKON day. Registration is from 10am - 12:00 noon. Please bring your own materials.

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Level UP! Artist Search 2007
Ragnarok 2 and RF Online contest
View contest guidelines here [link]

Character making contest
Heroes ala Pinoy what if this character was Filipino?
Deadline: October 31, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Make the Page
Make a 2-page comic based on the given script
Deadline: November 6, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Comic Creation Contest
Theme: Makabagong alamat ng kung ano anong bagay na hindi pa nagagawan ng kwento.
Deadline: October 30, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

TELL YOUR TALE contest [link]

Indie Komiks Tiangge List [link]

KOMIKON 2007 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE [link]

For more information and latest event developments visit [link] and join the discussion on [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/14793209/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/14793209/ Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:41:29 PDT Heroes ala Pinoy
what if this character was Filipino? Your favorite Superhero? Your favorite Anime character? Your favorite literary character?

Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
Redraw / recreate any existing comic / manga character into a Filipino counterpart. For example: if wolverine was Filipino, what would he look like? What would his story be? Will he still be called Wolverine?
Write a short write up about your recreated character.
Entries can be digitally of traditionally rendered.
Entries are to be submitted online with a canvass size of 8 1/2 x 11 (letter size) and having the resolution of 150 - 300dpi. E-mail entries to komikon[at]gmail[dot]com with the subject: “KOMIKON 2007: Character Making Contest”. Only e-mail entries are accepted.
Include a picture of the original character.
One entry per person only.
Deadline of submission of entries is on October 31, 2007
E-mail should include the following information:

a. Name of Character:
b. Short description:
c. Name of Artist:
d. Age:
e. School/occupation:
f. Contact information (mobile no./e-mail)

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Level UP! Artist Search 2007
Ragnarok 2 and RF Online contest
View contest guidelines here [link]

CONTESTS
Lead Slinger Challenge Drawing Contest and the Pixel Battle Royale Digital Coloring Contest
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Make the Page
Make a 2-page comic based on the given script
Deadline: November 6, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Comic Creation Contest
Theme: Makabagong alamat ng kung ano anong bagay na hindi pa nagagawan ng kwento.
Deadline: October 30, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

TELL YOUR TALE contest [link]

Indie Komiks Tiangge List [link]

KOMIKON 2007 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE [link]

For more information and latest event developments visit [link] and join the discussion on [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/14521817/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/14521817/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:35:59 PDT Rules:
Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
Contestants/ groups are limited to only one entry.
Entries submitted by groups are required to submit the names of the individuals involved in creating the comic. Group entries with professionals on board are automatically disqualified.
Participants must turn the given script into a 2 page comic.

SCRIPT

PERSON1: Ipasok mo na kasi… baka may makakita pa sa atin dito.

PERSON2: Sigurado ka bang handa ka na?

PERSON1: Oo, kanina pa nga ako naghihintay eh. Tara na.

PERSON2: Ang sikip!

PERSON1: Ipilit mo lang, papasok din yan.

PERSON2: Ayan, nakapsok na. Nahirapan ako dun ah.

PERSON1: Bilisan mo pa. Malapit nang lumabas. Sige pa!

PERSON2: Gggrrrrrrr!

PERSON1: Aray ko...#@&%#@!!!

PERSON3: HOY! Anong ginagawa nyo dito!

PERSON1: Ay, shet!

PERSON3: Hindi nyo ba alam na bawal dito?!

PERSON1: Tara na, sibat na!

PERSON2: Ha?! Di pa ako tapos.

PERSON1: Anak ng...!

PERSON3: Bumalik kayo dito!

PERSON1: Ano? Tapos ka na ba?

PERSON2: Malapit na.

PERSON1: Bilisan mo. Ayan na sya.

PERSON2: Tapos na!

PERSON1: TARA! ALIS NA!

Entries should be in the form of a comic book with the following specs:
8.5 X 11 (letter size, back to back)
There is a minimum of 3 panels per page. No splash pages are allowed.
Environment shots can only be used in the entire entry.
Colored and/or black and white entries are accepted.
There are no restrictions as to the art style that can be used as long as the comic book follows the given script. Please avoid mature / malicious / lewd content.
Any dialogue added to the script provided will be eligible for disqualification. Sound Effects are accepted
Entries should be placed in a short brown envelope with their name, address, phone number, and e-mail written legibly at the upper left hand corner.
Please note that entries are non-returnable. Entries should be reproductions only. (Originals will not be returned)

Deadline of entries would be on November 6.
- Submit 3 copies of your entry to

KOMIKON 2007: MAKE THE PAGE CONTEST
c/o Jon Zamar at 132 a Narra Street,
Project 3, Quezon City 1102

or drop off your entries at the following:

CSCENTRL
Comic Sale Central, 2nd floor, Beauty Central Arcade (next to Mister Donut) Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, MM or
Comic Sale Central, 2nd FLOOR Goldcrest Building, Glorietta 2 Shopping Complex (Ayala Mall), Makati

Comic Quest
*komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/14460917/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/14460917/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:36:47 PDT Comic Creation Contest Guidelines:
Rules:
Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
Contestants/ groups are limited to only one entry.
Entries submitted by groups are required to submit the names of the individuals involved in creating the indie. Group entries with professionals on board are automatically disqualified.
Entries should adhere to the given theme. Entries deviating from the theme shall be automatically disqualified.

This year’s theme is :
Makabagong alamat ng kung ano anong bagay na hindi pa nagagawan ng kwento.
We have heard endless of such tales when we were kids, Legend of the Pineapple, Legend of the Rainbow, Legend of this, Legend of that etcetera. What we want from you guys is a legend that we have never heard of before.

Submit 3 copies of your entry to

KOMIKON 2007: COMIC CREATION CONTEST
c/o Jon Zamar at 132 a Narra Street,
Project 3, Quezon City 1102

or drop off your entries at the following:

CSCENTRL
Comic Sale Central, 2nd floor, Beauty Central Arcade (next to Mister Donut) Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, MM or
Comic Sale Central, 2nd FLOOR Goldcrest Building, Glorietta 2 Shopping Complex (Ayala Mall), Makati

Comic Quest
2nd floor, Main Building, SM North Edsa

Deadline of submissions will be on October 30. Entries submitted beyond October 30 shall not be accepted.
Winners shall be announced on the event itself on November 17 and shall be notified via e-mail or phone.
The judge’s decision is final.

Entries should be in the form of a comic book with the following specs:
8.5 X 6.5 (long bond paper, folded, and stapled twice in the middle)
Entries should be placed in a short brown envelope with their name, address, phone number, and e-mail written legibly at the upper left hand corner.
Stories must be 4 to 12 pages long (excluding cover)
Please note that entries are non-returnable. Entries should be reproductions only. (originals will not be returned)
Colored and/or black and white entries are accepted.
There are no restrictions as to the genre or art style that can be used as long as the comic book follows the given theme.
The story should be in the form of a one-shot title. It should be whole in itself, with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Multiple comic stories in a single entry (anthology) will not be allowed.

Criteria for Judging:... ]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/14295764/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/14295764/ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:15:53 PDT Tell Your Tale...
Join the Talecraft Story-Creation Contest at the Komikon!

Where: At the Talecraft Booth, Komikon, UP Diliman Bahay ng Alumni
When: November 17, 2007 (Sat)
Register before 1:30pm. Contest starts at 2:00pm.

Mechanics:
Create a story on the spot using Talecraft. The one with the best story wins! You’ll be judged by both quality of story, and delivery.

Prizes:
1st Prize: A DV Camera!
2nd Prize: An MP4 Player
3rd Prize: A 2GB Flash Disk

How to Play Talecraft:
There are 3 types of cards in Talecraft: Genre Cards (story-type), Archetype Cards (characters), and Key Cards (keywords, plotlines). Pick 1 Genre, 2 Archetypes and 6 Keys; then make a story out of them. We’ll give you 5 minutes to create your story, and another 5 minutes to tell it.

Talecraft is available at selected major bookstores and trading card shops in Metro Manila.
For more information, visit the Talecraft website at:
[link]

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Level UP! Artist Search 2007
Ragnarok 2 and RF Online contest
View contest guidelines here [link]

CONTESTS
Lead Slinger Challenge Drawing Contest and the Pixel Battle Royale Digital Coloring Contest
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Make the Page
Make a 2-page comic based on the given script
Deadline: November 6, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Comic Creation Contest
Theme: Makabagong alamat ng kung ano anong bagay na hindi pa nagagawan ng kwento.
Deadline: October 30, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Indie Komiks Tiangge List [link]

KOMIKON 2007 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE [link]

For more information and latest event developments visit [link] and join the discussion on [link]

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For those who were able to register, congratulations. We are looking forward to your works, and we hope everyone supports them.

Here is the list of individual and groups who have registered for the Indie Tiangge Booth for the Komikon 2007 this November 17 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni:

1. Silent Sanctum
2. Kalalangan Kamaru
3. M3
4. Skewed Studios
5. Mischelle Maxim Felix
6. Monkey Versus Squirrel comics
7. Paperclip Komics
8. Mirida
9. Subway Productions
10. Gener Pedrina
11. Karlo Cesar A. Cordero
12. Klovr Studio
13. Abono Komiks
14. Nestcomiks
15. Bandido Comics (formerly GreenHedz Comics)
16. Kickbackers
17. Forsaken Ground
18. SalimPusa
19. Psych Out Project
20. Pancitan Komiks Group
21. Bad Luck
22. Section Six Comics
23. Seraphic Assassins Productions
24. NokoTomoHya
25. ACE (Artist Club Extreme)
26. Lapis Ko 'To
27. Infinity Group
28. Scratch Comics
29. Komikera
30. Shirogaka
31. Ian Walter Along
32. Gio Paredes
33. Herman Gacosta
34. Benta Box Creations
35. Bien Del Rosario
36. RD Studioz
37. Pilar Nenita Esber
38. illUST
39. Philippine Onix / Ukiraio
40. Anonymous? Artists?

Please stay tuned for more announcements.
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There will be 10 tables provided for the indie tiangge.
4 groups/individuals per table (only 4 chairs per table).
First 40 groups/individuals to register will be allowed to sell their comics / merchandize at the event.

Terms to be considered:
individuals/ group will still pay the entrance fee of P50
First come, First Serve seating. Please come 1 hour before the event starts.
To avoid crowding, only 1 person for a group can be seated in the indie tiangge area.
The organizers will get 10% of the total comic / merchandize sales

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Make the Page
Make a 2-page comic based on the given script
Deadline: November 6, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

Comic Creation Contest
Theme: Makabagong alamat ng kung ano anong bagay na hindi pa nagagawan ng kwento.
Deadline: October 30, 2007
View contest guidelines here: [link]

TELL YOUR TALE contest [link]

KOMIKON 2007 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE [link]

For more information and latest event developments visit [link] and join the discussion on [link]

]]> *komikon http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/13894092/ http://komikon.deviantart.com/journal/13894092/ Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:44:19 PDT
This is where the depth and width of Filipino talent in creating various worlds and stories, from the golden age to the here and now are showcased. KOMIKON also served as the link for the local market to reach out to the global village. Bottom line, this once a year fest promotes the rich medium that is comic book, which can be seen through the myriad of local works drawing from influences not only locally but from our foreign counterparts as well.

Indeed KOMIKON is the celebration of the great art form endearingly called by Pinoys from all walks of life as Komiks. This was the medium that once served as our “national past time” particularly during its golden age from the 70s to the early 80s. It was an industry that gave birth to superstar illustrators and writers. Komiks opened a window for this unique breed of artists to break into the international scene. Their Komiks stories led to adaptations into other media such as film, television and radio making them part of an unforgettable part of our local tradition of excellence in art and literature. KOMIKON is the event that aims to gather its supporters and creators in one place to commemorate komiks as it deserve to be distinguished.


KOMIKON 2007 will be held at the UP Diliman’s Bahay ng Alumni on November 17, 2007, from 10am to 6pm. Again it will showcase the creations of Filipino artists from various genres and themes and give tribute to the creators and their creations. The 3rd Filipino Komiks Convention aims to bring together comic book artists/groups and publishers in a venue where they could present their talents, works and services to the public. Most importantly, it aims to give a break to aspiring comic artists. It would like to offer a venue for new art groups and different generations of artists for a free exchange of ideas. Hopefully it would lead to a transcending of stereotypes and broaden the scope of comics – from local to international to cross-cultural, sequential to strips, amateur to professional and traditional publication to independent comics publishing. This event will raise awareness of the exciting state of contemporary Philippine comics industry.

Contests like the Independent Comicbook, On the Spot Comic Strip Making and the Original Character Making Contest hopes to bring out the next generation of Comic Book creators to the fore front. Our special guests, comic book superstars from the past and present, both coming from the local and international fields will be available for consultations. They will share insights about the industry through their multifaceted experiences. Fun-filled activities will also be provided by our exhibitors through their respective booths and own activities.

Komikon is also the home of the Komikon Awards, a vote-based awards given to those who the readers, creators and other supporters of the medium deemed to be deserving. Taking the cue from the film industry that yearly take time to award meritorious films and give accolades to their worthy creators, the Komikon Committee will open the nominations for the 2nd Komikon Awards in this event for the following year. The Komikon Awards will give the opportunity for readers, creators, publishers and retailers to nominate and vote for the best in the industry, both local and international. The awards aim to encourage solidarity within the industry to produce quality local books and promote wider readership in the market.

This year’s event is organized by The Artists’ Den and Groundbreakers Inc.

Groundbreakers Inc. is owned and run by artists and writers alike. One of their main goals is to provide the best local talents with the opportunity to garner professional experience and success in the industry, not just locally but internationally as well. By doing so, they hope to make the Philippines one of the prime source of talent for the Manga industry in South East Asia and eventually the world. One of their aims is to bring forth these talents to both local and international markets and to showcase to the world the potential of Filipino artists and story tellers through high quality Manga publications.


The Artists’ Den, on the other hand, has a long-term commitment to help art groups grow, to promote goodwill among fellow Comic Creators and support different works and activities among appreciative audiences. The organization had been witness to the ups and downs of the comic industry as members themselves are mixed up in it. The group has actively participated in the past conventions and now would like to have a convention that focuses on comics alone.

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