Doing the Write Thing | Gerry Alanguilan

02.21.2020 – Gerry Alanguilan is a prolific writer and illustrator that produced his self-published graphic novels in the Philippines. “Wasted” was his most popular work that introduced him in the industry followed by Timawa, Where Boldstars Go to Die, and Bakokak to name a few. But what put him in the map in the international scene was “Elmer” that was originally published in four separate issues that was compiled into a trade paperback edition.

X-Men #1 | Summers Family Values

10.17.2019 – The “Dawn of X” is finally arrived in X-Men #1 with Jonathan Hickman, Leinil Francis Yu, Gerry Alanguilan, and Sunny Gho. If you’ve followed Jonathan Hickman’s well-detailed and reviving prominence of the X-Men brand through the “House of X” and “Powers of X” (pronounced as Powers of Ten) in the past months run surely you’ll be anticipating this issue too. There’s so much to take in if it hasn’t sunk in what has been re-established that Krakoa is now an island nation and things are going bananas on this first issue as there will be more revelation for the next series coming out in the next few weeks. But with X-Men #1 this is surely more focused on the characters than just a big event. It gives you the perspective of one Scot Summers and how he lives his life with his family and friends. If you missed out on all things X in the two six-issue miniseries expect a compiled graphic novel to catch up. For now, you got to pick-up X-Men #1 to give you a closer look and spotlight Scott Summer and his complicated that has been having too much drama in the last fifty years as we say “clean house.”

Sights & Highlights | Komikero Komiks Museum

08.14.2016 – The “Komikero Komiks Museum” was one of Gerry Alanguilan’s dreams in putting up a place, where people would remind everyone how the komiks culture in the Philippines has flourished in the past decades. In this generation of social media only a few old enough to remember reading Filipino komiks and most now is only aware of the foreign comicbooks. If you want to see Filipino komiks roots a road trip to San Pablo City would be the best way to see it. The komiks museum Gerry dreamed is now a reality and it opened yesterday…

Rodkis Patotski: The Adventurous Young Lady!

04.18.2014 – For a time since Gerry Alanguilan has started promoting Rodkis Patotski: Ang Dalagang Baby there was no details on the plot. There were a teaser page and none of the information what it is. Long time fans would just simply agree and confident enough to accept this because the mast head shows collaboration with Arnold Arre. For a time Arnold has been away from the drawing table having learn to direct a short film into producing his own animation.

Rodski Patotski: Ang Dalagang Baby Teaser Clip!

04.02.2014 – Rodski Patotski: Ang Dalagang Baby is a new collaboration between Gerry Alangulan (Eisner Award Nominee for Elmer) and Arnold Arre who returns back to his roots as a comic book artist together with his wife Cynthia Arre. The upcoming graphic novel is loosely inspired from Gerry Alanguilan’s wife Ilyn. Though there are no other further details of the entire plot. But it seems everyone is going to be curious about what’s the story about and Arnold has something to share…

Lumpen Culturati: Komikero & Eliza Victoria at ReaderCon

12.09.2013 – Lumpen Culturati was at the recently concluded Filipino ReaderCon 2013 held at the Rizal Library in Ateneo de Manila University. Carljoe Javier talks to Gerry Alanguilan whose one-shot comic book (originally published in the Philippine in 2009) “Where Bold Stars Goes to Die” will be released this year in the US by SLG Publication.



Eliza Victoria is a Filipino author. Her books include Project 17 (2013), A Bottle of Storm Clouds (2012), and Unseen Moon (2013). Both authors were at the Writers as Readers panel which was moderated by Carljoe himself…

Where Bold Stars Go To Die!

11.28.2013 – When you talk about “Where Bold Stars Go to Die” it sounded less of a porn related to title and more of a world that you want to know where they went. This was Gerry Alanguilan’s next independent comic book project after Elmer. From talking chickens to bold stars and when you hear those words nudity comes to mind. Because back then old Filipino komiks have adult related titles, but this one is not cheap and definitely for adults only that address the subject matter seriously with respect.

The 3rd Filipino ReaderCon Event Details!

11.01.2013 – The Filipino ReaderCon is an annual event organized by Filipino writers and book bloggers that would celebrate and provide support for the growing communities of Filipino readers. The first Filipino ReaderCon in 2011 entitled “Filipino Readers Make it Social,” was held during the Manila International Book Fair. Now on its third year the Filipino ReaderCon is set to happen on November 9, 2013 at the Ateneo Rizal Library. The event still have a pre-registration for those interested to attend…

Avengers & Trial of the Punisher Signing Event!

09.29.2013 – Comic Odyssey held another comic book signing but this time it’s at their Robinsons Galleria branch a bit smaller than the one located at the third floor of Fully Booked at Bonifacio High Street. Last Saturday Harvey Tolibao & Romulo Fajardo Jr. had a signing event to promote Danger Girl published by IDW at The Fort branch. This is the third Saturday for Comic Odyssey to hold it in the month of September. The first one was last September 15th with Carlo Pagulayan for Iron Man who is currently on a US tour.

Gerry Alanguilan & Lenil Yu Signing Event at Comic Odyssey!

09.28.2013 – If you missed Gerry Alanguilan and Leinil Yu signing your copy of Indestructible Hulk #1 then this might be another chance to see both artists at Comic Odyssey later this afternoon at the their Robinsons Galleria branch.



If you haven’t followed Gerry’s blog after the signing event he will be gone for the next two weeks traveling to Europe with a speaking engagement and a convention appearance for the reason he’s selling some of the of his inked pages of Indestructible Hulk.

Indestructible Hulk Signing Event at Comic Odyssey!

11.24.2012 – Marvel NOW takes a throttle up with the release of the Indestructible Hulk #1! There was a signing event organized by Comic Odyssey earlier that have fans of Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan arrive in droves at the Robinsons Galleria shop. The event started at 2PM and prior to that there was a very long line stretching out the shop through near the escalators similar to the Free Comic Book Day last May.

Inquirer SUPER Lifestyle Feat. Komiks!

11.17.2012 – Earlier today the latest SUPER Lifestyle feature was about Filipino Komiks and it was written by none other than Gerry Alanguilan (Elmer and Wasted) who has worked for international publishers such as DC, Marvel and Image who has an award winning book in his creation for Elmer.



Gerry has been passionate about Filipino Komiks growing up loving the culture and being part of our heritage. He wrote an article for Philippine Daily Inquirer’s SUPER Lifestyle which shares that Filipino Komiks is not dead and yes Komikon DID happen.

Indestructible Hulk #1 Signing -- November 24th!

11.11.2012 – In two weeks the jade giant in the Indestructible Hulk will have its Philippine coming out party through a small event to be held at Comic Odyssey featuring two of the country’s best artists who brought to you titles like Superman: Birthright and Supercrooks!



These two gentlemen are none other than Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan who has been in the industry for more than 10 years. Leinil has been one of Marvel’s best talents in the business ever evolving body of work have made him a household name.

Gerry Alanguilan Promotes Indestructible Hulk #1!

09.26.2012 – Gerry Alanguilan finally released his latest vlog after his recent trip from the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention where he mentioned that he fell ill after his first appearance to the said event. He promotes the upcoming Indestructible Hulk #1 coming out in November 2012.



The book is written by Mark Waid with art work by Leinil Yu who also went to STGCC 2012 as one of the guests along with other Filipino artists making a name in the international comics industry. Gerry also mentioned that most of the art team who worked in producing Superior and Super Crooks which includes Sunny Gho is back with the latest Marvel Now title for the jade giant.

Gerry Alanguilan Announced as Guest at STGCC 2012!

07.17.2012 – As the San Diego Comic-Con International winds down another much awaited event is going to happen in two months this time we shift our attention to Asia. Recently Gerry Alanguilan who was one of the speakers at the recently concluded Komikon Indieket has announced his participation in the upcoming Singapore Toys, Games, and Comic Convention. Where East meets West happens on September 1 and 2, 2012 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

Mark Millar Invades Summer Komikon 2012!

05.27.2012 – Summer Komikon 2012 had a few surprises up its sleeve and one of them was Mark Millar. The Scotsman from Ireland has landed at the Bayanihan Center where the annual Komiks Convention was held. The Scotsman from Ireland landed at the Bayanihan Center where the annual Komiks Convention was held. It was the first time a well known foreign comic artist visited the Filipino Pop Culture rich in folklores not known to other countries. Millar impressively read a script in “tagalog” in front of the audience.

See The Highlights For Komikon 2011!

10.11.2011 - Komikon 2011 is a month away and the most anticipated event of the year. If you grew up with the local pop culture scene in the Philippines surely you won’t miss this one. On its 7th year Komikon is bringing the iconic artists headed by Toni DeZuniga who pave the way for some the current artists making the waves in the international scene.

This year they have the Komikon Reader’s Choice Awards where you can vote for your favorite local artist through the Komikon website.

Darna Lives! By Gerry Alanguilan & Arnold Arre!

03.04.2011 - Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre two of among the finest Filipino talents in the comics industry teamed up to make a Darna Fan Fiction story on the Filipino heroine, Darna. Gerry and Arnold are fans of Mars Ravelo's creation, and they did this with no profit, or financial compensation gained. They simply did a story because they are definite fans of the famed heroine. for any Filipino Komiks fans out there get ready for a treat from the guys, who brought you Elmer (By Gerry Alanguilan) and Martial Law Babies (By Arnold Arre) as they give you a nine page story of Darna inspired from Alan Moore's "Marvelman". Read the nine page story of Darna Lives! at: http://darnalives.blogspot.com/

Catch Gerry Alanguilan do the "Hey Baby!"

01.13.2010 - Gerry Alanguilan is widely knwon in the comic industry the ippine and International scene, but this one coems to a surprise how he shock the Japanese society with his current relelvance not as a comic book artists, but something out of the left field is really something different. Such genius was featured recently in one of those local TV shows in the land of the rising sun. He has been gaining quite a lot of viewership in his You Tube channel, and something for the seriousness to break the ice that has become a very popular Meme. Gerry is knwon as "Komikero" and he will be having a comic book signing event this month. This will be on January 29 at 9PM to January 30 at 2AM. See his works and meet his friends at Sputnik Fantastik at Cubao Expo! Jump after the cut...

Elmer Gets International Release Today!

11.10.2010 - Elmer the comics with Komikero artist Gerry Alanguilan made a cult following in 2007 is now marks its international release. If anyone haven't heard about Elmer its about the world (in the Philippines) which the chickens talk and try to live in the world of humans. Its where they gain sentience in a world of discrimination. To get more details about Elmer you can download the first issue to get the idea what we're talking about it.

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