Komikon Grande | Legendary Weekend

11.24.2019 – Komikon was Grande on its fifteenth season featuring Legendary Creators headlining this event is not only the main extravagant of this annual ‘Kon.’ There were so many reasons why this continues to promote relevance of Filipino Komiks that has attracted an international scene. For this year it goes back to spotlight a handful of talents from the past that is headlining this event and also a plethora of self-published works that saw its launch, which has been in the radar for those who followed the authors and artists. It is a buffet of impressive publication as well as merchandise that defined this show.

Children of Bathala | 3 Details Before Launch

11.22.2019 – The Mythology Class has been an award winning graphic novel in the Philippines and had a revival back in 2014 with two new covers and then most recent was relaunched with another brand new cover to celebrate 20 years accompanied with a signature shirt and other items related to it. In-between the 2014 revival and the recent anniversary cover Arnold Arre, the author and illustrator of the original was hard at work with the sequel. This is not just a follow-up to the beloved characters it is also something more that Arre has been tight lip with details close to the chest. The art teasers are alone are like how Marvel keeps things tight with the succeeding films. For new fans and have been following his works from a perspective of a reader Arnold Arre’s graphic novels are not treated as mere series, but a grand cinematic feel that has prestige that you don’t see in other books that include Filipino Mythology. It is treated like in the levels of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The story is rich with character and personality that it is entirely more than just punching bad guys and solving clues it is something highly regarded as a masterpiece to its own.

Komikon Grande | Legendary Event Activities

11.20.2019 – Komikon Grande is just a few days away which happen this weekend, which is the most anticipated comics-centric event in the country. This is the event that closes out the year with graphic novel launches, panel talks, screening of independently produced animation, films, and documentaries. For this year Komikon Grande reaches out to the Filipino Komiks heritage honouring the past and presenting it for today’s generation. There are so many things to celebrate and be part of the experience for this event with tributes to the local greats at the same time a spotlight for the up and coming authors and illustrators. Now on its fifteenth year Komikon continues to bring the gold standard in paying tribute to what makes Filipino Komiks relevant into today’s modern digital age. The annual event continues to bring out the best of the local creatives and what a great way to preach about Filipino Komiks is to put a big spotlight with this year’s theme dubbed “Komikon Grande: Legendary” featuring four luminaries who made their mark in the komiks community in the past that continues to create great stories & art.