CO Signing Event | Dexter Soy

DC Comics has been rolling with the punches with the “All-In” initiative for 2025, and to that extent, it launched a long-running series with a jumping-on point for new readers where to start with a new creative team. This time, DC kept the Nightwing series from 2016, which is the fourth volume to make it consistent without the need to start with a number-one issue. After the successful run with the writer Tom Taylor and artist Bruno Redondo beginning with issue no. 78 and capping off the last storyline with issue no. 118 do you think there’s no more story to tell about Nightwing?

CO Signing Event | Whilce Portacio

Whilce Portacio has been supportive of the local grassroots, and even set up a studio back in the mid-1990s, discovering local talents and collaborating with established ones like Gerry Alanguilan in producing some of the best comic book series around that time. After all those years, those same talented individuals have made their names in the American comic book industry. Some of them have become household names like Gerry, Leinil Yu, and Ed Tadeo. The resurgence of Filipino talent doing work in the international scene also introduced Harvey Tolibao, Mico Suayan, and Stephen Segovia in the mid-2000s.

Manila Pop Con | Saturday Highlights

There were so many highlights as eventful as the Manila Pop Con descended at the Ayala Mall Manila Bay, where it was bannered by two international guests featuring Mackenyu (One Piece Live Action) and Mela Lee (American Voice Actress) who was also graced by participating local cosplayers bringing their “A-Game” on stage. It is open to the public as the main stage is at the atrium at the ground level, and you’re not going to miss the loud noise emanating from the fancy stage with sophisticated lights and sounds. The area is packed as the mall goes past the area, where you will also find vendors selling their anime-related merchandise.

Mike Zeck Signing Event Announced

02.04.2020 – Mike Zeck is heading to Manila which is scheduled to have his first local signing event at Comic Odyssey this month. It will be a very busy Saturday for Zeck being an international comicbook artist to make the visit to the Philippines. He’s well known in the industry for his work with Marvel Comics on such series as Captain America, Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars, Master of Kung-Fu, and The Punisher as well as the "Kraven's Last Hunt" storyline in the Spider-Man titles.

Trese + Secret HQ | The Fan Gathering

12.14.2019 – Secret HQ hosted a Trese launching party for the “Trese Lite Postcard Book 1”, which would be considered the second biggest fan gathering since the Dia del Libro in 21 April 2019. This time around Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo are joined by Trese Deviations creators David Hontiveros and Marvin del Mundo. This is the first time that both creators of the original series had a launch gathering since the Trese Night Gallery at The Crucible that also released the Book of Murders in 2013. For this launch it was also a first for Komiket’s Secret HQ to host a launch party at the same time a signing event for local creators since they opened last month.

Comic Signings | Dexter Soy & the Fansiders

05.19.2019 – Comic Odyssey is on the roll during the past three Saturdays events with FCBD on the rear view and the successful launch of the “New Agents of Atlas #1”, which is a tie-in for the War of Realms saga that launched not only new characters that would represent Asian heroes, but a special variant cover featuring Wave. This time of course is the support to Filipino artists making waves on his own and that is illustrator Dexter Soy, who has been consistent work at DC Comics’ Red Hood and the Outlaws continues with the debut of Batman and the Outsiders #1!

Comic Signings | Stephen's Triumphant Detective!

09.15.2018 – There are many hardworking artists in the Philippines that just under the radar rarely getting much attention. One of those certain individuals are underrated if not just want to keep a humble perspective in life when it comes to living the dream. Stephen Segovia is one of those artists who just keep churning in good stuff. His dream of doing work on DC Comics’ Trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman has been fulfilled, a personal goal that has been realized when he finished work on Detective Comics #988 ahead of Batman Day, the signing event was held at the newly re-located Comic Odyssey in Robinsons Galleria.

Conversations With | Stephen Segovia

08.15.2016 – Stephen Segovia has been in the comicbook industry and has garnered acclaimed for his works with DC Comics and Marvel. Based in the Philippines Stephen is like any average fan who is in to reading comics. He joins his fellow artists Carlo Pagulayan and Michael Jason Paz last Saturday for a special DC Comics signing which launched the titles Deathstroke and Segovia’s debut in Action Comics #961 as one of the three rotating artists assigned at the flash ship Superman book that returned to its original numbering after New 52.

Post-Signing | Buster #1 --Pucha, E 'Di Komiks!

07.10.2016 – Lately local comics in the Philippines continue to grow, but from the mainstream point of view it’s a rare thing. But for those who continue to support the grassroots they’re not missing anything most definitely the local conventions. But when conventions are gone there are comic shops that do something like the usual signing events Comic Odyssey organizes whenever new material done by Philippine based artists. There are two artists that launch their works last Saturday…

Secret Fresh | tokidoki: Dimensions of the Self!

03.14.2016 – “tokidoki” has become a global brand from collectible vinyl toys to clothing apparel its unique and colorful design has become what Simone Legno is synonymous about being passionate with his craft pushing beyond its limits. Legno has been in the Philippines several occasions launching collaboration with his brand together with one of the biggest retail stores in the country or gracing art galleries who have featured his works for those who have not heard of him. He continues to travel in Asia bringing his collaboration with Secret Fresh!

Sights & Highlights: SIXTY SIX Signing Event!

06.13.2015 – SIXTY SIX the graphic novel was launched earlier today at Comic Odyssey in Fully Booked which also give the artists the chance to meet their local fans who followed the series when it was first released in 2013 as single issues. The compiled edition which is published by ANINO will also include the fourth and final chapter of the series that is exclusive to this release.

Convergence Signing Event with Stephen Segovia!

04.27.2015 – DC Comics big event Convergence will change their universe and it has been received positively that the first issue was sold out. The first issue featured Filipino artists Carlo Pagulayan and Michael Jason Paz. Both artists had a signing event in the Philippines making stops to three comic shops and this time its Stephen Segovia’s penciled the third issue, which also featured Michael Jason Paz’s inks is also present during this recent event.

Sights & Highlights: Charlie Adlard at Fully Booked!

05.11.2014 – Charlie Adlard, the British comic book artist popularly known for The Walking Dead series with creator Robert Kirkman. He started his work in TWD since 2004 with issue #7 and currently in the Philippines courtesy of Fully Booked. Its Charlie Adlard’s first trip to the Philippine Islands who arrived Friday, and was at the Fully Booked flagship store accompanied by store CEO Jaime Daez by Saturday afternoon. The event started past 2:10 PM for the Q & A then followed by a signing event at 3:30 PM.

Aquaman & The Others Signing with Lan Medina!

04.08.2014 – Last Saturday Comic Odyssey hosted another comic book signing with Filipino artists Lan Medina at the latest store in Fully Booked, Greenhills. His last signing event he did the artwork for Marvel’s Minimum Carnage Alpha in 2012. His latest work brings him to the world of DC Comics launch of a new title in Aquaman & The Others #1 that came out with two covers. Local fans troop to the new branch of Comic Odyssey to support Mr. Medina in his latest endeavors with DC Comics.

Sights & Highlights: Stephen Segovia Signing Event!

02.22.2014 – Stephen Segovia’s signing event in Comic Odyssey at the Fully Booked store was greeted with a great turn out. Segovia’s second signing event for Comic Odyssey for the launch of Red Hood & the Outlaws #28 happened earlier. Stephen who has been an artist for the big two was present to greet friends and followers of his works. Some have copies of Red Hood & the Outlaws #28 signed and others have commission sketches done by Segovia while at the store.

Sights & Highlights: Uncanny X-Force Signing Event!

02.02.2014 – Comic Odyssey starts with the month of February organizing comic book signings featuring local artists who are currently working for American comic book publishers like DC and Marvel. The recently concluded event featured Ed Tadeo and Harvey Tolibao with Dexter Soy who did not make it. But he promised his followers of his work that he will make it up on the next event. For now Ed and Harvey holds the fort signing Uncanny X-Force #16 & 27.

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.

Dexter Soy Superior Video Coverage!

04.08.2013 – Last Sunday Dexter Soy held his very first comic book signing at Comic Odyssey in Fully Booked with high praises to long-time fans and new one following his works that began in his short run with Captain Marvel and the one-shot Age of Ultron tie-up in Superior Spider-Man #6U. Capping off closing of the weekend is a precursor to the upcoming Summer Komikon 2013 happening this Saturday of April 13, 2013. Dexter Soy was present to sign and do commission sketch to fans who bought copies of Superior Spider-Man.

Sights & Highlights: Dexter Soy's Superior Signing!

04.07.2013 – Dexter Soy broke into the international comic book industry that was featured in online new sites being Marvel’s newest discovery. His first work for the house ideas gave him Carol Danvers as the newest Captain Marvel. This featured Dexter, his debut comic book signing in 2012 and as one of the primary guest artist in Komikon 2012 in October. Soy humbly says he used to visit Komikon at the old venue in UP Bahay ng Alumni now he’s one of the best to represent the country.