11 Years of Planet X | There's Comic Gems in this Planet

09.28.2019 – Saturday was another busy weekend most notably for the staff and crew of Planet X Comic Shop that celebrated its 11th year and still one of the destinations for comicbook readers and walk-ins yp get their comicbook fix. The celebration features four Philippine-based artists that had done work for American publication like DC, Marvel, Image and more. Besides that the store had tons of activities that started the day right up to the closing mall hours of Glorietta as everyone is still enjoying the time hanging out at the shop.

Planet X Comic Shop | Eleventh Store Anniversary

09.24.2019 – Before the month of September ends there’s one more celebration happening this weekend. Although it’s not a big scale it is all about supporting your local comic shop big or small as not only it helps you pick-up the hottest titles each week, but also promote the comic shop itself. For eleven years Planet X Comic Shop has served comicbook fans, collectors, and would-be new readers. In their own little way they are there supporting the ever growing comicbook community and for this weekend maybe it’s your turn to return the favour as they set have that celebration…

The New DI-13 #2 | Deep Into Black Dragon

05.17.2019 – The New DI-13 Series is heading to its sophomore issue in slowly taking shape what could be an underrated revival of one of the best locally produced series in Philippine Komiks. Currently, the local scene is more popular nowadays with the supernatural Filipino folklore. But when it comes to crime, espionage, and political thriller this genre is solely more popular with internationally published works such as Velvet by Ed Brubaker or his run with Captain America that featured Bucky’s return as Winter Soldier for Marvel. Although these popular themes have continue to make an interesting read this part of the Philippines has not forgotten that before Aswangs and Manananggals there was DI-13 or Department of Investigation that made concept an interesting even before James Bond was a household name more than seventy years ago. The second issue is divided between flashbacks and modern times where the second Agent 13, the grandson of the original is in search of his long lost grandfather.

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.

Action Comics #961 | Doomsday Protocol

08.16.2016 – The “Path of Doom” featuring Doomsday’s return when Superman, the one who died in the landmark 1992 series “Death of Superman” was about to settle in the new DC Universe after Rebirth is trying to balance life and being a true hero. This is the fifth instalment of the story arc written by Dan Jurgens with three rotating artists and this is Stephen Segovia’s debut since DC Comics brought back the original numbering for Action Comics starting with issue number 957. In this issue Dommsday continue his rampage all over Metropolis being protected by Lex Luthor proclaiming himself as this city’s ‘Superman” powered by the Mother Box alien technology, but was assisted by the Pre-Flashpoint Superman. Confused? Just to make it short and brief for those who didn’t caught up with rebirth. The Superman from New 52 had died “in the last days of Superman” and this Clark Kent is from the world where ‘he died’ when DC Comics killed him through the appearance of Doomsday that was drawn by Dan Jurgens in 1992.

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.

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: 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.

STGCC 2012: 8-Bit Media Unveils Limited Art Prints from Filipino Guest Artists!

08.29.2012 – 8-Bit Media reveals some exclusive prints that would be available at their booth C24 at the Singapore Toys, Games, and Comic Convention! The limited sketch and artworks from Philippine contingent of artists featuring Jason Paz, Mark Torres, Stephen Segovia, Carlo Pangulayan and Mico Suayan the guests for STGCC 2012! The talented ensemble of Filipino artists working for international which is well known publications in the industry featuring IDW Publishing and Marvel Entertainment talents!

Stephen Segovia & Dennis Crisostomo Comic Book Signing!

07.29.2012 – Stephen Segovia and Dennis Crisostomo recently had a comic book signing event at Comic Odyssey in the Fully Booked High Street flagship store. It’s the store’s first event in this branch since it opened officially during the Free Comic Book Day in the Philippines last May 19, 2012 courtesy of Fully Booked. The event was held just beside the store at The Forum where the frenzy crowed was in a ruckus excitement for the prized sketches done by Stephen Segovia.

Thor: Deviant Saga #1 Premiere Signing with Stephen Segovia!

10.31.2011 – Stephen Segovia has done some fantastic works for Marvel and been churning up fan interest from his previous works in Dark Wolverine, Countdown to Mystery, Reign in Hell and to name a few.

Last August it was announced at Newsarama a preview cover of the first issue of Thor: The Deviants Saga #1 where he’s the cover and artist the series.

Filipino Artists Who Will Be At STGCC 2011!

There will be a bunch of talented comic artist guests at this year's Singapore Toy, Games and Comic Convention (STGCC), who call the Philippines their home. 

Marvel artist Harvey Tolibao will definitely be heading to STGCC again this year. He was chosen to draw the iconic Merlion variant cover for "Captain America #1" (by Ed Brubaker and Steve McNiven). Of which, only 500 copies will be made available each day from the Marvel booth at C6. Harvey will be busy doing signings at the Marvel booth on both days.

Harvey will also be releasing has his first and very special limited edition art book called “Viscocity” during STGCC. This collectors' item is in full-colour, includes a 16.5 x 8.5 fivefold spread cover and features pages of the best and most popular comic book characters drawn by Harvey. Something not to be missed by Harvey Tolibao fans!

Filipino Talents Invade STGCC 2010!

12.06.2010 - Free Comic Books and More just recently wrapped up at National Bookstore in PowerPlant Mall, Rockwell. There was a huge turnout of comic book fans, who lined up to get their copy of FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.

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