Daily Writing Challenge (December 31, 2018)

My last post to close out 2018 (I’ve got about 19 minutes to get this one done), offers a personal challenge for 2019: A Daily Writing Challenge. I’ve always wanted to see how my site would fair with regular content.  Nothing forced mind you, but something of importance (at least to me).  However, in theContinue reading “Daily Writing Challenge (December 31, 2018)”

Upcoming Appearance: The Philippine Komiks Convention: Komikon Grande 2018 (November 17-18, 2018)

It’s November and that means that The Philippine Komiks Convention: Komikon Grande 2018 is right around the corner! Unlike in past conventions, this will be the first time that I will be participating as an exhibitor on both days of the convention.[i] The Lindol Comics creative team of Randy Valiente and yours truly will also beContinue reading “Upcoming Appearance: The Philippine Komiks Convention: Komikon Grande 2018 (November 17-18, 2018)”

The Tedi31 Podcast: Interview with Zack Kaplan (October 5, 2018)

For (Season 1 | Episode 5) of The Tedi31 Podcast with Dr. Tedi Villasor, I spent some time with Top Cow/Image and Aftershock Comics writer —Zack Kaplan—during Day 2 of the New York Comic Con 2018 in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Since February 2017, Zack has crunched out one hot book after another with Eclipse,Continue reading “The Tedi31 Podcast: Interview with Zack Kaplan (October 5, 2018)”

Funko POP!: A Completists Paradise…or Nightmare (July 22, 2018)

Despite the growing popularity of the Funko POP! Vinyl line in the Philippines, I’ve held off[i] buying any of their products largely due to their simplicity and lack of articulation.  I think I may have also reached a point wherein I swore I would never buy anything Funko. Well, that all change in 2017 whenContinue reading “Funko POP!: A Completists Paradise…or Nightmare (July 22, 2018)”

Comic Odyssey’s Captain America (2018) #1 Signing Event (July 8, 2017)

Earlier this afternoon, I proceeded to Comic Odyssey’s newest branch on Level 3 of Robinson’s Galleria for the Captain America (Volume #9 | Issue #1) signing event featuring Leinil Francis Yu and Gerry Alanguilan. The event, scheduled from 1pm onwards, was held in the common area directly in front of Comic Odyssey.  The open spaceContinue reading “Comic Odyssey’s Captain America (2018) #1 Signing Event (July 8, 2017)”

Marvel Run Philippines 2018 (July 7, 2018)

One of the things that my son wanted for his birthday was to participate in the very first Marvel themed run in the Philippines.  Now how could any parent–especially this parent–say no to that request! Held at the Block 16, SM Mall of Asia Event Grounds, we arrived in time for a number of ColorRunContinue reading “Marvel Run Philippines 2018 (July 7, 2018)”

The Tedi31 Podcast: Interview with Gerry Alanguilan and Kevin Ray Valentino (June 5, 2018)

For (Season 1 | Episode 3) of The Tedi31 Podcast with Dr. Tedi Villasor, I traveled to Tia Maria’s Sining at Kultura in beautiful San Pablo, Laguna for a sit down with the creative team of Bakokak—Gerry Alanguilan and Kevin Ray Valentino. With ten books underneath his belt, Gerry shared some of his writing insightsContinue reading “The Tedi31 Podcast: Interview with Gerry Alanguilan and Kevin Ray Valentino (June 5, 2018)”