Press Release: Komikon 2017

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Manila, November 3, 2017 –  Get ready for the biggest komiks event of 2017 with two days of fun-packed and over-flowing artistic creativity at the 13th Philippine Komiks Convention or Komikon 2017! Head over to the Bayanihan Center, Unilab Compound in Pasig City on November 11 (Saturday) from 10AM to 8PM and November 12 (Sunday) from 11AM to 7PM to get the latest and the freshest of our locally made comics. Prepare for two whole days of non-stop action with the following activities:

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2011 Nominess for Grassroot Award

GRASSROOT AWARD – This award is for those countless photocopied mini-comics that we now fondly call “indies”. That among those countless black and white comics stood out and proved to be the one with the most Oomph! of them all. This is for the indie that made the biggest dent among the populace be it good or bad, it made enough noise for people to look and take notice. It made enough of a statement that people actually stopped and listened. It brought something new and fresh that has never been done or seen before. Be it the concept, the art, or the story, it was a breath of fresh air among the masses of photocopied, folded in half and stapled twice in the spine comics. This is meant for those who dreamt of making a mark on the comic industry, and have succeeded, quite magnificently at that. Continue reading “2011 Nominess for Grassroot Award”

2011 Nominess for Best Comics Scene

BEST COMICS SCENE – Who would forget that first kiss, that most tragic death, that most exhilarating fight, or even that scene that brought you to tears or made you curl up in laughter?

Here are the nominees for the Komikon Awards 2011 Best Comics Scene:

Bayan Knights vs SipakaBayan Knight vs. Sipaka
(Bayan Knights 2 by Monsanto)

Boy Ipis vs Incredible BullBoy Ipis vs. Incredible Bull
(Astiging Boy Ipis 2 by Ignacio/Monsanto/Zamar)

Kuya Tim combines with KikiamsKuya Tim combines with Kikiams
(Kubori Kikiam by David)

Pacquiao EmergesPacquioa Emerges
(Zombies in Manila 1 by Ang)

Pedicab ScenePedicab Scene
(Filipino Heroes League by Fabregas)

Voting is ongoing until 15 October 2011!

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2011 Nominees for Best Komiks Character

BEST KOMIKS CHARACTER – This award is for the most memorable, the funniest and most unforgettable komiks character. It could be male, female, a robot, an animal…anything. This is for our respective favorites, villain or hero.

Here are the nominees for the Komikon Awards 2011 Best Komiks Character:

Best Komiks CharacterClick on the image for a bigger photo

Alexandra Trese of Trese
(Tan/Baldissimo)

Apog of Insomnoir / Manila Man
(Quilantang)

Bebe of Aha Hule
(Milambiling)

Bertong Badtrip of Kikomachine
(Abrera)

Boy Ipis of Astiging Boy Ipis/Bayan Knights
(Ignacio/Monsanto)

Calvin Jacobs of Love is in the Bag
(Vitangcol/Siroy)

Codename: Bathala of Codename: Bathala / Bayan Knights
(Zamar/Abinuman)

Eli of WIP Comics
(Pacheco/Pavon)

Elmer of Elmer
(Alanguilan)

Gwapoman of Gwapoman/Bayan Knights
(Felizmenio)

Jake of Elmer
(Alanguilan)

Kapitan Tog of Kapitan Tog
(Abrigo)

Kidlat Kid of Filipinos Heroes League
(Fabregas)

The Kikiams of Kubori Kikiam
(David/Calingo/Rosales)

Manila Man of Manila Man/ Bayan Knights
(Quilantang)

Maso of Maso / Bayan Knights
(Ibay)

Sandata of Sanduguan
(Pedrina)

Taal Monster of Taal Volcano Monster vs Evil Space ParuParo
(Tang)

Tusok Tusok Buhok of Kikomachine
(Abrera)

Voting is ongoing until 15 October 2011!

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2011 Nominees for Best Webcomic

Best Webcomic – A lot of effort goes into the webcomics we see and enjoy on the net. And they do not get the credit they deserve. But that’s why we are here, to give props to those under-appreciated webcomics, to give to where it is due.

Here are the nominees for the Komikon Awards 2011 Best Webcomic:

  • By Moon Alone (Hai Ibardolaza, www.bymoonalone.com)
  • Darna Lives (Gerry Alanguilan & Arnold Arre, darnalives.blogspot.com)
  • Kubori Strips (Michael David, www.kuborikikiam.com)
  • News Hardcore (Manix Abrera, www.gmanews.tv/story/202014/manix-abreras-news-hardcore-1)
  • Tabi Po (Mervin Malonzo, www.tabi-po.com)
  • Work in Progress (Hub Pacheco & Teddy Pavon, www.wipcomics.com)

Check out these websites and see for yourself!

Voting is ongoing until 15 October 2011!

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2011 Nominees for Best Cover

BEST COVER – A cover dictates how people see your comic. Sales also depend on the cover. And here we salute those covers that made us look and look hard. And the effort to it took to conceptualize, pencil, ink, and in some cases, to color the cover. The award shall go to the artist or group of artists that created such masterpiece.

Here are the nominees for the Komikon Awards 2011 Best Cover:

Bayan Knights 4Bayan Knights 4
(Harvey Tolibao & Romulo Fajardo, Sacred Mountain Prod.)

Bayan Knights 5Bayan Knights 5
(Gilbert Monsanto, Sacred Mountain Prod.)

ElmerElmer
(Gerry Alanguilan, Komikero Publishing)

Kapitan Tog 2Kapitan Tog 2
(Freely Abrigo)

Kubori Kikiam: We Heart Short ShortsKubori Kikiam: We Heart Short Shorts
(Michael David, Point Zero Comics)

Punnx 2Punxx 2
(JP Cuison)

The Quarterly Bathroom Companium Comics CompediumThe Quarterly Bathroom Companium Comics Compedium
(The QBCCC)

Skyworld: ProdigalSkyworld: Prodigal
(Ian Sta. Maria, Alamat Comics)

Skyworld: TestamentSkyworld: Testament
(Ian Sta. Maria, Alamat Comics)

Trese: Mass MurdersTrese: Mass Murders
(Kajo Baldissimo, Visprint)

Zombies in Manila 1Zombies in Manila 1
(Kevin Justin Ang)

Voting is ongoing until 15 October 2011!

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2011 Nominees for Best Cartoonist

BEST CARTOONIST – The award acknowledges the countless comic strip artists whose works are published in newspapers, tabloids and magazines. Some might say that comic strip artists don’t get the props that they deserve. They give us the simple delight of a smile, a chuckle or an all-out laugh. They’re one of those everyday things we tend to pass by, yet they’re sometimes important as their humor is sometimes the only solace in those dreary days.

Here are the nominees for the Komikon Awards 2011 Best Cartoonist:

Manix AbreraManix Abrera
(Kikomachine)

Freely AbrigoFreely Abrigo
(Kulas)

Stanley ChiStanley Chi
(Chopsticks)

Lyndon GregorioLyndon Gregorio
(Beerkada)

Hazel ManzanoHazel Manzano
(Callwork)

Pol Medina JrPol Medina Jr.
(Pugad Baboy)

Julius VillanuevaJulius Villanueva
(Life in Progress)

Voting is ongoing until 15 October 2011!

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2011 Nominees for Best Comic Creator

BEST COMIC CREATOR (s) – This award recognizes the talents of a solo artist or team of artists in making the best comic there is.

Here are the nominees for the Komikon Awards 2011 Best Comic Creator:

Freely AbrigoFreely Abrigo
(Kapitan Tog)

Paolo FabregasPaolo Fabregas
(Filipino Heroes League)

Gilbert MonsantoGilbert Monsanto
(Bayan Knights, Boy Ipis, Tropa, Rambol)

Gio ParedesGio Paredes
(Kalayaan)

Gener PedrinaGener Pedrina
(Sanduguan, Bato)

Apol Sta MariaApol Sta. Maria
(Ang Alamat ng Panget & Many Other)

Mervin Ignacio & Ian Sta. MariaMervin Ignacio & Ian Sta. Maria
(Skyworld)

Budjette Tan & Kajo BaldissimoBudjette Tan & Kajo Baldissimo
(Trese)

Ace Vitangcol & Jed SiroyAce Vitangcol & Jed Siroy
(Love is in the Bag)

Point Zero ComicsPoint Zero Comics
(Kanto Inc, Digmaang Salinlahi, Kubori Kikiam, Pasig, Ibangis, Cresci Prophecies, Codename: Bathala)

Voting is ongoing until 15 October 2011!

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2011 Nominees for Best Comic Series

BEST COMIC: Series – A comic series published regularly in a magazine, newspaper or comic book publication.

Here are the nominees for the Komikon Awards 2011 Best Comic Series:

Ang Astiging Boy Ipis Ang Astiging Boy Ipis
(Paul Michael Ignacio, Gilbert Monsanto, etc., Sacred Mountain Prod.)

Bayan KnightsBayan Knights
(Gilbert Monsanto, etc., Sacred Mountain Prod.)

FoldabotsFoldabots
(Jomike Tejido, KZone Philippines, Summit Media)

Love is in the BagLove is in the Bag
(Ace Vitangcol & Jed Siroy, Studio Studio)

The New Adventures of Erek ShawnThe New Adventures of Erek Shawn
(Digital Art Chefs, FHM Philippines, Summit Media)

Voting is ongoing until 15 October 2011!

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