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3 more Pinoy illustrators join Marvel Comics
3 more Pinoy illustrators join Marvel Comics
Jeck Batallones,
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 08, 2024 04:41 PM PHT
Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief C.B. Cebulski announced Sunday the hiring of three new Filipino illustrators, marking another achievement for the Philippines in the global comic book scene.
Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief C.B. Cebulski announced Sunday the hiring of three new Filipino illustrators, marking another achievement for the Philippines in the global comic book scene.
Olongapo-based artist Von Randal, who gained attention for his exclusive Philippine variant cover for Transformers #1 40th Anniversary Edition" featuring a jeepney-themed "Autobot," will now be illustrating "Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #7."
Olongapo-based artist Von Randal, who gained attention for his exclusive Philippine variant cover for Transformers #1 40th Anniversary Edition" featuring a jeepney-themed "Autobot," will now be illustrating "Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #7."
Randal said it is an artist’s dream to be hired by Marvel.
Randal said it is an artist’s dream to be hired by Marvel.
"Natanggap ako kay Todd McFarlane, parang okay na po sa akin 'yun eh. Pero nung natanggap ako sa Marvel, another fulfillment na naman 'yun sa career ko," he said at the SuperManiila Comic Con.
"Natanggap ako kay Todd McFarlane, parang okay na po sa akin 'yun eh. Pero nung natanggap ako sa Marvel, another fulfillment na naman 'yun sa career ko," he said at the SuperManiila Comic Con.
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Roi Mercado will work on the interiors of "Venom War: Deadpool #3," while watercolor artist Frany will be creating the cover for "Mystique #3." She started as an illustrator by watching ABS-CBN cartoons and shared that Marvel discovered her through social media.
Roi Mercado will work on the interiors of "Venom War: Deadpool #3," while watercolor artist Frany will be creating the cover for "Mystique #3." She started as an illustrator by watching ABS-CBN cartoons and shared that Marvel discovered her through social media.
"Mostly talaga anime like 'yung ABS-CBN, mga pang-hapon na cartoons na anime. 'Pag dating sa comics, very recent na lang, around 2016 ako nag-start like western comics to manga," Frany said.
"Mostly talaga anime like 'yung ABS-CBN, mga pang-hapon na cartoons na anime. 'Pag dating sa comics, very recent na lang, around 2016 ako nag-start like western comics to manga," Frany said.
One of the standout moments of the event was the release of the Philippines-exclusive Transformers #1 40th Anniversary Edition cover, illustrated by Randal.
One of the standout moments of the event was the release of the Philippines-exclusive Transformers #1 40th Anniversary Edition cover, illustrated by Randal.
Only 1,000 copies were printed, featuring the iconic Philippine jeepney, making it a limited edition collectors’ item available at the Comic Con. Randal also discussed the inspiration behind the design.
Only 1,000 copies were printed, featuring the iconic Philippine jeepney, making it a limited edition collectors’ item available at the Comic Con. Randal also discussed the inspiration behind the design.
"Yung idea po nila is jeepney, si Hound na nag-transform and is Optimus na nasa likod nag-transform din. Gano'n lang po idea." he said.
"Yung idea po nila is jeepney, si Hound na nag-transform and is Optimus na nasa likod nag-transform din. Gano'n lang po idea." he said.
This year’s Comic Con featured prominent guests, including Eisner Award-winning artist Peach Momoko, legendary Marvel Secret Wars creators Bob Layton and Mike Zeck, as well as Filipino artists Carlo Pagulayan and Stephen Segovia. Fans were also thrilled to meet cover artist Artgerm and toy designer Quiccs.
This year’s Comic Con featured prominent guests, including Eisner Award-winning artist Peach Momoko, legendary Marvel Secret Wars creators Bob Layton and Mike Zeck, as well as Filipino artists Carlo Pagulayan and Stephen Segovia. Fans were also thrilled to meet cover artist Artgerm and toy designer Quiccs.
According to Cebulski, the hiring of these Filipino illustrators highlights the growing recognition of the Philippines’ rich talent in the comic book industry.
According to Cebulski, the hiring of these Filipino illustrators highlights the growing recognition of the Philippines’ rich talent in the comic book industry.
"No country has embraced Marvel very early on in our history so many of our artists come from here better understanding of the comic book culture even before the movie started." he said.
"No country has embraced Marvel very early on in our history so many of our artists come from here better understanding of the comic book culture even before the movie started." he said.
The SuperManila Comic Con will run from September 7 to 8 at One Ayala in Makati.
The SuperManila Comic Con will run from September 7 to 8 at One Ayala in Makati.
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