Mechanics

1. Customers get one (1) raffle ticket for every purchase of graphic novels at any National Book Store (NBS) from January 20 to April 30, 2011. Customers get two (2) raffle tickets for every purchase of DC titles.

2. This promo is applicable to customers 18 years old and above and residents of the Republic of the Philippines.

3. Upon any valid graphic novel purchase, cashier will stamp the receipt as VALID FOR PROMO. Customer must present his official receipt to the customer service representative to get his raffle ticket/s. Receipts will be stamped CLAIMED upon release of the raffle ticket/s.

4. Customer must fill out the raffle ticket with their complete name, address, e-mail address, mobile number, and signature and drop at drop boxes located at the customer service area. Deadline of submission of entries will be at store closing on April 30, 2011. Raffle will be on May 14, 2011, 3:00 p.m., at the National Book Store Head Office at 125 Quad Alpha Centrum Bldg., Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City.

5. The grand prize consists of: two (2) roundtrip tickets from Manila-San Diego-Manila (departing Manila on July 20, 2011 and departing San Diego on July 25, 2011) and two (2) passes to the 2011 San Diego Comic Con on July 21-24, 2011.

6. The winner and his/her companion will be responsible for applying for and acquiring their visas and all other travel documents and for all travel related expenses and taxes not covered by the prize. All expenses related to the claiming or availing of the prizes are the sole responsibility of the winner, including, but not Limited to, government airport taxes, carrier surcharges, service charges, local transportation, insurance, passbook, meals, beverages, incidental charges and gratuities.

7. NBS will notify the winner via registered mail that shall also serve as proof of winning.

8. The winner must (a) present the winning stub, valid ID with photo and the registered mail notification to claim the prize; (b) claim his prize within 60 days upon receipt of the registered mail. Prize not claimed within 60 days from receipt of notice will be forfeited in favor of National Book Store, Inc. with prior approval from DTI; (c) claim the prize at National Book Store Head Office at 125 Quad Alpha Centrum Bldg., Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City.

9. Prize cannot be converted to cash, but is transferable to any person of legal age appointed by the winner.

10. The coverage of the trip is from Manila terminal and back. Provincial winners are responsible for their transportation expenses to Manila.

11. Winners authorize NBS to disclose and publish their names, photos and other particulars determined by NBS to any person/s and in any mode or manner as NBS may deem appropriate.

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Marvel’s Senior Vice President Creator and Content Development and international talent scout C. B. Cebulski will be attending the Singapore Toy, Games, and Comics Convention (STGCC) this December 10-12, 2010!

Hear him reveal what are the intrinsic capabilities and endowment Marvel seeks. Take full advantage of C.B.’s first-time ever attendance at a convention in Asia to learn if your dreams of creating characters, new worlds filled with heroes and villains, can become a reality!

The Marvel’s Hunt for Talent panel will take place during STGCC 2010 on 10 Dec (Fri) from 1.30 to 2.30 pm at the Theatre, Level 3, Suntec Convention Centre.

It’s not entirely unjustifiable especially in the case of comic book creators. We pour our hearts and souls (not to mention blood, sweat, and tears) into our comic books and the last thing we want to hear is for people to say it’s no good.

Criticisms are important however especially if the quality of our work is to level up. Wikipedia defines constructive criticism, also known as constructive analysis, as “compassionate attitude towards the person qualified for criticism”.

It basically means that while we know that criticisms must be encouraged and accepted with an open mind and is an integral part of the process for self improvement, we also have to remember that people have feelings and that we have to exercise care in dealing with them. We want someone to improve, not to hurt his feelings but unfortunately, this is what happens most of the time.

If you want to offer your criticisms you have to be more forthcoming as possible.

GNs/TPBs/Hardcovers 20-50% off
Action figures 20-50% off
Manga 10-50% off
Comic sets 50% off

All back issues in the bins are going for Php 50.00 each!

It’s going to be a mad house this Friday at Comic Odyssey.

Yes, boys and girs…it’s time for KOMIKON 2010!

Comic book creators, publishers, retailers, and the fans are beating a path to the Starmall Trade Hall located at Shaw Boulevard corner EDSA this November 13, 2010 Satuday for the 6th Annual Philippine Komiks Convention or KOMIKON as it is affectionately called.

Entrance fee is Php 80.00. Early birds get the KOMIKON Event Catalogue for free!

Special guest this year include Harvey Tolibao, Stephen Segovia, Carlo Pagulayan, and the father and son tandem of Manix and Jess Abrera.

If you’re not familiar with the area check out the map here.

See you guys there!

They’re also accepting submission of 10 pages of comics or comic strips to be included of the Bikol Komiks Anthology.

For more information contact Noel Cervantes at (0905) 643-4562 or visit his blog here.

The bill aims to “establish and institutionalize the Philippine National Graphic Novel Archive which shall preserve, conserve, restore and identify graphic novels that are historically, culturally, and aesthetically important to the Filipino identity” and “is envisioned to be the treasure house of our country’s indigenous graphic novels.”

In a nut shell: collect, preserve, and make available.

This is certainly welcome news for several reasons:

1. By preserving and restoring Philippine graphic novels, we institutionalize and assign value to Komiks which to date has been thought of as nothing more than a source for entertainment and titillation. Even at the height of its popularity, many comic serials have been used as “pambalot ng tinapa” or fish wraps and had no collectible value except to a few.

2. With the creation of an archive and making it accessible to the general public, we make them aware of the rich history of their own comic book culture. It will certainly give the older generation something to be proud of with our Komiks’ lush illustrations and storytelling while giving the new generation inspiration from local roots instead of looking beyond our shores.

3. If the bill gets passed, it will become the jump off point for other bills and projects to support the comic book industry which will spark more commercial activity within it and make Komiks more attractive to investors creating more jobs.

In a given year, I will probably give not less than six interviews to various students from various universities and colleges who have chosen Komiks as their subject for their paper, report, or thesis.

While I am thrilled at the increased attention to Philippine Comic Books I am less than enthusiastic about the professional attitude of some of these kids. They come unprepared, disorganized, and at times with a complete lack of knowledge of what they’re doing (sounds like me when I was young).

As a comic book creator and a businessman I don’t have a lot of time in my hands but I will make time for students requesting for an interview. I believe that it’s an important part of revitalizing Komiks. Having said that, while I am willing to take the time to give interviews I expect the people who will be conducting the interview to be professional.

With that in mind, here are a few tips for those who are planning to conduct an interview.

What is your name?

How long have you been making comic books?
I started making comics when I was in college for our church magazine. I started making Carpool strips as early as 2002.

Are you a full-time comic book creator or do you have a day job?
When Carpool was first published in The Manila Bulletin, I didn’t have a day job. The strips came out daily (or as often as I could submit them). I did freelance work at the side, but that didn’t come as much. When Bulletin decided to publish strips weekly, I was forced to get a day job to support myself.

If you have a day job what is it?
I’m currently a graphic artist for a company and have been working there for the past 5 years.

There’s going to be an exhibit featuring the original artworks of Nestor Redondo, Alfredo Alcala, Francisco Coching, Alex Nino, and works from members of the Graphic Literature Guild. There’s also going to be a comic book sale.

KOMIKAGULUHAN will also feature special guests, Core Studio and Zombie in Manila.

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