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Zsazsa Zaturnnah tells the story of Ada, a cynical resident of a small provincial town, who gains superhuman abilities through a stone that falls f... read full description

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Feb 08, 2011
Will rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The first few pages of Carlo Vergara's gaytacular comic book Ang Kagila-gilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah finds one of its memorable characters, Didi, saying, "Ada, tayo ay bading. Para sa karamihan, nakakahiya na tayo anuman ang gawin natin." An analysis of the authorial aspects of the novel is inevitable when one tries to find out if a line like this should be considered a full blow towards gays in general, and after finding out that Carlo Vergara really is, readers a More...
3 comments like (1 person liked it)
Nov 25, 2011
Nicolo rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A Komikon 2011 special


This is a bit of a cheat. I’ve read this book ages ago. I remember picking this up from a shelf at National Book Store pleasantly surprised a local publisher has the chutzpah to buck norms and release a graphic novel. That certainly paid off for the creator and the publisher, as the work done as a theatrical production and a movie. That probably helped the book move in stores, but it also encouraged the publisher to produce more graphic novels which gave More...
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May 18, 2009
jzhunagev rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Isa sa mga orihinal at nakakatuwang komiks na nabasa ko kamakailan lang, Ang Kagilagilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah ni Carlo Vergara ay nagkamit ng gantimpala mula sa Manila Critic's Circle Award. Ito ay kuwento ng isang tipikal na bading na naninirahan sa isang baryo sa Pilipinas. Ang pagbagsak ng isang mahiwagang batong mula sa kalangitan ang nagbigay kapangyarihan kay Ada na maging isang babaeng Wonder Woman. Sa mga pakikipagsapalara niyang ito ay kinalaban niya ang More...
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Jul 03, 2010
Mica added it
i first saw the play and then the graphic novel then the movie... all were amazing!

if you get a chance to get a copy go get one!
Nov 04, 2011
Ela rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, ang makabagong superhero na babago sa pananaw ng mga tao sa mga bakla or third sex, ika nga.
Sep 16, 2010
Don rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Baklaan galore! And the gay hero(ine) gets the hunk in the end!
Feb 08, 2011
Glenda rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I love this graphic novel! It's hilarious, and fantastical. It's a lot of fun, and it has a lot of heart! Takes me back to the days of Darna!
Feb 08, 2011
Rob rated it: 5 of 5 stars
An utterly brilliant parody of the magical girl genre with a homosexual as the lead.
Jan 13, 2012
Happie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Simply phenomenal and riotous tale... ever!
Feb 22, 2012
Tricia marked it as to-read
Feb 22, 2012
Mellanie marked it as to-read
Feb 20, 2012
Mariel rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 20, 2012
Karen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 19, 2012
Judie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 31, 2012
Carol marked it as to-read
Jan 29, 2012
Kate rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 28, 2012
Jackielyn rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 26, 2012
Ifreethink marked it as to-read
Jan 23, 2012
Ar rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 21, 2012
Sheena rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 20, 2012
Thessalonians rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 16, 2012
Snichzel rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 13, 2012
Lexter rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 11, 2012
Jab rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 08, 2012
Chris marked it as to-read
Jan 07, 2012
Mehrie marked it as to-read
Jan 07, 2012
Denise rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 04, 2012
Cleo rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 04, 2012
Leigh rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 04, 2012
Katakamotenars rated it: 3 of 5 stars