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Skyworld: Volume One (Skyworld #1)
by
Mervin Ignacio,
Ian Sta. Maria , Budjette Tan (Goodreads Author) , David Hontoveros
Every legend hides a lie
A murdered Skygod
re-emerges in modern-day Manila.
A Tikbalang prince plots vengeance
for the death of his father.
And the Queen of the Asuang
unleashes the mythical Bakunawa
upon the streets of the city.
Caught in their age-old struggle is Andoy.
a crippled orphan that discovers
he is the fulfillment of a prophecy
dating back to Lapu-Lapu himself
A murdered Skygod
re-emerges in modern-day Manila.
A Tikbalang prince plots vengeance
for the death of his father.
And the Queen of the Asuang
unleashes the mythical Bakunawa
upon the streets of the city.
Caught in their age-old struggle is Andoy.
a crippled orphan that discovers
he is the fulfillment of a prophecy
dating back to Lapu-Lapu himself
Paperback, 139 pages
Published
May 26th 2012
by National Bookstore Inc.
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Summer Komikon 2012 special
Summer Komikon 2012 saw the launch of Mervin Ignacio and Ian Sta. Maria’s Skyworld as a two-volume trade paperback collection from National Bookstore which collected the graphic novel series originally self-published by the duo. I have the first three graphic novels, which were released in previous Komikons and of which I have done reviews here. A fourth one was unpublished but is included in the second volume of the collection.
The first volume collected Apocrypha and...more
Summer Komikon 2012 saw the launch of Mervin Ignacio and Ian Sta. Maria’s Skyworld as a two-volume trade paperback collection from National Bookstore which collected the graphic novel series originally self-published by the duo. I have the first three graphic novels, which were released in previous Komikons and of which I have done reviews here. A fourth one was unpublished but is included in the second volume of the collection.
The first volume collected Apocrypha and...more
I am a big fan of Philippine mythological stories and I believe its richness greatly deserves the spotlight. This is why I really enjoyed reading the first volume of Skyworld. The historical spin was very interesting; a small part of me considered the possibility of the supernatural spin happening during the historic battle of Mactan between Philippine and Spanish forces. Who knows, right? :)
The queen of aswangs, Rianka, was an effective antagonist. However, while I knew why she had to exact tha...more
The queen of aswangs, Rianka, was an effective antagonist. However, while I knew why she had to exact tha...more
1. EVERY LEGEND HIDES A LIE is the inscribed declaration at the back of the comic book. Quite a declaration and something that should make this quite interesting. It is a tell-tale sign Skyworld can be classified under the fractured fairy tales (or in this case, myths and folklores) sub-genre much like Fables. But it is much more. There is an apparent and sincere purpose of not just re-imagining but also re-introducing our rich folklore to the present generation of Filipinos. I used to spend tim...more
Yeah, we should have these kind of komiks to impart to our generations.
I am glad that Ian Sta. Maria and Mervin Ignacio braved all the challenges to release this book. Not only as an experimental story - but the comics portrayed as their flagship project.
And there is a cross-over from our famous babaylan-mandirigma: Alexandra Trese.
I LIKE! :D
I am glad that Ian Sta. Maria and Mervin Ignacio braved all the challenges to release this book. Not only as an experimental story - but the comics portrayed as their flagship project.
And there is a cross-over from our famous babaylan-mandirigma: Alexandra Trese.
I LIKE! :D
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An excellent start to a wonderful series that tackles Filipino folklore and mythology! The art is gritty which fits the plot line perfectly. And it's always nice to see familiar, well-loved faces (Shout out to Alex and the Kambal!).
Not as fascinating and original as Arnold Arre's and Budgette Tan's works but it is still breathtaking and even enthralling. I am definitely going to purchase the next volume when it comes out of the market.
Book #40 for 2012: I have not felt this excitement and passion for the longest time. Skyworld Vol. 1 sent my heart racing and wanting for more.
(Please refer to my Skyworld Vol. 2 Review as well)
(Please refer to my Skyworld Vol. 2 Review as well)
This was really, really good. You can tell that they're building up to something special here.
I first heard of Skyworld from friend, he told me that if I liked Trese then I would definitely like this. So then I grabbed a copy of this book. With no regrets, I'm glad I bought this.
Definitely got captured with the illustrations. Surprising elements are everywhere in the book...
From Bathala to Aswangs. From the past to present. From the characters of this book to the characters of another "Popular-Aswang-Themed-Comics"
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