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Skyworld: Volume Two (Skyworld #2)
by
Mervin Ignacio,
Ian Sta. Maria , Budjette Tan (Goodreads Author) , Gerry Alanguilan (Goodreads Author)
Every legend hides a lie
The Queen of the Asuang and her legion
have taken over the country.
Alexandra Trese leads the resistance
along-side Makabo, a Tikbalang warrior,
and Kaio, the Duwende trickster.
Trapped in their epic battle is Andoy,
a teenage boy tasked with uniting an army
of Tikbalang, Enkanto, Kapre and Duwende
against the Asuang.
But before he can lead them, he must
firs...more
The Queen of the Asuang and her legion
have taken over the country.
Alexandra Trese leads the resistance
along-side Makabo, a Tikbalang warrior,
and Kaio, the Duwende trickster.
Trapped in their epic battle is Andoy,
a teenage boy tasked with uniting an army
of Tikbalang, Enkanto, Kapre and Duwende
against the Asuang.
But before he can lead them, he must
firs...more
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
May 26th 2012
by National Bookstore Inc.
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Summer Komikon 2012 special
With this trade paperback, the Skyworld saga is complete. What was envisioned as a series of four graphic novels is collected in a two volume collection published by National Book Store. The first three chapters of the series were released intermittently in various Komikons but the fourth title was unpublished and can only be found in this collected edition. During its launch at Summer Komikon 2012, I got the two volume set and had it signed by the creators. Now, the r...more
With this trade paperback, the Skyworld saga is complete. What was envisioned as a series of four graphic novels is collected in a two volume collection published by National Book Store. The first three chapters of the series were released intermittently in various Komikons but the fourth title was unpublished and can only be found in this collected edition. During its launch at Summer Komikon 2012, I got the two volume set and had it signed by the creators. Now, the r...more
It's supposed to be BANGIS! but...
The Print! Why is it that the prints are misplaced? What about these lost pages? This will not give justice to the illustrator and to the writer of the comic book! URGH!
Huhuhuh, the lost pages will remain lost forever, I cannot figure now the other scenes from these lost panels. But if you think positively, these lost pages are like Yamashita Treasure, like legends meant to be hidden.
Like the creators tell us - Every legend tells a lie.
Skyworld is like the fla...more
The Print! Why is it that the prints are misplaced? What about these lost pages? This will not give justice to the illustrator and to the writer of the comic book! URGH!
Huhuhuh, the lost pages will remain lost forever, I cannot figure now the other scenes from these lost panels. But if you think positively, these lost pages are like Yamashita Treasure, like legends meant to be hidden.
Like the creators tell us - Every legend tells a lie.
Skyworld is like the fla...more
1. In the first volume, I singled out the inclusion of Pigafetta because of my fascination with history. Well, there’s a lot more in store for a history buff like me in the second one. We’re not talking about supporting characters but major players in Philippine history. Think big. No. Think of the biggest names in history. When I saw him and his pregnant wife, I knew where it was heading. Rianka will not let this delicious opportunity pass. The seamless blending of fact and fiction is so deligh...more
I loved Skyworld Volume 1 so I knew I was going to love Volume 2. Mervin Ignacio and Ian Sta. Maria did not disappoint.
I've noticed that the art has improved and has become more polished. The first volume, IMHO, was more raw and (to my untrained eyes) messier. I expected better art and I am very happy that they delivered.
The banter between the characters is funnier this time around (See page 42 for my favorite). I love that the characters curse like normal people would. Hah. My only issue with...more
I've noticed that the art has improved and has become more polished. The first volume, IMHO, was more raw and (to my untrained eyes) messier. I expected better art and I am very happy that they delivered.
The banter between the characters is funnier this time around (See page 42 for my favorite). I love that the characters curse like normal people would. Hah. My only issue with...more
May 27, 2012
Maan
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Everyone
Shelves:
graphic-novel,
philippine-literature
Book #41 for 2012: Finished the 2 books in one sitting last Sunday. Sabi ni Gerry Alanguilan sa introduction nya sa Skyworld Vol. 2, this comic book slaps you in the face like sledgehammer. On my end, it felt like being slapped in the face by a sledgehammer, punched by a pay loader and bludgeoned by a backhoe. Ganun katindi.
If you have set a limit in your book/comics shopping, please include Skyworld in your shopping list. I cannot stress that enough. Philippine myth peppered with national heroe...more
If you have set a limit in your book/comics shopping, please include Skyworld in your shopping list. I cannot stress that enough. Philippine myth peppered with national heroe...more
I liked the first volume and I loved this one. It's put together very well. I'm not a history buff but the different spins on Philippine history was impressive. The fusion of myth, fantasy, and the often overdone good versus evil merited longer stops per page until the end. The post-apocalyptic (or in this case, the post-Bakunawa!) plot is itself an interesting area to flesh out; if not in a comic book, then in a dystopian novel, perhaps? It killed. This entire volume did. Well done, well done.
That was epic. The story was a bit too dark for my taste but that doesn't diminish the quality of the book. If these two guys are the future of Philippine Komiks, then we have an exciting future ahead of us.
It says in the endnotes that it took them a total of 10 years to finish the whole project. I guess it was worth the wait. You can actually see the improvement in the art from the first chapter to the fourth.
I can't wait to see what Ignacio and Sta. Maria do next in the field of comics. (I ju...more
It says in the endnotes that it took them a total of 10 years to finish the whole project. I guess it was worth the wait. You can actually see the improvement in the art from the first chapter to the fourth.
I can't wait to see what Ignacio and Sta. Maria do next in the field of comics. (I ju...more
Better art and a riveting story. One of the best reads I've had at the start of 2013. :)
The best word to describe it? Bitin! It left me asking for more.
Salamat Jzhun! Ang bangis lang ng komiks na 'to!
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"
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"
Apr 19, 2013
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I have the same sentiments when I read Volume 4, and I'm of the opinion that it somehow undermined the purpose of the prophecy. :)
Jun 18, 2012 06:42pm
I have the same sentiments when I read Volume 4, and I'm of the opinion that it somehow undermined the purpose of the prophe...more
Jun 18, 2012 07:17pm