At KOMIKON, the 7th Annual Philippine Komiks Convention (UPDATED!)
The crowd at Komikon yesterday, right on top of this post, just to give you an idea of how crazy it was. I was taken quite by surprise by the sheer amount of people who showed up. Having gone to this thing for years, I have a fair idea of the amount of people who visit. The mornings are usually rather calm, with things picking up after lunch. But the crowd this time around was intense. From the moment the doors opened in the morning up until the event closed at 7pm, it was this crowded. I saw a lot of new faces, which is great!
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That photo above represents the stash I got from Komikon. And to think I barely had time to leave my table and go around and buy stuff. These are the only things I managed to get, but this is by no means the entire output of the convention. From the looks of it, I probably got only less than 10% of new komiks being offered on the floor. I wish I could have gotten more, but that's how it goes, I guess. It may seem like I'm complaining that I can't break out of my table for long periods of time, but I'm really not. It was great so many came over to buy Elmer and Bold Star and my other stuff for sale, including some original artwork. It was great meeting everyone who came. I just wish I had more opportunity to go and buy stuff. After all, I'm still very much a fan myself.
The Tintin stuff over there are gifts from French journalist Laurent Melikian, who visited the Philippines specifically to attend Komikon. Isn't that amazing?
With Laurent.
Laurent also brought with him the Prix Asie ACBD 2011 Trophy from my French publisher Editions Ca Et La.
Here are more photos from the event.
The calm before the storm.
The line outside.
Tepai Pascual.
Doc Carlo Jose San Juan taking a break from his medical duties to sell his comic book… about a doctor and a talking duck?
Law Student Teddy Pavon cramming for a test before selling the print version of his webcomic Work in Progress.
Johnny Danganan sells comic books that features Johnny Balbona, a character I created based on him.
Melvin and Joanah Tinio Calingo
Komiks veterans Jun Lofamia and Bert Lopez
Komiks veteran Rico Rival
Yes, I brought my work seat to the con. Got a problem with that? :D
Storm and Beast!
With Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah creator Carlo Vergara
On stage with Komikon organizer/host Sherry Baet Zamar
Hey, Baby! With Ariel Atienza, Tony De Zuniga and Lyndon Gregorio
Heubert Khan Michael, Wilson Tortosa and Edgar Tadeo
With Leinil Francis Yu and Edgar.
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