Sunday Inquirer reviews UNDERPASS

“Underpass” by various creators (Summit Media)
A CHILLING journey to the dark, hidden places we fear, “Underpass” is a comic book anthology featuring four well-crafted horror stories.


In “SIM,” Gerry Alanguilan shows just how much can go wrong when one picks up a discarded SIM card in a jeepney. Betrayal comes in many colors in “Judas Kiss,” a tale from David Hontiveros, Budjette Tan and Oliver Pulumbarit. There is a magnetic quality to the violence found in Hontiveros’ and Ian Sta. Maria’s “Katumbas.” Vanity and fame come at a pretty price in “The Clinic,” from Tan and Kajo Baldisimo. “Underpass” is a sidetrip worth your attention as it is both disturbing and amazing. 

Read the other titles recommended by the Sunday Inquirer at:
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/sim/sim/view/20100424-266190/Booking_Passage 

You can also read the complete story of THE CLINIC at:
http://tresekomix.blogspot.com/2010/01/down-other-dark-corridor-clinic.html

For more preview UNDERPASS pages, click the link below
http://www.summitgraphicnovels.com.ph/

The Automated Election Horror Story

This was entry in the Summer Komikon's Cover Recreation Contest.


Fantastic work!


Photo from ROCKETKAPRE's Flickr Page
http://www.rocketkapre.com/2010/summer-komikon-2010-photo-roundup/#more-1492

Summer Komikon 2010

SUMMER KOMIKON 2010
U.P. Bahay ng Alumni
April 17,2010 / 10am to 8pm
P50 entrance fee




This Saturday at the Summer Komikon, Mervin and Ian will be launching a 12-page preview book of SKYWORLD: PRODIGAL.




The first two SKYWORLD books will be available at the Alamat table along with the preview book.

See more Skyworld art at:

http://iantoy.deviantart.com/

http://tresekomix.blogspot.com/2009/10/down-other-dark-corridor-skyworld-book2.html

Also at the Alamat booth will be Paolo Fabregas, who will be selling copies of THE FILIPINO HEROES LEAGUE

And now for some not-so-good news...
Me and Kajo were really hoping to launch a new story this Komikon, but work got the better of us and we were not able to finish it on time. So sorry about that.

I won't be able to attend the Komikon this Saturday.

Hope to see you all in the next comic book event.

Anyway...
Click on the links below to get a list of other comic book titles you should check out when you go to the Summer Komikon:

http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/2558

http://mcoy.blogspot.com/2010/04/komikon-indies-updated.html

Powerbook's Pinoy Author of the Month

I was surprised to get this message from Mark Torres on my Facebook: Hey Budj, congrats on being PowerBook's Filipino Author spotlight! was very pleasantly surprised to enter PB Megamall and see your stand. It's great that the shop's recognizing your great work and contribution to the local fiction industry. It's a pleasure being able to collaborate with you. Keep up the fantastic work...

And so, I clicked on the link and found out I am PowerBook's Filipino Author of the Month! Oh wow! Talk about having a Happy Easter! Thank you PowerBooks!

And remember kids, you can order TRESE via http://powerbooks.com.ph
Just click the links below! Order now!

TRESE: MURDER ON BALETE DRIVE
http://powerbooks.com.ph/webinternal/products.asp?product_id=4204

TRESE: UNREPORTED MURDERS
http://powerbooks.com.ph/webinternal/products.asp?product_id=4770

TRESE: MASS MURDERS
http://powerbooks.com.ph/webinternal/products.asp?product_id=5049

night swimming

"They were once worn by two aswang who were forced to do battle in 'The Theater of Doom'. Every night they fought for their lives. Their master used the masks to control them. When we put a stop to the theater and set them free, the aswang decided to stay with us. They died defending your grandfather from the maligno horde."-- Anton Trese

And this is Kajo's illustration of those two very loyal aswang and a very young Lolo Trese. I'm hoping we can one day tell the tale of the Trese Clan's early adventures and cases.



More Trese art at:
http://www.exhibit13.blogspot.com/
http://budjette.deviantart.com/