[05] Summer Komikon 2010 Part 1

Yesterday, my (very gay, comicbook enthusiast) friend, Riley invited me to go with him to this year's Summer Komikon. Tbh, it's the first time I've heard of the event. But I'm really glad that I was able to go. The convention was held at UP Diliman's Bahay ng Alumni (although only the first floor was maximize.)

As water-marked, this photo was taken by Jose (my orgmate.) Thanks Jose! LOL

Surprisingly, I saw a lot of schoolmates. Some of them were exhibitors while some were simply guests (like me. xD) And although Komikon was a "Filipino Komiks Convention", most of the comicbooks sold were foreign titles. I don't know how many Batman, Superman or Hulk comics were sold today. But I'm sure it was mighty plenty.

Tons of people were drooling over these precious comicbooks. Sadly, you have to have a fat wallet to get these babies. Riley was pining over a Justice League America 5-piece set. But the seller wanted 500php per piece. So yeah, he ended up walking away from the goodies.

PUGAD BABOY! It's probably the only Filipino comicbook that I read. The humor is really good. And I'm always left amused by the silly artwork. ^^

Sample Filipino comicbook covers. I only recognized Cast and Pasig. I clearly remember reading the first ever Pasig issue (along with other stories) in Culture Crash. That was probably my first encounter with Filipino comics that uses Japanese manga style.

Yes, I just had to take a photo of this. I didn't have the courage to flip through it (given my emotional status c/o TVXQ--or at least what's left of it. D:)

TBC.