Komikon

Filipino Komiks Convention (Komikon) is an annual event that gathers comic book artists, publishers and enthusiasts in the country. Since its founding, it has always been held at the Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman. The convention aims to promote the work of Filipino komiks artists and raise appreciation for the art of comics in general. In addition to guest speakers, exhibits and art contests, the convention features various sponsor booths selling comics (local and foreign), comic-related merchandise and original artwork. There is also the “Indie Tiangge” where independent or amateur comic artists can sell their own self-printed comics and merchandise. 

Komikon 2005
KOMIKON 2005
The First Philippine Komiks Convention
October 22, 2005
UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City

KOMIKON 2005 was organized by the Artist’s Den, an association of young Filipino comics creators. The event marked the grand launch of the Annual Komikon Awards, with the participation of Arnold Arre, Leinil Francis Yu, Berlin Manalaysay and Reinard Santos.

Komikon 2006 
KOMIKON 2006
The 2nd Filipino Komiks Convention featuring Komikon Awards
October 21, 2006
UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City

1st Komikon Awards 2006 Winners:

Komikon 2007
KOMIKON 2007
Ang Ika-3 Filipino Komiks Convention
November 17, 2007
UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City
 

Komikon 2008
KOMIKON 2008
The Fourth Annual Filipino Komiks Convention
November 22, 2008
UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City

 

Komikon 2009 Summer Fiesta
KOMIKON Summer Fiesta 2009
May 16, 2009
UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City

 

Komikon 2009 
KOMIKON 2009
The Fifth Annual Filipino Komiks Convention
featuring the Awarding Ceremony of the Second Philippine Komikon Awards
October 18, 2009
Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall

2nd Komikon Awards 2009 Winners:

  • Best Graphic Novel/Anthology: Martial Law Babies by Arnold Arre
  • Best Comic Series: Cast by Jamie Bautista, Nautilus
  • Best Comic Magazine: Mangaholix Presents by Groundbreakers, Inc.
  • Best Comic Strip Compilation: Pugad Baboy by Pol Medina Jr.
  • Best Webcomic: Kubori Strips for the Soul by Michael David (www.kuborikikiam.com)
  • Best Cover: Cast issue 11 by Arnold Arre
  • Best Comic Creator/s: Arnold Arre
  • Best Cartoonist: Hazel Manzano, Callwork
  • Best Komiks Character: Michiko of Ninja Girl Ko!, Mangaholix Presents
  • Best Comic Scene: Ces’ Poem from Will, Cast issue 10 by Jamie Bautista & Arnold Arre
  • Comic Aid Award: Elbert Or and Japan Foundation Manila
  • Grassroot Award:
    1st place: Life as Viciously Impossible by Daphne Martinez (Lambchild)
    2nd place: Nurse Macho Origins by Mangaholix
    3rd place: Kalayaan by Gio Paredes, GMP Comics

 

  1. KOMIKON Official Website 
  2. KOMIKON: Philippine Komiks Convention
  3. Wikipilipinas