Bathala Apokalypsis

BATHALA APOKALYPSIS is a 7-part comic book mini-series that asks the question, “What if Superman had to deal with the Apocalypse?”Published under the Alamat Comics imprint, it is written by David Hontiveros and illustrated by Ace Enriquez, based on an idea from Gerry Alanguilan.

The project was actually conceived way back in 1997, but it wasn’t until recently that it finally materialized. The story itself is set in 1999, back when fears regarding the coming millenium and the supposed end of the world were prevalent. Despite the time frame, the story is perhaps no less relevant today, what with the current hysteria over the alleged Mayan doomsday prediction supposed to take place exactly 2 years from this very day. [1]

The Filipino Heroes League

THE FILIPINO HEROES LEAGUE
By Paolo Fabregas
Alamat Comics / Visprint Inc.

THE FILIPINO HEROES LEAGUE is about the struggles of a group of Filipino superheroes working with the Philippine government. Underfunded and undermanned, the heroes Invisiboy and Kidlat Kid together with veteran hero Flashlight lives in the old and almost abandoned building once occupied by the previous generation of FHL. They can’t even afford to fix their jeep, forcing them to ride a tricycle pedicab to get to the scene of battle. That is, if they are even called upon by the local cops. They are also kept in the dark, their heroism doesn’t even make it to the evening news. But that’s OK, because as Flashlight puts it, they “do it for the chicks.”

Skyworld

SKYWORLD is an independent comicbook written by Mervin Ignacio and illustrated by Ian Sta. Maria. Published by Alamat Comics, its maiden issue was launched on November 17, 2007 at the 3rd Filipino Komiks Convention (Komikon 2007). It has been compiled into two volumes by National Book Store, Inc. with Budjette Tan as Editor.

SKYWORLD tells the stories of a tikbalang prince who is in search of vengeance for the death of his father, a murdered Skygod that returns to present day Manila, and the Queen of the Asuang who unleashes the deadly Bakunawa (dragon) – all of these come together when Andoy, a crippled orphan, discovers that he has yet to fulfill a prophecy dating back to the time of Lapu-Lapu.

The prophecy tells us of an ancient tribe that traveled to our lands through land bridges. This tribe was made of warriors known as the Sons of Heaven. They were “fearsome warriors gifted with strength beyond mortal men, ruled by a code that was not of this earth.”  With them was an amulet that carried all the source of their power. The amulet was passed from one generation to the next. It was said that one day, a warrior of noble birth would rise and use the amulet to unite warring tribes. This warrior would be known as the Maharlika.

The Last Datu

THE LAST DATU
Written by Budjette Tan
Illustrated by Kajo Baldisimo
Published by Alamat Comics

Servant

SERVANT is an independent comic book created, written and drawn by Jeoffrey Borgonia. Published by Alamat Comics, its maiden issue was released on November 22, 2008 at the Fourth Filipino Komiks Convention (Komikon 2008).

TKS: The Kill Stalker

TKS: THE KILL STALKER is an independent comic book published in 1995 under the banner of Alamat Comics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pantheon

PANTHEON is an independent comic book published in 1999 under the banner of Alamat Comics.

On The Verge

ON THE VERGE is an independent comic book created by Karen Kunawicz, published in 1999 under the banner of Alamat Comics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handicrap Comix

HANDICRAP COMIX is an independent comic book series created by Gener Pedrina. Published by Handicrap Studios under the banner of Alamat Comics in conjunction with Virtual Media Inc., its maiden issue came out in February, 1999.

Avatar

AVATAR is an independent comic book published in 1999 under the banner of Alamat Comics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trese

TRESE is a horror-crime comic book created by writer Budjette Tan and artist Kajo Baldisimo. It tells the story of Alexandra Trese, a detective that deals with crimes of supernatural origin. It was first published independently by Alamat Comics in ashcan (photocopied) and online format. It is currently available in a collected, graphic novel form, published by Visprint Inc. The third book, Trese: Mass Murders, won Best Graphic Literature in the 29th National Book Award last November 2010. [1]

Kadiliman

KADILIMAN
Written by David Hontiveros
Illustrated by Edgar Tadeo
Alamat Comics, 2007

Ultracops

ULTRACOPS is an independent comicbook written by Ian Sta. Maria and Bow Guerrero and art by Ian Sta. Maria. Published by Alamat Comics, its maiden issue came out on October 21, 2006 at the 2nd Filipino Komiks Convention (Komikon 2006).

Plot of the Story.
The clandestine Batch-Serum Experiment of 1972 resulted to the birth of hundreds of super-powered Filipinos. There were also hundreds of unaccounted test-subjects that died.  Those that survived went underground and later resurfaced to become the country’s most wanted criminals.

In the late 1980s, Doktor Kamatayan instigated the infamous Mendiola Super-Hero Massacre.  More would have died if not for the arrival of Digmaan, a veteran Filipino superhero of World War II. Even though Doktor Kamatayan ripped off both of Digmaan’s arms during the fight, Digmaan managed to defeat the Doktor’s and his army of villains. The government funded Digmaan’s hospitalization and cyber-enhancements.  In return, they requested for Digmaan to head the organization of a special division of the Philippine National Police that would specifically deal with any super-human threat of crime.  Digmaan agreed as long as he had complete control on the people who would comprise his team. They are the super-soldiers of justice.  They are the enhanced-enforcers of the law.  They are the ULTRACOPS. [1]

Tattooed

TATTOOED
A comic book written by John Jasper Belo
Published by Alamat Comics

Shadow Comics Presents/Scions

SHADOW COMICS PRESENTS/SCIONS is a 4-part comic book series published in a flipbook format by Alamat Comics. Its maiden issue came out in November, 1995.

Shadow Comics Presents
Written by Eric Jugueta and Ronald Tan
Illustrated by Ronald Tan

Scions: Ancestral Legacy
Written by Alexander Santos
Illustrated by Hilton Lee

 

PNoise/Indigo Valley

PNOISE/INDIGO VALLEY is a 4-part comic book series published in flipbook format by Alamat Comics. Its maiden issue was released in September, 1995.

PNoise
Created by Antonio Bucu, Aris Lim, Rommel Tamayo and Jaime Rodriguez

Indigo Valley
Created by Ricky, Eric and J.E.M.S.

One Night in Purgatory

ONE NIGHT IN PURGATORY is the first comic book produced, written and illustrated by Filipino graphic designer and illustrator Carlo Vergara for Alamat Comics which was released in February 2001. The comic book was nominated by the Manila Critics Circle for a National Book Award the following year and was cited by the Sanghaya Yearbook of the state-run National Commission for Culture and Arts.

One Night in Purgatory is a tale about homosexual love. Deio and Casey have been close friends since childhood. When Deio “came out” in college, Casey was very supportive despite his oft-time brash attitude. Soon after a turning point in their friendship, Casey and Deio parted ways and strived to get on with their lives. Two years later, Casey contacts Deio and tries to pick up from where they left off. On that reunion night, they exorcise the demons bred by their two-year separation, and learn valuable lessons of friendship, acceptance, forgiveness, and love. [1]

K.I.A.

K.I.A. (Kai: Indomitable Assassin) is a 160-page digest sized comic book anthology starring Kai Mishima, the lovely femme fatale from Marco Dimaano’s Angel Ace. After being apparently liquidated while protecting her bestfriend Angel’s secret, Kai is reborn as Agent K, a super-powered, seemingly unkillable assassin. Now with no memory of her past and a ruthless new commander sending her on mission after deadly mission, K must now try to survive long enough to regain what she has lost.

Some of the finest names in local Filipino comics have come together to bring the bikini-clad superninja to life. K.I.A. Vol.1 features the work of Tagailog, Gerry Alanguilan, Arnold Arre, Wilson Tortosa, Jennyson Rosero, Dean Alfar, Nikki Alfar, Jeremy Arambulo, Elbert Or, Jon Mallari, Karen “Katch” Cheung, Michael Seludo, Joel Chua, Honoel Ibardolaza, Chad Cabrera, Michael Banting, Cargo Vergara, Anthony Yap, Marvin del Mundo, Edgar Tadeo, and Marco Dimaano.

 

Dhampyr

DHAMPYR is an independent comic book created by writer David Hontiveros and illustrators Oliver Pulumbarit and Ryan Toledo in 1997. It was published under the banner of Alamat Comics.

Alamat 101

ALAMAT 101 is a comic book published by Alamat Comics. Its maiden issue was released in December, 1995. It featured stories and contributions from Budjette Tan, Bow Guerrero and Mike Fernando for “The Flying Phantom”, a carry over from Comics 101 Presents. Also included are Aris Lim, Rommel Tamayo and Mack Wyman (Tony Bucu) for “Anino”, and Gerry Alanguilan and David Hontiveros for “Timawa”. [1]

A.R.C.H.O.N.

A.R.C.H.O.N. (Assistance Response Contingent and Hazard Overseer Network) is a 4-part comic book series published by Alamat Comics and Mega Magazine & Publications, Inc. Its maiden issue came out in February, 1995. It’s a cop story set in the future out in space.

Baylans

BAYLANS, subtitled Hack the Culture, is a 3-issue comic book published by Alamat Comics and Wired Planet Studios. Written by Jason Banico and art by Anthony, it is a cyberpunk/dark fantasy comic book set in near future Philippines under a second Martial Law. Its maiden issue came out in August, 2000.

Ang Kagila-gilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni ZsaZsa Zaturnnah

ANG KAGILA-GILALAS NA PAKIKIPAGSAPALARAN NI ZSAZSA ZATURNNAH  is a fictional comic book written and illustrated by Filipino creator and graphic designer Carlo Vergara. This is an Alamat Comic Book, published by Carverhouse Creations through Quest Ventures.

ZsaZsa Zaturnnah is considered by many readers and critics alike as a tour de force among the recent crop of Filipino comic books. Combining irreverent humor, pop culture sensibilities, and nuanced writing, ZsaZsa Zaturnnah has been positively received by readers of various age groups and economic backgrounds.

ZsaZsa Zaturnnah tells the story of Ada, a cynical resident of a small provincial town, who gains superhuman abilities through a stone that falls from the heavens. With the ability to transform into the voluptuous and powerful ZsaZsa Zaturnnah, Ada defends his hometown from dangerous otherworldly threats. Adding color to this simple tale is the fact that Ada is a homosexual, proprietor of his own quaint beauty salon. Joining him in his extraordinary adventure is his frilly-mouthed assistant Didi and his secret love Dodong. Because of strong language and suggestive imagery, the comic book is strictly for mature readers.

ZsaZsa Zaturnnah was first released in December 2002 as two-part limited series, and since then has been prominently featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Businessworld, Manila Standard, Art Quarterly Manila, Culture Crash, etc. as well as the television show Knowledge Power.

After winning a much-coveted National Book Award given out by the discriminating Manila Critics Circle, the two part “Ang Kagila-gilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni ZsaZsa Zaturnnah” has been compiled into a single trade paperback by Visprint Inc. [1]

Wasted

WASTED is a mini-comic book series written and drawn by Gerry Alanguilan from July 1994 to July 1996. It was first released as an eight-issue photocopied comics and later collected into one volume by Alamat Comics in 1998, releasing a total of 500 copies. The entire story was serialized in several parts on the pages of Pulp Magazine in the Philippines beginning in 2000 and eventually compiled the story once again as Wasted: The Final Edition in 2003, releasing 2000 copies. Comic book writer Warren Ellis considered Wasted as an “early work by a potentially brilliant creator”, in a review in 2001.

Wasted tells the story of Eric, a musician who loses his dad and his girlfriend and goes on a rampage in the city looking for twisted justice and ultimately, death. [1] [2]

Batch 72

BATCH 72 is an independent comic book published by Alamat Comics. It was written by Budjette Tan and illustrated by Arnold Arre. Its maiden issue came out in 1995.