Better Days

Journal Entry # 7

February 17, 2012

(Journal Entry #1 for Krisis Komix)

Dear Journal,

It has been a roller coaster year for me last year and with a possibility that I might quit komiks made so sad last year. But indeed, when you have passion it stays and keep lighted even in the storms of life. 2012 promises me a better year for me and Krisis! Komix, which is getting better and better everyday. Though very busy with my schedules and events, I find myself making concepts in my head and sometimes do a doodle in the most unexpected places.

Ang Bagong Kidlat is one of the things that I will make a great arc this season, also the comic strips will be back. Though very scarce in terms of equipments like a scanner, printer and a high speed PC, I still find ways to make the comics alive. And with support from friends and co-members in Indie Komiks Manila (IKM), affirmed me of my passion and will it lead us to the vision of bringing life back to the industry.

--FPJ Jr., writer and artist for Krisis! Komix

Mega plans

Journal Entry # 5

02/15/12

(Entry # 1 for Meganon)

Hola Chika Journal~!

It's my first time to write to you and I admit, I'm not used to this kind of thing. It's interesting to do though and since we're instant friends, I'll write to you anyway.

What? You want to know about our progress in MEGANON? Sure, I'll gladly tell you our behind-the-scenes. Where do I start? Hmmm... well, we're currently working on our materials for our next issues. Maika just finished writing the chapter 8 of Mark 9 verse 47 while I work on the cover of Maktan 1521. Dragfly? Well, our dear editor is waiting for something to burn in his/her new office. Since both authors are so busy with day to day work, we seldom update our comic work status so please bear with us. XD

Now, our plan for the year is to continue series. We will be releasing our Volume 2 of Mark 9verse 47 so you have to watch out for that, and I have big plans for Maktan 1521. YUP. BIG PLANS.

Until the next entry journal! Go dance the "Pearly Shells" while you wait.

--Tepai Pascual. MAKTAN 1521, MARK 9verse47, NoodleBoy (Neverheard Comics) [MEGANON COMICS group]

Scratchy 2nd

Journal Entry #2

02/07/12

Hello journal!

I've been nursing a swollen finger on my drawing hand. It shoots a bit of pain from time to time. Fortunately, it feels a bit better now, since I can hold my mech pencil again. I was finally able to work on studies for Cresci Prophecies: Arcen's last chapter. YAY! I'm expecting the next book to be a little difficult, since I have to do chapters 25-28 from scratch (with studies of course...but still around 120 pages long). Looking at the first page of chapter 25 was a bitter reminder of Ondoy (See the brown stains?). Good thing I was able to save the studies and use it for volume 4! ^o^

I gained my momentum this afternoon and finished 7 pages worth of studies (rough drafts/layouts), slashing my way through the manuscript. I missed doing that. It feels good to be able to work on CP again, after working on Curtains for Hire #2 last year. I'm really excited! Hopefully I can juggle my time between CP #4, Kanto Inc. #4's script (still waiting for hubby's outline), house chores, and a potential commission work. I really want to start doing the pencils and plans for Vol. 4 ...

I wonder if I can squeeze in a few plushies or hats? Wish me luck! *Goes to work*

-- Joanah Tinio-Calingo

Artist/writer for Cresci Prophecies & Curtains for Hire, writer for Kanto Inc., Point Zero

first scribble...

Journal Entry # 1

02/02/12

FIRST! Hello "Buhay Indie"! Now let's get into comic making!

My life as a comic creator is busier than ever. I'm producing daily comic strips as usual for "Callous" and writing the upcoming comic, "M.O.U.S.E.", all while in the middle of a move to a different house. The para-artist work online has been more tedious lately and I'm finding it hard to be as "social" as I usually am on social media. Fortunately, my cartooning setup has always been quite mobile so I'm able to work on "Callous" whenever I can. I do miss my drafting table and my work chair but ob la di ob la da, life goes on...

I've also begun finalizing the layout for the next Callous Comics compilation, this time of the "On Lighter Dreams" storyline. There's a lot of additional artwork to produce for the book in the effort to make a smoother reading experience. It's going to be tough to squeeze in the work for the book in time to get it to the printing press for Summer Komikon, but I'm sure it can be done.

Until the next update! I promise to be a bit more detailed in my next post! :)

-- Carlo Jose San Juan, MD

creator, writer, and illustrator of "Callous". Creator and writer of "M.O.U.S.E."