At the Komikon

Another successful Komikon has passed.

In case you didn't know, Polyhedron Comics has been a mainstay of the Komikon since 2008. It's funny to think back when we started with only two people sitting behind a table selling only one comic book - a preview book at that! Our growth has been sure and steady since then and our espionage title CADRE is on its 5th book. We have also expanded into other genres through an anthology book entitled Triple Punch Komiks. All these books were back in print this year.

Taking a break from table duties, I tried to navigate through the Komikon crowd to visit other tables. Seeing the new stuff was great, but I must confess my heart beats twice its rate when I see vintage comics from my youth. There will always be something magical about comics produced during your childhood years. As a result I ended up buying issues 6 and 7 of the latest G.I. Joe book from IDW (I used to read Joe adventures back in the 80's). And I picked up a couple of fun locally made indie titles as well!

One of the perks of the convention though is meeting up with friends. It's a terrific break from our stressful day jobs. I can't wait for next month when I'll be sitting down with them once again to plan the comics we'll be making for Summer Komikon! I've been hoping to bring back some of my characters from Shirley's Pets (the kid-friendly comics that ran in the Junior Inquirer from 2000-2007). I pray next year will see their return in an independently published comic book format.

Thanks so much to everyone who dropped by our table! It isn't easy making comics so your support is very much appreciated!

In the photo are my great pals - Standing from left to right are artists Nixon Na, Mike Lu, and author/ UP Prof Emil Flores. Sitting from left to right are writer/editor Ian Magallona and writer/artist Ron Escultura. A terrific, terrific bunch of guys!