I'm not Mighty

One of my habit is to Google my name. And in many occasions that I find my name popping up in some forums, message board and blog site. But most of the thing that had catch my attention is people address me as 'Sir', 'Master' and others (believe it or not) 'Mighty Sir Gio Paredes'. Although I am very much flattered that people would address me with such a high regards, I still think that I do not deserve such a praise. Aside from publishing my own comics, I'm just a normal person like you. Even my friend Randy Valiente does not wanted to be called 'Master'. Dahil sabi nya 'Kung may Master ay mayroong Slave.".  Tama nga naman. So I really would appreciate it if people would just call me plain 'Gio'. At isa pa... pag Gio lang tawag nyo sa akin, feeling ko ay bata pa ako at hindi tumatanda. :-)

FINALLY

FINALLY!.. There is now a Dedicated Table / Rack for Filipino Graphic Novel. This was taken at National Bookstore SM Fairview today. Here you can see Trese of Budjette Tan. Kalasag from Black Ink written by Jeffrey Marcelino Ong. Skyworld by Ian Sta Maria. Kalayaan comics by yours truly, Tiktik the comics adaptation of the movie and many other titles from Black ink. Sana yung ibang NBS branches ay ganito rin.

Here's another shot of the other side of the table/rack that is dedicated to Filipino graphic novels. In my opinion, one of the big contributing factor that NBS decided to this move is that the number of Black Ink titles that had been released. It is evident from the picture below that most of the book displayed here came from Black Ink. 

A New Beginning

Even Heroes need Heroes

Day in and day out, our soldiers heroically put their lives on the line to keep us secure, at times, risking their own family’s future. When they are Killed in Action (KIA) or become incapacitated in the line of duty, their families suffer the loss of both a loved one and family bread-winner. It's our time to help them. 

Please like their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/HERO-Foundation-Inc/219677251390143
And please also visit their official website http://herofoundation.com.ph/

Reference for Future Fan Art

For those out there who wants to create a Kalayaan Fan Art. You can use this for reference. This is his current costume. I have just tweaked a few things here and there with the colors and other stuff.  I see a lot of fan art out there that deviates from his costume. Even though I am very much grateful for each and every one of them.  But I would appreciate it if the future fan art would stick to the original design. Thanks.

Free Comic Book Day 2013

Dear Friends, on May 4, 2013, Saturday, head over to the biggest gathering of COMIC CULTURE in the PHILIPPINES as we celebrate FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

FREE COMICS for everyone!

Join me and 50 plus other Artists as we set the record for having the most number of sketches made in this comic book event. Check out what's in store for every one, see the event page here:
http://www.facebook.com/events/326436887455830/

Thanks to Andrew Villar for making this caricature art of me. :-)

Summer Komikon 2013

Summer Komikon 2013 is here. Do now forget the date - April 13,2013. I will be selling Kalayaan #1 to #14 single issue for a discounted prince only P60 each. Normally, it is being sold at comic book shops at P65, so you will have a little bit of discount if you buy it from be directly. And I will gladly sign it for you. :-)

I will also be selling Kalayaan Vol.1 (the compilation of issue #1 to #4) for a discounted price of only P150. It's a big discount because it is being sold at National Bookstore for P180. I will also try to give away free stuff for the early buyers.

I will be at the Bayan Komiks table located at B54. Just click on the floor plan for a higher resolution. I hope to see you all there.

New Kalayaan Fan Art

I have recently been flooded with new Kalayaan fan art. Thanks guys for making these wonderful art. I will try my best to put these all in the next issue.

 By Jimbo Salgado

 By Gonzalo Hilario

 By Randy Valiente

 By Jim Jimenez

 By Pinoyman

By Demontakken

by : Jay Soliva

Kalayaan #15 cover process

Kalayaan #15 cover process from pencil to final.

Robert Kirkman Manifesto

BUHAWI

Kalayaan #15 cover - Enter BUHAWI

He will be a one of the Major characters on the up coming stories to come. He will play a major role on a story that will affect Kalayaan personality. There are much things to be reveal in due time. I will be posing preview pages this coming weeks to come. 

Pinoykon 2013

Thanks to everyone who bought Kalayaan #14 at Pinoykon.

Just goofing around at the event, pretending to be Clark Kent.

With Randy Valiente and Kit Perez

K14 at Comic Odyssey

Kalayaan #14 is now available at Comic Odyssey in Robinsons Galleria. All other back issues are also available together with Volume 1.

KALAYAAN #14 is ready

KALAYAAN #14 is now ready for distribution.