Comic Book Hunt

SUMMER KOMIKON 2013

2013-03-24T15:02:00.000+08:00

SUMMER KOMIKON 2013
April 13, 2013
10am - 7pm
Bayanihan Center, Pasig City

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7TH TAGCOM Toys & Hobbies Convention

2013-03-24T14:51:00.000+08:00

PINOYKON

2013-02-18T11:56:00.001+08:00

PINOYKON
March 2, 2013
Paseo de Magallanes Commercial Center
Makati City
Entrance Fee: Php 50.00

Free Comic Book Day 2013's Free Comics

2013-01-28T15:43:00.000+08:00

It's 96 days till FCBD 2013! And since the day is fast approaching, FreeComicBookDay.com has posted this year's FCBD free comics on their website. Out of all the titles posted, I'd like to get my hands on Mouse Guard, Worlds of Aspen and the Superman book. I missed out on the Mouse Guard book last year, which I heard was a very awesome book. Here's hoping I get one this time around.

7th Christmas Toyfair and 2nd Philippine Diecast and Custom Car Show

2012-12-06T03:49:00.002+08:00

7th Christmas Toy Fair and 2nd Philippine Diecast and Custom Car Show 2012
December 14-15-16, 2012
SM Megatrade Hall 1
Entrance fee: Php 60.00

More details here.

Jay Tablante's Geekology 101

2012-10-16T16:00:00.000+08:00

National Book Store Greenlanes @ Greenhills Shopping Center

October 20, 2012

4PM (registration starts as early as 3PM) registration is free

KOMIKON 2012

2012-10-12T12:14:00.001+08:00

KOMIKON 2012
October 27, 2012
10 AM to 7 PM
Bayanihan Center
Pioneer St., Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Entrance Fee: Php 100.00

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The Legends & Villains Art Exhibit

2012-10-05T18:48:00.001+08:00

Going through folders and folders of my image files last night made me realize I have a lot of stuff I've forgotten about. I found this set of photos in a folder from the 2008 folder. The Legends & Villains art exhibit happened back in March of 2008 and was jointly presented by the Ricco Renzo Gallery and SM City North Edsa. The exhibit featured various superheroes and super villains done by several local artist and ran from March 1 to 8.

I chanced upon the exhibit when I went there to have lunch with my mom and a friend of mine. Here are some pics of the pieces on display.

KOMIKON 2012

2012-10-04T02:25:00.000+08:00

KOMIKON 2012
October 27, 2012
10 AM to 7 PM
Bayanihan Center
Pioneer St., Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Entrance Fee: Php 100.00

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BACKLOG BLUES: My Loot From Various Conventions And Sales from 2010

2012-10-03T22:25:00.002+08:00

I've mentioned previously that I am severely backlogged with my posts. To clear my to post list, I started with a long-ish entry on my loot from last year. In this post, I share my loot from 2010, which, surprise surprise, I forgot to post.

So without further ado, in no particular order, I give you my 2010 loot:

COMIC ODYSSEY AUGUST SALE:

First and second pic are comics from the buy 5-get 1 free Php 20.00 bins and the rest are from the Php 50.00 back issue bins.

2010 TOYCON:

Bought a bunch of stuff that ranged from Php 20-50.00. I know I also bought some toys, but I can't remember what though. I guess I'll have to go through my files again.

METRO COMIC CON 2010:

Pickings were slim that year at the MCC. The comics in the 2nd pic were from a trip to Comic Odyssey in Robinson Galleria. I think Charmed was the only one I paid for that was regularly priced. The rest are a mix of Php 10-50.00 comic books.

OTHER HAULS:

And here's something from 2009. I got these on my birthday:

And that's it. A couple more to cross off from my list.

BACKLOG BLUES: My Loot From Various Conventions And Sales from 2011

2012-10-03T21:28:00.001+08:00

I've gone to a few conventions, sales and events last year, and some of them I have posted about here. Some, to this day, have remained unblogged. A lot of these are my pulls, or as I like to refer to them- hauls-. So here they, in no particular order:

2011 TOYCON:

All are from Php 20.00 bins except for X-men: Omega. I got that from the Php 50.00 bin. I can't remember if I bought any toys though. I better check my files again.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2011/ COMIC ODYSSEY SALE:

I can't remember if I wasn't able to get free comics last year, but I know I got these at the Php 50.00 back issue bins.

KOMIKON 2011:

I got a lot of stuff at this convention, all of from the Php 20.00 bins of Comic Odyssey. I got a lot of great stuff, but I consider the Marvel X-men Collection to be my best finds. I've always wanted these when they came out back in the 90's, but they were quite expensive for a kid who depended on his allowance to buy comics. There were 2 bins there that had multiples of all three issues of these books that feature art from the 1992 Jim Lee X-men trading card set (which by the way, I have a complete set of). There is one set that I'm kicking myself for not getting though: the Angela mini-series. There were lots of those and I forgot to get some of them.

THE SUMMER KOMIKON 2011:

I think this was the first time it was held at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. I got me this Excalibur issue that's part of the Phalanx covenant, a local indie called Aswang Files, and John Woo's 7 Brothers. I fell in love with the cover art so I bought them, they were only Php 20.00 each anyways. Excalibur was Php 50.00 and the Aswang Files, I think, was also Php 50.00.

METROCON 2011:

Didn't get me a lot of stuff at this convention, because I think most of the stuff on my want list were'nt available. If I remember correctly, Metrocon 2011 happened on the same day af 2011's FCBD. My fave from this bunch is the Stan Lee's Just Imagine: Wonder Woman. I love his take on the WW mythos.

RANDOM HAUL:

I think I got these from Filbar's in Megamall. Both we're Php 50.00 each.

TAGCOM 2011:

My best find was the Marvels hardbound edition from National Bookstore, which I found on a table outside the store as I was leaving the venue. I got it for only Php 99.00!

Well, |I think that's it for 2011. There may be some other random hauls from my trips to comic book shops that I haven't posted here. If i do find them, I'll compile them into another post. But before that, I'll be posting some stuff from 2010 that I think I've neglected to post. Like the title says, BACK LOG. -_-

Superheroes Suds

2012-09-28T15:07:00.001+08:00

Ever wonder what your fave superhero smells like? Maybe they smell like Superhero Punch!

I saw these at a dollar store in MarketMarket. I think the name of the store is American Bazaar. Can't really remember, but there's definitely "American" in the store's name. Anyway, they sell all sorts of stuff and these body washes and shampoo are some of them. These are PHP 66.00 I think. I don't recall seeing DC sudsy stuff, but I know there are Superman and Batman shampoos available at the supermarket. Can't remember the brand, though.

Other characters I saw were the Disney Princesses; Dora and Elmo.

COLLECTICON 2012

2012-09-14T16:50:00.001+08:00

COLLECTICON 2012

Oct. 6 &7, 2011
Robinsons Place Manila Midtown Atrium
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Admission is FREE

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Final Set of Photos From The 2012 TOYCON

2012-07-21T01:50:00.004+08:00

Here is the final set of photos that I took from the 11th Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention (TOYCON) last June 15 and 16 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall.

I only went during the first two days of the convention to check out the merchandise, take pictures and to join the Toy Clicks photo contest, which by the way, I wasn't able to because I forgot to bring my USB stick that contained the photo I was going to have printed and submit. Oh well, there's always next year...

So previously, I mentioned that there was a The Dark Knight Rises exhibit on the Selling Area. One of the main draws of that exhibit is this Batman costume from The Dark Knight Trilogy. I'm not sure if this is just an official replica, or the actual costume that Christian Bale wore.

And that's it! As always, TOYCON has been a lot of fun. Hopefully, the next one will just as big. Till next year!

Second Set Of Photos From The 2012 TOYCON

2012-07-21T01:50:00.001+08:00

Okay, here's the 2nd set of photos taken from the 2012 TOYCON last June. In the first set I featured the Toy Exhibit area; in this set I am featuring the Selling Area which was the most crowded part of the venue.

A huge area of the convention hall had been dedicated to merchants, with a small areas dedicated to an activity area with a stage, a G.I. Joe exhibit from local collectors; and, a The Dark Knight Rises booth, which I'm including the final set.

That's Set 2. The final set is coming up.

First Set of Photos From The 2012 TOYCON

2012-07-21T01:15:00.001+08:00

I finally finished sorting through and editing the photos from the 2012 TOYCON held last June at the Megatrade Halls of SM MegaMall. I've taken so many pics that I've decided to divided them among 3 posts. So here is the fist part with photos of toys and statues in the toy collection exhibit area.

The exhibit area is in the Megatrade Conference Rooms right beside the Megatrade Hall, and as you enter through the hallway, this is what you'd have seen:

The Infinity Gauntlet Diorama

Marvel's Avengers VS. X-men Diorama

That's it for Part 1. Watch out for Parts 2 and 3!

2012 Philippine TOYCON Exclusive Batman Comic

2012-07-02T04:30:00.002+08:00

So I totally missed out on the Comic Odyssey Sale this weekend. Oh well...

Anyway, while I'm still working on the photos from the recently concluded 2012 Philipine TOYCON, I thought I'd share one other freebie I got. Aside from the Spider-Man Magazine, I also got this cool comic book. This Batman comic book is a 2012 Philippine TOYCON exclusive and collects issues 6 & 7 of Batman: The Dark Knight; the story is titled "The Rise of Bane". This book was given as prizes during raffles and contests held at the event.

Comic Odyssey Back Issue Sale!

2012-06-29T00:43:00.000+08:00

OMG COMICS SALE!!! via Flipgeeks

Spider-Man Magazine

2012-06-13T17:36:00.003+08:00

I recently attended the press conference of TOYCON 2012, and one of the promotional (read FREEBIE) items I got was this Spider-Man Magazine published by ABS-CBN Publishing Inc (API).

The Spider-Man Magazine is the newest children's magazine from API that centers on the popular comic book, TV and film character Spider-Man. This newest offering shows the hardworking Peter Parker and his webslinging alter-ego Spider-Man battling it out with super villains such as Doc Oc, Green Goblin, Sandman, and--in this issue-- the Scorpion.

Word search puzzle and Spider-Man poster

Each magazine is packed with action-filled comic panels, games and trivia. It also has cut-outs, posters and other surprises in every issue. This particular issue came with a set of Fantastic 4 stickers!

The Spider-Man Magazine is a bi-monthly publication and is available at Php 120.00 in major bookstores and news stands nationwide.

TOYCON 2012

2012-06-13T14:09:00.002+08:00

11th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention 2012

June 15-16-17,2012

10:00am - 9:00 pm

SM Megatrade Hall 1-2-3, and Conference Room

Entrance Fee: Php 100.00

Tickets available at the venue and at SM Tickets.

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Summer Komikon 2012

2012-05-19T08:13:00.002+08:00

It's this coming weekend!

SUMMER KOMIKON 2012

May 26, 2011

Bayanihan Center, Unilab Compound,

Pasig City

10:00 AM- 7:00 PM

Entrance Fee: Php 100.00

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Free Comic Book Day at Fully Booked

2012-05-17T20:35:00.000+08:00

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DC Direct Justice League: The New 52 Pre-orders @ Comic Quest

2012-03-13T22:06:00.002+08:00

I was on my way to a trading cards store at the mall to buy some 9-card pages for my WildCATS trading cards when I passed by Comic Quest. I went in to look at their toys and saw the fliers for pre-orders for DC Direct's Justice League the New 52 figs. Available for pre-order are Aquaman, Green Lantern and Batman. Batman will ship in May, to be followed by Aquaman and GL in June. Pre-order price is Php 895.00, if I remember correctly.

I haven't placed an order yet but I'm definitely getting an Aquaman, as out of the entire line, his sculpt is the one I liked best. I'm also planning on getting Wonder Woman, the Flash and probably Supes and Batman. I'm still not sure if I'll be ordering GL and Cyborg, though.

HAULS: Wonder Woman #10 and Catwoman #70

2012-03-11T02:26:00.001+08:00

I got me these two some months back when I went to the mall. I meet up with some buds to get some stuff and the plan was not to spend a cent; it was supposed to be just pick-up and go home. But a trip to two comic book stores, one in the mall and the other at the building across, found me spending some dough. Catwoman #70 and Wonder Woman #10 are both part of the Amazon's Attack mini-series which I'm trying to complete. Both were bargain finds: Catwoman for Php 30.00 and Wonder Woman for Php 50.00.

Getting these brings me much closer to finally completing the series. All I need now are 2(?) more Catwoman titles and Amazon's Attack #2. I've read the comments and yes, I know that some think Amazon's Attack sucked. I'm still not passing judgement until I've completed all the issues and begin reading.

Till then, the hunt continues!

New Avengers Trailer and Movie Poster

2012-03-11T02:05:00.002+08:00

I can't wait for May!