Shortlisted Interview #10: Jerico Ray Marte
Apr 27
I never understood how overwhelming it was to try featuring all the 34 Filipino artists who made it to Marvel and National Book Store‘s Be The Next Comic Marvel until I gave it a try. This post marks the 10th interview I’ve had since I started this and so I officially now have only 24 more to go. Haha! Anyway, let’s get to know Cavite-based Jerico Ray Marte for today! Mark...
Shortlisted Interview #9: Butch Mapa
Apr 24
I had trouble finding Renato Mapa on Facebook but thankfully, Karla Tricia Magno of NBS lent a hand in contacting some artists. We started exchanging e-mails and, after he sent me some links to his works, I’d say I quickly understood why Cebulski was impressed. The dude’s a fantastic penciller! Get to know “Butch” and see some of his samples below! Mark Rosario: Tell us...
Shortlisted Interview #8: Kevin Rusty Macaraeg
Apr 20
He’s an artist, a bass guitarist (he plays for Deep Truth) and a street magician all rolled into one. Even more surprising, this guy is still in his teens! Kids of all ages, let’s hear from Kevin Rusty Macaraeg as he tells us how he made it to Cebulski’s *ahem* “magic (pun unintended) 34.” Mark Rosario: Tell us something about yourself. Kevin Rusty Macaraeg: Im 19...
Shortlisted Interview #7: Francis Nuguit
Apr 19
Shortlister #7 is a Cubao-based artist who may already be familiar with Dynamite readers. According to him, he was worked on several Wheel of Time issues in the past. He hopes to work on Spider-Man, X-Men and “any original member” of the Avengers when he finally makes it to Marvel. Boys and girls, lets all meet Francis Nuguit! Mark Rosario: Tell us something about yourself. Francis...
Shortlisted Interview #6: JB Casacop
Apr 16
Aside from being one of the first ones to see fantastic artworks, part of the fun of doing these interviews is knowing about the interesting backgrounds of these awesome artists. Last time, we talked with a nurse (Peejay Catacutan) and this time, we’ll be featuring someone who did ballet for sometime before realizing his life’s true calling is in the field of comic book arts. Boys...