Pinoys' works showcased in biggest Comic Convention
07/27/2011
SAN DIEGO, California - For the first time in its history, the country's largest Comic Convention (Comic Con) showcased the Filipino artists behind some of the most popular comic books.
A panel called "The Filipino Invasion" featured the following:
- Toney Dezuniga, "Jonah Hex" creator;
- Ernie Chan, DC's cover artist in the mid-seventies;
- Alex Nino, former DC and Marvel artist; and,
- Gerry Alanguilan, this year's Eisner award nominee, whose credits include X-Men and Superman.
"It’s about time now to start remembering who these people are and their contributions to the world. For decades now, professional Filipino artists have proven that we can do it,” said Whilce Portacio, who writes and illustrates for DC, Marvel and Image.
A young Filipino American joined his idols at the "Filipino Invasion" panel.
Patrick Lindo, an honor student at the Sacred Heart High School in New York, was flown in by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Lindo's left leg was partly amputated to remove a cancerous tumor. It was his wish to attend the Comic Con this year.
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