Monday, September 29, 2008

Issue #1 Page 4


*Artwork by Gilbert Monsanto


Phantom Cat created by

Amely Grace Vidal and Redge Vicente


Sarhento Sagrado created by

Gilbert Monsanto


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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Several Ways To Help Out


How do I become a Bayan Knight again? This is one of many questions raised after we announced the coming Bayan Knights, the comic book. Rather than sending them all specifics, I decided to write something that deals with that here. Now, this may still not answer all your questions but I am hoping things will be clearer on what we are all about.

1.) Spread the word- The main objective of Bayan Knights is to collect and promote promising and exciting characters that we hope will shape the future of local comics here in the Philippines back to where they belong - back into the consciousness of most Filipinos. This ideal may be questioned by some. “Why do they even want to do this? Do you think you can make a difference?” The answer to that is a simple, “why not?” I’ve simply asked for volunteers to hold hands and show our numbers and they responded, willing and able to meet the challenges I presented to them. If you are one of the willing to help our cause, please send the word out to friends, relatives and even neighbours that you think might consider looking our way. It’s free but we will cherish this act of kindness like treasure.

2.) Donate- 200 pesos and get a free copy. This is for an industry that we say we love, if you really feel this way then I guarantee that this act of selfless charity is the right way to go. How much is a single well-known comicbook today? Just imagine giving some random kid or a relative a copy of Spiderman or Superman. That’s all it will take for you to make a difference. This way you will leave a lasting mark, for your name will be printed inside the first issue along with other heroes so that your voice and our voice will be heard. (All donations outside the country does not entitle them for free shipping.)

3.) Pledges- Pledges is the term for creators or anyone who will entrust us with their 1,000 pesos each just to make this happen. It is not mandatory - each creator believes that it is a small price to make their dreams a reality. I personally can say this is true since I’ve spent just to make my dream of publishing my own titles, and frankly, it isn’t cheap. In return you will be a part of us. You will get extra access on the development of our projects.

4.) COMMISSIONS- This offer is only on my personal behalf. Every commission I get, I will take part of that and place it automatically for this cause. I’ll either put that to “Bayan Knights” or “Free comics drive” So the ones who commission me automatically help out with no extra charges. So by giving me work, that, in return, is translated into kindness. No free copy here for the client though.

5.) PRE-ORDER- This is for retailers, school organizations or just people who loves comics and wants to order in advance and in bulk. The good thing here is the discount. You can ask your friends to buy the issue as a team.

6.) COMMIT your OC- If you have an original character that you think will make a difference, you can commit to us. They will still be yours, our only job to make the OCs legit by putting them on print, to promote thus helping you get momentum with your own title. We are not going to print your books, we’ll just showcase your characters and hope it will generate a lot of interest to the reading public.

Lastly what’s in it for me?

To be quite frank, there is really nothing much in it for me. Nothing but the sheer satisfaction that I am doing something for the comics industry. I’ll be doing a lot free chores in this project, but I’ll be doing them with great people around me. So what happens if we succeed in this gigantic endeavor? Well, be ready for more exciting surprises coming your way. All I am asking you now is simple. Think deep and consider us. Act now, be a BAYAN KNIGHT and we‘ll do the rest.

Thank you,

Gilbert Monsanto

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Monday, September 22, 2008

the list of enlisted OC(original character) so far...

CORE
Sarhento Sagrado (Gilbert Monsanto)
Phantom Cat (Amely Vidal)
Manila Man (RH Quilantang)
Salakay (Gerard Fernandez)
Bato (Gener Pedrina)
Morion (Juan Paolo Mañanita)
Boy Ipis (Paul Michael Ignacio)

POWERHOUSE
Council (Teardrop)
Kalayaan (Gio Paredes)
Maskarado (Reno Maniquis)
Pag-Asa (Erico Calimlim)
Luzviminda (Ray Magbanua)
Liberty Girl (Joriben Zaballa)
Claw (Myke Guisinga)
Bagwis (Santy Panes)
Servant (Geoffrey Borgonia)

GILAS
Kadasig (Ian Sta. Maria)
Leather (Gilbert Monsanto)
Kilabot (Levy Ramirez)
Lito (Jayboy Acosta)
Niño (Teardrop)
Gwapoman (Moses Aaron Felizmenio)
MAO (Mark Willard Wong)
Mananabas (Redge Vicente)
Santelma (Peter Fernandez)
Talim (Omi Remalante)

HALAW
Mithi (Francis Lim)
Gante (Peter Fernandez)
Narra (Gener Pedrina)
Leon Artemis (Christian Gumba)
Zheya (Myles Chua)
Noah (Ferdinand Dacanay)

TRONIX
Kawal (Donne Ephraim R. Celadiña)
Kalasag (Joseph Bautista)
Overdrive (Mark Rosario)
Silaw (Jac Ting Lim)
Pintura (John Becaro)
Bathala (Jon Zamar)

NURSERY
Junior (Jeffrey Benitez)
Maso (Ramil Ibay)
Booster B (Juan Paolo Mañanita)
Handog (Jay Dela Cruz)
Ida (Christine Rivero)

Non-Group OCs
Unstopabble (Hubert Khan Michael)
Kapitan Bandila (Jeffrey Benitez)
Banal (Gener Pedrina)
Daniel Magtanggol (Nidgel Bailon)
Matanglawin (Jon Zamar)
Gabriel Black (Dexter Entera)
Magnum (Brian Joseph Valeza)
Kabalyero (Rene Palo)
Devanta (Eunice Gamboa)

BANGIS (VILLAINS)
Tabak (Oliver Tria)
Doc Makina (Julius Villanueva)
Asintado (Raymond San Juan)
Dilim (Gilbert Monsanto)
Bb. Angara (Jac Ting Lim)
Maligno-Bots (Gener Pedrina)
Sipaka (Gerard Fernandez)
Calix (Nico Ariel Medroso)
Macario Camao (Jon Paloma)
Huni (Choi Lat)
Sulab (Gerard Fernandez)
Reptullo (Raymond San Juan)
Tephra (Stephanie Faith Bautista)
Semyl (Tey Bartolome)
Takip-Silim (Audrey Gonzales)
Gobino (Bong Laureano)
Sidhi (Vergil Espinosa)


Although we continue to accept submissions, we encourage you to submit OCs that are detailed and well-thought out. We would also give greater consideration to a character that obviously means a lot to its creator.
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Saturday, September 20, 2008

Planet X Comics Grand Opening


We will be giving away THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of FREE COMICS (similar to Free Comic Book Day)

The First 50 people in attendance (starting at noon) will receive a special print created for this event.

Featuring Special Guest Artists:
Edgar Tadeo (Wolverine, X-men)
Gerry Alanguilan (Superman, X-men, X-Force, Elmer)
Gilbert Monsanto (Bayan Knights, Hellcop, Tropa)
Leinil Yu (Secret Invasion, Wolverine, X-men)
Mico Suayan (Moon Knight, What if)
Stephen Segovia (Wolverine, Countdown to Mystery)
Budjette Tan (Trese)
KAJO (Trese)
***and possibly more artists to be confirmed

Artists will be signing from 1pm-5pm. Autographs will be free of charge.

Full sketches/drawings of the character of your choice will cost P500 each done on a standard comic sized cardboard (10.5 x 7). We are now taking advance reservations for full sketches/drawings (with the exception of Leinil who will not be able to sketch that day due to deadlines).

Simply send me an e-mail request with the artist and character of your choice.

First come, first served.

THANKS EVERYONE...SEE YOU ALL AT THE GRAND OPENING OF PLANET X - GLORIETTA!

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Issue #1 Page 6


*Artwork by Gilbert Monsanto

Claw created by

Myke Guisinga


Boy Ipis created by

Paul Michael Ignacio


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Advertise With Us

We welcome your support and offer the following advertising rates:

P15,000 for the back-cover full-page ad
P12,000 for an inside cover full-page ad
P10,000 for a regular full-page ad
P 5,000 for a half-page ad
P 2,500 for a quarter-page ad

All sponsors will also receive 1 copy of the latest Bayan Knights issue for every P1000 ad placement. In addition, full-page and half-page sponsors will be gifted with an original 11x14 Gilbert Monsanto artwork, personalized with thanks, signed and framed.


Your contributions may thus be deposited through any BPI branch to Sacred Mountain Publications, Account # 4033-04277-4. Kindly write your name on the deposit slip and fax a copy to 655-6780. You may also scan or take a clear photo of the deposit slip and email the image file to smp_letters@yahoo.com. We would be happy to answer any inquiry sent to that email address as well.

We also accept payments through Paypal. Kindly enter smp_letters@yahoo.com as the payee account.

Should you wish to view more of our artwork, preview pages and character profiles, please visit our website at http://bayanknights.deviantart.com

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Bayan Knights #1 Cover Preview


Pencils by Gilbert Monsanto

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Official Bayan Knights Video




Bayan Knights video made by RH Quilantang.
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Wall of Heroes 1

These are the names of those who have generously shared their means to make our dreams of publishing our first issue possible.

1. Christine C. Rivero**
2. Gilbert Monsanto**
3. Francis Lim *
4. Amely Vidal**
5. David Batto *
6.James Hansard***
7.Paul Michael Ignacio**
8. John Becaro*
9. Peter Crighton***
10.Dr. Gilda C. Rivero*
11.Nick Zorilla*
12.Rayan Singson*
13. Geoffrey Borgonia**
14. Acosta Family: Mom, Pops, Ate Lisa, Jayboy Sib and Carl*
15. Marguerite C. Garcia*
16. Michelle G. Maniquez*
17. Redge Vicente**
18. Gio Paredes**
19. Mark Rosario*
20. Gerard Fernandez**
21. Leonard Banaag*
22.Jayla C. Navarro*
23. Lianne Mejia*
24. Erico Calimlim**
25. Levy Ramirez**
26. Sarra Jean Navora*
27. Aries Mendoza*
28. Jon Mallari*
29. Myles Chua*
30. Rhoseller Quilantang**
31. Gener Pedrina**


* -DONATIONS
**-PLEDGES
***- Thru COMMISSIONS(no free copy)

Learn how to be part of this Wall of Heroes by clicking this link.
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Heed The Call Of Heroes

Who we are...

Filipino artists, writers, and comic book fans united by a childhood dream to see our heroes come to life and save the day.


Bayan Knights #1

Sacred Mountain Publications has gathered in this issue more than a dozen upbeat and talented creators along with their independent studios in one gigantic effort to encourage friendly cooperation and make it possible for these artists to turn their imaginations into reality.

Featuring the story and art of Gilbert Monsanto as well as the creations of more than a dozen independent local comic book artists, the issue is slated for release on the 22nd of November during Komikon 2008. We will have an initial print run of 2,000 copies to be distributed through branches of Comic Quest, Comic Odyssey, Druid’s Keep and all branches of National Bookstore nationwide.


Our Video

Check this out


Become Our Hero

Donate P200 to help our publication and in return we will give you a free copy of Bayan Knights #1. We will also acknowledge your generous contribution in a grand Thank You page to be included in our first issue.

Finally, your name will also be added to the "Wall of Heroes" which will appear on our blog

See below for details on how to send us your contributions


How to order

Bayan Knights #1 will retail for P60 an issue.

Pre-order more than 10 issues and we'll give you a 10% discount.

Pre-order more than 20 issues and we'll give you a 20% discount.

Deposit your contributions through any BPI branch to Sacred Mountain Publications, Account # 4033-04277-4.

Kindly write your name on the deposit slip and fax a copy to 655-6780. You may also scan or take a clear photo of the deposit slip and email the image file with your contact details to smp_letters@yahoo.com.

We also accept payments through Paypal. Kindly enter smp_letters@yahoo.com as the payee account.

We would be happy to answer questions sent to that email address as well :)

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Bayan Knights

It is evident that comics here in the Philippines, although seemingly still popular, is really not in a healthy state. In my sincere opinion, it in fact needs major medical attention. For years I have constantly pondered the elusive remedy to the problem. We do not lack great writers, or artistic people whom I know can produce the type of stories that are worth the money. It is now even common knowledge that some of them are currently working on well-known titles abroad. Not here, but over there where they can reap the benefits and respect that they very much deserve. While here, it is so hard for comic book artists to say the same.

I’d like to think I did, or should I say, I am still doing my part. I’ve been in this business for almost two decades. I can say I have done it all, from pencils, writing, coloring, inking, up to publishing my own books. Sad to say, the pace goes ever so slowly toward success. But just like before, I’ll take it in stride. I’m sure someday, our local comics will reach its peak once more. There are many who walk the same path as I do, same direction but not together. Each and everyone doing their best -- we are many but we are alone, scattered all over a great big and wide wall. From afar, we are but specks of black on canvass. At some point we meet, say hi, good luck, take care and how do you dos. After that we climb on aimlessly towards the top. Sometimes we help out, give a hand to reach a certain point. Then start alone again.

I’ve seen more and more creators consistently trying to get their love to as many readers out there as they can reach. Their growing numbers are undeniable evidence that comics still exists where it matters, their hearts. I decided to stop just for a moment to look at where I am and maybe everybody else. Then I found them, not far from each other, I yelled hello and offered something I think everybody needs right now, a helping hand. Not all of them may want or need any help but I am offering and in return, I’ll start asking for help as well. I figured if we can all make it to a certain point together on this wall, we can form a line and people will start to notice. A line, that is what we will be, for we are one.

So I am asking one thing from you now, if you have some way by which you can help us, please do. If you have a character you love and feel that it could be a great addition to our group, join, and if you have any amount to spare knowing that it will go into a unique and good cause, please donate. Lastly, if you could spread the word to more comic readers in the country, new and old, please do so. Comics need your help. For the first time, in its behalf, I am humbly shouting for help.

This site is dedicated to share with you new wonderful ways to help this cause. You can choose from several ways to help. I pray that in a year, we can find new titles, homes to showcase more and more wonderful creations from our local talents, new and old alike.

I believe in the hero in all of us.

We believe that there is a Bayan Knight in all of us.


A Bayan Knight,

Gilbert Monsanto

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Monday, September 15, 2008

Looking For A Few Good Heroes

Sarhento Sagrado is looking a few good Pinoy SuperHeroes to fight crime with him.

Sacred Mountain Publications opens its doors to a new era of artistic cooperation.

WHAT TO DO:
email smp_letters@yahoo.com
subject: PINOYS UNITE

Tell me about your OC and where he is located, including timeline please.

I'll email you back with the deal.

Note: all rights to the characters submitted will remain to their respective creators.


"Although we continue to accept submissions, we encourage you to submit OCs that are detailed and well-thought out. We would also give greater consideration to a character that obviously means a lot to its creator."
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