Manila Comic Con 2009

(*Artwork by Gilbert Monsanto, Colors by Wan Mañanita)

The Bayan Knights team will be at the upcoming Manila Comic Con
this August 8 and 9 at the SM Megatrade Halls 1 and 2.

Gilbert Monsanto, John Becaro and Heubert Khan Michael
will also be part of the MCC Book Signing sessions.
Click here for more details.

See you guys there!!! :)

KOMIKON AWARDS

Got this email just yesterday :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You and your works are nominated in the upcoming KOMIKON AWARDS 2009.
Nominations were held last July 01 - 15, 2009. You were nominated for the following categories:

For Best Comic Series:
Bayan Knights by Gilbert Monsanto and the Bayan Knights, Sacred Mountain Publications (http://bayanknights.deviantart.com/)

For Best Comic Creator/s:
Gilbert Monsanto (Bayan Knights, Rambol, Tropa ) (http://www.gilbertmonsanto.blogspot.com/)
Bayan Knights (Bayan Knights) (http://bayanknights.blogspot.com/)

For Best Cover: -
Bayan Knights issue 1 by Gilbert Monsanto, pencils; Edgar Tadeo, inks; Rain Beredo and Mark Anthony Taduran, colors
Bayan Knights issue 2 by Lan Medina , pencils; Gilbert Monsanto, colors

For Komiks Character of the Year: -
Boy Ipis of Bayan Knights, by Paul Michael Ignacio (http://astigingboyipis.deviantart.com/art/ANG-ASTIGING-BOY-IPIS-issue-1-129832338)

For Best Comic Scene: -
The Bayan Knights in an epic battle against the endless battalion of wolf-monsters, called “Sipakas” (Bayan Knights Issue 2)

For Comics Aid Award:

Gilbert Monsanto is a writer, an artist and a publisher of local comics. He owns the Sacred Mountain Publications which published titles such as Tropa, Rambol and Bayan Knights. Gilbert formed the Bayan Knights calling on independent comic creators who wants their characters to be recognized by forming a unique league of Filipino superheroes. He is also known internationally, working on different comics abroad.

Ayala Foundation for Bayan Knights#2


Voting period will be from August 10 – September 20, 2009. The official list of nominees and voting procedures will be announced anytime next week. Visit http://komikon.deviantart.com or http://komikon.blogspot.com for updates. Winners will be announced at the 5th Phiippine Annual Komiks Convention (KOMIKON) in October.


Good Luck!
KOMIKON Committee

What? the FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

How will I know if my OC was Accepted as a Bayan Knight?
If your OC has been accepted, you will receive a letter of agreement from us .

Will I get a rejection letters then?
Well, we don't really believe in rejecting people. We are a support group after all. So, we won't be sending one of those ugly letters. But keep in mind that we use a simple process of making sure that we will be using the OC if ever we accept them so it really depends on the timing and if they suit the current story line.

Is there a formula on how to become a Bayan Knight?
I think that the only real formula is to make your OC unique, interesting and well-thought of. We have to remind you that we are not going to treat your respectives OCs as an orphan, it will forever remain your creation, we are just going to put them on a stage for more people to appreciate them. You are still the creator and we expect you to come up with something special for them.

If you think at anytime you can improve your OC, since I believe that these characters are like a living person that can change for the better, be my guest. Inform us, if you need help, tell us. This way, we can do something for our creation while we wait.

That is all for now, I hope these answers cleared things up.

-Gilbert Monsanto

Meet The TRONIX DIVISION

TRONiX DiViSiON - A Bayan Knights Team

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