Vote for BAYAN KNIGHTS in the 2009 Komikon Awards!

We were nominated in several categories :D

"BAYAN KNIGHTS"

by Gilbert Monsanto and the Bayan Knights, Sacred Mountain Publications

for BEST COMIC: Best Comic Series

BAYAN KNIGHTS and Gilbert Monsanto

for BEST COMIC CREATOR/S

"BAYAN KNIGHTS#1" by Gilbert Monsanto, Edgar Tadeo, Rain Beredo and Mark Anthony Taduran; as well as

"BAYAN KNIGHTS#2" by Lan Medina and Gilbert Monsanto

for BEST COVER

The BAYAN KNIGHTS in an epic battle against the endless battalion of Sipakas (BAYAN KNIGHTS#2 Ultraspread)

for BEST COMIC SCENE

And for being our founder and mentor...

Gilbert Monsanto for the COMICS AID AWARD

We're also immensely proud of all of our members who were nominated too!

Boy Ipis of Bayan Knights by Paul Michael Ignacio for KOMIKS CHARACTER OF THE YEAR

"Digmaang Salinlahi" by Jon Zamar with Keso, Gabe DelaCruz and Jhomar Soriano for BEST COMIC: Best Graphic Novel/ Anthology

Julius Villianueva for BEST COMIC: Best Comic Strip Compilation and BEST CARTOONIST

"Pagbangon Mula Sa Abo: A Prelude To Mananabas"

by Redge Vicente with Edz Rizo, Jusef Serva for BEST COVER

and finally...

"Kalayaan" by Gio Paredes

"PAG-ASA" by Erico Calimlim

"Sanduguan Himagsikan" by Gener Pedriña

"Unstoppable" by Heubert Khan Michael

for The GRASSROOT AWARD

VOTING

• Voting period will end on September 20, 2009

*Voting Ballots will be available in the following stores:

Comic Odyssey

•Robinson's Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila

•Robinson's Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall,Edsa cor. Ortigas

Comic Quest

•Lower Ground Floor Bldg. A, SM Megamall

•2nd Floor Main Bldg., SM City North Edsa

OR

Log on to http://www.komikon.org/wp-logi... to cast your votes online ^_^

Deviant Art members may also vote through the links on our journal -- http://bayanknights.deviantart...

Many thanks for your support!!!

Wall of Heroes 3

We're gearing up for our third issue now, heroes! These are the names of some people who've generously shared their means so we could come up with our next issue.

1. Gilbert Monsanto**
2. Gio Paredes**
3. Renie Palo*
4. Gerard "Rhardo" Fernandez**
5. Relyn Villapana*
6. Maricris Razon*
7. Mark Anthony Rapadas*
8. Stephanie Abrantes*
9. Nhil Ocampo*
10. MJ Ces*
11. Richelle Ibay Torres*
12. Jhe Godoyo*
13. Madz Delantar*
14. Robin C. Rivero*
15. Matt Lawrence A. Guisinga*
16. Mary Angeli Faith A. Guisinga*
17. John Calibo Jr.*
18. Geoffrey Borgonia**
19. Erico Calimlim**


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


As always, those who will give donations will be acknowledged in our comics' special "Thank You" page and get their free copies of Bayan Knights #3.

• 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.
  

Read about how to be part of the Wall of Heroes by clicking this link and checking out "Become our Hero".

Thank you so much, guys!

Bayan Knights: the first year

It also started with an idea, and like everything else wonderful, it all seemed like just a dream. The best thing about dreams is that it is free. Realizing that dream is another thing altogether - there will be costs, sacrifices and consequences. All things considered, we are all willing to take them. The start of this venture was easy enough. I've sent out invitations and hope that people will consider trying this idea out, without anything to lose except for their agreement to one simple task - to support, each and every Bayan Knight who will join the cause, past, present and future members.

Bayan Knights is not just the name of our comicbook. It was a title, an opportunity to be there when we really needed, right at the center of everything. A chance to touch people, to help fuel their dreams and forge them into a reality. A choice to voice out ideas and to be empowered and do something you'd only think of maybe finishing.

The initial member was 7, now we are forty plus strong. Each one dedicated to improve their craft, fueled by talented people around them. Their second family. I am
not really sure how to sum up all the things we've achieved within the year. But try, I will.

In a span of a year, we've managed to finish and publish two issues of Bayan Knights, backed with numerous independently published and owned books like BOY IPIS, KALAYAAN, SANDUGUAN, MANANABAS, GWAPOMAN, MORION and many more.

We managed to work with other studios and artists, breaching walls and boundaries. Helping each other for the sake of our local comics industry.

We've been featured in newspapers, magazines, including online reviews. We are thankful for these people for spreading the word for us.

Some of us are now working together for projects, making things easier, faster and more profitable for the members/family.

The real magic here is the undeniable truth that there is a hero in all of us. We can work together if we just do things simple and right. Frankly I was worried when I started this, thinking that putting all these people in one table could be quite a handful. A headache to beat all headaches and I feared the worst. Surprisingly, as it turned out, these fine talented individuals are just so warm funny and so easy to be with - a different kind of headache, but a headache nonetheless.

I thought I was helping them by giving them a favor with all this. Now, I find myself lucky for all their help. They are all truly a blessing to be with. We are cooking up a storm my friends, I do hope you'll be with us for another year. Thank you for the company. All I can say is, you wouldn't want to miss what we have in store for another year.

We have yet to sail countless seas with our ship, for this is just the beginning. Won't you come and join us with this voyage now? All we really needed was a little faith to blow us towards our destination, through your hearts.

-Gilbert Monsanto
a Bayan Knight

Several Things To Look Forward To

Keep your eyes peeled for this upcoming Bayan Knights Events books aptly titled
"THE DARK."
Soon from Sacred Mountain.

Bayan Knights #1 issues are almost sold out!
We're using this variant cover soon for our second printing.
If you can still find copies of the white cover, better grab them now because they will be collector's item soon!

Bayan Knights at Metro Comic Con 2009

Admit it. You love him.

Even if you think you hate him, you still love him.

He is afterall, the cutest pinoy superhero out there (at least, that's what he'd like all of us to think)

And now, you'll have a chance at giving back some love by purchasing the very first issue of Ang Astiging Boy Ipis at the Metro Comic Con!!!

But wait, there's more -- we're giving a bit more of that love back because early buyers of BI#1 will also get a free copy of ~rhiver's Goodbye Rubbit


Now here's a gorgeous 11x17 piece in pen and ink by Gilbert Monsanto can be yours upon purchasing any Sacred Mountain title at the Metro Comic Con.


Limited edition Bayan Knights dog tags will be available at the Manila Comic Con!

Buy Bayan Knights 1 or 2 + Ang Astiging Boy Ipis #1 + a Bayan Knights dog tag for only P165!

Necklaces with the Bayan Knights tag in black or white will also be available

Kudos to Myles Chua for making our dogtags. Yay!

Look for us at the Indie Go Valley, August 8-9, SM Megatrade Halls 1 and 2.

See you all there!!!

Ang Astiging Boy Ipis #1

SACRED MOUNTAIN PUBLICATIONS AND BAYAN KNIGHTS PRESENTS: ANG ASTIGING BOY IPIS # 1!

From the pages of the revolutionary BAYAN KNIGHTS comics comes the highly-anticipated solo adventures of everybody’s “slightly” favorite Pinoy super-hero, BOY IPIS! When a kidnapping syndicate decided to rear its ugly head, terrorizing malls around the metro, It’s now up to Mike, secretly the “Astiging” Boy Ipis, to bring the criminals to justice, save the day and at the same time, find a new… err girlfriend. ALSO FEATURING! the phenomenal PHANTOM CAT! Written by newcomer PAUL MICHAEL IGNACIO, with art chores by GILBERT MONSANTO (RAMBOL, TROPA, BAYAN KNIGHTS), REDG VICENTE (ANG PAGBANGON MULA SA ABO: PRELUDE TO MANANABAS) and AARON FELIZMENIO (ANG HULING BARAHA: ALAS, GWAPOMAN2000)

40 pages /b & w/ superhero, adventure, comedy/ ALL AGES!

INITIALLY AVAILABLE AT THE MANILACOMIC-CON 2009! (AUGUST 8-9, 2009)

Also available from Sacred Mountain Publications! (GILBERT MONSANTO’S TABLE AT THE INDIE GO! VALLEY)

BAYAN KNIGHTS # 1
BAYAN KNIGHTS # 2
RAMBOL # 1
RAMBOL # 2
RAMBOL # 3
TROPA # 1
TROPA # 2

Kitakits SA MCC!