Apologies. This is such a late post, as I am writing this Day 1 of AsiaPop Comicon has already transpired and Day 2 will begin in just a few hours but we still wanted to share what went down during the Press Conference for AsiaPop Comicon. We were not able to upload this right away, since after the press conference, Paul and I still had to sleep for work, go to work and then it was already Friday, the first day of AsiaPop Comicon. Phew. I know. More Enervon please?
Overlooking the waters of Manila Bay at the posh Conrad hotel. Members of the local press were teased with what to expect during the upcoming Asia Pop Comicon, which promises to be the biggest pop culture event in Asia last Wednesday, August 24.
Bringing back that wonder we all used to feel when we were children, AsiaPop Comicon promises to bring the ultimate fan experience by bringing a wide range of pop culture elements in one venue, slated for August 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
They raised the bar by bringing a world class convention last year with over 30,000 attendees and inviting guests such as Paul Bettany, Nathalie Emmanuel, Colton Hayes and so much more and they are surely continuing that tradition this year,
Joining the press conference was a stellar line up of artists in their own fields and they got to sit down with the local press to pick at their creative minds.
Whilce Portacio. |
“APCC will help open up Manila to the worldwide stage.” Portacio told members of the press. “We’re always looking for new people and new ideas.” he continues. “I would like to see more Filipino mythology” (on new material) he adds.
Mike Zeck. |
Mike Zeck’s work has graced the pages and covers of “Captain America”, “Aquaman”, “Batman” “Legends of the DC Universe,” and many more. He has been visiting the Philippines since 1991.
A first time visitor to the Philippines, Ken Lashley has been a veteran working on such titles, such as “Excalibur”, “Black Panther”, “X-Men”, “Spider-Man”, “Flash”, “Superman” among others.
Jason Palmer. |
Shinichiro Kitai. |
Shinichiro Kitai, art director of DEVILROBOTS, a design team of five from Japan are well known for their whimsical, yet sometimes sinister characters and designs. When asked what he was looking forward to in the Philippines, Kitai answered “Jollibee” which was met with laughter from the press.
Alodia Gosiengfiao. |