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Bongbong Marcos, Mar Roxas Comics Tied For First Place In National Book Store’s Best Selling Fiction

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imageMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – It’s history in the making.  For the first time ever, two comic books made it to the top of National Book Store’s Bestselling fiction list, and it’s a tie.

Tied for first place is Mar Roxas’ “Sa Gitna Ng Unos,” and Bongbong Marcos’ “Asikasong Bongbong: Tuloy-tuloy.” Both are political campaign materials released in the last six months.  Roxas is running for president while Marcos is seeking the vice presidential post.

Roxas’ book depicts the former Interior Secretary as a hero during the height of typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) while Marcos’ piece illustrates his life, career, and passion for public service.

Now, another presidential candidate, Vice President Jejomar Binay is very jealous and wants to come out with his own comic book.  Binay has put out a call to hire a writer and illustrator to work on his book.  So far, no one has come forward or responded to his call.

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Mar Roxas Comics Illustrator Will Vote For Rodrigo Duterte!

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Comendador
Comendador

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –  Many Filipinos are not happy about the controversial Mar Roxas campaign comic book.  Mar Roxas is not happy with the illustrator of the comic book.

Airing his thoughts on his controversial creation, Pinoy artist Karl Comendador said he was merely doing his job when he illustrated the much-criticized Mar Roxas promotional comics.

On his Facebook page, Comendador said he had been doing illustrations of political figures way back and this one was no different. He also revealed he was in fact supporting the candidacy of Roxas’ rival, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

“Marami po akong naidrowing na komiks pampulitika noon at ngayon. Trabaho lang po, sana’y inyong maunawaan. Maraming salamat po. DUTERTE PO ANG PRESIDENTE KO!” he wrote. (I have drawn many political comics in the past and up to now.  It’s just work, I hope you understand. Thank you. Duterte is my president!)

Upon learning that the illustrator will be voting for Duterte, the Roxas campaign instructed its staff to cut Comendador’s professional fee in half.

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Philippine Presidential Candidate Mar Roxas Is Marvel Comics’ New Superhero

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Cover of Marvel Comics' new Mar Roxas superhero adventure
Cover of Marvel Comics’ new Mar Roxas superhero adventure

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Last week, we reported that DC Comics is coming out with the sequel to Batman Vs Superman and is creating a new superhero, Pacman, inspired by the legendary Filipino boxer Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao.

Not to be outdone, rival Marvel Comics today announced that it, too, is creating its new superhero, inspired by the life of Philippine presidential candidate and former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas.

The first edition of this new superhero series will hit bookstores and newsstands starting May 1, 2016.

Marvel Comics, while declining to reveal the character name of its new superhero, says that it is based on the true story of Roxas and his heroic deeds as a powerful and dedicated public official whose mission in life is to uplift the living conditions of the poor, the unfortunate and victims of war and natural calamities.

The first edition follows the adventures of Roxas during the strongest typhoon ever to hit the Philippines — Yolanda (Haiyan), and how he became the people’s hero and saviour from the devastation caused by the supertyphoon. It is titled, “Sa Gitna Ng Unos” (In the midst of calamity).

The Adobo Chronicles also learned that Disney Pictures is in negotiations with Marvel Studios on filming the first of a series of Mar Roxas superhero adventures.