It's a Saturday and I'm at work.
Wasn't able to go to the blogger's EB that Mark set-up.
My only consolation was seeing Barbie at the recording studio.
She's so cute. =0)
I'm such a drooling fanboy.
Was only able to say, "Hello" and waved.
After that I just drooled.
Ugh.

Finally got my copy of OCHLORAT which was illustrated by Gerry. Comic Quest supposedly only got six copies. So, since I got one copy and another copy is reserved for Gerry, that leave four copies for you guys to fight over.

OCHLOCRAT was a fun read. The lead character, the Ochlocrat, reminded me of Spider Jerusalem, but this time he’s armed with hovering cameras and puts criminals on trials on TV and the internet. He presents the evidence to everyone watching and people vote online on what the verdict should be. In between all of that, he’s promotes certain products like life insurance and condoms.

The art by Gerry was great! Unfortunately, I think Gerry swore off from illustrating anything like this every again. Just take a look at all the detail in the background. Even the little hover-cams are super-detailed. So, Gerry what’s next?

Try and get the last four copies of OCHLOCRAT from Comic Quest, Megamall, it’s worth it.

I also got THE ULTIMATES. And that made me happy. Mark Millar continues to do great work in this playground called the Ultimate Marvel Universe. The first issue focuses on Captain America’s last mission during World War II. The first couple of pages reminded me of “Band of Brothers”. Wonderful, wide-screen action by Bryan Hitch. If you’re looking for something new to collect, then get THE ULTIMATES.

I flipped through the pages of DK2 #2 and decided to not buy it anymore after seeing the first page. I think Frank Miller has completely lost it. I don’t know what he’s trying to do. Talk about a project that just didn’t live up to it’s hype. Sorry Frank, maybe your JESUS project will be better.

Well, that’s what I got this week. What did you guys get?

From the FWD-email Department:
Advertising Humor

You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You go up to her and say, “I’m fantastic in bed.”
That’s Direct Marketing.

You’re at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl.
One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says, “He’s fantastic in bed.”
That’s Advertising.

You see a gorgeous girl at a party.
You go up to her and get her telephone number.
The next day you call and say, “Hi, I’m fantastic in bed.”
That’s Telemarketing.

You’re at a party and see a gorgeous girl.
You get up and straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink.
You open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her a ride, and then say, “By the way, I’m fantastic in bed.”
That’s Public Relations.

You’re at a party and see a gorgeous girl.
She walks up to you and says, I hear you’re fantastic in bed.”
That’s Brand Recognition.

The AdGods
Finish big meeting with the "gods" on the 34th floor.
They liked what we did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now, comes the hard part-- convincing client.


Today is New Comic Book Day!
I hope to be able to get out and get the new stuff.
ULTIMATES and JLA should be arriving today.


Get HIGH this March.
Here are more preview pages from Leinil Yu's HIGH ROADS.

I'm excited!!! and at the same time feel somewhat down because their book reminds of something I wanted to do when we were stating Alamat-- it was story called THE FLYING PHANTOM and it was also set in WWII. He was one of those reluctant heroes that suddenly receive the power of flight and ends up fighting Nazi vampires, killer robots, and other doomsday devices. Maybe someday I'll get to finish writing that story and maybe Bow will finish drawing it.

Wish I had time to write it.



...and the work continues and this will contnue till next week.
God help us all.

January 28
Today is my dad's birthday.
In his early 20s, he became one of the pioneers in Philippine television.
Talk about a tough act to follow. :)
Happy birthday dad.