LIBRENG KOMIKS – I Have a Dream
I Have a Dream
(featured in Filipino Independent Komiks #2 Vol. 1)
Story by
KC Cordero
Art by:
Philip V. Cruz Jr.
Cover by:
Rommel Fabian
Inspired by the song, ‘I Have a Dream’, by ABBA.
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we need new stories,,good stories..i like the drawing style but the story is not good..just a feed back-noel cervantes
and quality drawing
the scapist fantasy genre in comics is alienating our ourselves in reality…we need critical comics..not just for entertainment but for information and revolution.
even a kid can do this,,im not a talangka,,just a critique peace out!
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new stories,,good stories..and quality drawing…like?!
The Bikol Komiks Anthology…?
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I don’t know, I really like this! I adore the line work and it’s effective simplicity.
The story kind of reminds me of “The Little Matchstick Girl” and it’s just as haunting yet strangely uplifting, in spite of the tragic occurrences depicted. I like how the comic book played its escapist part in the boy’s life. What could it do for the girl in the end?
Great stuff! I’m sharing this.
Hey, Norby!
Lumabas na ba ito? Save me a copy. Kunin ko sa ‘yo sa KomiksTrip, if ever.
I must say I’ve never seen Philip V. Cruz Jr. do work of this kind before. Flexing his creative muscles, so to speak. I like the contrast between the harsh social realities na ine-experience nung bata against Philip’s whimsical/cartoony style. Hindi siya nagiging masyadong downer. It might have become too depressing kung realistic and gritty ang art tapos mabigat din ang storya. And of course, may tip of the hat pa to Mars’ Darna.
Such is the promise and potential of the comic medium which is also the core of the story from my point of view.
Speaking of comics, I’m glad to see Philip still uses the old tools: halftones, brushes, whiteouts, washes, etc. Just call me an old fogey.
And hats off to Rommel Fabian, of course. That cover was really eyecatching. Maganda ang layout, composition, and pleasing to the eyes despite what it’s depicting.
Good work all around. Keep it up!
Wow! What a powerful story this is! I can’t help my teary eyes as I finish this comic.
What fleshes out the story, though, is the art. I’ve read my share of comics and graphic novels but the artwork here is wrapped around the emotions of the scenes. The creativity that comes with the symbology is beautiful… what’s being thought and what’s being spoken, and what is isn’t make the art inseperable from the text and emotions that flow out of both.
Kudos to KC and Philip!
to Sir Jonas and Caz: now, THAT’S what would qualify as creative criticism/critique! not just some lame, cheap throw of words. at the end of the day, it all comes down to MUTUAL RESPECT.
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Hi Guys,
As people say – “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion”. Here in FLIPGEEKS, everyone is welcome to put in their comments, but let us please refrain from using profane, lewd and other such words here in the comments area.
…cue music of the BROWNMAN REVIVAL here…”…mag-ingat sa mga asal-talangka, hihilahin ka nila pababa…”
GREAT ART AND STORY by the way!:D
A true critique is one that does not simply say “It’s not good!” or “It sucks!” That is not critique but personal opinion. One has to explain why something is not good, or why something sucks.
Does the artwork help tell the story? If not, how can it be improved to tell the story better?
Does the artwork conform to good draftmanship, layout, perspective, anatomy and storytelling? If not, give examples how.
A good critique goes further and helps the creator by posting sensible suggestions on how the work can be improved.
Saying “It’s not good” is simply NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
In my opinion, the cartooning here is very well done and very professional. Not a single amateurish line in sight. I believe this artist may have been doing this for quite a while and his experience shows in his art. The backgrounds and layout are adequate, the facial expressions convey the emotions well.
I thought the story is very heartfelt and moving. It’s kind of depressing, but not oppressively so. It is not cynical, but hopeful. I think Filipinos need less cynicism in their work and more optimism because to dwell on cynicism does nothing but make your life miserable.