IN PHOTOS: Summer Komikon 2013

Apr 13, 2013 6:05 PM PHT

Jerald T. Uy, Devon Wong

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Summer Komikon 2013 kicks off for comic book fans and creators

KOMIKON. Comic book fans and creators come together under one roof. All photos by Devon Wong

MANILA, Philippines – It was sweltering hot outside, but it rained comics fans and creators on Saturday, April 13.

The 9th Summer Philippine Comicbook Convention, popularly known as Summer Komikon, kicked off at the Bayanihan Center, Pioneer Street, Pasig City.

Participants included Budjette Tan (Trese), Paolo Fabregas (Filipino Heroes League), Manix Abrera (12), Gerry Alanguilan (Elmer), Gilbert Monsanto (Bayan Knights), Leinil Yu (Avengers), and Stephen Segovia (X-treme X-Men).

BUY AND SELL. Comics for sale at the Summer Komikon event

Indie comics are priced as low as P20.

ARTISTS IN ACTION. Watch sketch artists create their artwork live on site.

ALL AGES. Expect crowds of all ages at this popular summer event.

The event went on until 7 pm. – Rappler.com