E & D (Preview) story & art by Guadix

Story & Art by
Guadix

Publisher
Kuro Saku Komiks

Other Details
One shot story, Slice of life, Colored cover, B&W interior, 45 pages

PM us to order you copy now! :)

Kuro Saku at Ignite Comicon 2016!

Photo credits to Jonette Valenciano at www.facebook.com/AmbedoArtPH

Guadix and I participated at Ignite Comicon last December 3 and 4, 2016. It was held at Expo Hall 2, Fisher Mall, Quezon Avenue and it was organized by Amnesty International, an organization of activists who operate world wide who fights for human rights. This is their first attempt to coordinate a comics convention aimed not just to sell independent comics made by Filipinos but the whole event has an advocacy, a message that gives awareness to people. This years it's for women's rights!

Here's one of the official poster for the event c/o Artists for Amnesty Philippines.

We were excited for the event so we were hours early, but that's okay Guadix and I was able to finalize our set up before the event started.

That's me, and I embody the Kuro (black) of Kuro Saku. >:)

After we had every thing in place, some of our fellow artists came to our booth and killed time by reading our comics and got to know each other better. And also made new friends! The benefits of being early in a comic convention is good for the soul and it really lessens the stress factor.

Guadix really embodies the Saku (bloom) of Kuro Saku :)

And after a few more minutes they opened the Expo Hall by that time we were armed and ready for the curious people who would like to take a peek of our world in Kuro Saku! :)

Hey kids watch out for that Clowder comics! I hope you can handle them!
Photo c/o Artists for Amnesty Philippines.

Soon, a lot of people, students, teachers, wanderers, mallrats, and people from all walks of life came to event. And many went to our booth to check out our comics. 

Above: Yakuza Boy #1, Clowder # 6 (alternate cover)
Below: Da-ib #1. E & D

Here's the view of our table up close! Da-ib is Guadix's new release, her 1st issue of her 1st series! Above, I also released the 6th chapter of my ongoing series, Clowder.

Guadix's favorite postcard was Illyria, she hasn't watched ANGEL but she has good taste. ;)

We also went with the postcards bandwagon, who knew we had a lot of art ready to be made into postcards? And for that price, who can resists our geekly-fueled-movie-buff's-hard-printed-mini-masterpieces? I couldn't, but I made them. Well next time drop by our booth and maybe you buy some too!

Photo c/o Artists for Amnesty Philippines.

It's not just you... we met a wonderful woman who thought, from a far, that we were both girls.
I can't blame her but we're used to it now. Well, at least I am. :D

Out of the blue... A legend appears!

Later in the day, for some weird reason, we saw this man who seemed to have huge comic pages in his paper bag, Guadix and I asked him as he passed by our table if they were indeed comic pages. And they were!

Awesome four page spread by Hal Santiago.

We didn't knew who he was by name or by face, but from the work he kindly shared with us, we knew he was a master of comic making. He was the official Philippines greatest illustrator; Hal Santiago! He writes and illustrates (pencils and inks) his own work, and this is just on the three four pages spreads of sheer wonder!

She will stone you to death... I know I'm already caught spellbound by this piece.

Here's a detail of that big bad boy above! I mean just look at those strokes and discipline in pen work and lines! That use of pure white for the skin, those apes at the foreground with minimal shadows. I can go on and on about this photo. Have I mentioned Medusa's hair seems to be moving?

It was an honor meeting you there sir Hal! We're glad that we stumbled upon each other there and you shared with us your magnificent works! We hope to see you again soon! :)

Story and art by Hal Santiago.

We were lucky enough for him to lend photocopies of his work! Thank you for your kindness sir Hal!

And now from a comic book legend, we now transition to a Super heroine! 

Karapatana photo c/o Artists for Amnesty Philippines.

She is known as Karapatana! She protects men and women from ignorance! She informs people pf women's rights to preventing violence against women, from one's sexuality to safe sex, and from reproductive health to being your own superhero! She's actually a very effective superhero is you ask me, because she embodies what she stands for.

Adventures of Karapatana, Art by Lorena Mondragon

She even has a mini comic book about reproductive health and how can the government help you if you're pregnant based on the Reproductive Health Act of 2012 that all pregnant women have access to pre-natal care.

Karapatana with the free comics at the event photo c/o Artists for Amnesty Philippines.

It's quite a good read! It's not everyday that you can actually learn something useful in real life from a superhero, not to mention in comics, which should actually be a thing that most indie Filipino artists should keep in mind when making their comics and stories.

Photo c/o Artists for Amnesty Philippines.

It's good that there are events like this that's not only for fun and profit but there's also something to be learned. I don't mean to say every comic convention should aim be like this but it's quite an ingenious way to call people's attention so that they can learn something not most schools teach.  Helping people, helping women who are abused is simply inspiring. It's art in action.

Photo c/o Artists for Amnesty Philippines.

It inspires us independent comic book artists, who have the freedom to create stories from our own imagination and free will, that we too can teach a thing or two in the stories we tell and maybe our comics can help someone who reads it. Unlike some stories that comes from big companies who may or may not tell a message that's actually good or for anybody's best interest.

I don't think it would hurt for a comic book writer or artist to have something to say, isn't that the reason why we write? Isn't that the reason why we create comics? Because we have something to say?

Photo c/o Artists for Amnesty Philippines.

CREATING: The Garden

Death shows the Horsemen his own horse, a skull headed, butterfly winged, flower growing creature named, The Garden.

Clowder # 6
Available at comic conventions here in the Philippines
or by order it online by messaging us! :3

Marius Black creates this two page spread from pencil sketch, inks, colors and details on this art time lapse video from the pages of Clowder Chapter 6!

You can read Clowder Chapter 1-4 over its main site:

http://clowdercomics.blogspot.com

FLIPGEEKS' Komiks Dito! Komiks Doon! New Komiks from August 2016

Most of us are geeks and we don't even know it! Especially Pinoys who have an affinity for comic books and pop culture and yes, even anime and manga. Thus there's a site where Flips (short of Filipino) geeks can call their own! www.flipgeeks.com not only welcomes all fan of modern fiction but they also gives us previews  f some of our komiks here at Kuro Saku!

 Here are the previews of Kuro Saku komiks they featured on their site:

“E&D”

Story by

Guadix

 

Art by
Guadix

 

Publisher

Kuro Saku Komiks

 

Cover Price

PhP 160

 

Other Details

 Slice of life, Colored cover, B&W interior, 45 pages

Click here for E & D PREVIEW PAGES
 

SATANHIGH Chapter 7

Story by
Marius Black

 

Art by
Marius Black

 

Publisher

Kuro Saku Komiks

 

Cover Price

PhP 90-120

 

Other Details

Shonen, Matured readers only, B&W, 30-40+pages

 

Click here for SATANHIGH CHAPTER 7 PREVIEW PAGES

 

YAKUZA BOY

Story by
Marius Black

 

Art by
Marius Black

 

Publisher

Kuro Saku Komiks

 

Cover Price

PhP 350

 

Other Details

Seinen, Matured readers only, Colored cover, B&W interior, 130+pages 

 

Click here for YAKUZA BOY #1 PREVIEW PAGES

You can check out other comics previews that were available on 2016's Komikon Indieket on this link: http://www.flipgeeks.com/pinoy-komiks-dc-marvel-etc/komiks-dito-komiks-doon-preview-komikon-indieket-2016

 Thank you FLIPGEEKS for previewing our works!
We hope our future works make it to your awesome site as well! :D

CREATING: From Death To Life

Death lures the time soul of the samurai who seeks vengeance into joining his Four Horsemen by bringing to life a horse he just slain. Read it all on Clowder # 6!

Clowder # 6
Available at comic conventions here in the Philippines
or by order it online by messaging us! :3

Marius Black creates this two page spread from pencil sketch, inks, colors and details on this art time lapse video. We hope you enjoy! We greatly appreciate it if you like and subscribe to our channel and comment if you have any questions regarding the materials used or if you have any suggestions! :)

You can read Clowder Chapter 1-4 over its main site:

http://clowdercomics.blogspot.com

Visit and pledge at my Patreon page for me to help me keep making art and videos like this! :)

https://www.patreon.com/MariusBlack

Drawing comic spreads by Marius Black

Marius Black is one of Kuro Saku's artist,
his work Clowder is one of the independent comic books we have here.
And on this entry, we'll show you how he creates a comic book spread of Clowder issue #6!

We hope you enjoy this special teat! :3

Kuro Saku @ Ignite Comicon

Missed Kuro Saku at Komikon? Worry not!

We'll be at Ignite Comicon 2016 ON DECEMBER 3 & 4 (SAT & SUN)!
SEE YOU guys tomorrow at  Fisher Mall Quezon City

BUY A COPY of our comics  and manga by Marius Black and Guadix
to show your support so they don't have to get a day job! ^_^

KURO SAKU on INSTAGRAM

Hi, guys! Kuro Saku is now on instagram!
Follow us for updates on our works, activities and more! :)
がんばりましょう!!

https://www.instagram.com/kuro.saku/ 

https://www.instagram.com/kuro.saku/

Kuro Saku @ Komikon 2016

These are our photos last November 19 & 20 at Komikon 2016 

at Bayanihan Center Unilab, Pasig, Philippines.

(R-L) Clowder #6, Yakuza Boy #1, Delivery Boys #1, Clowder #2, Clowder #1,
E & D, Da-ib #1, Clowder #6, Satanhigh #7, Satanhigh #8

Here's a handful of the comics we had available for Komikon 2016!

Da-ib by Guadix

 Guadix had a new comic series released entitled Da-ib.
An adventure set in a world where Earth's land is almost all decimated by water!

Delivery Boys by Marius Black

 Marius also had a new comic release entitled Delivery Boys.
It's about a delivery boy who wants to help out his family and decides to enter the annual Hellrace, a bike race for fast food delivery service, together with his friends they embark on a journey to win the race!

New books are always nice to look at :D

Thanks to all who supported and bought our new released comics!
We'll do our best in keeping to improve our craft and making more awesome stories for you guys. 

Here's our booth! :)

 We also sold previous issues of E & D, Satanhigh and Yakuza Boy and of course the 6th issue of Clowder and some art postcards too!

  

We thank everyone who supported and rooted for us and bought our self published indie comics~!
We hope to see you again at the next comic convention! Which happens to be at:
Ignite Comicon at Fisher Mall, Expo Hall 2, Quezon City, Philippines
on December 3 & 4 2016, Saturday and Sunday! :)

See you there!

Until next time, thank you for all your support in our comic tandem Kuro Saku! 

- Guadix & Marius

Kuro Saku komiks trailer

Komikninja reviews E&D and Satanhigh

We're lucky enough to have been reviewed by the comic reviewer Komikninja!

You can check out her account and other reviews over here: https://www.instagram.com/komikninja/

Now here are her reviews of our komiks :D

E & D story and art by Guadix
When Elise comes home on her dad's death anniversary, townspeople and her mom keep asking about her friend Dennise, when oddly she can't remember the friend herself. Nicely laid-back in its story of friendship, rendered with a nice even pace, effective detail, and a good sense of varied paneling, despite minor problems it gives a good, warm, complete story that is worth the time.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ0hOmlDVBc/

SATANHIGH story and art by Marius Black

I will stop here about this series, for generally personal reasons. With that disclaimer mentioned, there are at least 10 issues already to this series if you want to follow it, about a high school dedicated to >:) . It is better presented than clowder, that can be honestly granted, showing marius black is indeed improving well. The art still has a roughness to it but is indeed better in overall presentation. The pacing and paneling are understandable, and the material is more gothic and angsty rather than creepy. Yet it does have gruesome death and blood and such like. And it does deal with the forces of darkness. So, know what you are getting into, and browse to check. If you choose to proceed, it's likely an okay enough series to track.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ0hOmlDVBc/


Thanks Komikninja, may you enjoy more of our comics in the future! :D

-Marius

Kuro Saku @ Indieket 2016

We participated at Komikon's Indieket last August 5, 2016 and we had a blast! :D

  

Here's our Kuro Saku table

Here's yours truly and Guadix at our table, this is our first time to participate as our tandem group Kuro Saku!

I was able to finally release the final version of Satanhigh from issue #1 up to issue #9!
I released 3 new issues with it's return from a very long hiatus.

Which explains why I have a smile from ear to ear! :D

My high school friend Brian and best friend Jonx bought the whole set of 9 issues not only because some characters were based from them but also because they've been waiting years for me to continue the series ever since I took a hiatus from drawing Satanhigh.

Thank you for your support guys! :)

Guadix also released her first independent one-shot comic entitled E & D. I'm so proud of her! We hope we can keep participating in more comic conventions and make more comics!

We would like to thank everyone who bought our comics and to those who supported us in making our books and believed in us that we can make them in the first place. We hope to see you all in the next Komikon and hope to offer you new titles and chapters of our works! See you then! 

You can also support us by liking our Facebook page so we can keep you updated!
https://www.facebook.com/Kuro-Saku-1752206905015943/?ref=br_rs

-Marius Black

Manila 

September 14, 2016

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