Nautilus Comics - Publisher of Philippine Comic Stories, Strips, and Quality Illustrated Books

Nautilus Comics
Publisher of Quality Comics Stories, Strips, and Illustrated Books

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Nautilus Comics
818 Pasay Road,
Makati City
Tel +632 8921191
Fax +632 8102123
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Welcome to Nautilus Comics, a new publishing company that strives to produce comics that push the boundaries of art and literature. We’re named after the fascinating Chambered Nautilus, an ancient sea creature that has been around even before the time of the dinosaurs. It can dive deep in the ocean by changing the amount of fluid in the chambers of its spiral shell.

We recognize that comics has also been around for centuries. It is one of the earliest forms of communication, even older than written language. Yet like the Nautilus, it still survives to this day. And by varying the contents and subjects of our comics panels, we aim to traverse the depths of human experience the way a nautilus navigates the ocean depths. So come along with us as we dive down to where most others are afraid to go.

SIGLO: PASSION WINS NATIONAL BOOK AWARD!

Siglo: Passion won the award for Best Comic Book of the Year at the National Book Awards held by the Manila Critics Circle on August 31, 2006. The citation for the book reads:

Comic books have experienced amazing and welcome growth through recent years, seeking both polish and distinct identity from the manifold influences they bear on their staples and stitching.

Siglo: Passion is proof of just how far comic books in the Philippines have evolved. Full-color, edgy, and moody, Siglo: Passion also boasts of top Filipino creative talent, not just great comic book talent: Nikki Go-Alfar, Lan Medina, Reno Maniquis, Edgar Tadeo, Hiyas De Guzman, Vicente Groyon, Honoel Ibardolaza, Paolo Manalo, Andrew Drilon, Carlo Vergara, Jason Banico, Marco Dimaano, Quark Henares, Antonio Abad, Ma-an Asuncion, Gerry Alanguilan, Jaime Bautista, Michelle Soneja, Elbert Or, Cyan Abad-Jugo, Luis Katigbak, Jonas Diego, Joel Chua, Ariel Atienza,Jeremy Arambulo, Angelo Suarez, Rafael Kayanan, Leinil Francis Yu, Jose Illenberger, Jac Ting Lim, Camille Portugal, Oliver Pulumbarit, Wilson Tortosa and Ma.Camille Francisco.

That it defies easy classification is part of its significance, as is the fact that Siglo is closer to a literary anthology than it is to the funny books. That it emerges so full-formed in the category that features such exemplary finalists shows that Comic Books have indeed come of age. It shows that valor lies in trying to do what has not yet been done before and Siglo: Passion does it with pride, for which we honor it today with the National Book Award for Comic Books.

We'd like to thank all the contributors for all their hard work and dedication to this very special project. This award belong to you all!

CAST 10 IS OUT!

Two time National Book Award (and that's two times the award is mentioned in the site) winner Arnold Arre joins the creative team of Cast to present the issue that changes everything in the lives the charactes of Cast! With special back-up stories by Elbert Or and Harvey Tolibao! Check out www.castcomic.com for all the latest on news on Cast!

Nautilus Comics gives workshop at the Philippine Institute for the Deaf

Jamie Bautista and Elbert Or were invited by PID principal Mary Ann Morales to give special comic creation workshops for the PID students as part of their Foundation Day celebration entitled, "PID: Raising High at 19!" last Sept. 4, 2006. It was both a challenge and a pleasure for the two comic creators to teach these bright and talented kids.

Yes, Jamie has apparently not changed clothes since the Negros trip.

 

"Fiinally! I have someone to take over doing my blog comics! She draws just like I do!"

 

Nautilus Comics visits the Negros Museum

Jamie Bautista and Elbert Or visited the Negros Museum in Bacolod City to give comic creation workshops for our brothers and sisters in Visayas last July 28-29, 2006. Aside from the fantastic food, the Nautilus crew also enjoyed the wonderful hospitality and enthusiasm of the youth of Negros. Expect to see some of the output from their workshops here on this site soon.

Jamie Bautista showing a presentation to the high school/adults class.

 

Elbert Or entertains and educates the children's class by showing them how to draw.

 

Nautilus Comics Goes APE in San Francisco

Nautilus Comics publisher Jamie Bautista attended the Alternative Press Expo in San Francisco last April 9, 2006. It was exciting as he got to meet some of the biggest names in the U.S. indie comic scene, even though these fine folks and their outstanding works are virtually unknown in the Philippines. These people's works are definitely worth seeking out. Just like many of our local indie creators, these guys deserve as much exposure and recognition as they can get.

Right at the door, Jamie is greeted by famed The K Chronicles cartoonist and APE special guest, Keith Knight, Jr.

 

Jamie got to discuss the US and Philippine indie comics scenes with AiT-Planetlar publisher and all-around fun guy Larry Young.

 

After two failed attempts to shoot the photo himself, a kind stranger managed to help Jamie get this shot of him and the uber-talented Scott Morse of Southpaw, Soulwind, Visitations fame. Scott was shown a copy of Cast and praised the work of former Nautilus EIC, Elbert Or.

 

The highlight of the day for Jamie (and perhaps the whole U.S. trip) was meeting one of his idols and biggest influences, Alex Robinson, creator of Box Office Poison and the Harvey Award winning Tricked. Aside from trading books, Alex drew Jamie an awesome sketch of BoP's Ed and Sherman.

 


CURRENT BOOKS

CAST is the teen romantic dramady series, created by Jamie Bautista and Elbert Or about high school students putting on a school play. (visit the Cast site)

 

SIGLO: FREEDOM is a collection of comics stories about the Philippine experience of freedom. It boasts new material from the best (more)

 

SIGLO: PASSION is the full-color sequel to the National Book Award winning Siglo: Freedom. With 12 stories and an even larger roster of award-winning creators, Siglo:Passion raises the bar of Philippine graphic literature. (more)

 

DISTRIBUTED BOOKS

BUHAY ANG BASTON: THE FIRST PHILPPINE 24-HOUR COMICBOOK CHALLENGE In October of 2005, five artists took on the challenge of each creating a 24 page comic about the Philippine martial art Arnis in 24 hours. Straight. On the beach. See the fruits of their struggle and what happens when one tests the endurance and creativity of comic creators. Published in cooperation with Likha Kali.

 

ANG MUNDO NI ANDONG AGIMAT is the latest masterpiece by National Book Award winner Arnold Arre that redefines the concept of the Philippine superhero in a loving homage to the old Filipino supernatural/action movies. Published by Tala Studios.

 

K.I.A.: KAI, INDOMITABLE ASSASSIN is the anthology spin-off from Marco Dimaano's popular Angel Ace series. Join Marco and several of the country's top comic creators as they examine Angel Ace's irresistable and deadly nemesis and sometimes friend, Kai. Published by Marco Dimaano.

 

PROJECT: HERO brings together the team behind the Siglo series to present a loving homage anthology that aims to bring back the sense of wonder broughta bout by the old Silver Age superhero comics. Published by Quest Ventures.