Rules:
- Contest is open to all comic book artists except for professionals with published works sold in bookstores.
- Contestants / groups are limited to only one entry.
- Entries submitted by groups are required to submit the names of the individuals involved in creating the indie. Group entries with professionals on board are automatically disqualified.
- Entries should adhere to the given theme. Entries deviating from the theme shall be automatically disqualified.
This year’s theme is :
Mga Kahindikhindik na Tagpo
Create a Horror themed comic using this title.
Mga Kahindikhindik na Tagpo
Create a Horror themed comic using this title.
Submit 3 copies of your entry via air mail to:
KOMIKON 2008: COMIC CREATION CONTEST
- c/o Patrick Jungco at 2 Ruby Street Southville,Don Antonio Heights, Diliman, Quezon City 1127 (*please send us an email at komikon[@]gmail.com to confirm if we have received your entry)
- or drop them off at our designated Store Partners:
- COMIC ODYSSEY in Robinson's Place, Level 3 Ermita,Manila;
- COMIC ODYSSEY Robinson's Galleria, Level 3 Expansion Mall, Edsa cor Ortigas;
- PLANET X Trinoma, North Edsa
- PLANET X 2nd Floor, Cyber & Fashion Mall, Eastwood City Cyberpark;
- PLANET X 3rd floor Glorietta 4 Ayala Mall
- Deadline of submissions will be on October 31, 2008. Entries submitted beyond October 31 shall not be accepted.
- Winners shall be announced on the event itself on November 22 and shall be notified via e-mail or phone.
- The judge's decision is final.
Entries should be in the form of a comic book with the following specs:
- 8.5 X 6.5 (long bond paper, folded, and stapled twice in the middle)
- Entries should be placed in a short brown envelope with their name, address, phone number, and e-mail written legibly at the upper left hand corner.
- Stories must be 4 to 12 pages long (excluding cover)
- Please note that entries are non-returnable. Entries should be reproductions only. (originals will not be returned)
- Colored and/or black and white entries are accepted.
- There are no restrictions as to the genre or art style that can be used as long as the comic book follows the given theme.
- The story should be in the form of a one-shot title. It should be whole in itself, with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Multiple comic stories in a single entry (anthology) will not be allowed.
Criteria for Judging:
- 40% Visual narrative: Knowledge and application of the visual language of comics.
- 30% Story: Concept and integration of the given theme in a cohesive and entertaining tale.
- 20% Presentation: Expertise in comic book production. This includes legibility, quality of reproduction, and overall tech savvy.
- 10% Overall impact: This refers to how all of the elements unite to form a solid comic book
Individuals/ group will still pay the entrance fee of P50
