after lambana a graphic novel myth and magic in manila

Retrieved from Įliza Victoria and Mervin Malonzo (illustrator) AFTER LAMBANA Tuttle Publishing (Comics & Graphic Novels: Comics & Graphic Novels) 16.99 ISBN: 9780804855259Ī noir set in contemporary Manila, the graphic novel After Lambana combines elements of magic with Filipino mythology.Ĭonrad has a terminal disease called Rose.

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If you’re interested in speculative fiction graphic novels, this one is worth investigating. In found this to be a compelling story, and the art was colorful, while still capturing a little noir feel for late night Manila. In this book, Filipino mythology is most prominently seen via the “Sirena,” which bear some resemblance to Greek Sirens – except being in the form of mermaids (though able to walk on legs under certain conditions.) I think more could have been done with Filipino Mythology, though there are a few other magic elements in the book that may or may not have mythological origins. This is particularly true of a mythology, such as that of the Philippines, that isn’t widely known and, thus, offers a whole slate of creatures and alternate worlds with which most readers aren’t familiar. I love works that incorporate mythology and folklore, and think it’s a wise move for writers of speculative fiction because there’s such a rich and engaging field of stories and characters / creatures – all ripe for the picking. The story unfolds to reveal what’s really happening and to offer backstory. Conrad seems to be along for the ride as a distraction in his last hours, but Ignacio has an objective – benighted as it may be. The hook is the question of why this casual acquaintance seems so important to the too-cool-for-school Ignacio. One is an ordinary human (Conrad) though with a terminal illness that seems not of this world, and the other is an expat from the magic realm (Ignacio) who’s going to great efforts to help Conrad. The two seem to be new and casual friends. The story follows two young men as they travel around the city.

This urban fantasy takes place in a Manila where magic exists and mythological creatures live. After Lambana: A Graphic Novel: Myth and Magic in Manila by Eliza Victoria

After lambana a graphic novel myth and magic in manila