ABLAZE presents new full colour ANIME-infused tales impressed by Philippine folklore from SUPERSTAR CREATORS!
MYTHSPACE: IGNITION is a 200+ full colour anime-infused graphic novel anthology that includes 6 tales exploring a universe the place the outdated tales of monsters and folklore creatures from the Philippines – Tikbalangs, Kapres, Manananggals – had been impressed by precise alien civilizations. From a younger man’s journey into delusion, to a Kapre warfare, to a Manananggal coming of age, these tales (now depicted in full colour) will take readers on an unforgettable journey each unusual and acquainted.
The assortment was edited and co-created by Paolo Chikiamco and options tales from a cadre acclaimed Filipino illustrators together with Koi Carreon, C.R. Chua, Borg Sinaban, Jules Gregorio, Paul Quiroga, and Mico Dimagiba.
“The Philippines has a vibrant graphic novel scene that is primed for wider exposure to a substantial and eager global fanbase,” says Rich Young, Co-founder of ABLAZE.
“MYTHSPACE: IGNITION unites some of the country’s most talented writers, and artists for a potent collection that sets a new benchmark for this burgeoning community of creators. We look forward to launching the crowdfunding campaign to bring this work to a new range of readers.”
“We always wanted to see ourselves represented in the kind of stories we enjoyed when we were growing up – heck, which we still enjoy now,” says MYTHSPACE creator, Paolo Chikiamco. “Stories of starship battles and giant mecha, of newly-discovered planetsand alien bounty hunters. The stories and characters of MYTHSPACE are our attempt to fill a void, in both shelves and hearts. With the help of ABLAZE and Kickstarter we hope to do it again, this time with the MYTHSPACE edition we always dreamed of making.”
