KOMIKS FIRST ISSUE COVER STORIES 

        Philippine komiks, in general, contains several stories per issue. Some are short stories that conclude on the issue itself, but most are novel which runs for more than 10 issues or so. As such, it is like a magazine that has cover stories. The first issue of any publication is always highly collectible. In Philippine komiks, the cover story of the first issue adds to its value, especially if the story is written by a popular writer or drawn by a famous illustrator.

         Looking back at Philippine Komiks History, below are samples from the late 1940s to the early 1950s.

On the cover of Bituin Komiks #1, May 5, 1949,
“Sianong Sano,” written and drawn by J. Zabala Santos.

On the cover of Hiwaga Komiks #1, October 11, 1950,
“Berdugo ng mga Anghel,” written by Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres.

On the cover of Pantastik Komiks #1, October 25, 1950,

“Basiliong Tagpi,” written by Conde Val Pierre and drawn by Alfredo Alcala.

On the cover of Extra Komiks #1, August 20, 1951,
“Prinsipeng Kuba,” written by Nardo de Dios and drawn by Noly Panaligan.

On the cover of Super Klasiks #1, December 15, 1951,

“Ang Simula,” written by Florencio Pablo and drawn by Reynaldo Alcala.

On the cover of Luz-vi-minda Klasiks #1, June 25, 1952,
“Ang Pag-ibig ni Loreydes,” written and drawn by Cris Caguintuan.

On the cover of Oriental Libangan Komiks #1, July 5, 1952,

“Mahiwagang Perlas,” written by Pinto Gonzalez and drawn by Carlos Valino Jr.

On the cover of Espesyal Komiks #1, October 20, 1952,

“Reyna Bandida,” Written and drawn by Nestor Redondo.

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