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.
Below are samples from the late 1950s to the early 1960s.
On the cover of Tsampiyon Komiks #1, March 30, 1957,
“Mobile Patrol,” written and drawn by Miguel Parungao.
On the cover of
Redondo Komix #1, May 7, 1963,
“Ang Maskara ni Palos,” written by Virgilio Redondo
& drawn by Nestor Redondo.
On the cover of Makabayan Komiks #1, June 7, 1963,
“Lapu-Lapu,” written by Zenaida Flores and drawn by
Vidal Malatbalat.
On the cover of Bolniks Komiks Magasin #1, August 7,
1963,
“Amalia Darling,” written and drawn by Jim Fernandez.
On the cover of CRAF Klasix #1, January 29, 1964,
“Conquistador,” written by L. P. Calixto and drawn by
Alfredo Alcala.
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