Francisco V. Coching's El Indio - Author: Francisco V. Coching (Graphic Novel, Filipino)
Francisco V. Coching's El Indio - Author: Francisco V. Coching (Graphic Novel, Filipino)
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Dive into the captivating world of Filipino graphic literature with Francisco V. Coching's masterpiece, El Indio. As the sequel to Sabas, Ang Barbaro (1952), El Indio chronicles the gripping adventures of Fernando, a young mestizo, who returns to the Philippines from Spain in search of his missing father. Joining a rebel group led by the enigmatic Kapitan Martin Castillo, Fernando inherits the iconic salakot of the notorious native outlaw, Sabas.
In this richly illustrated narrative, Fernando navigates his complex feelings towards Kapitan Castillo and his love for the passionate Victoria. Amidst a series of explosive revelations, he ultimately uncovers the profound truths about his identity. Originally serialized in Pilipino Komiks in 1953, El Indio has been meticulously restored to its stunning black-and-white glory by Gerry Alanguilan and Zara Macandili.
This ultimate edition of El Indio includes new material such as a foreword by the artist's widow, Filomena N. Coching, never-before-reprinted silent art pages, an expanded character list, and recolored original series cover art. The graphic novel is a testament to Coching's prowess in realistic yet dynamic figure drawing and layout, celebrated by renowned artist Leinil Yu as one of the best in komiks history.
Art critic Patrick Flores praises Coching’s work for its depth, charged lines, and confident form, noting its sophisticated portrayal of Tagalog and intricate cultural details. El Indio is not just a graphic novel; it is a profound discourse on hybridity and Filipino identity, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of Filipino literature and art.
Discover the rich tapestry of Filipino history and artistry in Francisco V. Coching's El Indio and immerse yourself in a legendary narrative that has captivated readers for generations.

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The beautiful cover illustration of Zsazsa Zaturnnah drew me in and the pages of dialogue kept me hooked! This has been the MOST FUN I've had reading comics in ages! I began reading it as soon as I bought it at the Liwanag Litfest in Long Beach. I was cackling with laughter all by myself and I didn't care if people were staring at me! My family was laughing with me as I read them excerpts of the dialogue! Aside from the funny antics, there's also themes of friendship, love (of self, of neighbors and romantic love) and believing in one's self. I'm glad I brought Zsazsa Zaturnnah into my life!
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