Maharlika Vol 1 – SDCC Exclusive Ian Sta Maria Cover

“Absolutely insane [and] unpredictable. Maharlika never misses.” - Katrina Olan, writer of Tablay and Makina

“A feat of literary comic book goodness…One of the best Filipino action/adventure books I’ve read in a very long time.” — Ian Sta. Maria, artist of Salamangka, Skyworld, and Makina

"Refreshing and thrilling... a must-read for every Filipino sci-fi enthusiast." - Lucia Asul, creator of Lucia Dreaming

“Gripping… imaginative… left me in awe.” - Knight of Fun

“Creative choices… blew me away. Paced perfectly. Had me hooked. Highly recommended. A fun sci-fi mystery rooted in Filipino culture.” - Volume One Podcast

One of “15 komiks you should be reading right now.” - Inquirer

Over a century after winning its revolution against Spain, the Philippines sits at the heart of a global superpower that is tearing apart at the seams. Caught in the mouth of this crumbling empire and Mal and Yari, two childhood friends reunited by a mercenary operation - and a series of strange occurrences along the Pasig river. A dog and its doppelganger, a disappeared scientist and a mysterious briefcase all hold clues to a secret at the heart of history itself 

Illustrated by: John Ray

Written by: Rexy Dorado

Age: 16+

Size: A5 (208 x 297 cm)

Genre: Science Fiction, Action

Color: Black and White