Maharlika Vol 1 – SDCC Exclusive Ian Sta Maria Cover
Maharlika Vol 1 – SDCC Exclusive Ian Sta Maria Cover
Maharlika Komiks
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“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
This is a really great setup for a longer story. I love the art and the baybayin onomatopoeia. I'm excited to learn more about the world and see what happens next!
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from 51 reviewsGood stuff all around. Needs more sho tho
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Love it! My God sons ask me to read it to them non-stop!
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Really appreciate the fast delivery, can't wait to read. 🤙
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I've recently gotten into Trese and all I can say is it was great! The book arrived speedily and the art was breathtaking!

Gorgeous artwork and art deco style paired with a really sweet story about family and fame, all with a really unique, magical realist premise.
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So cool!! Arrived in perfect condition!
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Beautiful book by Jean, could have used less plastic in the packaging though
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Hot Tropiks is my new go-to for Filipino books! Fast shipping within the US, amazing selection of titles and variety in age groups. If only you guys shipped to Canada 💔
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Our baby is about to start solids and this is the perfect board book to introduce Tagalog adjectives for flavor to her! The illustrations are so cute!

It’s a short book but the story has you wanting to keep reading. The characters are well written and the story is easy to follow. Can’t wait for more to come out.

We love this bag! The fabric is sturdy, the design is clean, and it can hold more than 15 picture books!

Fantastic book! A must read. If you love comics and Filipino literature, this belongs in your bookshelf.

The first two and the very last story didn't really do anything for me, but I liked everything else. My favorites were Cosplaya' Hata' and Present. One is about a cosplayer who runs into his former bully, and the other is about two coworkers talking and reminiscing while outside a Christmas party. It's really great to see these moments in the characters' lives, and to see what the creators were able to accomplish within so few pages.

This is the first book I read in Tagalog! I had to read it out loud to myself to understand, but I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to read Tagalog but only understands it in conversation. I love the art and found the story super fun. I highly recommend, and I hope the store gets more Super Proxies soon! Salamat for including Filipino language komiks!
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