Rising from the ashes: A feature article series about the rebirth of the Philippine comic book industry

The Philippines has a rich history when it comes to comic books, which were called komiks. In the 1950s and 60s komiks were the top source of entertainment for Filipinos. But in the late 80s the industry crumbled because of economic and management problems. Now, in the 200s, the industry is slowly p...

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Main Author: Densing, Gianina Alexi V.
Format: text
Language:English
Published: Animo Repository 2011
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Online Access:https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2500
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Institution: De La Salle University
Language: English
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Summary:The Philippines has a rich history when it comes to comic books, which were called komiks. In the 1950s and 60s komiks were the top source of entertainment for Filipinos. But in the late 80s the industry crumbled because of economic and management problems. Now, in the 200s, the industry is slowly picking up again. This project aims to delve into the comic book industry to determine where it stands, and what significance comic books still have in the country.