Free comics, anyone?

By Alex Villafania INQUIRER.net COMIC books still appeal to many people, collectors and non-collectors alike. And if there's one thing that everyone loves, it's freebies and what more can make a comic book fan happier than free comics? At the Free Comic Book Day celebration at Comic Odyssey in Robinsons Galleria, comic book enthusiasts lined up just to grab copies of the comic books. The event, which is an annual activity for Comic Odyssey, is aimed at reinvigorating the comic book collection community. In an interview, Azrael Coladilla, co-organizer of the Free Comic Book Day celebration at Comic Odyssey, said dozens of titles were available during the event, including DC and Marvel comics. "Comic Odyssey had stocks that also needed to be disposed so those were also given away as part of Free Comic Book Day," he said. Coladilla also said this was the first time their event was live-streamed through the Internet, enabling people abroad to watch. Another highlight of the event was the presence of renowned Filipino comic book artists Gerry Alanguilan and Edgar Tadeo, who were there to sign autographs and create sketches of visitors. Alanguilan, in particular, was signing copies of Graphic Classics, which were given away to the first 200 people who attended the event. This issue of Graphic Classics features art and cover by Alanguilan. Check out this video interview with Alanguilan. Coladilla said the event will become a regular activity as long as there are comic book enthusiasts in the Philippines. Editor's note: Videos taken by INQUIRER.net community evangelist Alex Villafania.