Mythspace: Ignition is a graphic novel collection of six stories exploring
a universe where the old tales of monsters and folklore creatures from the
Philippines – Tikbalangs, Kapres, Manananggals – were inspired by
actual alien civilizations. From a young man’s journey into myth, to a
Kapre war, to a Manananggal coming of age, these stories (now depicted in full
color) will take readers on an unforgettable journey both strange and familiar.
The collection was written and co-created by Paolo Chikiamco and
features art from a cadre of acclaimed Filipino illustrators including Koi
Carreon, C.R. Chua, Borg Sinaban, Jules Gregorio, Paul Quiroga, and Mico
Dimagiba.
Mythspace: Black Mark with Paul Quiroga
A story which gives
readers a glimpse into the fractious society of the crafty Nuno, where political
zealots (who tint their skins to signify their party loyalties) have the
government in a persistent state of gridlock. Yet, legend has it that there
exists a faction that transcends politics: the legendary Black, a task force
that is authorized to go to extreme measures to safeguard Nuno society. Helmless
Mang, a pariah on his home planet, is about to find out that the Black are both
more powerful and more terrible than that the stories would have you believe...
Art by Paul Quiroga and story by Paolo Chikiamco.
Mythspace: Devourers of
Light with Jules Gregorio
The reasons behind the centuries-long hatred
between the Kapre and the Laho unfolds in this tale. At a turning point in
history, the Laho lead an inter-species alliance to punish the Kapre for
violating a galaxy-wide taboo... but when Supreme Apex Barkarilkarilmon loses
his patience with the other races, the Laho take independent action — with
disastrous consequences for the Kapre race. Art by Jules Gregorio and story by
Paolo Chikiamco.
Mythspace: Uncommon Ground with Mico Dimagiba
It’s tough being a detective on a planet of shapeshifters. But Inquest
Haskra’s life takes a turn for the worse when he’s hired by a Laho
to find a missing jewel to prevent the onset of civil war. But does Haskra
really want to help a member of the race that destroyed his home planet? Art by
Mico Dimagiba and story by Paolo Chikiamco.
Mythspace: Humanity with C.R.
Chua
In a galaxy where humans have no rights, Danny and Marta work as slaves
in the mines of the Kataw. But when they are miraculously rescued by something
out of legend, they must decide what freedom means to each of them, and what
they are willing to pay for it. Art by Cristina Chua and story by Paolo
Chikiamco.
Mythspace: Unfurling of Wings with Borg Sinaban
Ri-En,
Books, and Zu are orphans who eke out a living in the slums of an aging space
station, under the protection of their mentor, Ka-Ang. But Ka-Ang’s health
is deteriorating, and the three friends hatch a desperate plan to save him
— one which places them on a collision course with the station’s
worst criminal gang, as well as one of the dreaded and immortal
“Sixths”. Art by Borg Sinaban and story by Paolo
Chikiamco.
- ISBN10 1684970857
- ISBN13 9781684970858
- Publish Date 25 April 2023
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Ablaze, LLC
- Format Paperback
- Pages 248
- Language English