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Sixty Six
Kuwento ni Celestino Cabal.
Kabebertdey niya lang.
Mayroon siyang natanggap na regalo
na ngayo'y unti-unti niyang binubuksan.
Ika nga ng matatanda,
"Huli man daw at magaling, maihahabol din."
The story of Celestino Cabal. His birthday has just passed. He received a gift that he now gets to open, bit by bit. As the old saying goes, “Better late than never.”
Kabebertdey niya lang.
Mayroon siyang natanggap na regalo
na ngayo'y unti-unti niyang binubuksan.
Ika nga ng matatanda,
"Huli man daw at magaling, maihahabol din."
The story of Celestino Cabal. His birthday has just passed. He received a gift that he now gets to open, bit by bit. As the old saying goes, “Better late than never.”
145 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2015
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About the author
Russell Molina
28 books62 followersRUSSELL MOLINA is a Filipino children’s book author and graphic novelist.
Reflecting current Filipino realities and mirroring the local milieu and culture, his stories embrace a wide range of themes: From difficult issues like discrimination and apathy to real-life experiences like sibling rivalry and the reinvention of the family structure. With books like “Madyik Silya ni Titoy” (Titoy’s Magical Chair) and “Sampu Pataas, Sampu Pababa” (Ten Up, Ten Down), Molina has inspired children to conquer physical disabilities with a dose of creativity and imagination.
For his stories, he has won in numerous awards shows, including the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, The PBBY Salanga Writer’s Prize, The PBBY Alcala Illustrator’s Prize, the National Children’s Book Awards and the National Book Awards.
In 2022, he was awarded the lifetime achievement award, UMPIL’s Gawad Alagad ni Balagtas, in recognition of his contribution to children’s literature.
Reflecting current Filipino realities and mirroring the local milieu and culture, his stories embrace a wide range of themes: From difficult issues like discrimination and apathy to real-life experiences like sibling rivalry and the reinvention of the family structure. With books like “Madyik Silya ni Titoy” (Titoy’s Magical Chair) and “Sampu Pataas, Sampu Pababa” (Ten Up, Ten Down), Molina has inspired children to conquer physical disabilities with a dose of creativity and imagination.
For his stories, he has won in numerous awards shows, including the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, The PBBY Salanga Writer’s Prize, The PBBY Alcala Illustrator’s Prize, the National Children’s Book Awards and the National Book Awards.
In 2022, he was awarded the lifetime achievement award, UMPIL’s Gawad Alagad ni Balagtas, in recognition of his contribution to children’s literature.
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February 15, 2018
A senior citizen with superpowers?! That's what this graphic novel is all about; it tells about that story of
Mang Tino
, an ordinary old man who unexpectedly possessed incredible super powers because of an accident.
We grew up reading, especially comic enthusiasts, that superheroes are young and that are endowed with lean body. So reading a superhero that is way past their prime age is really surprising.
The story is in Filipino language, but those who enjoys reading comic or graphic novels might still like to check this out. The publisher has an online store and if you want to acquire a copy, try to visit their website.
We grew up reading, especially comic enthusiasts, that superheroes are young and that are endowed with lean body. So reading a superhero that is way past their prime age is really surprising.
The story is in Filipino language, but those who enjoys reading comic or graphic novels might still like to check this out. The publisher has an online store and if you want to acquire a copy, try to visit their website.
April 10, 2021
Interesanteng simula ang Sixty Six for a comic series. Meron agad mga tanong na naghahanap ng kasagutan. Kung ano nga ba ang nangyari sa pamilya ni Mang Tino. Saan niya nakuha ang kakaiba n'yang lakas? At iba pa na paniguradong sa susunod na mga volumes masasagot. Ang gandang concept din ng matandang superhero.
Maganda ang pagkakadrawing ng mga karakter at yung mga expresyon nila sa librong ito. Kuhang-kuha ang galit, lungkot, saya, etc. sa bawat mukha ng mga karakter. Nakakamangha din yung mga background. Parang totoo kapag tinitingnan.
Kung stand-alone/one shot 'to, 2 stars lang ang ibibigay ko dahil nakulangan ako at nabitin pero dahil may mga kasunod naman, dinagdagan ko na ng 1 star para sa anticipation at excitement.
Maganda ang pagkakadrawing ng mga karakter at yung mga expresyon nila sa librong ito. Kuhang-kuha ang galit, lungkot, saya, etc. sa bawat mukha ng mga karakter. Nakakamangha din yung mga background. Parang totoo kapag tinitingnan.
Kung stand-alone/one shot 'to, 2 stars lang ang ibibigay ko dahil nakulangan ako at nabitin pero dahil may mga kasunod naman, dinagdagan ko na ng 1 star para sa anticipation at excitement.
July 24, 2015
Sixty-six volume 1 gives a proper and grounded introduction to the protagonist, Mang Tino, who in his old age has mysteriously acquired superhuman strength. This four issue collected edition chronicles Tino's initial adventures interspersed with his daily responsibilities as a caring husband.
An old man who can singlehandedly throw trucks? Awesome idea. But the main thesis of "what can an old superman do" seemed to be underutilized throughout the story. This can be mainly attributed to the lack of character depth. While the panels with his wife Aura felt sincere and while Tino's conversations with the trusty tanod are entertaining enough to make you smile, their monotonic roles bored me. Worse, it took toll on Tino's character in a sense that the lack of character depth can make one feel that the main hero could be just anyone. At least the cliffhanger end provided promising fates for these two supporting characters.
It is good that the main antagonist after this prologue volume is still more shrouded than exposed, and I can't wait to see how this group is connected with Mang Tino's discovery of his own superhuman strength.
The cliched superhero moments are forgiveable because of the smooth execution and often hilarious ways they are seen in the panels. One can obviously see some Batman and Spidey elements in the book (where I love the 90s action Eddie Garcia-ish vigilante style but absolutely hate the New York Yankees cap). Ian Sta. Maria has clearly improved the cinematic appeal of his work since his Skyworld days.
Sixty-six is worth reading, especially for those who are into the local comics theatre. It may not be at par with Mervin's Tabi Po and Gerry's Elmer, but this read is certainly better than Maktan 1521 or Alanguilan-Arre's unbelievably bad Rodski Patotski.
An old man who can singlehandedly throw trucks? Awesome idea. But the main thesis of "what can an old superman do" seemed to be underutilized throughout the story. This can be mainly attributed to the lack of character depth. While the panels with his wife Aura felt sincere and while Tino's conversations with the trusty tanod are entertaining enough to make you smile, their monotonic roles bored me. Worse, it took toll on Tino's character in a sense that the lack of character depth can make one feel that the main hero could be just anyone. At least the cliffhanger end provided promising fates for these two supporting characters.
It is good that the main antagonist after this prologue volume is still more shrouded than exposed, and I can't wait to see how this group is connected with Mang Tino's discovery of his own superhuman strength.
The cliched superhero moments are forgiveable because of the smooth execution and often hilarious ways they are seen in the panels. One can obviously see some Batman and Spidey elements in the book (where I love the 90s action Eddie Garcia-ish vigilante style but absolutely hate the New York Yankees cap). Ian Sta. Maria has clearly improved the cinematic appeal of his work since his Skyworld days.
Sixty-six is worth reading, especially for those who are into the local comics theatre. It may not be at par with Mervin's Tabi Po and Gerry's Elmer, but this read is certainly better than Maktan 1521 or Alanguilan-Arre's unbelievably bad Rodski Patotski.
July 16, 2020
Natagalan bago ako nakasulat ng rebyu para sa "Sixty Six" ni Russell Molina. Ang masasabi ko lang ay naaliw ako sa kuwento ng librong 'to, at ito ang tipo ng libro na talaga namang aabangan mo ang susunod dito. Nakuha agad nito ang interes ko. Ang linis-linis din ng mga drowing na ikinatuwa ko. Kitang-kita rin ang emosyon ng bawat karakter, kaya naman madadama ang mga emosyon ng mga karakter kahit na walang salita. Excited na ako sa pangalawang libro. Ang rating ko ay 4.25/5 stars.
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REREAD: July 2020
Parang palabas! Binasa ko ulit dahil babasahin ko na ang Sixty Six 2!
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REREAD: July 2020
Parang palabas! Binasa ko ulit dahil babasahin ko na ang Sixty Six 2!
June 30, 2016
di ko akalain na komik book sya. panalo pagkakadrawing dito at astig ng istorya. gusto konpa ng mga ganitong klaseng komiks. sana sumikat at dumami pa ang mga ganitong sulat. ngayon ko lang natuklasan na marami pa pala tayong magagaling na komikero simula nung natuklasan ko ang trese.
October 31, 2015
5.0
Hindi ako gaano nagbabasa ng comics pwara kung sulat ito ng Pinoy. Di ko rin alam pero iba talaga ang dating kapag kapwa Pinoy ko ang gumawa. Pagtapos ko basahin tong Sixty Six, sabi ko sa sarili ko na kailangan ko bigyan ng oras ang pagbabasa sa mga comics. Nung nakita ko sa book shelf tong Sixty Six noong Book Fair sa SMX, naramdaman ko na iba yung dating niya. Andun pa si Russell noon kaya binili ko na din. Di ako binigo ng loob ko, sobrang astig ng librong to!
(MAY KONTING SPOILERS YUNG SUSUNOD!)
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Superhero kung superhero pero si Mang Tino lang ata ang superhero na may edad na. Bukod pa sa napakaraming aksyon ng librong to, sobrang nadala ang emosyon ko sa karakter ni Mang Tino. Di sa pagiging bigilante niya, kundi sa pagiging simple at mapagmahal na asawa. Isipin mo iyak-tawa ako habang nagbabasa. Nagkaka-adrenaline rush pa!
Bukod sa storyline, sobrang ganda ng pagkakaguhit. May sariling istilo. Mas maraming visuals kumpara sa dialogues, di tulad ng karamihan ng comics na nakikita ko. At dito lang ako nakakita ng komiks na may flashbacks at slowmo sa paggamit lang ng mga larawan! ANG GALING!
Please, kailangan ko ng book 2!
Hindi ako gaano nagbabasa ng comics pwara kung sulat ito ng Pinoy. Di ko rin alam pero iba talaga ang dating kapag kapwa Pinoy ko ang gumawa. Pagtapos ko basahin tong Sixty Six, sabi ko sa sarili ko na kailangan ko bigyan ng oras ang pagbabasa sa mga comics. Nung nakita ko sa book shelf tong Sixty Six noong Book Fair sa SMX, naramdaman ko na iba yung dating niya. Andun pa si Russell noon kaya binili ko na din. Di ako binigo ng loob ko, sobrang astig ng librong to!
(MAY KONTING SPOILERS YUNG SUSUNOD!)
.
.
.
Superhero kung superhero pero si Mang Tino lang ata ang superhero na may edad na. Bukod pa sa napakaraming aksyon ng librong to, sobrang nadala ang emosyon ko sa karakter ni Mang Tino. Di sa pagiging bigilante niya, kundi sa pagiging simple at mapagmahal na asawa. Isipin mo iyak-tawa ako habang nagbabasa. Nagkaka-adrenaline rush pa!
Bukod sa storyline, sobrang ganda ng pagkakaguhit. May sariling istilo. Mas maraming visuals kumpara sa dialogues, di tulad ng karamihan ng comics na nakikita ko. At dito lang ako nakakita ng komiks na may flashbacks at slowmo sa paggamit lang ng mga larawan! ANG GALING!
Please, kailangan ko ng book 2!
November 18, 2015
Maganda yung story. Karamihan kasi sa mga matatanda ngayon, naninawala na kailangan na nilang magpahinga at the age of 66, not necessary 66 but more than 60 years old. But this graphic novel boosts the esteem of the senior citizen community. That life still continues at that age and no reason to feel dull.
The artwork is really great.
I don't know if the story will continue because the ending is left hanging. There is no sign of continuity unlike other graphic novels indicate whether to continue or not. I hope that the adventure of Mang Tino continues.
The artwork is really great.
I don't know if the story will continue because the ending is left hanging. There is no sign of continuity unlike other graphic novels indicate whether to continue or not. I hope that the adventure of Mang Tino continues.
September 12, 2020
I haven't read that many Pinoy Komiks but I can say that I really liked this. It has enough drama, action and comedy to actually make me react (I'm normally very stoic). I laughed so hard in some scenes/panels. I've only just read the 1st book and I think I might keep on reading the other books of this series.
An easy read, yet a bit heavy on some scenes.
An easy read, yet a bit heavy on some scenes.
September 28, 2020
Buti at may kopya na rin ako ng Book 2 bago ko ito binasa. Shet. Wait. Gusto kong gawan ng maayos na review. Ang ganda. Review to come!!!
August 16, 2020
ANAK NG TINAPA!
Tama si Budjette, mapapasigaw ka sa katapusan ng librong ito. Sino ba namang walang puso ang 'di maaapektuhan sa nangyari kay Mang Tino?!
Ang Sixty Six ay ang graphic novel na kumakawala sa kahon ng kumbensiyonaliti.
Unang-una, ang main character na si Celestine Cabala ay isang senior citizen (66yo) na nabiyayaan ng pambihirang lakas at kakayahan. Dahil dito, isang napakalaking responsibilidad ang naiatang sa kaniyang mga balikat - ang linisin ang kasamaan sa apat na sulok ng Maynila. Subalit hindi magiging madali ang pagtupad sa kaniyang plano dahil sa mga sindikatong nagmamanman na rin sa ating bida.
Ikalawa, ang mga dibuho ni Ian Sta. Maria ay talaga namang kahanga-hanga. Kumakawala sa bawat imahe ang tunay na larawan ng Maynila at mga lugar na binibisita nina Mang Tino at Aling Aura.
Ikatlo, napalibutan si Mang Tino ng mahuhusay din na supporting system. Si Donat, ang kaniyang sidekick (este, sidecar) ay kakagiliwan dahil sa kaniyang dedikasyon sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan sa kabila ng kanyang kapansanan.
Si Soling, ang kanilang kasambahay na overacting, ay iyo ring kakatuwaan dahil sa pagkahilig nito sa mga movie lines at pagiging maalaga sa ating matatandang bida. Kudos kay Russell Molina at sa kanyang angking galing sa pagsulat.
Syempre 'di ko na hihimayin dito ang bawat eksena sa libro dahil para sa'yo na yung pagkalibang.
RATING: 5stars
Tama si Budjette, mapapasigaw ka sa katapusan ng librong ito. Sino ba namang walang puso ang 'di maaapektuhan sa nangyari kay Mang Tino?!
Ang Sixty Six ay ang graphic novel na kumakawala sa kahon ng kumbensiyonaliti.
Unang-una, ang main character na si Celestine Cabala ay isang senior citizen (66yo) na nabiyayaan ng pambihirang lakas at kakayahan. Dahil dito, isang napakalaking responsibilidad ang naiatang sa kaniyang mga balikat - ang linisin ang kasamaan sa apat na sulok ng Maynila. Subalit hindi magiging madali ang pagtupad sa kaniyang plano dahil sa mga sindikatong nagmamanman na rin sa ating bida.
Ikalawa, ang mga dibuho ni Ian Sta. Maria ay talaga namang kahanga-hanga. Kumakawala sa bawat imahe ang tunay na larawan ng Maynila at mga lugar na binibisita nina Mang Tino at Aling Aura.
Ikatlo, napalibutan si Mang Tino ng mahuhusay din na supporting system. Si Donat, ang kaniyang sidekick (este, sidecar) ay kakagiliwan dahil sa kaniyang dedikasyon sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan sa kabila ng kanyang kapansanan.
Si Soling, ang kanilang kasambahay na overacting, ay iyo ring kakatuwaan dahil sa pagkahilig nito sa mga movie lines at pagiging maalaga sa ating matatandang bida. Kudos kay Russell Molina at sa kanyang angking galing sa pagsulat.
Syempre 'di ko na hihimayin dito ang bawat eksena sa libro dahil para sa'yo na yung pagkalibang.
RATING: 5stars
April 12, 2024
Grabe 'to. 'bat naman gano'n 😭
August 21, 2016
#BuwanNgMgaAkdangPinoy
Aklat #20: SIXTY SIX ni Russell Molina (nagkuwento) at Ian Sta. Maria (nagdrowing)
Sa pagbubukas ng kuwento, si Mang Tino ay kumuha ng kanyang senior citizen's card. Tapos umuwi siya sa bahay nila na may dala-dalang cake. Birthday nya kasi. Pang-66. Natanong ko, bakit noon lang siya kumuha ng card? Sayang ang 6 na taon. Parang ang sagot ay dahil siguro dati syang OFW at kauuwi pa lang lang niya. Pero parang hindi malinaw. Maganda lang siguro ang tunog ng "sixty six."
Tapos na reveal sa kuwento na may powers si Mang Tino. At siya yata ay tatatawagin sa mga susunod na labas ng series na ito na "Lolo Tander." Parang na-remind sa akin yong kaisa-isang graphic novel sa All TIME 100 Books List. Ito yong kina Alan Moore at Dave Gibbons na "Watchmen." Mga superheroes din na tumanda. Ang malaking pagkakaiba lang ay may pusong Pinoy at nasusulat sa Filipino itong "Sixty Six" kaya mas madaling magugustuhan nating mga Pilipino.
Maganda yong pagkaka-drowing. Malinis at halatang sininop ang bawat frame. Kahit doon sa mga pages na walang diyalogo, masusundan mo ang mga nangyayari at mararamdaman mo ang sinasabi ng kilos, katawan at mukha, lalo na ang mga mata, ng mga tauhan. Kahit may Alzheimer's yong babae, mararamdaman mo kung ano ang sinasabi niya. At walang singlungkot pag naguusap na yong mag-asawa. Ramdam mo 'yong pananabik nila sa kanilang anak. Ramdam mo yong page-effort noong tatay na ipaalala ang panahong lumipas sa kanyang kabiyak para matulungan ito sa sakit niya. Pati yong hangin mula sa bentilador o yong nakaangat na sobreng nakapatong sa sulat. Panalo! Para sa akin ito ang pinaka-epektibong illustration sa lokal na komiks na nabasa ko so far. Parang maipre-predict ko rin siguro na ang drowing din ang magiging pinaka-strength ng series na ito.
Mahusay, Russell Molina at Ian Sta. Maria. Ituloy-tuloy lang sana ninyo ito at nang may representasyon naman ang mga nanay at tatay, lola't lolo sa mundo ng Pinoy komiks! Mabuhay kayo.
Pasensiya na mga larawan.
#BuwanNgWikangPambansa
#PinoyReadsPinoyBooks
Aklat #20: SIXTY SIX ni Russell Molina (nagkuwento) at Ian Sta. Maria (nagdrowing)
Sa pagbubukas ng kuwento, si Mang Tino ay kumuha ng kanyang senior citizen's card. Tapos umuwi siya sa bahay nila na may dala-dalang cake. Birthday nya kasi. Pang-66. Natanong ko, bakit noon lang siya kumuha ng card? Sayang ang 6 na taon. Parang ang sagot ay dahil siguro dati syang OFW at kauuwi pa lang lang niya. Pero parang hindi malinaw. Maganda lang siguro ang tunog ng "sixty six."
Tapos na reveal sa kuwento na may powers si Mang Tino. At siya yata ay tatatawagin sa mga susunod na labas ng series na ito na "Lolo Tander." Parang na-remind sa akin yong kaisa-isang graphic novel sa All TIME 100 Books List. Ito yong kina Alan Moore at Dave Gibbons na "Watchmen." Mga superheroes din na tumanda. Ang malaking pagkakaiba lang ay may pusong Pinoy at nasusulat sa Filipino itong "Sixty Six" kaya mas madaling magugustuhan nating mga Pilipino.
Maganda yong pagkaka-drowing. Malinis at halatang sininop ang bawat frame. Kahit doon sa mga pages na walang diyalogo, masusundan mo ang mga nangyayari at mararamdaman mo ang sinasabi ng kilos, katawan at mukha, lalo na ang mga mata, ng mga tauhan. Kahit may Alzheimer's yong babae, mararamdaman mo kung ano ang sinasabi niya. At walang singlungkot pag naguusap na yong mag-asawa. Ramdam mo 'yong pananabik nila sa kanilang anak. Ramdam mo yong page-effort noong tatay na ipaalala ang panahong lumipas sa kanyang kabiyak para matulungan ito sa sakit niya. Pati yong hangin mula sa bentilador o yong nakaangat na sobreng nakapatong sa sulat. Panalo! Para sa akin ito ang pinaka-epektibong illustration sa lokal na komiks na nabasa ko so far. Parang maipre-predict ko rin siguro na ang drowing din ang magiging pinaka-strength ng series na ito.
Mahusay, Russell Molina at Ian Sta. Maria. Ituloy-tuloy lang sana ninyo ito at nang may representasyon naman ang mga nanay at tatay, lola't lolo sa mundo ng Pinoy komiks! Mabuhay kayo.
Pasensiya na mga larawan.
#BuwanNgWikangPambansa
#PinoyReadsPinoyBooks
January 11, 2018
My first graphic novel and it did not disappoint. Russell Molina's story is surprisingly original. I did not read any write up before reading this, and bought it based on a friend's recommendation, so I was happily surprised by what it's about. The story has much potential. And then there's the artwork. Ian Sta Maria's artwork is truly and admirably remarkable - from the general impression down to the details. And the fact that it's in monochrome adds a touch of quiet confidence, of a self-assuredness that this is the only way it should be presented. And that ending caught me unaware and left me hanging. 😱👏
September 27, 2024
WHAT THE HECK?????? ANG GANDA?!?!?!?!?!?!
First of all, a senior citizen superhero???? Hello??? Plus, THE ILLUSTRATIONS!!! THE 👏🏽 I 👏🏽LLUS 👏🏽TRA👏🏽TIONS👏🏽!! Ang gandaaa! Kuhang-kuha ang mga emosyon at ang vibe ng Maynila!
The side characters are also sooo fun! Nakadagdag talaga ng saya sina Soling at Donat sa kwento. Nakikita ko si Eugene Domingo as Soling. Hahahah!
And the villain? Ooohhhh, sobrang excited ako sa desisyon na 'sila' ang mga ginagawang kontrabida at kalaban ni Mang Tino sa komiks na ito.
Ang daming katanungan, ang daming mga pangyayari na itinanim, the excitement and anticipation is intense!
I'm just soooo happy na I have the second book waiting for me after that ending dito sa book 1, which... kumurot po sa puso ko, opo.
MANG TINO STAN HERE! Asan ang jacket at sumbrero? Akina!
First of all, a senior citizen superhero???? Hello??? Plus, THE ILLUSTRATIONS!!! THE 👏🏽 I 👏🏽LLUS 👏🏽TRA👏🏽TIONS👏🏽!! Ang gandaaa! Kuhang-kuha ang mga emosyon at ang vibe ng Maynila!
The side characters are also sooo fun! Nakadagdag talaga ng saya sina Soling at Donat sa kwento. Nakikita ko si Eugene Domingo as Soling. Hahahah!
And the villain? Ooohhhh, sobrang excited ako sa desisyon na 'sila' ang mga ginagawang kontrabida at kalaban ni Mang Tino sa komiks na ito.
Ang daming katanungan, ang daming mga pangyayari na itinanim, the excitement and anticipation is intense!
I'm just soooo happy na I have the second book waiting for me after that ending dito sa book 1, which... kumurot po sa puso ko, opo.
MANG TINO STAN HERE! Asan ang jacket at sumbrero? Akina!
March 8, 2018
I've always been a fan of Filipino authors because Filipinos always make stories with great morals. I was so curious about the story of this book since I heard that it is about a sixty six year old man named Mang Tino who suddenly has superman powers. I was entertained while reading and I love the characters. It's easy to be connected to them especially the protagonist. I also love the story itself. I hope that there will be book 2 of this. By the way, the ending broke my heart as well. But overall, a great read!
August 19, 2021
HOLY CRAP THIS WAS AMAZING! The artwork, twist in the story, and even that lil' subtle nod to marvel's 'superhero landing' as well.
What a cool ass lolo this is...
The guys who put this together are bloody brilliant.. the story, the artwork - blew my mind!
I cannot wait for the next installment of this (supposed) trilogy!
Many thanks to EPIGRAM BOOKS for this!
My 100th book this year and I am so glad this was it.
What a cool ass lolo this is...
The guys who put this together are bloody brilliant.. the story, the artwork - blew my mind!
I cannot wait for the next installment of this (supposed) trilogy!
Many thanks to EPIGRAM BOOKS for this!
My 100th book this year and I am so glad this was it.
June 14, 2024
If feels so so good and exciting to see one of us South East Asians gets empowered, and they're a senior citizen and a disabled person as well! I love love the letters in between the stories. I love seeing us get portrayed as loving and rage-filled and happy and powerful and doing things that help our community, and not a side character in a burning building white-saved by some white boi's fantasy. I love us.
October 7, 2024
Rating this together with volume 2. 4.5/5
I love the premise and the plot delivered! The vivid urban setting and nod to the past are on point (yes to the era of voice tapes, handwritten letters via airmail and party line). The comic art is perfect for both volumes. The twist had me gasping.
The underlying messages about aging, responsibility, loyalty and unconditional love are compelling and lingering. I would love to read more!
I love the premise and the plot delivered! The vivid urban setting and nod to the past are on point (yes to the era of voice tapes, handwritten letters via airmail and party line). The comic art is perfect for both volumes. The twist had me gasping.
The underlying messages about aging, responsibility, loyalty and unconditional love are compelling and lingering. I would love to read more!
October 15, 2021
this was FANTASTIC. old filipino man gains vigilante superpowers and starts cleaning up crime, while taking care of his wife who has dementia. his sidekick and the neighbourhood's patrol man is a man in a wheelchair who goes out with him on the streets and is extremely wonderful. so many good things and there's a sequel??? god bless
March 16, 2022
I really like Filipino comics and this is no exception. The story is about an old 66 year old man who happened to have superman-like powers. Using his gift, you took it upon himself to fight crime in his city only to come face to face with the main villain that he happen to recognise so well.
The story reminds me of Old Man Inushiya but without the self-pithy.
The story reminds me of Old Man Inushiya but without the self-pithy.
December 21, 2016
Originally posted on my blog: bongbongbooks.wordpress.com
What would you do when wake up one morning and you found out that you suddenly possessed superhuman strength? Here’s the catch, You’re already sixty six years old.
Its been a while since I last read a Filipino graphic novel. Well, let me rephrase that, its been a while since I last read the Trese graphic novel because that’s the only Filipino graphic novel that I’ve read so far. I devoured all its six volumes and sub-volumes and if you’ve been following this blog for quite some time now, you probably know how I love that graphic novel series to pieces. And for me, it’s a shame that I have failed to read other graphic novels by Filipino artists considering how rich and lively the Philippine graphic novels scene now. And that’s what I am slowly trying to correct now. On my Manila International Book Fair 2016 book haul, I hauled two Filipino graphic novels. I picked up Sixty Six and Ang Subersibo.
This graphic follows the story of Celestino “Tino” Cabal, a sixty six year old man living with his wife Aura who suffers from dementia. She always needs to be reminded of their their life to be reacquainted with what’s happening. They have a daughter who works abroad. Being a former Overseas Filipino worker himself, Tino made the readers easily understand the hardships of being one. The book was able to made me feel the emotion of how it feels to be away when you’re mother is sick but you have to do it because they need your support. The panels successfully conveyed the emotions of each of the characters.
From there, the book immediately dives into the plot with the readers being introduced to Mang Tino’s superpowers and him becoming an instant unconventional hero to those who are oppressed and maltreated, hunting down criminals and providing justice. The story then moves to its main plot that totally left me very intrigued.
Despite tackling a very heavy topic, the book did not shy away with adding some funny moments like for instance Tino throwing a basketball high up into the air, high enough to be seen by two pilots of an airplane and the numerous movie line references at the start of the story. Then there’s Donat, who is like a sidekick of Tino in the story, never failed to make me laugh with his quips in every panel that he’s in.
I like how the book was structured in a way that it tugs your heart with every turn of the page. Each chapter starts with the letters Aura wrote to Tino while his working abroad. It added more drama to the story because as the book is nearing it’s end the letters also moves with it. The sequence of letters start from the letters Aura wrote to Tino during his few years stay abroad to eventually a couple of months before he comes home.
I also like how the story felt so close to home. I am familiar with quite a few local superheroes like Captain Barbell, Darna, Lastikman and Zsazsa Zaturnnah among others. I have watched them on television and I’ve been told numerous stories about them growing up but there’s really something when you read about them. I don’t if it’s just me but I felt the connection stronger. I appreciated the story more and I understood the characters and feel for them. Maybe this is the time for me to search and look for copies of those comics and immerse myself into their worlds.
This is a very short book but it’s really good. I was able to actually finish it in less than hour. It has very little dialogues and I actually spent more time gazing at the illustrations. It’s a mix of drawings and photography. It’s really a visual treat. Ian Sta. Maria’s realistic style of drawing worked perfectly well Russel Molina’s dialogues. Even the frames that doesn’t have that much dialogue, readers can still follow the story because of the cleanly drawn and detailed illustrations. It was not hard to be taken away by the emotions of the book. On Molina’s part, the dialogues are so natural and straightforward. If you’re a Filipino reading this book, you won’t doubt that this this book does book does not have any pretensions to the point of trying so hard to become that “Filipino” feel.
So let’s talk about the ending. When the story ended, I was like, is that it? It was a total cliffhanger. Not to discourage those who would want to start reading the book because the journey towards the ending is totally worth it but it’s just that I’ve been so engaged with the book and I was so upset when I realized that I already reached the ending because I really want to know more. The biggest question for me was where did Tino got his power and what’s the scene inside their house when Tino reached home that made him so shocked? Please, I need answers!
I like how the author’s new take on superheroes. That becoming a superhero does not come with age. An unassuming character can be someone we won’t imagine he would be. The book also talks about the complexities of life: growing up, starting a family, your children leaving your house to start their own, your spouse getting sick and just dealing with your everyday life. Life can surprise in many ways. We never know what will happen next and there’s nothing that we can do but be brave and be prepared.
Looking forward in reading more Filipino graphic novels in the future!
What would you do when wake up one morning and you found out that you suddenly possessed superhuman strength? Here’s the catch, You’re already sixty six years old.
Its been a while since I last read a Filipino graphic novel. Well, let me rephrase that, its been a while since I last read the Trese graphic novel because that’s the only Filipino graphic novel that I’ve read so far. I devoured all its six volumes and sub-volumes and if you’ve been following this blog for quite some time now, you probably know how I love that graphic novel series to pieces. And for me, it’s a shame that I have failed to read other graphic novels by Filipino artists considering how rich and lively the Philippine graphic novels scene now. And that’s what I am slowly trying to correct now. On my Manila International Book Fair 2016 book haul, I hauled two Filipino graphic novels. I picked up Sixty Six and Ang Subersibo.
This graphic follows the story of Celestino “Tino” Cabal, a sixty six year old man living with his wife Aura who suffers from dementia. She always needs to be reminded of their their life to be reacquainted with what’s happening. They have a daughter who works abroad. Being a former Overseas Filipino worker himself, Tino made the readers easily understand the hardships of being one. The book was able to made me feel the emotion of how it feels to be away when you’re mother is sick but you have to do it because they need your support. The panels successfully conveyed the emotions of each of the characters.
From there, the book immediately dives into the plot with the readers being introduced to Mang Tino’s superpowers and him becoming an instant unconventional hero to those who are oppressed and maltreated, hunting down criminals and providing justice. The story then moves to its main plot that totally left me very intrigued.
Despite tackling a very heavy topic, the book did not shy away with adding some funny moments like for instance Tino throwing a basketball high up into the air, high enough to be seen by two pilots of an airplane and the numerous movie line references at the start of the story. Then there’s Donat, who is like a sidekick of Tino in the story, never failed to make me laugh with his quips in every panel that he’s in.
I like how the book was structured in a way that it tugs your heart with every turn of the page. Each chapter starts with the letters Aura wrote to Tino while his working abroad. It added more drama to the story because as the book is nearing it’s end the letters also moves with it. The sequence of letters start from the letters Aura wrote to Tino during his few years stay abroad to eventually a couple of months before he comes home.
I also like how the story felt so close to home. I am familiar with quite a few local superheroes like Captain Barbell, Darna, Lastikman and Zsazsa Zaturnnah among others. I have watched them on television and I’ve been told numerous stories about them growing up but there’s really something when you read about them. I don’t if it’s just me but I felt the connection stronger. I appreciated the story more and I understood the characters and feel for them. Maybe this is the time for me to search and look for copies of those comics and immerse myself into their worlds.
This is a very short book but it’s really good. I was able to actually finish it in less than hour. It has very little dialogues and I actually spent more time gazing at the illustrations. It’s a mix of drawings and photography. It’s really a visual treat. Ian Sta. Maria’s realistic style of drawing worked perfectly well Russel Molina’s dialogues. Even the frames that doesn’t have that much dialogue, readers can still follow the story because of the cleanly drawn and detailed illustrations. It was not hard to be taken away by the emotions of the book. On Molina’s part, the dialogues are so natural and straightforward. If you’re a Filipino reading this book, you won’t doubt that this this book does book does not have any pretensions to the point of trying so hard to become that “Filipino” feel.
So let’s talk about the ending. When the story ended, I was like, is that it? It was a total cliffhanger. Not to discourage those who would want to start reading the book because the journey towards the ending is totally worth it but it’s just that I’ve been so engaged with the book and I was so upset when I realized that I already reached the ending because I really want to know more. The biggest question for me was where did Tino got his power and what’s the scene inside their house when Tino reached home that made him so shocked? Please, I need answers!
I like how the author’s new take on superheroes. That becoming a superhero does not come with age. An unassuming character can be someone we won’t imagine he would be. The book also talks about the complexities of life: growing up, starting a family, your children leaving your house to start their own, your spouse getting sick and just dealing with your everyday life. Life can surprise in many ways. We never know what will happen next and there’s nothing that we can do but be brave and be prepared.
Looking forward in reading more Filipino graphic novels in the future!
May 14, 2023
It’s giving Filipino Daredevil but he’s not blind — he’s sixty-six.
Lots of heart, lots of ground, and lots of potential. I have high hopes for the coming books. And a newfound interest for graphic novels. Thanks FCBD.
Lots of heart, lots of ground, and lots of potential. I have high hopes for the coming books. And a newfound interest for graphic novels. Thanks FCBD.
October 24, 2018
Bitin. Please release the next batch :D
January 26, 2019
Minahal ko na agad 'yung bida. Nakulangan lang ako sa konteksto. Pero, balita ko may kasunod pa naman. Will surely check it out!
October 14, 2019
Ian Sta. Maria's stylish black-and-white artwork amazingly draws action scenes and fleshes out about half of Russel Molina's origin story of Tino, the super senior-citizen man.
June 14, 2020
Bakit bitin???
JOKE may Book 2 na pala. Hehe
JOKE may Book 2 na pala. Hehe
August 17, 2020
English translation read, published by Epigram Books in Singapore. Engaging story and characters. Unsure if art was originally in colour, but this is grayscale -- would've looked much better in colour. Strange font choice makes dialogue tough to read.
October 30, 2021
Good story telling. The artwork is also good. :)
July 14, 2022
Hinog ang konsepto, angas ng pagkakaguhit. Nakulangan lang ako nang kaunti sa pagbubuo ng daigdig ng kwento.
Excited nang basahin ang Book 2.
Excited nang basahin ang Book 2.
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