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The Children of Bathala #2
The Children of Bathala Volume 2
Idra’s plan to hide Nicole and her friends from the Dark Anitos has failed. Now the evil Budniaan has arrived in this world with his army of undead warriors and twisted engkantos to hunt the former Mythology Class down.
With Rey and Misha on the other side of the globe and the group at odds over what course of action to take, they all realize they need to reunite and escape Budniaan’s threat. A plan is formed to visit a location of past glories and race against time to uncover the secret of an ancient artifact that may lead them to safety in the spirit realm — the Skyworld.
Will this group of adventurers who are past their prime be able to escape to fight another day before they are found by a sinister enemy more powerful than any they have faced before?
The Children of Bathala Volume Two continues the sequel series to
Arnold Arre’s award-winning graphic novel The Mythology Class.
With Rey and Misha on the other side of the globe and the group at odds over what course of action to take, they all realize they need to reunite and escape Budniaan’s threat. A plan is formed to visit a location of past glories and race against time to uncover the secret of an ancient artifact that may lead them to safety in the spirit realm — the Skyworld.
Will this group of adventurers who are past their prime be able to escape to fight another day before they are found by a sinister enemy more powerful than any they have faced before?
The Children of Bathala Volume Two continues the sequel series to
Arnold Arre’s award-winning graphic novel The Mythology Class.
250 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2021
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About the author
Arnold Arre
39 books165 followersArnold Arre (born September 2, 1971 in Metro Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino comic book writer, artist and self-taught animator best known for his graphic novels The Mythology Class (1999) and Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat (2006).
Arnold Arre has won National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle for his graphic novels The Mythology Class (1999), a four-part action-adventure miniseries and Trip to Tagaytay (2000), a one-shot future fiction short story. The Mythology Class, which has been described as "genre-breaking", has the distinction of being the first graphic novel to win in the Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards Comic Books category.
Arre's other titles include the romantic comedy After Eden (2002), Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat (2006), and "Martial Law Babies" (2008).
Aside from his comics work, Arre did numerous design and illustration jobs for various clients such as the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts and Sony BMG Music Entertainment Philippines. He also took part in local and international group exhibits and has had a one-man fantasy-themed show, Mythos in 2000.
In 2007, producer Tony Gloria of Unitel Productions optioned the film rights to Arre's novel Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat. Arre has mentioned in an April 2014 interview that the project is still under development.
In 2011, Arre studied the art of animation and made a 4-minute short film titled Andong Agimat: Kanya ang Kalye based on the main character in his book Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat. In November 2011 he was commissioned by Gang Badoy of Rock Ed Philippines and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to make an animated music video for Kaninong Anino in celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Filipino hero Jose Rizal. The following year, he was commissioned by Rock Ed Philippines and the NHCP to make an animated music video for Lupang Hinirang, the Philippine National Anthem which was broadcast on national television on June 12, 2012, Independence Day (Philippines).[9] In September 2012, he did a series of educational animated videos titled Tandaan. Kalayaan. Alagaan. to mark the 40th anniversary of the Philippines' freedom from Martial Law. The series was commissioned by Rock Ed Philippines and the National Youth Commission (Philippines).
In July 2013, Arre finished his first 20-minute animated short film titled Milkyboy. The film went on to win awards at the 25th Gawad CCP Para Sa Alternatibong Pelikula in November 2013, the 7th Animahenasyon (Philippine Animation Festival) in November 2013, and the 30th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) in May 2014 where Arre was awarded the Linda Mabalot New Directors/New Visions Award, presented to a short film that demonstrates innovative and original use of cinematic language and vision.
Arre is based in Quezon City and is married to graphic designer Cynthia Bauzon.
(from http://wikipedia.com)
Arnold Arre has won National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle for his graphic novels The Mythology Class (1999), a four-part action-adventure miniseries and Trip to Tagaytay (2000), a one-shot future fiction short story. The Mythology Class, which has been described as "genre-breaking", has the distinction of being the first graphic novel to win in the Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards Comic Books category.
Arre's other titles include the romantic comedy After Eden (2002), Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat (2006), and "Martial Law Babies" (2008).
Aside from his comics work, Arre did numerous design and illustration jobs for various clients such as the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts and Sony BMG Music Entertainment Philippines. He also took part in local and international group exhibits and has had a one-man fantasy-themed show, Mythos in 2000.
In 2007, producer Tony Gloria of Unitel Productions optioned the film rights to Arre's novel Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat. Arre has mentioned in an April 2014 interview that the project is still under development.
In 2011, Arre studied the art of animation and made a 4-minute short film titled Andong Agimat: Kanya ang Kalye based on the main character in his book Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat. In November 2011 he was commissioned by Gang Badoy of Rock Ed Philippines and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to make an animated music video for Kaninong Anino in celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Filipino hero Jose Rizal. The following year, he was commissioned by Rock Ed Philippines and the NHCP to make an animated music video for Lupang Hinirang, the Philippine National Anthem which was broadcast on national television on June 12, 2012, Independence Day (Philippines).[9] In September 2012, he did a series of educational animated videos titled Tandaan. Kalayaan. Alagaan. to mark the 40th anniversary of the Philippines' freedom from Martial Law. The series was commissioned by Rock Ed Philippines and the National Youth Commission (Philippines).
In July 2013, Arre finished his first 20-minute animated short film titled Milkyboy. The film went on to win awards at the 25th Gawad CCP Para Sa Alternatibong Pelikula in November 2013, the 7th Animahenasyon (Philippine Animation Festival) in November 2013, and the 30th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) in May 2014 where Arre was awarded the Linda Mabalot New Directors/New Visions Award, presented to a short film that demonstrates innovative and original use of cinematic language and vision.
Arre is based in Quezon City and is married to graphic designer Cynthia Bauzon.
(from http://wikipedia.com)
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March 23, 2023
That cliffhanger at the end!!!! Why did I read Volume 1 and 2 in one go. I hate myself for it because it's so good, but now I have to wait months for Volume 3. But hey, I can always reread The Mythology Class and TCOB 1 and 2, or maybe Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat. Anyway, like I said in my review of Volume 1, the artwork has become more refined, and the pacing has improved since The Mythology Class. I definitely will be recommending the whole Mythology Class series (yes, when I series that includes The Children of Bathala) till my last waking breath before I enter Bathala's realm.
May 16, 2022
"We can do this! We'll survive. We're the Mythology Class. And we are back, baby!"
I breathed this book in. That's how ~un-putdown-able it was.
If The Children of Bathala Volume 1 laid the groundwork context and caught us up to what the gang has been up to the past 20 years, volume 2 hits the ground running after that ending in the previous book.
The fast-paced, high-stakes action that was squeezed in the last few pages of volume 1 continued all throughout the book. From undead warriors and blood tikbalangs to the reappearance of the gang's speedy escapes with net guns, it made me realize that I did miss this in the first volume.
Still, the book didn't lack high emotion scenes. I loved how the tension was so thick you could slice it with a butter knife! Not only between given the events of the first book but also the clashing between which I'm glad they handled maturely. I'm also glad that Fred's pining for Nicole back when they were younger wasn't dismissed and was sustained 'til now even though it broke my heart when
Speaking of maturity, it's also refreshing to see how Misha and Rey's characters developed. Sure, they still banter here and there but there's a significant difference to who they were 20 years back.
In fact, all the characters proved how much they grew and yet still have the kickass personality and courage that made them worthy in The Mythology Class: A Graphic Novel. Especially my girl Nicole! Our new friends aren't any less badass too - I mean, Idra, Im-ma, Ambo, and Kaalo? Welcome to the team!
I can't wait for the next installment especially with yet another excruciating cliffhanger 😭 It actually reminded me of my experience with Si Janus Sílang at ang Pitumpu't Pitong Púsong. Like then, all we can do now is wait.
PS.
Give my favorite girl Lane her own happy ending with
I breathed this book in. That's how ~un-putdown-able it was.
If The Children of Bathala Volume 1 laid the groundwork context and caught us up to what the gang has been up to the past 20 years, volume 2 hits the ground running after that ending in the previous book.
The fast-paced, high-stakes action that was squeezed in the last few pages of volume 1 continued all throughout the book. From undead warriors and blood tikbalangs to the reappearance of the gang's speedy escapes with net guns, it made me realize that I did miss this in the first volume.
Still, the book didn't lack high emotion scenes. I loved how the tension was so thick you could slice it with a butter knife! Not only between given the events of the first book but also the clashing between which I'm glad they handled maturely. I'm also glad that Fred's pining for Nicole back when they were younger wasn't dismissed and was sustained 'til now even though it broke my heart when
Speaking of maturity, it's also refreshing to see how Misha and Rey's characters developed. Sure, they still banter here and there but there's a significant difference to who they were 20 years back.
In fact, all the characters proved how much they grew and yet still have the kickass personality and courage that made them worthy in The Mythology Class: A Graphic Novel. Especially my girl Nicole! Our new friends aren't any less badass too - I mean, Idra, Im-ma, Ambo, and Kaalo? Welcome to the team!
I can't wait for the next installment especially with yet another excruciating cliffhanger 😭 It actually reminded me of my experience with Si Janus Sílang at ang Pitumpu't Pitong Púsong. Like then, all we can do now is wait.
PS.
Give my favorite girl Lane her own happy ending with
February 3, 2022
Volume 2 picks up the pace from the previous issue. More action. More of the serious stuff.
While the first volume showed that the Mythology Class is no more, the second volume argued that the magic still remained intact. There's more to the group. As what Rey said in the book, "We can do this! We'll survive. We're the Mythology Class. And we are back, baby!"
Looking forward to the third volume after that nice twist.
While the first volume showed that the Mythology Class is no more, the second volume argued that the magic still remained intact. There's more to the group. As what Rey said in the book, "We can do this! We'll survive. We're the Mythology Class. And we are back, baby!"
Looking forward to the third volume after that nice twist.
January 4, 2022
*screams into the abyss*
That was a pretty good plot twist right there -- and I can't wait to read volume 3!!! 🎉
That was a pretty good plot twist right there -- and I can't wait to read volume 3!!! 🎉
May 11, 2022
Excited for the next!! The action and humor was so good. 😊
August 18, 2022
This graphic novel had a lot more action compared to the previous volume and I loved how fast paced it is. The ending is such a cliffhanger and I will gladly wait patiently for the next volume.
September 26, 2022
Review to follow 💖
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