Gerry Alanguilan was a significant figure in the Philippine comics scene during the 1990s and early 2000s. Originally trained as an architect, he transitioned into a career as a comic book artist and writer. Internationally, he gained recognition for his graphic novels Wasted and Elmer, while also working as an inker on major American superhero titles like X-Men and Superman: Birthright. Alanguilan was deeply committed to promoting local comics, notably restoring the work of Francisco V. Coching, which helped Coching receive recognition as a National Artist of the Philippines. His own creative work often featured Filipino characters and social commentary, including his award-winning miniseries Elmer. Beyond his own publications, he collaborated with other creators to reimagine iconic characters like Darna. Which of Alanguilan's diverse graphic novels or collaborations do you find most impactful for the local comics tradition? Source: en.wikipedia.org, "Gerry Alanguilan - Wikipedia" —…
