Budjette ist Mitbegründer von Alamat Comics, wo er Comic-Geschichten wie Batch72, The Flying Phantom und Payaso verfasste. Sein jüngstes Werk Trese, das er zusammen mit dem Künstler KaJo Baldisimo schuf, entfernt sich von typischen Superheldenklischees. Wie ein klassischer Superheld wahrt er eine geheime Identität, während er gleichzeitig als stellvertretender leitender Kreativdirektor in einer Werbeagentur tätig ist. Seine Erzählungen sind bekannt für ihre einzigartige Mischung aus Folklore und modernen städtischen Mythen.
In "TRESE – Hüterin der Stadt" wird Manila nach Sonnenuntergang zur gefährlichen Heimat blutgieriger Aswang und magischer Kreaturen. Alexandra Trese wird von der Polizei zurate gezogen, wenn Verbrechen ins Unerklärliche führen. Die Reihe vereint philippinischen Volksglauben mit spannender Kriminalgeschichte.
TRESE – Hüterin der Stadt spielt in Manila, wo die Dunkelheit die kriminelle Unterwelt entfesselt. Alexandra Trese wird zur Hilfe gerufen, wenn übernatürliche Elemente bei Verbrechen ins Spiel kommen. Die Serie kombiniert philippinischen Horror mit actionreichen Erzählungen und beeindruckenden Illustrationen, die das Genre erfrischen.
Vol. 1: "When the sun sets in the city of Manila, don't you dare make a wrong turn and end up in that dimly-lit side of the metro, where blood-sucking aswang run the most-wanted kidnapping rings, where gigantic kapre are the kingpins of crime, and magical engkantos slip through the cracks and steal your most precious possessions. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese."--Back cover
A fascinating field guide to Philippine monsters and mythology!From award-winning authors Budgette Tan and David Hontiveros comes The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo --a 19th-century cryptozoologist's account of his encounters with the strange and magical creatures from Philippine legends and mythology.In this book, you'll come face-to-face with 36 mythical beasts including: The Kapre --A shape-shifter that morphs before your very eyes, disguising itself as what you think is your dog or your mom! The Mangalok --An angel-faced predator who feasts on human flesh! The Pugot --A headless beast aptly described as a living, breathing volcano!And many more!Pardo describes 36 fantastical animals in total, highlighting his encyclopedic knowledge of the unique creatures found in all parts of the Philippines (which is undeniable, even if he is a bit of a lout). Pardo's lost journal is full of eye-witness details of his exciting travels in search of mythical beings. Don't miss out on his extraordinary adventures!
"When dusk arrives in the city of Manila, that's when you become the most likely prey of the criminal underworld. Kidnappers and thieves will be the least of your worries. Beware the criminals that can't be bound with handcuffs nor harmed with bullets. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese." - back cover
"When the sun sets in the city of Manila, don't you dare make a wrong turn and end up in that dimly-lit side of the metro, where blood-sucking aswang run the most-wanted kidnapping rings, where gigantic kapre are the kingpins of crime, and magical engkantos slip through the cracks and steal your most precious possessions. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese"--Back cover.
Award-winning Filipino comic, and now hit Netflix anime series!In a neglected area of Luneta Park, a man is found strangled by the weeds and vines.Across town, a murdered manananggal is about to spark a supernatural gang war.Over at the university, a strange illness is driving college students mad with despair.At the harbor, demons have gathered to watch the country’s greatest boxer fight for his very soul.Foul play. Magic spells. Supernatural criminals.When the case takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese.Trese Vol 4: Last Seen After Midnight contains 4 stories from the case files of Alexandra Trese:• CADENA DE AMOR• A PRIVATE COLLECTION• WANTED: BEDSPACER• FIGHT OF THE YEAREach features updated/remastered artwork, as well as bonus material, including Alexandra’s journal entries chronicling her creature encounters and more.
You know this door, this strange portal that you once opened and walked through.You met dozens of things that most still believe are merely figments of fiction and fancy.And you met a man, Alejandro Pardo, who spent his lifetime chronicling these things, these creatures.The door's open now. So walk through it again.Meet other men and women who've witnessed just how deep the shadows really are.And of course, meet what lurks furtively in them.
Set in the dark underbelly of Manila, this series follows Alexandra Trese, a detective who confronts supernatural threats like aswang and kapre while solving bizarre crimes. The box set compiles the first six volumes of this acclaimed horror comic, showcasing remastered artwork and additional content, including Alexandra's journal entries. With its unique blend of Filipino folklore and urban crime, the series offers a captivating exploration of the supernatural world, now also available as a Netflix anime.
The award-winning Filipino graphic novel series, on which the Netflix anime is based, continues... Monsoon season has arrived in Manila. Predators that used to hunt sailors in the open sea have found their way into the flooded streets of the city. The unceasing rain muffles the screams of the victims being pulled down into the murky waters. In places too high to be reached the flood, the party continues for the privileged, who indulge in a new designer drug which grants them the supernatural abilities of enkanto and aswang. These are the murders and mysteries Alexandra Trese needs to solve as the tide continue to rise at the stroke of midnight.
