Gener Pedrina

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Gener "Ner" Pedrina (born January 1, 1970)is a freelance Filipino comic book artist who has taken on various roles in the industry. Most notable is his creation of Sanduguan. Pedrina graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the Angeles University of the Philippines, Angeles City, Pampanga.

1 Early career
2 Published Works
3 The Sanduguan Universe
4 Sandugo
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Early career

Pedrina began his career with his first foray into comics in the short-lived Handicrap Comics (1996), which lasted all of six issues. The comics contained 3 titles per issue, one of which was Sanduguan which appeared in issues 5 and 6. His other creations appeared in Handicrap were the Bato and Zodiac comics.

After Handicrap, Pedrina was commissioned to do pin-up art for Alamat Comics' On The Verge and later did art for True Philippine Ghost Stories published by Psicom. He also did color work for Darna as it was released in International 3-issue format, published by Mango Comics in 2003. In 2004, he also did the art for Dynatica Comics' Tikbalang Nation. He worked with Psicom creating lay-outs for the magazine section of DC Kids Philippines, the official digest-sized reprints of the TV tie-ins- Teen Titans Go!, The Batman Strikes! and Justice League Unlimited.

[edit] Published Works

1998
Handicrap # 1-6 Published by Handicrapcomix

1999
ON THE VERGE Pin-up for Dancing with a four legged Iguana Published by Alamat Entertainment, Inc.

LEGEND OF ZODIAC #1 & 2

2002
Philippine Legends Published by Psicom

Ang Alamat ni Bernardo Karpio
Alamat ng Maynilad
Alamat Ng Mais
Alamat Ni Apobolinayen At Ang Araw
Tigbauan At Lamokon

2003
Look And Find Series Coloring Published by Psicom

1 - Invasion
2 - The Forest
3 - J Brothers Adventure
4 - Baranggay Anay, cover only
5 - The 12 Huntsmen
6 - The Abduction
8 - Carnival

Philippine Ghost Stories #8 Pin-up Published by Psicom

DARNA Color Assist Published by Mango Comics

SANDUGUAN REVELATION Written by Christophe Pacaud Published by Blue Shuffle

WAN: Tatlong Kuwento. Talong Buhay With Tobie Abad

2004
TIKBALANG NATION Written by Jason BAnico Published by Dynatica

2005
FANTASYA "Kasaysayan: Minsan Isang Tag-Ulan" Written bby Alex Osias Published by Psicom,

BASTED "Noon At Kailanman" Written by Kate Aton Cover colors Published by Psicom

BASTED: Tagos Hanggang Buto Cover colors Published by Psicom

PROJECT: HERO Razor Lolita Written by Jason Banico Published byQuest Ventures

KOMIKS ATBP Ang Alamat ni Bato Published by Point Zero

SHINING GOLD: APOCRYPHUS Written by Darrin Hunt under Ronin Studios

[edit] The Sanduguan Universe

Ner began creating the Sanduguan universe with Handicrap comics expanding it into other media. After Handicrap Comics, his Zodiac comic was released independently in Comic Quest stores in 2002. The work was then published online. Sanduguan's iconic character representations gained a large fanbase among artists and comic book buffs, and many popular artists volunteered to represent the characters in various art forms. Sanduguan quickly became a gallery favorite.

There was an attempted release of Sanduguan in Blue Shuffle's digest in 2002, but production fell through. Sanduguan was released as an RPG campaign in the 2003 comic convention. It was released in a new format independently sold exclusively for the Comic Convention in 2004, and is scheduled for release as a seven-issue mini-series Sanduguan: Revelations. Bato was published anew with the release of Komiks ATBP published by Point Zero, an offshoot of Blitzworks in 2006.

[edit] Sandugo

Sandugo

Promotional mini-poster for Sandugo. Art by Ner Pedrina.

Publisher	Kathang Indio
First appearance	Handicrapcomix #5 (Summer 1998)
Base(s) of operations	Hidden Underground base in Mount Arayat

Roster
Adarna Alamid Anino Bato Bernardo Karpio Diwata Lam-Ang Datu Pag-Asa Sandata Sidapa Supremo

The team called SANDUGO, is a Filipino komix super team. In most incarnations, its roster includes several filipino characters mostly based on myths and thus many of them are easily recognizable to the viewing public.

The original, line-up is Sandata, Supremo,Diwata, and Sidapa. The team was assisted by Bernardo Karpio also known as the Maharlikan God Malyari, who became the first hero to be invited by the four founders. The team soon included Narra, Alamid, Lam-ang, Anino, Adarna and reservists Bato and Datu Pag-asa.

The team made its debut in Handicrapcomix #5 (1997). Although the team hasn't really been in publication, Sandugo had its small following due to its internet presence and commisioned fanart from fans and well-known Filipino artists. The team has been well received since inception. It was even included in the well known website http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/ that spotlights other countries characters asided from the big two mainstream publishers of the same genre.

The team's concept was loosely based on the sanduguan ritual (blood compact) done by recruited Katipuneros who fought the Spanish occupation in Philippine History as their oath to the movement.

History

The team Sandugo was formed when the Maharlikan god of evil Siginarugan escaped his hundreds of years imprisonment and decided to wreak havoc on the new world. Creating monstrous automatons, he sowed fear and destruction in the mega city of Kalayaan, formerly known as Clarkfield in Pampanga. Sandata in his civilian identity was in the area, and jumped in to stop the rampaging monsters. He was soon joined by the beautiful Diwata who was warned of the event in her sanctorium. Sidapa, the hand of death alarmed by the unscheduled deaths of civilians soon joined to investigate. A mysterious figure also saw what was transpiring on television decided to survey the commotion. The four heroes having difficulty in the battle decided to pool their resources then managed to defeat the monster and finally faced the evil maharlikan. The fight continous for a length of time until Siginarugan was exhausted due to not being in full power yet. He was then buried by a large amount of rubbles thrown from a distance by the mysterious figure. Drained and almost powerless, the evil dark god escaped retribution. The four seeing the carnage and destruction caused by the battle has then decided to band together to prevent similar events from happening. Supremo called the team Sandugo.

During their early days, the team operated from Diwata's sanctorium located in Arayat mountain, having access to various mystical means to help them in their cause. Soon, they learned the identity of the mysterious figure who helped them in their first battle with Siginarugan. The mysterious figure was revealed to Bernardo Karpio, the legendary strong man of Philippine myths. Soon thereafter, they recruited various heroes to fill their team, they have decided to have an active roster of eigth heroes in relation to the number of provinces who waged war against the Spanish regime. It was also at this time that they were able to established their charter and work with the government, helping in extra-special matters that cannot be resolved by the resources of the government