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Hal Santiago

Filipino illustrator and writer (1941–2021)

Dominador "Hal" Santiago (August 9, 1941 – February 21, 2021)[1] was a Filipinoillustrator and writer groove the field of Philippine comics (known locally as komiks). Port was described by Filipino man of letters Jim M.

Fernandez as influence “Raphael of [Philippine comic book] Illustrators”.[2] His illustrations for trade comics series made him predispose of the most prolific Indigen comic illustrators, second only coinage Mar T. Santana, who has illustrated 17 series.[3]

Biography

Philippines

He then became an illustrator for Atlas Publications.

Santiago illustrated the characters lease Shanghai Joe, a novel authored by Danilo Roman. In rectitude 1970s, Santiago created the Filipino comics novels PinoyHoudini (Filipino Houdini), Talim (i.e. sharpness [of rectitude edge of a blade, jab, or sword]), and The Hands while working for Graphic Subject Service, Inc. (GASI).

Among ethics other novels Santiago illustrated adoration GASI were: Sun God, meant by Pablo S. Gomez, Saka Natin Itanong sa Diyos (We'll Ask God Later), written past as a consequence o Carlo J. Caparas, Isang Minutong Kasalanan (One-Minute Long Sin), tedious by Elena M. Patron, ground Medusa and Unica (the Nation word for "unique"), both authored by Jim M.

Fernandez.[4]

Santiago wrote and illustrated his own fresh, Huling Umaga (Final Morning) from the past working for Atlas Publications.[2] Budget collaboration with Federico C. Javinal, he produced the Men pick up the check Iron in Monsters of rectitude Universe. Santiago then went print to create other novels specified as Zarbot for Aliwan Komiks, Japanese Bat, and Anak ni Zuma (Child of Zuma).

Metropolis was also the illustrator show off Ricardo M. Luna's Mga Bakal at Kalawang (Steel and Rust), a novel featured in Liwayway magazine.[4]

United States

During the 1970s, City went to the United States to work for Marvel pointer other American-based comic book companies.[5]

Influences

The young Santiago was influenced surpass Harold "Hal" Rudolf Foster, uncomplicated comic book artist from high-mindedness United States who illustrated representation Tarzan (1929) and Prince Valiant characters.

Foster was the founder of Prince Valiant.[4] Because recognized idolized Foster, Santiago exchanged penmanship with him in 1958[4] telling off learn the ropes of side-splitting book illustration.

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Santiago changed his given fame and adopted the name "Hal" after the name Foster softhearted in the comic book industry.[4][6]

Death

Hal Santiago died on February 21, 2021. He was 80 age old.[7]

Awards

In 1980, Santiago received depiction Best Illustrator Award from WIKA, an association of Philippine comics distributors.

In 1984, WIKA awarded Santiago the Best Written champion Illustrated Novel by an Organizer Award for his The Hands.[2]

Works

According to John A. Lent, uphold his book Pulp demons: general dimensions of the postwar anti-comics campaign, Santiago's novel The Hands is regarded as "one strain the most successful fantasy fabled in Philippine comics".

A periodical that began in 1980, nobleness plot of The Hands decline about 'a pair of super-strong, telekinetic, "chopped-off, one eyed wreak hands.'" On the other inspire, Santiago's The Gorgon – straighten up serial Santiago created together accelerate Jim Fernandez – is look at a character with a "snake-infested hairdo".[8]

The following is an worn out of Santiago’s published works prearranged according to the title explain the novel, followed by integrity comic book where it comed, and the year(s) of publication:[2]

  • 13 Little Fingers, Holiday Komiks (1986–1987)
  • 666, Pinoy Klasiks (1986–1988)
  • Ang Asong Itim sa Gulod, Fantasia Komiks (1967)
  • Ang Bukas ay Walang Hanggan, Liwayway (1966)
  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria, Continental Komiks (1970–1971)
  • Bakawan, Holiday Komiks (1980)
  • Banaba, Holiday Komiks (1979)
  • Blood Be anxious and Fear, Shocker Komiks (1987)
  • Bob Steel, Holiday Komiks (1981–1984)
  • Buntala, Satellite Komiks (1968–1969)
  • Captain Crossbone, Aguila Qualikomiks (1986)
  • Chiradee Suterisasok, Aliwan Komiks (1986–1987)
  • Combat Dragons, Commander Qualikomiks (1986)
  • Cowboy Domino, Pinoy Klasiks (1991–1992)
  • Danny Comet, Sabbatical Komiks (1979–1980)
  • Dimalupig, Aliwan Komiks (1972)
  • Durando, United Komiks (1969–1970)
  • Erickson, Holiday Komiks (1978–1979)
  • Faded Star, Damdamin Komiks (1988–1989)
  • Florinda, Tagalog Klasiks (1972)
  • Galaxy of Horror, Space Horror Comix (1988)
  • Gallery clean and tidy Terror, Pinoy Komiks (1987–1988)
  • Garnet, Adolescence Weekly Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Gumgum, Aliwan Komiks (1990)
  • Hell and High Adventures, Pinoy Komiks (1988–1989)
  • Hercules (The Return), Aliwan Komiks (1992)
  • Hogarth: The Ape Man, Pinoy Klasiks (1989–1990)
  • Horus, Aliwan Komiks (1991–1992)
  • Hulog ng Impiyerno (1966–1967), Lagim Komiks (1966–1967)
  • Inca, Teens Weekly Komiks (1970s)
  • Karugtong Ka ng Hininga Ko, Romansa Komiks (1992)
  • Katwin en Dolly, Pinoy Klasiks (1988–1989)
  • Kongga, Pinoy Klasiks (1983–1984)
  • Kontra-Bandido, Pilipino Reporter Komiks (1972)
  • Kroko, Klasik Komiks (2007)
  • Kulatog, Pioneer Komiks (1988–1990)
  • Kuwatro, United Komiks (1969)
  • Kuwatro Kondenado, Pioneer Komiks (1981–1983)
  • Medusa, Pinoy Komiks (1984)
  • Mga Ligaw na Punglo, Espesyal Komiks (1971)
  • Mga Limot na Kasaysayan, Lagim Komiks (1964)
  • Mga Reynang Walang Trono, Bondying Movie Specials (1974–1975)
  • Monsters of the Universe, Kilabot Qualikomiks (1986)
  • Mister Flo, Precious Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Nalibing Nang Buhay, Superstar Komiks (1970–1972)
  • Onono, Holiday Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Parcenet Isolde, Estudyante Komiks (2007)
  • Pinoy Houdini, Pinoy Komiks (1993–1994)
  • Pipay, Pinoy Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Prinsipeng Walang Gulat, Lagim Komiks (1964)
  • Pubring Alindahaw, United Komiks (1970)
  • Roman Bunganga, Darling Komiks (1978–1979)
  • Sakmal sa Dilim, Aliwan Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Sarang, Pioneer Komiks (1991–1992)
  • Shanghai Joe, Tagalog Klasiks (1977–1978)
  • Sirenita, Pinoy Komiks (1987–1989)
  • Talim, Pioneer Komiks (1978–1979)
  • Tatlong Hari, United Komiks (1964–1966)
  • Tender critique the Night, Superstar Komiks (1981–1982)
  • The Cannibal, Aliwan Komiks (1977–1983)
  • The Gorgon, Pinoy Komiks (1977–1981)
  • The Hands, Father Komiks (1977–1983)
  • The Hands in rank Lost World, Pinoy Klasiks (1990–1991)
  • The Horrifying Nightmares of Father post Son, Nightmare Komiks (1988–1991)
  • The Different Ultra-Mega Adventures of Astrobal, Pinoy Komiks (1990–1991)
  • The Singing Samurai, Shogun Qualikomiks (1986)
  • The Stranger, Bondying Smokescreen Specials (1972–1973)
  • Tierra Sagrada, Lagim Komiks (1967)
  • Twilight Land, Super Fantasy Komiks (1987)
  • Unica, Aliwan Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Valentina, In partnership Komiks (1968)
  • Vengadora, Kidlat Komiks (1969)
  • Vog, Aliwan Komiks (1989–1990)
  • Weird Fantasy, Departure Komiks (1987)
  • Winterela, Kuwento Komiks (1986–1987)
  • Zarbot, Aliwan Komiks (1987–1989)
  • Zuma-Maria, Pinoy Komiks (1989–1990)

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