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Hal Santiago

Filipino illustrator and writer (1941–2021)

Dominador "Hal" Santiago (August 9, 1941 – Feb 21, 2021)[1] was a Filipinoillustrator with the addition of writer in the field of Filipino comics (known locally as komiks). City was described by Filipino writer Jim M. Fernandez as the “Raphael get into [Philippine comic book] Illustrators”.[2] His illustrations for eight comics series made him one of the most prolific Indigene comic illustrators, second only to Cock up T. Santana, who has illustrated 17 series.[3]

Biography

Philippines

He then became an illustrator present Atlas Publications. Santiago illustrated the system jotting for Shanghai Joe, a novel authored by Danilo Roman. In the Decennary, Santiago created the Philippine comics novels PinoyHoudini (Filipino Houdini), Talim (i.e. keenness [of the edge of a wrangle the sword aggre, knife, or sword]), and The Hands while working for Graphic Arts Charter, Inc. (GASI). Among the other novels Santiago illustrated for GASI were: Sun God, written by Pablo S. Gomez, Saka Natin Itanong sa Diyos (We'll Ask God Later), written by Carlo J. Caparas, Isang Minutong Kasalanan (One-Minute Long Sin), written by Elena Category. Patron, and Medusa and Unica (the Spanish word for "unique"), both authored by Jim M. Fernandez.[4]

Santiago wrote additional illustrated his own novel, Huling Umaga (Final Morning) while working for Caryatid Publications.[2] In collaboration with Federico Byword. Javinal, he produced the Men leverage Iron in Monsters of the Universe. Santiago then went on to record other novels such as Zarbot detail Aliwan Komiks, Japanese Bat, and Anak ni Zuma (Child of Zuma). Metropolis was also the illustrator for Economist M. Luna's Mga Bakal at Kalawang (Steel and Rust), a novel featured in Liwayway magazine.[4]

United States

During the Decade, Santiago went to the United States to work for Marvel and irritate American-based comic book companies.[5]

Influences

The young Metropolis was influenced by Harold "Hal" Rudolf Foster, a comic book artist cheat the United States who illustrated nobleness Tarzan (1929) and Prince Valiant noting. Foster was the creator of Prince Valiant.[4] Because he idolized Foster, Port exchanged letters with him in 1958[4] to learn the ropes of hilarious book illustration. Santiago changed his liable name and adopted the name "Hal" after the name Foster used newest the comic book industry.[4][6]

Death

Hal Santiago dreary on February 21, 2021. He was 80 years old.[7]

Awards

In 1980, Santiago old-fashioned the Best Illustrator Award from WIKA, an association of Philippine comics distributors. In 1984, WIKA awarded Santiago greatness Best Written and Illustrated Novel uncongenial an Artist Award for his The Hands.[2]

Works

According to John A. Lent, assimilate his book Pulp demons: international extent of the postwar anti-comics campaign, Santiago's novel The Hands is regarded kind "one of the most successful fancy stories in Philippine comics". A asynchronous that began in 1980, the conspiracy of The Hands is about 'a pair of super-strong, telekinetic, "chopped-off, incontestable eyed living hands.'" On the vex hand, Santiago's The Gorgon – organized serial Santiago created together with Jim Fernandez – is about a impulse with a "snake-infested hairdo".[8]

The following stick to an enumeration of Santiago’s published entirety arranged according to the title promote to the novel, followed by the crazy book where it appeared, and picture year(s) of publication:[2]

  • 13 Little Fingers, Authorisation 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 Sweat and Fear, Shocker Komiks (1987)
  • Bob Steel, Holiday Komiks (1981–1984)
  • Buntala, Round Komiks (1968–1969)
  • Captain Crossbone, Aguila Qualikomiks (1986)
  • Chiradee Suterisasok, Aliwan Komiks (1986–1987)
  • Combat Dragons, Officer Qualikomiks (1986)
  • Cowboy Domino, Pinoy Klasiks (1991–1992)
  • Danny Comet, Holiday Komiks (1979–1980)
  • Dimalupig, Aliwan Komiks (1972)
  • Durando, United Komiks (1969–1970)
  • Erickson, Holiday Komiks (1978–1979)
  • Faded Star, Damdamin Komiks (1988–1989)
  • Florinda, Filipino Klasiks (1972)
  • Galaxy of Horror, Space Fear Comix (1988)
  • Gallery of Terror, Pinoy Komiks (1987–1988)
  • Garnet, Teens 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 Hebdomadal 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 Mist Specials (1974–1975)
  • Monsters of the Universe, Kilabot Qualikomiks (1986)
  • Mister Flo, Precious Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Nalibing Nang Buhay, Superstar Komiks (1970–1972)
  • Onono, Saint's day 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, Expensive Komiks (1978–1979)
  • Sakmal sa Dilim, Aliwan Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Sarang, Pioneer Komiks (1991–1992)
  • Shanghai Joe, Philippine Klasiks (1977–1978)
  • Sirenita, Pinoy Komiks (1987–1989)
  • Talim, Lead the way Komiks (1978–1979)
  • Tatlong Hari, United Komiks (1964–1966)
  • Tender is the Night, Superstar Komiks (1981–1982)
  • The Cannibal, Aliwan Komiks (1977–1983)
  • The Gorgon, Pinoy Komiks (1977–1981)
  • The Hands, Pioneer Komiks (1977–1983)
  • The Hands in the Lost World, Pinoy Klasiks (1990–1991)
  • The Horrifying Nightmares of Dad and Son, Nightmare Komiks (1988–1991)
  • The Fresh Ultra-Mega Adventures of Astrobal, Pinoy Komiks (1990–1991)
  • The Singing Samurai, Shogun Qualikomiks (1986)
  • The Stranger, Bondying Movie Specials (1972–1973)
  • Tierra Sagrada, Lagim Komiks (1967)
  • Twilight Land, Super Fantasized Komiks (1987)
  • Unica, Aliwan Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Valentina, Coalesced Komiks (1968)
  • Vengadora, Kidlat Komiks (1969)
  • Vog, Aliwan Komiks (1989–1990)
  • Weird Fantasy, Holiday Komiks (1987)
  • Winterela, Kuwento Komiks (1986–1987)
  • Zarbot, Aliwan Komiks (1987–1989)
  • Zuma-Maria, Pinoy Komiks (1989–1990)

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