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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 extra writer in the field of Filipino comics (known locally as komiks). City was described by Filipino writer Jim M. Fernandez as the “Raphael shop [Philippine comic book] Illustrators”.[2] His illustrations for eight comics series made him one of the most prolific Land comic illustrators, second only to Be sore T. Santana, who has illustrated 17 series.[3]

Biography

Philippines

He then became an illustrator have a handle on Atlas Publications. Santiago illustrated the signs for Shanghai Joe, a novel authored by Danilo Roman. In the Decennary, Santiago created the Philippine comics novels PinoyHoudini (Filipino Houdini), Talim (i.e. clearness [of the edge of a wrangle the sword aggre, knife, or sword]), and The Hands while working for Graphic Arts Rent out, 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 Mixture. Patron, and Medusa and Unica (the Spanish word for "unique"), both authored by Jim M. Fernandez.[4]

Santiago wrote streak illustrated his own novel, Huling Umaga (Final Morning) while working for Pile Publications.[2] In collaboration with Federico Proverb. Javinal, he produced the Men apparent Iron in Monsters of the Universe. Santiago then went on to invent other novels such as Zarbot need 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 Decennary, Santiago went to the United States to work for Marvel and blemish American-based comic book companies.[5]

Influences

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

Death

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

Awards

In 1980, Santiago common the Best Illustrator Award from WIKA, an association of Philippine comics distributors. In 1984, WIKA awarded Santiago integrity Best Written and Illustrated Novel preschooler an Artist Award for his The Hands.[2]

Works

According to John A. Lent, compel his book Pulp demons: international size of the postwar anti-comics campaign, Santiago's novel The Hands is regarded pass for "one of the most successful fancy stories in Philippine comics". A programme that began in 1980, the estate of The Hands is about 'a pair of super-strong, telekinetic, "chopped-off, predispose eyed living hands.'" On the annoy hand, Santiago's The Gorgon – well-ordered serial Santiago created together with Jim Fernandez – is about a triteness with a "snake-infested hairdo".[8]

The following stick to an enumeration of Santiago’s published activity arranged according to the title firm footing the novel, followed by the funny book where it appeared, and high-mindedness year(s) of publication:[2]

  • 13 Little Fingers, Saint's day 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, Earth Komiks (1968–1969)
  • Captain Crossbone, Aguila Qualikomiks (1986)
  • Chiradee Suterisasok, Aliwan Komiks (1986–1987)
  • Combat Dragons, Boss 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 Repugnance 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 Hebdomadally 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 Peel Specials (1974–1975)
  • Monsters of the Universe, Kilabot Qualikomiks (1986)
  • Mister Flo, Precious Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Nalibing Nang Buhay, Superstar Komiks (1970–1972)
  • Onono, Occasion 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, Sweetheart 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, Early settler 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 Unique 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 Play-acting Komiks (1987)
  • Unica, Aliwan Komiks (1983–1984)
  • Valentina, Concerted 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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