art projects

2008
02.01

I Was A Teenage Filipino Skinhead mini-comic series
Buy Issues #1-10 for just $10!


A teenage journey of identity and non-conformity in the ‘80s L.A. mod/ska/skinhead undergound scene. A “totally true story,” “I Was A Teenage Filipino Skinhead” recalls my transformation from a trendy “New-Waver” to a soul-strutting Mod, eventually evolving to a boot-clad Skinhead. A work in progress, it is both a lighthearted, humorous work as well as an enlightening, insider’s account of an all too often misunderstood and misrepresented subculture. A must-read for fans of the ‘80s mod/ska/skinhead underground, and even more so for those who weren’t aware of it.

Each 8-page mini-comic is hand-drawn and lettered in the rawest form possible, with no preliminary sketching. Issues are then scanned, detailed and laser-printed onto high quality paper.

Issues #1-10 begin with my startling discovery of Ska music in 1983 with the sighting of a “Rude Boy” in my 7th Grade P.E. class, and continue with my eventual initiation into the mod scene. This is a work in progress, and I’m trying to complete the series as soon as I can. Issues #11-15 should be available by March 2011. You can view previews of #11-15 here. I’m anticipating the complete series to run about 30-40 issues. Believe me though, I have a lot of stories to tell, so who knows?

Here are a few sample spreads. Click on the images for magnified views. You may also view much more extensive previews of issue spreads and covers on Flickr.

Issue #1: Pages 2-3

I Was A Teenage Filipino Skinhead: Issue 5 preview

I Was A Teenage Filipino Skinhead: Issue 8 preview

I Was A Teenage Filipino Skinhead: Issue 9 preview

Don’t miss the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind mini-comic series that is not available in stores! *Note: Shipping is $3.00 in the Continental U.S.; international shipping varies; all international orders will receive communication verifying actual shipping rate(s). Thanks!



BARF Issue #1
BARF Issue #1

Drop by my Etsy listing of BARF Issue #1 to see my latest release. Thanks =)

6 Responses to “art projects”

  1. dublinsax says:

    Hey Greg,
    Just wondering how much postage is to Europe for the 10 issues of ‘I was a Teenage…’
    Cheers,
    Ronan

  2. narvolicious says:

    Hi Ronan:

    I’ll check this evening and get back to you right away! Thanks for your interest. =)

    -GN

  3. narvolicious says:

    Hi Ronan:

    Shipping to Europe is as follows:

    First-Class Mail International Large Envelope: $4.60 (shipping time varies by country)

    Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope: $13.45 (6-10 business days)

    Let me know which you prefer!

    Thanks,
    GN

  4. leftylimbo says:

    Congrats to Jep of Konspira Zine who is the first official person in the Philippines to receive my komiks!

    International orders: FYI, the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope is about $14USD, as seen in my comment above to Ronan. I think I can fit 3–4 packs of comics in one envelope, so it’d be to your advantage to pool orders for one low shipping price. You can always email me at greg (@) leftylimbo.com for questions. Thanks!

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