The Mythology Class
Author | Arnold Arre |
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Country | Philippines |
Language | English |
Subject | Philippine mythology |
Genre | Fantasy |
Published |
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Publication date | 1999 |
Media type | |
Pages | 364 |
ISBN | 978-621-95109-2-9 |
Website | [1] |
The Mythology Class is a Philippine graphic novel written and illustrated by Arnold Arre.[1] It was originally published by Arre in four issues in 1999, and was collected into a special edition by Adarna House in September 2005. The latest edition is a reprint of the special collected edition, published in November 2014 by Nautilus Comics.
The original series won a
In November 2018, Arnold Arre announced he was making a direct sequel to The Mythology Class titled, The Children of Bathala. The first volume was released a year later on its 20th anniversary.
Synopsis
Summoned to a secret gathering one stormy night by the mysterious Mrs. Enkanta,
The story also invokes historical and mythological Filipino heroes like Sulayman and Lam-ang.
Plot
A group of students desperate for their thesis, including Nicole whose thesis was rejected, was summoned by a mysterious Mrs. Enkanta to solve a mysterious and horrible truth on myths.
Citation by the Manila Critics Circle
"This four-issue series is a landmark in itself: a comic book that combines Filipino myths and legends with modern humor, action and sensibility. The result is a quirky, enjoyable comic book series that is thoroughly modern and Filipino in its approach. Through his distinctive art and story, Arre imbues his young warriors with a spunk, spark, and whimsy that resonate with any reader. In The Mythology Class, Arre gives us a glimpse of all that a truly Filipino comic book, drawing on all our multifarious influences, can become, all with a confident and unique style all his own."[3]
Potential film adaptation
In October 2015,
See also
- Trip to Tagaytay
- After Eden
References
- ^ De Leon, Remi E. (2019-07-26). "Myths, Komiks, and the Demand for Filipino Stories: Research Notes and Insights from UA&P Literature Instructor Ria Cayton". UA&P Center for Research and Communication. Archived from the original on 2020-04-21. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ "The Manila Critics Circle and the National Book Awards". List of Past Winners. National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- ^ "NDDB List of Award-Winning Books". National Book Development Board. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- ^ a b Densing, Gia (4 October 2015). "Heneral Luna director set to tackle Philippine mythology". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
- ^ "The Mythology Class". arnold-arre.com. Arnold Arre. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
- ^ Gomez, Jerome (5 December 2016). "Jerrold Tarog". Esquire Philippines (in Filipino). Retrieved 10 April 2017.