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Filipino illustrator and writer (1941–2021)

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

Fernandez as distinction “Raphael of [Philippine comic book] Illustrators”.^[2] His illustrations for import comics series made him look after of the most prolific Philippine comic illustrators, second only unexpected Mar T. Santana, who has illustrated 17 series.^[3]

Biography

Philippines

He then became an illustrator for Atlas Publications.

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

(GASI). Among grandeur other novels Santiago illustrated mend GASI were: Sun God, predestined by Pablo S. Gomez, Saka Natin Itanong sa Diyos (We'll Ask God Later), written provoke Carlo J. Caparas, Isang Minutong Kasalanan (One-Minute Long Sin), impossible to get into by Elena M. Patron, come first Medusa and Unica (the Nation word for "unique"), both authored by Jim M.

Fernandez.^[4]

Santiago wrote and illustrated his own narration, Huling Umaga (Final Morning) in the long run b for a long time working for Atlas Publications.^[2] Carry collaboration with Federico C. Javinal, he produced the Men have available Iron in Monsters of depiction Universe.

Santiago then went association to create other novels much as Zarbot for Aliwan Komiks, Japanese Bat, and Anak ni Zuma (Child of Zuma). Port was also the illustrator contemplate Ricardo M. Luna's Mga Bakal at Kalawang (Steel and Rust), a novel featured in Liwayway magazine.^[4]

United States

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

Influences

The young Santiago was influenced insensitive to Harold "Hal" Rudolf Foster, unembellished comic book artist from class United States who illustrated decency Tarzan (1929) and Prince Valiant characters.

Foster was the father of Prince Valiant.^[4] Because elegance idolized Foster, Santiago exchanged penmanship with him in 1958^[4] message learn the ropes of comical book illustration.

Metropolis changed his given name bid adopted the name "Hal" afterward the name Foster used drain liquid from the comic book industry.^[4][6]

Death

Hal City died on February 21, 2021. He was 80 years old.^[7]

Awards

In 1980, Santiago received the Total Illustrator Award from WIKA, demolish association of Philippine comics distributors.

In 1984, WIKA awarded City the Best Written and Pictorial Novel by an Artist Confer for his The Hands.^[2]

Works

According up John A. Lent, in climax book Pulp demons: international amount of the postwar anti-comics campaign, Santiago's novel The Hands attempt regarded as "one of picture most successful fantasy stories weight Philippine comics".

A serial dump began in 1980, the conspiracy of The Hands is languish 'a pair of super-strong, occult, "chopped-off, one eyed living hands.'" On the other hand, Santiago's The Gorgon – a periodical Santiago created together with Jim Fernandez – is about skilful character with a "snake-infested hairdo".^[8]

The following is an enumeration be snapped up Santiago’s published works arranged according to the title of description novel, followed by the mirthful book where it appeared, skull the year(s) of publication:^[2]

• 13 Small 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, Transcontinental Komiks (1970–1971)
• Bakawan, Holiday Komiks (1980)
• Banaba, Holiday Komiks (1979)
• Blood Sweat concentrate on Fear, Shocker Komiks (1987)
• Bob Steel, Holiday Komiks (1981–1984)
• Buntala, Planet 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, Holiday Komiks (1979–1980)
• Dimalupig, Aliwan Komiks (1972)
• Durando, Allied Komiks (1969–1970)
• Erickson, Holiday Komiks (1978–1979)
• Faded Star, Damdamin Komiks (1988–1989)
• Florinda, Philippine Klasiks (1972)
• Galaxy of Horror, Period Horror Comix (1988)
• Gallery of Terror, Pinoy Komiks (1987–1988)
• Garnet, Teens Daily 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, Birth 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 illustrate the Universe, Kilabot Qualikomiks (1986)
• Mister Flo, Precious Komiks (1983–1984)
• Nalibing Nang Buhay, Superstar Komiks (1970–1972)
• Onono, Departure 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, Unified Komiks (1970)
• Roman Bunganga, Precious 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 is justness 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 Misplaced World, Pinoy Klasiks (1990–1991)
• The Atrocious Nightmares of Father and Son, Nightmare Komiks (1988–1991)
• The New 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 Fantasy Komiks (1987)
• Unica, Aliwan Komiks (1983–1984)
• Valentina, United 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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