MANILA -- There a saying about art imitating life. In the case of Ian “Damy” Velasquez III, it is life imitating art.
The 42-year old former Mass Communications teacher from Far Eastern University recently published “The New DI-13” (Department of Investigations Agent Trese) during the recent Indieket at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig.
DI-13 was originally serialized in Pilipino Komiks back in the 1940s as conceived and created by the team of Damy Velasquez – the grandfather – and artist Jesse F. Santos.
“It is actually set in modern Philippines and this time, the agent is the grandson of the original Agent Trese,” revealed Velasquez with a chuckle. “Modern times and modern crimes.”
Life imitates art.
“Exactly,” laughed Velasquez. “But as an old time comic book fan this is a gratifying experience to be able to continue a legacy.”
The new comic published under the banner, Triple D Publishing, is also a family thing. Damy’s brother, Tommy, is doing all the art work.
“We just released the Zero Issue with the regular first issue planned for either late this year or early next year,” summed up Damy. “We hope to do our grandfather proud. And of course, the Filipino comic book fan.”
Interested comic book fans may check out the Facebook page, “The New DI-13” for more information and how to purchase copies of the comic.
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