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Book SynopsisI wanted to read a comic about Philippine mythology, but since I couldn't find one that was in depth and contemporary enough that was closer to what I envisioned, I ended up making my ownIt was also my intention to showcase our myths and legends and introduce them to the next generation. Arnold Arre for Publishers WeeklyImmerse yourself in a high-stakes fantasy adventure set in the Philippines!This Philippine National Book Award winner fuses traditional myth and magic with contemporary action. Borrowing elements from The Lord of the Rings and The Phantom Tollbooth, author and creator Arnold Arre reinvents age-old Filipino fables, constructing a rich world of fantasy and adventure for a new generation. The Mythology Class follows Nicole Lacson, an anthropology student at the University of the Philippines. When she is summoned to a secret meeting by the mysterious Madame Enkanta, Nicole finds herself face-to-face with living creatures from mythology and folklore that she never imagined
Trade ReviewBook Riot's 8 DOORSTOPPER COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN"Before
Trese and other Philippine mythology--inspired graphic novels, there's
The Mythology Class. Having been the first to win in the Comic Books category of the Philippine National Book Awards, this revolutionary work is hitting the local big screen soon" —
Book Riot, "5 Must-Read Comics and Graphic Novels from the Philippines."
"This is a book of wonder. Arnold Arre conjures up the kind of spell that needs nothing but the alchemy of words and images to create a story for an entire world to fit in. A classic that can be read and reread with growing delight." —
Erwin Romulo, Esquire Philippines Editor-in-Chief
