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SANDUGO FLASHBAK 03 by nerp

Sanduguan Strikefile 1 cover. 2003

Sanduguan also known as One Blood Heroes is a fictional comic book universe created by Gener Pedrina spotlighting the various heroes he created through the years. The Sanduguan Universe is divided into three factions namely Sandugo, Katipunan, Inc. and the Zodiac Force.

The Sandugo team or Sanduguan Universe was formalized on 1998. They are not be the first team Pedrina created, but they became the most well known, spanning various fan arts from various Filipino artists.

The team called SANDUGO, is a Filipino komix super team. In most incarnations, its roster includes several filipino characters mostly based on myths and thus many of them are easily recognizable to the viewing public.. The original, line-up is Sandata, Supremo,Diwata, and Sidapa. The team was assisted by Bernardo Karpio also known as the Maharlikan God Malyari, who became the first hero to be invited by the four founders. The team soon included Narra, Alamid, Lam-ang, Anino, Adarna and reservists Bato and Datu Pag-asa. The team made it's debut in Handicrapcomix #5 (1997). Although the team hasn't really been in puiblication, Sandugo had it's small following due to it's internet presence and commisioned fanart from fans and well-known Filipino artists. The team has been well received since inception. It was even included in the well known website http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/ that spotlights other countries characters asided from the big two mainstream publishers of the same genre. The team's concept was loosely based on the sanduguan ritual (blood compact) done by recruited Katipuneros who fought the Spanish occupation in Philippine History as their oath to the movement. The Sanduguan (One Blood Heroes) is a superhero team appearing in Philippine comic books published by Kathang Indio Studio. The team was conceived by Writer/artist Gener Pedrina

BATO AND SANDUGO by nerp

Centerfold poster Handicrap #1. The very first published appearance of team Sandugo. February 1998

Handicrapcomix came out in the last week of February 1998 under the banner of Alamat Comics in conjunction with Virtual Media, Inc. The Sandugo team only appeared first as part of the centerfold poster with Bato, The Agimat Warrior. Bato was the first Sanduguan character featured in one of the stories and Sandugo made their debut appearance in issues 5 & 6.

In 1999, "Sanduguan: All Out War" was started, and also was not finished.

"Zodiac Force" which was started far earlier (college days) was only completed on 2002 as a two issue mini-series. Most of Zodiac Force's members are retooled early characters.

Alex Osias wrote an 8-paged short story called Sanduguan: Sanction, made its debut online.

Bato, The Agimat Warrior made a comeback with his not-so secret origin in "Ang Alamat ni Bato" (The Legend of Bato) in KOMIKS ATBP, Published by Point Zero on 2005

Then Sandugo was seen again on "Sanduguan: Revelations" Written by Christophe Pacaud published by Blue Shuffle, the story is still missing one chapter to complete the 7 chapters that was planned.

Gener is currently writing the Sanduguan series.


History[]

SANDUGUAN POSTER 2 by nerp

Full roster of team Sandugo

The team Sandugo was formed when the Maharlikan god of evil Siginarugan escaped his hundreds of years imprisonment and decided to wreak havoc on the new world. Creating monstrous automatons, he sowed fear and destruction in the mega city of Kalayaan, formerly known as Clarkfield in Pampanga. Sandata in his civilian identity was in the area, and jumped in to stop the rampaging monsters. He was soon joined by the beautiful Diwata who was warned of the event in her sanctorium. Sidapa, the hand of death alarmed by the unscheduled deaths of civilians soon joined to investigate. A mysterious figure also saw what was transpiring on television decided to survey the commotion. The four heroes having difficulty in the battle decided to pool their resources then managed to defeat the monster and finally faced the evil maharlikan. The fight continous for a length of time until Siginarugan was exhausted due to not being in full power yet. He was then buried by a large amount of rubbles thrown from a distance by the mysterious figure. Drained and almost powerless, the evil dark god escaped retribution. The four seeing the carnage and destruction caused by the battle has then decided to band together to prevent similar events from happening. Supremo called the team Sandugo.

SANDUGUAN RETROSPECTIVE 01 by nerp

Sandugo in their very first public costumes. L-R: Anino, Diwata, Narra, Supremo, Lam-Ang, Sandata, Bernardo Karpio and Alamid.

During their early days, the team operated from Diwata's sanctorium located in Arayat mountain, having access to various mystical means to help them in their cause. Soon, they learned the identity of the mysterious figure who helped them in their first battle with Siginarugan. The mysterious figure was revealed to Bernardo Karpio, the legendary strong man of Philippine myths. Soon thereafter, they recruited various heroes to fill their team, they have decided to have an active roster of eigth heroes in relation to the number of provinces who waged war against the Spanish regime. It was also at this time that they were able to established their charter and work with the government, helping in extra-special matters that cannot be resolved by the resources of the government.

Publication history[]

Handicrapcomix[]

Handicrapcomix Covers

Introduced in Handicrapcomix #5-6 (February 1999), the original version of the team appeared in issue #5 when malignos consisitng of a tiyanak, tikbalang, manananggal and kapre materialized in the city and created havoc. Team Sandugo composed of Sandata, Diwata, Bernardo Karpio and Supremo arrived in the scene fought the rampaging Malignos. When the malignos are on the verge of defeat with only the kapre remaining, he grew up as high as a skyscraper. As the fight was on it's climax, Bato, The Agimat Warrior arrived and in two blows killed the kapre that is giving team Sandugo problems. And in this situation, the difference in their ideologies was already seen as Bato left as fast as he arrived.

Revelations[]

Sanduguans: Revelations (2003) written by Christophe Pacaud published by Blue Shuffle, the team were up against-angelic like beings out to destroy the world. They met Wonder Boy also known as Niño Glorie

Sanction[]

Sanduguans: Sanction (2004) written by Alex Osias, featured the team on a rescue mission on a desolate isalands against slave traders. Although they were successful in their mission, Katipunan, Inc. made their presence felt by blowing up the slavers.

Sanduguan: Himagsikan[]

Sanduguan #0 made it's debut in Komikon 2007, where the team was seen in battle with Lord Vital and his Acolytes who stole the eye of Bathala in a satellite. Bato destroyed the eye, but they were caugth up with the explosion damaging their ship the RPS Aguila. Forced to land in Rizal Park for repairs, they were shocked when Spanish Constable were out to arrest them. With the help of Diwata, they managed to escape in the mountains where they realized that they are on another earth in the 18th century of the Spanish Occupation. They were then befriended by an insurgent who introduced them to the Katipuneros of that world. The Katipunan is headed by Maestro Dimasalang and asked for their help to end the revolution. Sandugo agreed and by daylight attacked the castle of the Governado Cillo who was armed with robotic conquistador automatons and flying galleons. Sandugo agreed to help the Katipuneros in their final attack to the catle of the Governor. Although they succeeded in winning the battle, Maestro died in the end, and Sandugo went back home to their Earth.


Membership[]

FB One Blood Brothers

Founding Members[]

Character Real name Place of Origin Membership Status Powers
Sandata Jay Avila Kalayaan City,Clark Field First appeared in Handicrapcomix #5 (February 1999).
Founding Member.
Techno-magical stcks which enhances his abilities; mastery of Filipino Martial Arts.
Diwata Maria Luzviminda Pangan Arayat First appeared in Handicrapcomix #5 (February 1999).
Founding Member.
Enchantress; magical powers.
Sidapa Jayson Garcia Macabebe First appeared in Handicrapcomix #5 (February 1999).
Founding Member.
Messenger of death
Supremo Juan dela Cruz Nueva Ecija First appeared in Handicrapcomix #5 (February 1999).
Founding Member.
Godly strength and control of the elements

Recruits[]

Character Real name Place of Origin Membership Status Powers
Bernardo Karpio formerly Apung Mallari Montalban, Rizal First appeared in Handicrapcomix #5 (February 1999).
First Recruit.
Godly strength
Narra Pincess Narya Sierre Madre Mountains First appeared in Sanduguan #1/2 (2003).
Second Recruit.
Elemental control of all plant-life.
Alamid Hand Of Death Macabebe First appeared in Sanduguan #1/2 (2003).
Third Recruit.
Cat-like abilities.
Lam-Ang Victor Lam-Ang Ilocos Sur First appeared in Sanduguan #1/2 (2003).
Fourth Recruit.
Immortal Warrior
Anino Antonio Mayi Mindoro First appeared in Sanduguan #1/2 (2003).
Fifth Recruit.
Black pearl that can control darkness.
Adarna Angelica Adara | Moses Tuazon South Cotabato First appeared in Sanduguan #1/2 (2003).
Sixth Recruit.
Pyro kinetic transmuter.
Bato Agimat Warrior Pedro Dimagiba Antique, Mobile First appeared in Handicrapcomix #1 (February 1999).
Seventh Recruit.
Agimat powered warrior.
TMD-1 Technological Marvel Designate - One Orbital Station First appeared in Sanduguan #8 (October 2010).
Eight Recruit.
Crab Pack consisting of thousands of nano-bots


Honorary Members[]

Character Real name Place of Origin Membership Status Powers
Datu Pag-Asa Manalo Pag-Asa Central Luzonl First appeared in Sanduguan #5 (2009).
Reservist.
Superhuman strength, speed, invulnerability and flight
Wonder Boy created by Christophe Pacaud Nino Glorie First appeared in Sanduguan: Revelations #1(2003).
Honorary Member.
Wonder Boy's power are still a mystery.
Kalayaan created by Gio Paredes John dela Vega First appeared in Sanduguan #8 (2010) but teamed-up in Kalayaan #6 (2003)..
Honorary Member.
Superhuman strength, speed, invulnerability and flight
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