Francisco V. Coching's El Indio - Author: Francisco V. Coching (Graphic Novel, Filipino)

Dive into the captivating world of Filipino graphic literature with Francisco V. Coching's masterpiece, El Indio. As the sequel to Sabas, Ang Barbaro (1952), El Indio chronicles the gripping adventures of Fernando, a young mestizo, who returns to the Philippines from Spain in search of his missing father. Joining a rebel group led by the enigmatic Kapitan Martin Castillo, Fernando inherits the iconic salakot of the notorious native outlaw, Sabas. In this richly illustrated narrative, Fernando navigates his complex feelings towards Kapitan Castillo and his love for the passionate Victoria. Amidst a series of explosive revelations, he ultimately uncovers the profound truths about his identity. Originally serialized in Pilipino Komiks in 1953, El Indio has been meticulously restored to its stunning black-and-white glory by Gerry Alanguilan and Zara Macandili. This ultimate edition of El Indio includes new material such as a foreword by the artist's widow, Filomena N. Coching, never-before