The comic magazine re:ON comics recently announced on their Facebook fanpage, that two of their action comic series, Galauman and Tawur, will be released in compiled volume format (similar to Japanese tankoubon) as both of the series are well-received. The comics will be launched at Indonesia Comic Con 2015, with special Comic Con version of the covers.
Galauman is written by Ockto Baringbing with illustration by Ino Septian. Gabriel Laurent is a young man who transforms into a superhero called Galauman when experiencing heartbreak (“galau” is a word which refers to distraught feelings, such as those felt from a heartbreak). Despite the ridiculous-sounding premise, Galauman is well received by the readers.
Tawur is created by C. Suryo Laksono. The story depicts the battles between high school students who participated in a shady program to obtain funding for their respective schools. The series has finished its first arc on the 13th issue of re:ON Comics magazine.
This release would make the third and fourth series of re:ON comics released as compiled volumes, following Me VS Big Slacker Baby and Grand Legend Ramayana that has been launched earlier at re:ON’s fan convention, re:CON.
re:ON Comics, is a periodical comic magazine from Indonesia. It is published by PT. Wahana Inspirasi Nusantara, re:ON Comics gathers best comic series from the mind of Indonesians and publishes it to the readers across the country. Each issue can be bought for Rp 30.000 (about US$ 2.21) every 5-6 weeks.
Indonesia Comic Con 2015 is a popular culture convention that will be held at Jakarta Convention Center on November 14 to 15. Bearing the theme of “We are Pop Culture”, the event will bring an assortment of pop culture activities such as panel sessions, exhibition, live shows, and cosplay competition, with notable guests from countries such as Japan, the United States, and Italy. Notable exhibitors from Indonesia and abroad, will also be showcasing their exclusive items and fascinating artworks. The event is organized by PT Reed Panorama Exhibitions (RPE), a joint venture between the world’s leading event organizer Reed Exhibitions and Indonesia’s leading tourism, transportation and hospitality group of companies, the Panorama Group.
