Lexy, Nance & Argus Reviews and Comments

Lexy, Nance & Argus: Sex, Gods, Rock & Roll is now at Comic Odyssey in Robinson’s Galleria. My thanks to Sandy Sansolis for letting me sell the comic book there. And thanks to Gerry Alanguilan for introducing me to him last week. Copies will be delivered to the Robinson’s Place (Malate) branch of Comic Odyssey by Wednesday, as well. I’ve been to the shops a few times, and I noticed that aside from being big stores, they’ve got a nice selection of titles and back issues, and good bargains on action figure sets. Go visit, and talk to the friendly guy and girl at the counter.

My book is also still being sold at Druid’s Keep in Gateway Centre (Magallanes), and Pride Exchange (Malate). Go grab a copy for yourself or a friend if you haven’t, yet. It's for mature readers only, by the way, and available only in the Philippines.

Some reviews (updated Nov. 2007):

“Brilliant! …the characters are people you start to care about…” - Margie Holmes, author of A Different Love

“Not for the unadventurous… a visually elaborate chronicle of Generation X’s alternative tribe…” - Ruel de Vera, Philippine Daily Inquirer

“Winning comic book lines…” - FHM

“The added material presents more risque images and expands the trio’s discussions on relationships, religion, sexuality and pop culture with a wry sense of humor.” - Vives Anunciacion, Inquirer Libre

“A sexy yet intellectual comic book that pulls no punches…” - Icon

“I really enjoyed Lexy… one of the best comics I’ve read from the local scene…” - David Hontiveros, author of Penumbra novellas

“A visual treat… it deals very explicitly with issues of sexuality, religion and culture…” - Yonina Chan, Manila Bulletin

“Must-read …presents issues relevant to the modern Pinay such as pop culture, complicated relationships, and homosexuality.” - Cosmopolitan

“Eye-friendly drawings plus nod-inducing lines equals applause!” - Mark Sablan, Philippine Daily Inquirer

“I noted the highly filmic storytelling of Gods… a must-read, how-to guide for better queer living…” - Oscar Atadero, ProGay Philippines

“Its racy visuals serve to complement Oliver’s in-your-face writing, deliciously revealing his takes on the complex realm of alternative sexuality and lifestyles.” - Carlo Vergara, author of Zsazsa Zaturnnah

“An insightful, sexy, and well-written comic book about life, love and gender identity… one of the strongest Filipino comic books of the past few years. And he wrote and illustrated it all, the bastard.” - Dean Alfar, author of Salamanca

“Sexy, funny, smart, very contemporary, even polemical, with lots of courage and heart…” - Eric Manalastas, professor, University of the Philippines

"The main characters are believable and very well-developed (almost as if drawn from people he has met or knows in real life) and it is even better to see how he has developed an excellent cast of supporting characters that manage to shine away from the shadow of the titular characters." - Vin Simbulan, one of the authors of Siglo: Passion

"I hope the Filipino readers would appreciate such a progressive endeavor. Very real! I like it!" - Andoy Ranay, director, actor

"Just like the art, with its anal-retentive attention to texture and detail, the story itself is intricately woven, rewarding those who pay extra attention to the narrative. This is a book that actually deserves your support." - Elbert Or, writer, Cast

"It’s an excellent piece of work… when we received it, we simply had to review it." - Ianne, editor-in-chief, Cosmopolitan

"THANK YOU for coming up with it… It’s a GREAT book! The long wait is truly worth it… I enjoyed every single page and line of dialogue, the story, and just about everything about LNA." - Arris

"I bring LNA if I have a bag with me and shamelessly show it to friends, officemates, and people I just met…" - Eon M.

"Loved it years ago in Pulp and love it all the more now… Lexy, Nance and Argus are by far the best, oddest, sexiest couple I have seen. Kudos!" - Glaiza

"Nabasa ko yung comic book mo... muntik na akong atakihin sa puso :-)" - Reggie M.

"Oliver is the man, and if we just read his seminal “Lexy, Nance and Argus,” this place would have so much less hate in it." - Oscar Alvarez, editor of Warm Bodies

"My first comic book since grade school… I enjoyed it to a point of inspiration and self-relevance." - Markus

"Ang ganda! Nandun pala sa 50 extra 'footage' yung story!" - Jaguarlord

"Witty. Side-splitting. Surreal. I love it!" - Krizia

"Okey yung art… galing ng attention to details…" - Adam D.

"Impressive! The characters are so real and imperfect I could almost hear them breathe through the pages. You veered away from stereotypes altogether. And I love your storytelling style!" - Chriscroix

"My friends and Ateneo teachers have read your book and they all like it. I am halfway through it… it is a great read… but maybe bigger text for your older readers next time?"- Danton Remoto of Ang Ladlad

"I just feel sad it’s just a one-shot project; I could read more about your heroes. Your philosophies and ideas, they were marvelous…" - Neil L.

"Fantastic work, man. Cynthia and I really enjoyed it! We loved the characters so much that we can’t wait to see what happens next… Consider this your first fan mail." - Arnold Arre, award-winning guy, emailed back in 2001