Venganza from Manila Klasiks

Original artwork by Ruben N. Yandoc for the cover of Manila Klasiks 64 (Bulaklak Publications, Philippines, 1953). Venganza was made into a movie in 1958, directed by Manuel Conde, a major figure in Filipino movie history.

This work features in Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics, a Barbican International Enterprises exhibition, curated by Paul Gravett. Mangasia presents a vivid journey through the art of Comics and visual storytelling across Asia. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese ‘Manga’ and beyond, highlighting key creators, characters and publications.