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Larry Alcala is a titan of Philippine komiks, famous for his "Slice of Life" style. While his most famous work is Islaw Palitaw, his run of Ibong Adarna in Ilaw ng Komiks is a unique entry in the "top" list.

The secondary market for Ibong Adarna komiks is booming. Don’t get scammed.

| Feature | Original (1950s-70s) | Reprint (1990s-Now) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Paper | Newsprint, yellowed foxing | White, glossy or matte | | Staples | Rusty, two staples | Shiny steel, three staples | | Price | PHP 0.15 to PHP 0.50 printed on cover | Modern peso price or blank | | Ads | Vintage ads (Coca-Cola, Baby Flo) | Blank pages or academic notes | komiks ibong adarna comics top

Pro Tip: Look for the Aklat Adarna reprint series from the 1980s. While a reprint, it is collectible in its own right because it restored Coching’s original line art.

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you likely saw the oversized, glossy reprints by Cacho Hermanos. Illustrated by R. Marcelino, this version is the "top" choice for educational purposes. Larry Alcala is a titan of Philippine komiks,

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If you find a copy of the very first Pinoy Komiks featuring an Adarna adaptation, you have struck gold. "Top" condition (Near Mint) copies of these pre-war and post-war issues can fetch five-figure sums at auction. The cover alone—often depicting Don Juan battling the serpent or the sleeping princes under the magical tree—is a cultural artifact.