- Synergy88 recently launched their newest app, iKwento.
- The app aims to help in reviving the comic book industry, specially with the current generation.
Synergy88, the company behind the hit mobile gaming apps “Barangay 143” and “Ang Panday” which was inspired by the Panday remake that starred Coco Martin, has recently launched it’s latest app on the market.
Joining the festivities of this year’s Free Comic Book Day last May 5, 2018 at Filbar’s, SM Megamall, Synergy88 has finally unveiled the game development company’s new app, “iKwento”.
Comic book fanboys, cosplayers and everyone else who flocked the Filbar’s store were able to experience the app, and were also able to receive some amazing Synergy88 merchandises and freebies.
iKwento is a Philippine-based comic book mobile app that allows users to access a growing library of all original Pinoy comic book content. It boasts of several wonderful features, including easy-to-read comic book panels specially designed for mobile readers.
It will also give independent and mainstream Filipino comic book creators a way to bring their content to a wider audience by partnering with iKwento.
In addition to new titles, iKwento’s extensive library also has many vintage Filipino komiks, which were digitally and painstakingly restored. Upon downloading the app, users will be able to peruse works by some of the local comic book industry’s greats – works that have been deemed a vital part of Philippine history as far as art and literature are concerned. Some of those works include stories that appeared in Espesyal Komiks, Kenkoy Komiks and Piilipino Komiks.
Meanwhile, in the interest of giving neophyte comic book creators a chance to shine, the app also features titles by up-and-comers like Dan Borgonos (“Lakaw”), Jun Dayo (“Mr. Pol”), Randy Torres (“Super Tsimay and the Magic Sandok”) and Romulo Miclat (“Berto Balani”).
But the best of it is that users can get in on the action as well! for instance, if you have a good idea for a comic book, you can draw and write it, then publish it for the world to see via the iKwento app. Also, the iKwento app will allow users to scan and upload their own personal comic book collections to the app’s own library.
Those who have made it their mission in life to collect rare comic books can share them with fellow aficionados using iKwento. Isn’t that amazing?
“We hope the app will revive the comic book industry, especially with the current generation. We also want to immortalize comic books before that were not published. Lastly, we want to give Filipino comic artists a platform to earn, and at the same time have a platform to become known in the industry,” says iKwento Project Manager Marc Cua.
Experience revisiting your favorite comic books from the past. Support and Browse hundreds of new comic-book titles made by Filipinos. Get an opportunity to publish your own comic book. iKwento is brought to Filipino comic book aficionados by Synergy88 Digital. It’s now available on Google Play Store. A version of the app will soon hit the Apple App Store soon, so keep an eye out for that!
