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Trese Vol. 1: Murder on Balete Drive Kindle & comiXology

by Budjette Tan (Author), Kajo Baldisimo (Cover Art, Artist) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 285 ratings
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Award-winning Filipino comic book and soon to be Netflix anime series! When the sun sets in the city of Manila, don’t you dare make a wrong turn and end up in that dimly- lit side of the metro, where blood-sucking aswang run the most-wanted kidnapping rings, where gigantic kapre are the kingpins of crime, and magical engkantos slip through the cracks and steal your most precious possessions. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese. Trese Vol 1 "Murder on Balete Drive" features all new, redrawn artwork throughout, and includes a substantial bonus section with behind-the-scenes sketches, info and details on the making of the book and further insight into the world of Trese, as told by its creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo!
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Editorial Reviews

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"It is the book I would love to write myself... they capture the true atmosphere of the Manila I know and love" - WHILCE PORTACIO



"If you know nothing about Filipino horror and the monsters that lurk within, this is the place to start." --Book Riot



"The four stories are accompanied by in-depth fact sheets about the amazing creatures we meet, and to close Tan gives us the backstory of Trese and how it eventually ended up as a show. It rounds off a winner in every way, exotic, glamorous and beguiling."--theslingsandarrows.com


"Budjette and Kajo's Trese is a gem. It excites the little child in me which used to believe in the wonders of Filipino folklore, and my adult self who enjoys intelligently written and drawn tales." - LEINIL YU



"Trese continues to impress and surprise." - GERRY ALANGUILAN, CREATOR OF THE AWARD-WINNING GRAPHIC NOVEL ELMER



"supernatural elements lend the story a strong horror vibe, which is accentuated by the grisly, black-and-white art." - The Verge

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Tan and Baldisimo's series of supernatural noir explores a sinister underworld in the Philippines, now published for the first time in the U.S. Alexandra Trese pursues a criminal gang of aswang-monsters who can take human form. A trail of gruesome deaths in Manila (a woman burned alive in an unscorched room, a man drained of life in a nightclub bathroom)lead the Manila police to realize otherworldly forces are at play, and they call in Alexandra. Her grandfather befriended aswang and her father hunted them, and the unflappable Alexandra navigates arcane alliances and rivalries along with her complicated heritage. With the aid of a menagerie of Filipino folklore creatures and her two masked enforcers, Alexandra finds and eliminates the creatures. The haunting, fine-lined black-and-white art evokes the style of Filipino artists like Nestor Redondo and Alex Nuño. Real-world political parallels could be read between the blurred lines of Alexandra's world and the current wave of government-sanctioned extrajudicial killings in the Philippines. Whether that's intentional, there's complexity layered in: the "bad guys" may be monsters, but their killing at the hands of a vigilante and her deadly enforcers plumbs troubled waters. The unconventional monster art and moody, action-packed narratives make this horror-crime series a must-follow for any aficionado of the macabre. (Oct.)--Publishers Weekly

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08GMCMRD6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ablaze (December 2, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 313594 KB
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 125 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 285 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
285 global ratings
Amazing comic for those who love mystery, horror and mythology!
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Amazing comic for those who love mystery, horror and mythology!
As a Filipino -American , I’m glad to see this be part of American comic community! As a first time reader, I’m glad I found out about this! I’m amazed to see Filipino mythology is finding a fresh place in the comic industry and maybe a new Netflix series! I remember hearing mythological and ghost stories about the many creatures featured in Trese from my Grandma and parents. As someone who actually went to Manila, it’s nice to see a city be featured not as generic as other American or European cities or something exotic. The Manila in Trese shines a new light from its gritty yet lively atmosphere that feels like something out of a film noir setting. Overall, the illustrations and text looks great on the phone (ComiXology). The is a good mix of mystery and supernatural that will make you want to read and learn more about Filipino mythology!!
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Michelle Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars Sons is addicted now
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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My son really enjoyed this and has asked for more. He usually finds it challenging to engage in reading with his autism and adhd combination. If these can hold his attention then I’m sure everyone would love them. Thank you so much for selling these they brought him a great joy
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npharvey
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it and want more
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021
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A great set of stories full of interesting characters rooted in Filipino mythology. There is not enough of this type of content out there! Tik Balang, the White Lady, Asawng, loved it. Some people do not care for black and white graphic novels, I am one of them. But in this case, the contrast lends to the story and gives it a very classic noir kind of feel.
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ma. aneli bermejo
5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2021
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I initially just bought this to familiarize myself with the story in anticipation of its tv adaptation on Netflix. As a supporter of the Filipino VA Liza Soberano, I also love the book, my kids also loved it. Excited for vol 2 and 3. Thumbs up.
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Bronte lover
5.0 out of 5 stars A Horror and detective series in one
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021
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I love art style. The drawings are unique and new to me. The introduction to Filipino folklore has me wanting more. The animated series on Netflix introduced me to this comic. Can’t wait for more of both.
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johnnywendy
4.0 out of 5 stars Filipino horror mythology
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021
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I didn't think I'd ever read a US released book about detecting filipino horrors but here we are.

I'm obviously biased to support something that is rooted to my child home and country of origin but I do think this is an interesting premise with creatures every different from what we're used to.

I do wish the writing was a wee bit better. I'm not sure if it's mostly due to the monster of the week vibe but I was looking for something a bit deeper. I hope we get a lot more stories in this since I think Metro Manila is such a fanatic setting with how old and weird and urbanized and mishmash of cultures.

This make me really interested for the next volume and checking out the Netflix show.
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Jason Vitug
5.0 out of 5 stars Great graphic novel
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
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Enjoyed reading this graphic novel that reintroduced me to Filipino myths and legends. Great stories and amazing graphics.
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claire santos
5.0 out of 5 stars This was a great read
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
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This book made me remember memories of being told scary tales from the Philippines. Cant wait for the Netflix animation!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Manila at Night!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021
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Shows you different facets of Manila from a Magicist (female magician) point of view! Great art and stories! Explore and enjoy !
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Sheldon A. Wiebe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, Dark Fun!
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2023
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The Filipino manga on which the Netflix anime series is based, Trese is a series featuring a young woman named Alexandra Trese - whose job is preserving the balance between our world and The Other (my words).

Set in contemporary Manila, Volume One contains four stories - all unique and based on Filipino mythology, with a dash of police procedural and a tone influenced by many sources but, notably, Kolchak: The Night Stalker and X-Files (with a dash of CSI).

Each story is followed by a few pages from the files of Trese's late father, Alexander, and provides background on the various mythological entities we encounter in those stories.

Great, dark, fun.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2023
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Can't wait to collect the other volumes!
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Vigile Marie Fabella
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait!
Reviewed in Germany on February 16, 2021
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Awesome graphic novel! The art is fantastic and it takes you through the story seemlessly! Bought this for my husband and he loves it, he's half-pinoy, half-german and is fascinated with filipino folklore, so this is the perfect gift for him. I love how the folklore itself is integrated into a modern-day Manila murder mystery. A pretty good read! Hope the next volumes will be available here too.
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jigiwigy
2.0 out of 5 stars Could've been good... if not for this supplier :(
Reviewed in Australia on November 27, 2021
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The comic itself is good but the copy I got was all wrinkled and appeared worn-out. Looks like they gave me a used one instead of a new one which I ordered. Hey @Amazon, hope you do something about this.
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pohpoh24
4.0 out of 5 stars About this comic book
Reviewed in Japan on May 18, 2021
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I gave this 4 out of 5 stars because.
Look I love the stories of trese and the art work but the problem is that this comic book doesn't have any content number pages on it paper below like other manga out there.
I dont have a problem on paper page itself but where is the page number on below the paper.
I hope when the vol.2 come out this problem is solve just saying.
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