Created by: Emmanuel Javier
Writer: Emmanuel Javier
Artist, Inker and Colorist: Dennis Menese
Letterer: Jon Zamar

Series Synopsis

In the ever corrupt world of underground fighting, four kings have taken over by using their influence to sway the trend driven masses. Amidst the chaos behind the curtains, a group of outcasts gets fed up with the never-ending unjust rule of those in power. Sparked by the urgency of his final year in Manila, David, the youngest of the bunch, leads the group into the belly of the beast itself. Inch by inch, they’ll crawl their way into the system to destroy it from within. This is their story.

Episode 1

The slave Kapre Apo finds himself guilty of an unpardonable crime—eating one of the fruits borne of the scared Yggdrasil tree. The punishment: Exile into the Tao Territory – the world of humans

Episode 2

David and the Midknighters have successfully made an impact on nthe Fist Fight community. Not only were they able to win a new ride, they even managed to take down one of Simon’s top generals in the process.

Episode 3

David and the Midknighters have successfully made an impact on nthe Fist Fight community. Not only were they able to win a new ride, they even managed to take down one of Simon’s top generals in the process.The Midnight bad boys take a break from their fast-paced adventures. In this episode, David sheds light on what made Casey the charmer the he is today. As Casey’s tale comes to a close, someone lurks in the shadows to add another chapter.

Characters

The Midknighters:

David Larossa
“The Rabble Rouser”
19
Taekwondo and Karate
The cool headed activist author of the Fist Fight Manifesto

Raymond R. Raymundo
“The cooking master plush toy”
19
Wrestling
Stir-frying chef with a craving for creating heartwarming dishes

Orgen
“The Black Chord”
23
Aikido
Midknighter’s resident rocker who’s ashamed to reveal his true identity

Casey Hernandez
“The Pint-Size Casanova”
19
Capoeira
A heartbroken lady killer too lazy to live and love again

Jessie Bacsal
“The MidKnight King”
26
Taekwondo
A veteran comic penciler who fist fights for fun

Xavier Sanding
“The Frame Master”
26
Closet anime fanatic and award-winning indie film director

Alfred Toledo
“The Jerk of Gambling”
23
Boxing
The curly haired conman who can talk his way out of anything

Harvey Buñag
“The Limitless Soul”
20
Whatever goes martial arts
The game addict who’s logged on more times in games than in reality

The Kings:

Simon Casis
23
Muay Thai
One of the vicious promoters of the Fist Fight league who’s in-ring viciousness is only matched by his wayward lifestyle

Lawrence Lester Go
21
An avid gamer who purchased an addictive MMORPG to bend the gaming community to his will

John Dae Ramos
19
Jeet Kune Do
The son of the secretary of higher education and the uncontested king of universities

Derrick Del Mundo
19
Judo, Jujitsu and Wrestling
An actor and no talent hack whose only claim to fame is that he’s the son of a media tycoon

Phase 8:

Dino “Din” Jimenez
24
Vale Tudo
The undefeated leader of the Soma with a knack for leaving opponents paralyzed or worse

Marco Jimenez
23
Muay Thai
Din’s cool and calculating younger brother

Machenzo Vasquez
26
Wrestling
The hot-headed rookie of Soma who got his ass handed to him by Jessie in issue 1

Francisco “Cisco” Ricafort
28
Kickboxing
An ex-soccer player who broke his knee during a fight with David. Dino lent out his fist fighting services to Simon

Griffey Dizon
25
Wrestling
Cisco’s close friend and pupil

Dane Soriano
24
Boxing
A fighter with skills at par with the Jimenez brothers. He’s also an aspiring photographer

Other characters

Janus Richardson
21
Kempo
The older brother of Becky (The girl the Midknighters bamboozled in issue 1 and 2) and is currently seeking vengeance against Casey.

Sigmund Serrudo
19
Kempo
A close friend of Janus who’s true intentions remain a mystery

Victor Reygan
21
Sambo
Sigmund’s guardian and a well-known fist fighter

Belle Francisco
19
Louie’s soft-spoken best friend

Hanna Louella Ibañez
19
Ray’s hard hitting, powerhouse of a girlfriend

Bethany Pauline Romero
19
Casey’s first love