Gerry Alanguilan

Gerry Alanguilan was a Filipino comic book artist, writer, and architect whose work bridged the Philippine comics renaissance of the 1990s with mainstream American superhero titles. Born Doroteo Gerardo N. Alanguilan Jr. on 20 January 1968 in San Pablo, Laguna, he passed away on 21 December 2019. He is best known internationally for his graphic novels *Wasted* and *Elmer*, the latter a satirical allegory about racism that features talking chickens. Alanguilan also gained recognition for his crisp, expressive inking on American comics such as *Wetworks*, *X-Men*, *Superman: Birthright*, *Wolverine*, and *Fantastic Four*. His creator-owned work often centered on Filipino characters and settings, including *Johnny Balbona*, *Humanis Rex!*, and *Timawa*. He collaborated frequently with Whilce Portacio, who named the protagonist of *Stone* after Alanguilan. Over a career spanning nearly three decades, he was credited on more than 140 issues as artist, inker, letterer, or writer. Alanguilan’s legacy is that of a storyteller who infused genre work with social commentary and helped revitalize Philippine comics, earning him lasting respect among peers and readers alike.