All-women Kwento Comics makes splash at San Diego Comic Con

Publishers Cecilia Lim (left) and her daughter Waverley Lim at San Diego Comic Con with their Kwento Comics set | Photo from Facebook

Trailblazing Filipino-American comic book publisher Kwento Comics strutted its stuff at San Diego Comic Con on July 22 at Marriott Marquis San Diego.

Mother and daughter publishing team Cecilia and Waverley Lim promoted their debut graphic novel and the fourth and fifth issues of “The Mask of Haliya” series.

“The Mask of Haliya” is set in the mystical realm of Filipino folklore and follows the epic journey of Marisol “Mari” Reyes as she confronts dark forces and unearths her true destiny.

San Diego Comic Con is the world’s largest gathering of comic book enthusiasts, industry professionals, and pop culture aficionados.

You may also like: Theater student launches Kwento Comics to boost more Asian roles in Hollywood

Kwento Comics is the first all-women, all-Asian comic book company highlighting Filipino and Asian mythology through the medium of graphic novels.

“We are thrilled to be part of San Diego Comic Con 2023 and to unveil our first graphic novel alongside the latest installments of ‘The Mask of Haliya’ series,” said Cecilia Lim, founder and CEO of Kwento Comics.

“Our team has poured their hearts and souls into these projects, and we are excited to share our passion for storytelling and representation with fans, readers, and industry professionals at this incredible event.”