The acclaimed documentary is also the first Philippine-produced film to grace the prestigious comic book and multi-entertainment convention
In 2025, Eraserheads: Combo On The Run will become the first music documentary and the first Filipino-produced film to be shown at the esteemed San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC).
Exhibit Hall 6BCF, a prestigious location usually reserved for major entertainment and pop culture titles, will host a panel discussion in addition to the film’s screening at SDCC, marking a historic milestone for both Philippine cinema and the international music documentary scene. Ely Buendia, the iconic leader of the renowned Filipino rock band Eraserheads and a key character in the documentary, will join the panel, which will be moderated by director and producer Diane Ventura.
The presence of the Filipino docufilm at this venue marks a powerful moment of cultural crossover and artistic recognition, a feat that will surely bring pride and joy to the Philippines.
“I’m incredibly grateful to have this opportunity to represent our people and country on a more global platform,” said Ventura. “It’s long been my dream to spotlight the ingenuity of Filipino art, talent, and creativity and to be part of a movement that reframes the Filipino narrative. This is also my way of putting out a more nuanced and extensive depiction of our people while bringing to light the richness, humor, and depth of our stories.”
Upon its theatrical release in Philippine cinemas this summer under Warner Bros., the Dvent Pictures-produced Eraserheads: Combo On The Run received widespread acclaim from film critics and audiences alike. Billboard called it “a moving documentary for the younglings discovering their music and longtime fans reconnecting with the songs that defined their generation,” while GMA News hailed it as a “history lesson on an important chapter of Pinoy pop culture.” The film’s success at home led to multiple theatrical run extensions, screening in almost 200 cinemas nationwide.
In celebratio of its SDCC debut, Kid Heroes Publications has also announced a special collaboration with the Eraserheads and DVent Pictures through a limited-edition one-shot comic book inspired by the film.
Inspired by the band’s documentary of the same name, the comic book reimagines the band’s semi-fictional journey through four unique stories told in an anthology format.
Illustrated by award-winning artists Raymund Lee, Felix Morales, and Ardie Aquino, and written by Patricio Ginelsa and Justin Quizon, Combo On The Run integrates music and mythology into an adventurous tale of musicians turned superheroes, making the world a better place one step at a time—thanks to their record-breaking hits, heroic deeds, and zombie-fighting missions.
Two unique cover designs for the comic book were created by well-known Filipino American artists. Whilce Portacio, renowned for his impactful illustrations on Marvel properties like Iron Man, X-Factor, The Punisher, and Uncanny X-Men, illustrated the Combo On The Run comic book cover, which was made just for the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con edition. In the meantime, the SuperManila Exclusive edition featured artwork by Stephen Segovia, who gained international recognition for his work with DC Comics.
The comic book is currently available for pre-order on the official Kid Heroes website.
Eraserheads Combo on the Run will be screened in theaters worldwide in 2025.
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