01/10/2026
𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀, 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀.
Ding, ang bato! From the heavens with Darna to the seven seas with Dyesebel, Mars Ravelo has created the Filipino superheroes who have become immortal in pop culture. Dubbed the "King of Philippine Komiks," Ravelo's characters were as much part of the country's history as the breadwinner and the other archetypal figures of local folklore.
In Liwayway, Ravelo chronicled his characters' adventures which had homegrown issues as subjects and triumphant hope as a common thread. Today, Ravelo's creations still fascinate Filipinos, and have become embedded fixtures in local cinema and television.
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Caption: Kimberly Jana Ar**la, BLIS Intern
Layout: Eduardo S. Caranguian, BLIS Intern