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Carlo Magno Jose Caparas (March 12, 1944 – May 25, 2024) was a Filipino comic strip creator and writer-turned film director and producer. He is best known for creating such Filipino superheroes and comic book characters as Panday , Bakekang , Totoy Bato , Joaquin Bordado , Kamagong , Kamandag , Elias Paniki , Tasya Fantasya , and ...
May 27, 2024 · Carlo J. Caparas, the prolific Filipino comic book writer, director, and producer, left an indelible mark on Philippine television and cinema. With his passing, fans and colleagues alike mourn the loss of a creative genius whose works have become synonymous with Philippine pop culture.
May 26, 2024 · THE passing of Carlo J. Caparas, a true giant in the world of Filipino komiks and film, has left a void in the hearts of many. Known for his compelling storytelling and unforgettable characters, Caparas’ work has become an integral part of Filipino pop culture.
Learn about the life and works of Carlo J. Caparas, the pioneer komiks writer who created popular characters like Panday, Bakekang, and Kamandag. Discover how he revived the industry and inspired young graphic novelists.
He is best known for creating such Filipino superheroes and comic book characters as Panday, Bakekang, Totoy Bato, Joaquin Bordado, Kamagong, Kamandag, Elias Paniki, Tasya Fantasya, Gagambino, Pieta and Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang, among others.
Carlo J. Caparas was born on 14 December 1948 in Pampanga, Philippines. He was a writer and director, known for Bubble's Ativan Gang (1988), Pieta (1983) and Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil (1994). He was married to Donna Villa. He died on 25 May 2024 in the Philippines.
May 27, 2024 · Veteran director and comic strip creator Carlo J. Caparas has passed away, his family confirmed through social media Saturday night. He was 80. His cause of death has yet to be revealed. To honor her father, Peach Caparas penned a poem titled “Sa Bawat Tipa ng Makinilya.”
