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Marcial "Mars" Custodio Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist. Dubbed as the " King of Philippine Komiks ", [1] he is notable for creating Darna , [2] Dyesebel , Captain Barbell , Lastikman , Bondying , Varga , Wanted: Perfect Mother , Hiwaga , Maruja , Mariposa ...
Jun 7, 2023 · The Recognition and Commemoration of Mars Ravelo’s Work Mars Ravelo’s monumental contributions to the Filipino comic industry have not only been acknowledged but also celebrated far and wide. His iconic characters have woven themselves into the fabric of Filipino popular culture, coming alive through numerous film and television ...
Jun 4, 2022 · He began to get his works published as a cartoonist. At a young age, Mars was already skilled with the pen in both writing and drawing. In 1939, his drawings in the comic series “Bemboy” were one of his earliest works that were circulated. 7. He had his fair share of setbacks and rejections.
Mars Ravelo was one of the most successful Filipino comic artists. He was the creator of the famous superheroine 'Darna', and the highest paid comic artist of his time. After World War II, Ravelo realized the Filipinos were in need of a superhero.
Jun 11, 2022 · Out of Mars Ravelo’s over 300 published works, nine were turned into teleseryes through the years! Find out which titles are those in this feature!
Captain Barbell, Darna, Dyesebel, Bondying, Lastikman, Facifica Falayfay and Maruja are just but some of the works accredited to the “Dean of Filipino Komiks Writer” and the “Father of Filipino Komiks Superheroes”. Mars Ravelo dramatically changed the course of Philippine komiks.
Marcial "Mars" Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist who created Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash...
