Lastikman

Lastikman
Lastikman
	Lastikman in 2004
Publication information
Publisher	Mango Comics
First appearance	Lastik Man Vol. 1 Aliwan Komiks #56 (December 7, 1964)
Created by	Mars Ravelo
In-story information
Alter ego	Hilario aka Larry (2003 movie); Adrian (2004 movie); Miguel (2007 TV series)
Species	Human-Harraian hybrid
Place of origin	Igbao (Harraio Galaxy)
Team affiliations	Captain Barbell; Darna; Dyesebel; Enteng Kabisote; Isang Lakas in some takes of the character
Notable aliases	Lastik Man (later named as Lastikman)
Abilities	Superhuman elasticity, flexibility, malleability and endurance; Able to stretch any part of his body; Shapeshifting; Resistance to physical attacks and electricity;

Lastikman, originally spelled Lastik Man, is a fictional character and Filipino comics superhero created by Mars Ravelo and artist Mar T. Santana. Lastikman or the original spelling of Lastik Man debuted in comics format in Aliwan Komiks #56 (December 7, 1964). Based on DC Comics' Plastic Man, and/or Marvel's Mister Fantastic from Fantastic Four, Lastikman can also stretch and transform into many imaginable forms and shapes he desires.^[1]^[2]

History

1964-1965

In the 1965 comic book of Aliwan Komiks "Lastik Man Vol. 1", Lastik Man is introduced as a new comic book superhero, an alien from another planet who somehow got trapped on earth. Lastikman then decided to fight crime in the Philippines, mainly Manila.^[3]

1995-1997

1995 Issue #1

1995 Issue #3

In Issue #3: "Playground" (October 12, 1995), Lastikman faces the mad toymaker Professor Gilmor.^[4]

1995 Issue #4

In Issue #4: "Gold" (October 19, 1995).

1995 Issue #5

In Issue #5: "Lastikman vs Taong Putik" (translated from Tagalog as Lastikman vs Mud Man) (October 26, 1995).

1995 Issue #6

In Issue #6: "Pyrona" (November 2, 1995).

1995 Issue #7

In Issue #7: "Earthquakes" (November 9, 1995).

1995 Issue #8

In Issue #8: "Creatura" (November 16, 1995).

1995 Issue #10

In Issue #10: "Dzuteh" (November 30, 1995).

1995 Issue #11

In Issue #11: "Lastikman Versus Babaeng Kidlat" (Lastikman Versus Lightning Woman) (December 7, 1995).

1995 Issue #13

In Issue #13: "Spektro" (December 21, 1995).

1995 Issue #14

In Issue #14 (December 28, 1995), the final issue featured 2 Lastikman stories.^[5]

1996-1997 #Issues

In the 2003 movie version, Young Hilario is near a rubber tree when a meteor strikes it, and somehow gains powers of elasticity. His grandfather inspires him to use his newfound powers to do good deeds, and thus honour the memories of his dead parents. Hilario grows up to become a professor in physics, and also the superhero Lastikman.

In the 2004 movie version, Young Adrian - a lanky teenager whose father became a drunkard after the death of his mother - was mauled to death by illegal loggers whom he prevented from cutting the trees in the forest. He was left lifeless under a rubber tree, which revived him and gave him special powers.

Costume

The Ravelos commissioned Bong Leal to re-design LASTIKMAN's costume for the 2007 TV series.^[6]

In other media

Television

Vhong Navarro as Lastikman

For More Information, See: Lastikman (TV series)

Mars Ravelo's Lastikman (2007)
- Starring: Vhong Navarro as Lastikman/his human counterpart Miguel Asis/Eskappar, an import from the planet Harraio, Iya Villania as Yellena White, Cherie Gil as Ayessa White/Frosta, John Estrada as Dr. Jared Evilone/Elemento, Jason Gainza as Caloy Asis, Ian Veneracion as Agaddon, and Danilo Barrios as Ryan White/Lagablab
- Produced by: ABS-CBN Corporation
- Directed by: Chito S. Rono/Jerome Pobocan/Tots Mariscal
- Date Released: September 24, 2007
- Aired on: ABS-CBN

Films

Sarah Geronimo as Lara in 2004 film

Film	Starring	Produced by	Directed by	Date released
Mars Ravelo's Lastik Man	Von Serna as Lastikman	Vonabille Initial Productions Luzon Productions	Richard Abelardo	April 16, 1965^[7]^[8]
Lastikman	Vic Sotto as Lastikman/Larry Donita Rose as Linda Jeffrey Quizon as Stryker/Jepoy Oyo Boy Sotto as young Larry Anne Curtis as young Linda	OctoArts Films M-Zet Productions	Tony Y. Reyes	January 1, 2003^[9]
Mars Ravelo's Lastikman: Unang Banat	Mark Bautista as Lastikman/Adrian Rosales Sarah Geronimo as Lara Manuel Cherrie Gil as Lastika^[10] John Estrada as Taong Aso Danilo Barrios as Reden/Taong Aso	Viva Films	Mac Alejandre	December 25, 2004^[11]

Mars Ravelo's Lastik Man (1965)

The first to play the title role was Von Serna, the dad of Snooky Serna, in 1965.

Lastikman (2003)

Lastikman is the second film adaptation of the character, written and directed by Tony Y. Reyes. It stars Vic Sotto as Lastikman/Larry, Donita Rose as Linda, Michael V., Jeffrey Quizon as Stryker/Jepoy, Michelle Bayle, Anne Curtis as young Linda, Ryan Eigenmann, Elizabeth Oropesa, Evangeline Pascual, Joonee Gamboa and Oyo Boy Sotto as young Larry. Produced by Sotto's M-ZET TV Production, the film was released through OctoArts Films on January 1, 2003, as part of the 28th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Lastikman (2004)

Mars Ravelo's Lastikman: Unang Banat (lit. 'Mars Ravelo's Lastikman: The First Stretch'), or simply Lastikman: Unang Banat, is directed by Mac Alejandre and written by RJ Nuevas. It stars Mark Bautista as Lastikman/Adrian Rosales, Sarah Geronimo as Lara Manuel, Cherie Gil as Lastika, John Estrada as Taong Aso, Danilo Barrios as Reden/Taong Aso, Elizabeth Oropesa, Joel Torre, Mark Gil, Bearwin Meily and Tuesday Vargas. The film was released through Viva Films on December 25, 2004, as part of the 30th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Art and literature

Lastikman Komiks was a 5-Star Komiks Magasin published by Graphic Arts Service, Inc. Edited by Vic Soriano, it was published from September 28 – December 28, 1995. Its title was based on Mars Ravelo's original character Lastikman, who first appeared in the pages of Aliwan Komiks.^[12]

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Collected editions

Title	Volume	Issue	Date
Lastikman	Aliwan Komiks Magasin	#49^[14]	August 31, 1964
		#56^[15]	December 7, 1964
		#60^[16]	February 1, 1965
		#1991	November 6, 1994
		#2240	March 27, 1997
Lastikman	Holiday Komiks		1968
Lastikman	Lastikman Komiks	#1	September 28, 1995
		#3	October 12, 1995
		#4	October 19, 1995
		#5	October 26, 1995
		#6	November 2, 1995
		#7	November 9, 1995
		#8	November 16, 1995
		#10	November 30, 1995
		#11	December 7, 1995
		#13	December 21, 1995
		#14	December 28, 1995
Lastikman	Mango Comics	#1^[17]	January 1, 2003
Lastikman	Mango Comics		December 2004^[18]
Miscellaneous
Lastikdog: Trojan, the wonder dog	Lastikman Komiks	#1	September 28, 1995

References

^ PINOY SUPERHEROES OF THE 60s #5: THE FIRST LASTIKMAN video48
^ Witiw, John (January 6, 2021). "10 Comics From The Philippines That Deserve Your Attention". CBR.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
^ The Birth of Pinoy Superheroes pep.ph Archived March 5, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
^ The DEATH of LASTIKMAN pinoysuperheroesuniverse
^ LASTIKMAN 1995 pinoysuperheroesuniverse
^ "Lastikman's costume redesign". March 6, 2009.
^ "Lastik Man (1965 film)". IMDB. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
^ "Lastik Man". Comic Vine. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
^ "Lastikman (2003)". IMDB. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
^ "Lastika". International Catalogue of Superheroes. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
^ "Lastikman (2004)". IMDB. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
^ Lastikman Komiks KOMIKLOPEDIA: The Philippine Komiks Encyclopedia
^ Panganiban, Aris (October 9, 2011). "LASTIKDOG - Lastikman's Best Friend". Pinoy Superheroes Universe. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
^ "Aliwan Komiks issue no. 49". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
^ "Aliwan Komiks issue no. 56". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
^ "Aliwan Komiks issue no. 60". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
^ "Mango Comic issue no.1". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
^ "Mango Comic". International Catalogue of Superheroes. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

External links

[1] PINOY SUPERHEROES OF THE 60s #5: THE FIRST LASTIKMAN video48

[2] Witiw, John (January 6, 2021). "10 Comics From The Philippines That Deserve Your Attention". CBR.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.

[3] The Birth of Pinoy Superheroes pep.ph Archived March 5, 2016, at the Wayback Machine

[4] The DEATH of LASTIKMAN pinoysuperheroesuniverse

[5] LASTIKMAN 1995 pinoysuperheroesuniverse

[6] "Lastikman's costume redesign". March 6, 2009.

[7] "Lastik Man (1965 film)". IMDB. Retrieved March 3, 2021.

[8] "Lastik Man". Comic Vine. Retrieved March 3, 2021.

[9] "Lastikman (2003)". IMDB. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

[10] "Lastika". International Catalogue of Superheroes. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

[11] "Lastikman (2004)". IMDB. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

[12] Lastikman Komiks KOMIKLOPEDIA: The Philippine Komiks Encyclopedia

[13] Panganiban, Aris (October 9, 2011). "LASTIKDOG - Lastikman's Best Friend". Pinoy Superheroes Universe. Retrieved March 9, 2021.

[14] "Aliwan Komiks issue no. 49". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.

[15] "Aliwan Komiks issue no. 56". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.

[16] "Aliwan Komiks issue no. 60". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.

[17] "Mango Comic issue no.1". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.

[18] "Mango Comic". International Catalogue of Superheroes. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

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