Hagibis (meaning rapidity or speed[1][2] in Tagalog) is one of the first comic book superheroes in the history of komiks in the Philippines. Hagibis was created in 1947 by Francisco V. Coching, a Filipino comic book artist and illustrator who is considered as the "father" or "grandfather" of Filipino comics. Tarzanesque in appearance,[3] the form of Hagibis had also been based on another early Filipino comic book hero, Kulafu, who was created by Francisco Reyes.[4] Hagibis featured in one of the longest-running serials in the history of Filipino comic books, which ran for fifteen years in Liwayway magazine.[4] Hagibis was later featured in a film[5] with Fernando Poe, Sr. as Hagibis.

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  1. Hagibis Archived September 21, 2018, at the Wayback Machine definition of "Hagibis", Bansa.org
  2. translation of "Speed", gabbydictionary.com
  3. "1950 Hagibis by Francisco V. Coching". Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
  4. 1 2 "Featuring Great Achievers in Philippine Art (comics)". Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
  5. "Francisco V. Coching". Archived from the original on June 23, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2011.


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