Lagim
Publication information
PublisherACE Publications
First appearancePilipino Komiks, #60 (September 17, 1949)[1]
Created byCris CaGuintuan
In-story information
SpeciesHuman
Place of originPhilippines
PartnershipsLevy
AbilitiesPossessing a headgear that gives him super strength

Lagim (meaning "dread" or "terror" in Tagalog[2]) is one of the first Filipino superhero characters in the Philippines. He was created by Filipino artist Cris CaGuintuan. Lagim's first appearance was in the pages of Pilipino Komiks #60 (ACE Publications) in 1947[3] or 1949.[4] His sidekick was a boy named Levy,[5] a young lad he saved in the past, and wore a costume similar to the uniform worn by Robin, the sidekick of the American superhero Batman.

Character background

In fighting Japanese soldiers during World War II in the Philippines, Lagim wore a headgear that provided him with superstrength. The headgear came from Dr. Malasakit (literally "Dr. Car[ing]" or "Dr. Concerned",[6] a scientist. Because of the headgear, Lagim became twice stronger than a normal human being. Lagim had a vulnerability, he can be injured by bullets.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pilipino Komiks #60 Lagim (September 17, 1949)". Comic Vine. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  2. ↑ Lagim definition, bansa.org
  3. 1 2 Lagim, komiklopedia.wordpress.com
  4. ↑ Cris CaGuintan (The Philippines), lambiek.net
  5. ↑ "Lagim". Comic Vine. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  6. ↑ Malasakit definition, bansa.org


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