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Filipino comic book character

This article is about the fictional character. For the 2003 film, see [Lastikman (2003 film)](/source/Lastikman_(2003_film)). For the 2004 film, see [Lastikman: Unang Banat](/source/Lastikman%3A_Unang_Banat). For the 2007 TV series, see [Lastikman (TV series)](/source/Lastikman_(TV_series)).

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Comics character

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 Harraian 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 as **Lastik Man**, is a fictional character and [Filipino comics](/source/Philippine_comics) [superhero](/source/Superhero) created by [Mars Ravelo](/source/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](/source/DC_Comics)' [Plastic Man](/source/Plastic_Man), and/or [Marvel](/source/Marvel_Comics)'s [Mister Fantastic](/source/Mister_Fantastic) from [Fantastic Four](/source/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 in Manila.[3]

### 1995-1997

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#### 1995 Issue #1

In *Issue #1: "Color of Death"* (September 28, 1995).

**1995 Issue #2**

In *Issue #2: "Lastikman vs Doomwarrior"* (October 5, 1995).

#### 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Taong_Putik&action=edit&redlink=1)"* (translated from [Tagalog](/source/Tagalog_language) 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](/source/Vhong_Navarro) as Lastikman*

*For More Information, See: [Lastikman (TV series)](/source/Lastikman_(TV_series))*

- Mars Ravelo's Lastikman (2007) - Starring: [Vhong Navarro](/source/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](/source/John_Estrada) as Dr. Jared Evilone/Elemento, [Jason Gainza](/source/Jason_Gainza) as Caloy Asis, [Ian Veneracion](/source/Ian_Veneracion) as Agaddon, and Danilo Barrios as Ryan White/Lagablab - Produced by: [ABS-CBN Studios](/source/ABS-CBN_Studios) - Directed by: [Chito S. Rono](/source/Chito_S._Rono)/Jerome Pobocan/Tots Mariscal - Date Released: September 24, 2007 - Aired on: [ABS-CBN](/source/ABS-CBN)

### Films

*[Sarah Geronimo](/source/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](/source/Snooky_Serna), in 1965.

#### *Lastikman (2003)*

[Lastikman](/source/Lastikman_(2003_film)) 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](/source/28th_Metro_Manila_Film_Festival).

#### *Lastikman (2004)*

Mars Ravelo's [Lastikman: Unang Banat](/source/Lastikman%3A_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](/source/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](/source/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 December 2004[18] Miscellaneous Lastikdog: Trojan, the wonder dog Lastikman Komiks #1 September 28, 1995

## See also

- [Isang Lakas](/source/Isang_Lakas)

- [List of Filipino superheroes](/source/List_of_Filipino_superheroes)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [PINOY SUPERHEROES OF THE 60s #5: THE FIRST LASTIKMAN](https://video48.blogspot.com/2008/05/pinoy-superheroes-of-60s-5-first.html) video48

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Witiw, John (January 6, 2021). ["10 Comics From The Philippines That Deserve Your Attention"](https://www.cbr.com/must-read-philippines-comics/). *CBR.com*. Retrieved March 1, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [The Birth of Pinoy Superheroes](http://www.pep.ph/spotlight/looking-back/13675/The-Birth-of-Pinoy-Superheroes/1/2) pep.ph [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160305231754/http://www.pep.ph/spotlight/looking-back/13675/The-Birth-of-Pinoy-Superheroes/1/2) March 5, 2016, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [The DEATH of LASTIKMAN](https://pinoysuperheroesuniverse.blogspot.com/2010/08/death-of-lastikman.html) pinoysuperheroesuniverse

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [LASTIKMAN 1995](https://pinoysuperheroesuniverse.blogspot.com/2010/08/lastikman-1995-test-post.html) pinoysuperheroesuniverse

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Lastikman's costume redesign"](https://guhits.blogspot.com/2009/03/lastikman.html). March 6, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Lastik Man (1965 film)"](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360737/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5). *IMDB*. Retrieved March 3, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Lastik Man"](https://comicvine.gamespot.com/lastik-man/4025-793/). *Comic Vine*. Retrieved March 3, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Lastikman (2003)"](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0345550/). *IMDB*. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Lastika"](http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/l/lastika.htm). *International Catalogue of Superheroes*. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Lastikman (2004)"](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422617/). *IMDB*. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** [Lastikman Komiks](http://komiklopedia.wordpress.com/2007/08/30/lastikman-komiks/) KOMIKLOPEDIA: The Philippine Komiks Encyclopedia

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Panganiban, Aris (October 9, 2011). ["LASTIKDOG - Lastikman's Best Friend"](https://pinoysuperheroesuniverse.blogspot.com/2011/10/lastikdog-lastikmans-best-friend.html). *Pinoy Superheroes Universe*. Retrieved March 9, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Aliwan Komiks issue no. 49"](https://comicvine.gamespot.com/aliwan-komiks-49--/4000-190577/). *Comic Vine*. Retrieved February 25, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Aliwan Komiks issue no. 56"](https://comicvine.gamespot.com/aliwan-komiks-56/4000-190578/). *Comic Vine*. Retrieved February 25, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Aliwan Komiks issue no. 60"](https://comicvine.gamespot.com/aliwan-komiks-60/4000-190579/). *Comic Vine*. Retrieved February 25, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Mango Comic issue no.1"](https://comicvine.gamespot.com/lastikman-1--/4000-190576/). *Comic Vine*. Retrieved February 25, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Mango Comic"](http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/l/lastikmanmango.htm). *International Catalogue of Superheroes*. Retrieved February 26, 2021.

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- [Lastikman at the International Catalogue of Superheroes](http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/l/lastikmn.htm)

- [Comic Vine - Comic Vine is the largest comic book wiki in the universe.](https://comicvine.gamespot.com/lastikman/4005-68329/)

- [Mango Comics](http://www.mangocomics.com/)

- [Stretching the concept of the Pinoy superhero](https://web.archive.org/web/20151023011150/http://alanguilan.com/komikero/reviews08.html)

- [LASTIKDOG - Lastikman's Best Friend](https://pinoysuperheroesuniverse.blogspot.com/2011/10/lastikdog-lastikmans-best-friend.html)

- [Philippine Comics - The most comprehensive library of Filipino comics on the internet.](http://www.philippinecomics.net/characters/Lastikman/Lastikman.htm)

- [*Lastikman* (2003 film)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0345550/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [*Mars Ravelo's Lastikman: Unang Banat* (2004 film)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422617/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [*Lastikman* (2007 TV series)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1070972/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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