Writing

Mars Ravelo

Born October 9, 1916 · Tanza, Cavite, Philippines

Died September 12, 1988 · aged 71

Marcial "Mars" Custodio Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist. Dubbed as the "King of Pinoy Komiks", he is notable for creating Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna among other…

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DyesebelDyesebel · 1990
Dyesebel
★ 8.01990
MovieRomanceFantasy
After years of hiding from a cruel, suspicious society on the land, the mermaid Dyesebel returns and falls in love with a man named Fredo. However, she becomes the target of Fredo's jealous ex girlfriend.
Jack & JillJack & Jill · 1987
Jack & Jill
★ 4.01987
MovieComedy
When the old man became ill Jack took over her father's job of chauffeuring for a handsome millionaire whose rather eccentric mother had decided to adopt Jill so she could fulfill her dream of having a daughter. But Jill was really Jack's sister or brother.
Bira! Darna! Bira!Bira! Darna! Bira! · 1979
Bira! Darna! Bira!
★ 8.01979
MovieFamilyFantasy
Captain BarbellCaptain Barbell · 1986
Captain Barbell
★ 7.01986
MovieFantasyAction
Thin and awkward Teng-Teng gets a magic barbell as a reward for his good deed. It turns him into a muscular and powerful Captain Barbell, a superhero who fights the forces of evil.
Bondying: The Little Big BoyBondying: The Little Big Boy · 1989
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
★ 9.01989
MovieComedy
Comedy legend and veteran actor Jimmy Santos stars as Bondying, a large adult man that acts and thinks like a child. Based on the comic book character created by the legendary graphic novelist and "King of Philippine Komiks" Mars Ravelo.
SilveriaSilveria · 1958
Silveria
★ 8.01958
MovieFantasyComedy
A story about a man who saves a horse that was about to be put down not knowing that the horse was magical and could talk.
Facifica FalayfayFacifica Falayfay · 1969
Facifica Falayfay
★ 3.01969
MovieComedy
A young boy, Facifica is raised as a girl by his mother, Aling Kobay, who had been longing for a daughter. When Facifica’s mother dies, his brothers tries to teach him combat skills and how to act like a "real man." Later, he meets Pilar, a movie star that Facifica idolizes. He falls in love with her and feels the need to protect her.
DyesebelDyesebel · 1973
Dyesebel
★ 10.01973
MovieFantasyAdventure
Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character in the Philippines. The comic book character was originally conceived by the Filipino comic book illustrator, Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres.

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DyesebelDyesebel · 2008
Dyesebel
★ 7.02008
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo. The series premiered on April 28, 2008 and was expected to air for 25 weeks or 125 episodes, with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles, and Joyce E. Bernal at the helm. The series ended on October 17, 2008. It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to viewers abroad. Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character created by renowned graphic novelist Mars Ravelo. The story has been adapted into five films and a spin-off, throughout the timeline of 1953 to 1996. Edna Luna, Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, and Charlene Gonzales had all played the lead role in the big screen, and all of them reached greater heights after playing the role. Ara Mina played a cameo role in this character in the television series Darna.

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