Lagim

Lagim (meaning "dread" or "terror" in Tagalog[1]) 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 #1 (ACE Publications) in 1947[2] or 1949.[3] His sidekick was a boy named Levy, 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.

Superpowers

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",[4] 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.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Lagim definition, bansa.org
  2. 1 2 Lagim, komiklopedia.wordpress.com
  3. ↑ Cris CaGuintan (The Philippines), lambiek.net
  4. ↑ Malasakit definition, bansa.org
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