Lastikman

This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Lastikman" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (January 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

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	Human-Harraian hybrid
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 Lastik Man, is a fictional character and Filipino comics superhero created by 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' Plastic Man, and/or Marvel's Mister Fantastic from Fantastic Four, Lastikman can also stretch and transform into many imaginable forms and shapes he desires.^[1][2]

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 Manila.^[3]

This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2023)

In Issue #3: "Playground" (October 12, 1995), Lastikman faces the mad toymaker Professor Gilmor.^[4]

In Issue #4: "Gold" (October 19, 1995).

In Issue #5: "Lastikman vs Taong Putik" (translated from Tagalog as Lastikman vs Mud Man) (October 26, 1995).

In Issue #6: "Pyrona" (November 2, 1995).

In Issue #7: "Earthquakes" (November 9, 1995).

In Issue #8: "Creatura" (November 16, 1995).

In Issue #10: "Dzuteh" (November 30, 1995).

In Issue #11: "Lastikman Versus Babaeng Kidlat" (Lastikman Versus Lightning Woman) (December 7, 1995).

In Issue #13: "Spektro" (December 21, 1995).

In Issue #14 (December 28, 1995), the final issue featured 2 Lastikman stories.^[5]

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.

The Ravelos commissioned Bong Leal to re-design LASTIKMAN's costume for the 2007 TV series.^[6]

For More Information, See: Lastikman (TV series)

• Mars Ravelo's Lastikman (2007)
  • Starring: 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 as Dr. Jared Evilone/Elemento, Jason Gainza as Caloy Asis, Ian Veneracion as Agaddon, and Danilo Barrios as Ryan White/Lagablab
  • Produced by: ABS-CBN Corporation
  • Directed by: Chito S. Rono/Jerome Pobocan/Tots Mariscal
  • Date Released: September 24, 2007
  • Aired on: ABS-CBN

The first to play the title role was Von Serna, the dad of Snooky Serna, in 1965.

Lastikman 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.

Mars Ravelo's Lastikman: 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.

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's original character Lastikman, who first appeared in the pages of Aliwan Komiks.^[12]

^[13]

• Isang Lakas
• List of Filipino superheroes

• Lastikman at the International Catalogue of Superheroes
• Comic Vine - Comic Vine is the largest comic book wiki in the universe.
• Mango Comics
• Stretching the concept of the Pinoy superhero
• LASTIKDOG - Lastikman's Best Friend
• Philippine Comics - The most comprehensive library of Filipino comics on the internet.
• Lastikman (2003 film) at IMDb 
• Mars Ravelo's Lastikman: Unang Banat (2004 film) at IMDb 
• Lastikman (2007 TV series) at IMDb