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Ang Maton
ANG MATON
Written by Francisco V. Coching
Illustrated by Federico C. Javinal
Liwayway, 1958-1959
ANG MATON is an adventure komiks novel which tells the story of two men who both want to avenge the deaths of their fathers.
Elmer, a rich haciendero, and Gizmo, a typical provinciano, goes to Manila to murder Carno, a notorious killer, in revenge over the deaths of their fathers. The two become friends but do not tell each other about their missions. Elmer almost gets Carno if not for the intervention of Logan, a leader of a group of bandits. When Elmer finds Carno half-conscious and bloody, he decides not to kill him but instead takes him home and meets Carno’s daughter, Nilda. A relationship between Elmer and Nilda develops as well as with Gizmo and Nilda’s friend. The four go out on a double date which ends sourly when Elmer finds out that Gizmo and Nilda have feelings foreach other. Gizmo learns that Carno buried money and wants half of it. Because of this, Gizmo wants to spare Carno’s life while Elmer continues to loathe him and wants to kill him. Gizmo later realizes the error of his ways and consents to Nilda’s plea to return the money to its rightful owner. Elmer, Gizmo and Carno get into a fistfight which evolves into a knife duel, for possession of the money, which is hidden in the cemetery. The hiding place however has been looted by Logan’s gang. Carno, Gizmo and Elmer work together to defeat Logan’s group of bandits and recover the money. In the end, Elmer and Gizmo are reconciled.
Movie Adaptation
Stars Ronald Remy and Efren Reyes
Directed by Cesar Gallardo
Premiere Productions, 1959
Mambo-Dyambo
MAMBO-DYAMBO
Written by Mars Ravelo
Illustrated by Elpidio E. Torres
Pilipino Komiks, 1955-1956
Movie Adaptation
Stars Fred Montilla, Alicia Vergel, Dolphy, Bella Flores, Eddie Garcia, Aring Bautista, Tony Dungan, Jaime Javier, Cora Maceda
Directed by Octavio Silos
Rodora
RODORA
Written by Mars Ravelo
Illustrated by P.Z. Marcelo
Pilipino Komiks, 1955-1956
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- No.229
Movie Adaptation
Stars Paraluman, Van de Leon, Amalia Fuentes, Juancho Gutierrez, Cesar Reyes, Chichay, Justina David, Ven Medina, Martin Marfil, Meldy Corrales
Directed by Mar S. Torres
Sampaguita Pictures, 1956
Kapitan Berong
KAPITAN BERONG
Written by Nemesio E. Caravana
Illustrated by Ben Alcantara
Liwayway, 1952-1953
Movie Adaptation
Stars Efren Reyes, Rosita Noble, Carol Varga, Oscar Keesee, Amado Cortes
Directed by Nemesio E. Caravana
Premiere Productions, 1953
Kayumangging Krisantemo
KAYUMANGGING KRISANTEMO
Written by Clodualdo del Mundo
Illustrated by Fred Carrillo
Espesyal Komiks, 1956-1957
Cover —
Espesyal Komiks No.103
Senyorita de Kampanilya
SENYORITA DE KAMPANILYA
Written by Clodualdo del Mundo
Illustrated by Fred Carrillo
Pilipino Komiks, 1955-1956
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- No.215
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- No.222
Movie Adaptation
Stars Eddie Arenas, Ric Rodrigo, Rita Gomez, Barbara Perez
Directed by Jose de Villa
Sampaguita Pictures, 1956
Rolling Rockers
ROLLING ROCKERS
Written by Virgilio Redondo
Illustrated by Nestor Redondo
Tagalog Klasiks, 1958-1959
Movie Adaptation
Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Leonor Vergara, Cielito Legaspi and Eddie Mesa
Directed by Danilo H. Santiago
People’s Pictures, 1959
Kadenang Putik
KADENANG PUTIK
Written by Clodualdo del Mundo
Illustrated by Fred Carrillo
Pilipino Komiks, 1959-1960
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- No.329
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- No.339
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- No.344
Movie Adaptation
Stars Efren Reyes, Tessie Quintana, Alicia Vergel, Leonor Vergara, Bob Soler
Directed by Conrado Conde/Cesar Gallardo
People’s Pictures, 1960
Apat na Anino
APAT NA ANINO
Written by Clodualdo del Mundo
Illustrated by Fred Carrillo
Pilipino Komiks, 1959
Movie Adaptation
Stars Johnny Monteiro, Cesar Ramirez, Bob Soler, Lauro Delgado, Cynthia Zamora, Leonor Vergara
Directed by Danilo Santiago
People’s Pictures, 1959
Aling Kutsero
ALING KUTSERO
Written by Virgilio P. Redondo
Illustrated by Nestor P. Redondo
Hiwaga Komiks, 1955-1956
Cover —
Hiwaga Komiks No.135
Handsome
HANDSOME
Written by Mars Ravelo
Illustrated by Nestor Redondo
Hiwaga Komiks, 1958
Movie Adaptation
Stars Jose Mari Gonzales, Susan Roces, Eddie Garcia, Etang Dicher, Eddie Gutierrez
Directed by Carlos Vander Tolosa
Sampaguita Pictures, 1959
Baby Bubut
BABY BUBUT
Written by Mars Ravelo
Illustrated by Elpidio E. Torres
Tagalog Klasiks, 1958
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- No.233
Movie Adaptation
Stars Amalia Fuentes, Juancho Gutierrez, Tito Galla, Rod Navarro, Meldy Corralez, Etang Discher
Directed by Rosa Mia
Sampaguita Pictures, 1958
Espada
ESPADA
Written and illustrated by Francisco V. Coching
Liwayway, 1952
Don Teofilo is a dignified swordsman who wishes for a son. When his wife gives birth to a baby girl named Leonida, he vows to raise her like a boy. He teaches her fencing and horseback riding, at which the little girl excels. Don Teofilo’s wife worries about her daughter and decides to send her to study in Madrid.
Years later, Leonida comes back from Madrid a beautiful, sophisticated lady. Meanwhile, Don Teofilo’s rival, Don Alfonso Soldevas, has become the mayor of their town. Leonida learns about his corrupt ways and decides to flirt with him to win his confidence and uncover his wicked ways. She discovers the location of the mayor’s ill-gotten wealth and steals it, disguised as La Sombra. She distributes the money to the poor and releases the prisoners who were sentenced by Soldevas.
La Sombra hides in the house of Don Teofilo. However, the mayor finds out and demands that Don Teofilo hand over La Sombra, which the latter refuses to do. When soldiers come to round up Don Teofilo and his family, La Sombra come to their rescue and defeat the mayor’s men. The inspector general arrives and orders the arrest of Don Alfonso, and Don Teofilo is appointed as the new mayor. Don Teofilo is elated to find out that the hero La Sombra is actually his daughter Leonida.
Movie Adaptation
Stars Cesar Ramirez and Alicia Vergel
Directed by Artemio Tecson
Sampaguita Pictures, 1952
Torkwata
TORKWATA
Written by Carlos Gonda and Pablo S. Gomez
Illustrated by Nestor Redondo
Hiwaga Komiks, 1956-1957
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- No.168
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- No.173
Movie Adaptation
Stars Susan Roces, Eddie Arenas, Aruray. Zeny Zabala, Tito Galla, Precy Ortega, Marilou Cuadrado (young Torkwata)
Directed by Rosa Mia
Sampaguita Pictures, 1957
Tatlong Magdalena
TATLONG MAGDALENA
Written by Pablo S. Gomez
Illustrated by Federico Javinal
Hiwaga Komiks, 1959-1960
Covers —
Hiwaga Komiks No.238
Hiwaga Komiks No.244
Hiwaga Komiks No.255
Malvarosa
MALVAROSA
Written by Clodualdo del Mundo
Illustrated by Fred Carrillo
Espesyal Komiks, 1957-1958
Covers —
Espesyal Komiks No.118
Espesyal Komiks No.143
Malvarosa is the poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression, when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino who helps Rosa shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.
Movie Adaptation —
Stars Charito Solis, Leroy Salvador, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Eddie Rodriguez, Rebecca del Rio, Vic Silayan, Vic Diaz, Johnny Reyes, Rey Ruiz
Directed by Gregorio Fernandez
LVN Pictures, 1958
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Eskrimador
ESKRIMADOR
Written by Clodualdo del Mundo
Illustrated by Teny Henson and Manuel Carrillo
Hiwaga Komiks, 1954-1955
Covers —
Hiwaga Komiks No.101
Hiwaga Komiks No.108
Hiwaga Komiks No.115
Hiwaga Komiks No.122
Movie Adaptation —
Stars Efren Reyes, Edna Luna, Juan Monteiro, Corazon Rivas, Lauro Delgado
Directed by Teodorico C. Santos
Premiere Productions Inc., 1955
Source: Video48
Dugo sa Lupa
DUGO SA LUPA
Written by Dominador Ad Castillo
Illustrated by Elmo Dogue
Extra Komiks, 1958
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- No.175
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- No.181
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- No.190
Miss Barbecue
MISS BARBECUE
Written by Tony Morales
Illustrated by Vic Crisostomo
Kenkoy Komiks, 1959-1960
Cover —
Kenkoy Komiks No.18
