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

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

Ang Kambal sa Uma

ANG KAMBAL SA UMA
Written by Jim M. Fernandez
Illustrated by Ernie H. Santiago
Kislap Magasin, 1977-1979

ANG KAMBAL SA UMA tells a story of twin sister who both have different characteristics of a rat. Ella, have adapted the characteristics of the rats facial appearance while Vira only managed to gain the hairs on her back.

Movie Adaptation —
Stars Rio Locsin, Orestes Ojeda, Julie Ann Fortich, Al Tantay, Dennis Roldan, Isabel Rivas
Directed by Joey Gosiengfiao
SQ Films, 1979

TV Adaptation —
Stars Shaina Magdayao, Melissa Ricks, Matt Evans, Jason Abalos, Rio Locsin, Gina Alajar, Bangs Garcia, Aldred Gatchalian, Carmi Martin
Directed by Manuel Palo & Rechie del Carmen
ABS-CBN, 2009

Synopsis —
Based on the komiks creation of Jim M. Fernandez and Ernie Santiago and the 1970s film by Joey Gosiengfiao, KAMBAL SA UMA tells the story of Ella (Melissa Ricks) and Vira (Shaina Magdayao), twin sisters who have some of the physical features of a rodent. When she was still a baby, Vira was given away by her mother Milagros (Rio Locsin) and ended up in the care of a rich couple in the city. Meanwhile, Ella remained with her mother and lived in the mountains away from persecution of people. Through a dramatic course of events, Ella and Vira will cross paths and their differences will lead to a bitter clash.

First Kiss

FIRST KISS
Written by Mars Ravelo
Illustrated by Nestor Malgapo
Tin-Edyers Songs & Shows, 1969-1970

Movie Adaptation
Stars Rosemarie Sonora, Ricky Belmonte, Fred Montilla, Rosa Mia
Directed by Tony Cayado / Chito Tapawan
Sampaguita Pictures, 1970

Bakas ng Gagamba

BAKAS NG GAGAMBA
Written by Virgilio Redondo
Illustrated by Nestor Redondo
Tagalog Klasiks, 1961-1962

Covers —
Tagalog Klasiks No.324
Tagalog Klasiks No.339

Movie Adaptation —
Stars Bernard Bonnin, Robert Campos, Von Serna, Lourdes Medel, Luz Valdez, Linda Montesa, Miguel Lopez, Kulas Kaltas, Mario Roldan, Narding Pineda, Vic Cabrera, Mario Paje, Jose Corazon de Jesus Jr.
Directed by Tony Santos
Dalisay Pictures, 1962

Rosa Mistica

ROSA MISTICA
Written by Pablo S. Gomez
Illustrated by Louie D. Celerio
Pinoy Klasiks, 1986-1987

Movie Adaptation —
Stars Snooky Serna, Liza Lorena, Aga Muhlach, Kristine Garcia, Marissa Delgado, Romeo Rivera, Vangie Labalan, Raquel Villavicencio, Tony Mabesa, Kookoo Gonzales, Eric Quizon, Chanda Romero, Orestes Ojeda, Ernie Zarate, Noel Colet, Mel Martinez, Anton Serna, Cris Banal, Gabby Concepcion, Charito Solis, Rachel Anne Wolfe, Rosemarie Gil, Roy Alvarez, Mike Austria, Evelyn Vargas, Beverly Salviejo, Minnie Aguilar, Dinky Doo Jr., Metring David, Mel Tagasa, Val Victa
Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Regal Films, 1987

Talahib

TALAHIB
Written by Pablo S. Gomez
Illustrated by Tony Caravana
Espesyal Komiks, 1962

Cover —
Espesyal Komiks No.254

Movie Adaptation —
Stars Joseph Estrada, Dario Moreno, Miriam Jurado, Liza Moreno, Carol Varga, Celia Rodriguez, Juliet Pardo, Nora Nunez, Josie Sancho, Africa dela Rosa, Lito Anzures
Directed by Cesar Gallardo
People’s Pictures, 1963

Facifica Falayfay

FACIFICA FALAYFAY
Written by Mars Ravelo
Illustrated by Ernie de Chan
Pilipino Komiks, 1968-1969

Movie Adaptation
Stars Dolphy, Panchito, Pilar Pilapil, Rod Navarro
Directed by Luciano B. Carlos
RVQ Productions, 1969

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

Senyorita de Kampanilya

SENYORITA DE KAMPANILYA
Written by Clodualdo del Mundo
Illustrated by Fred Carrillo
Pilipino Komiks, 1955-1956

No.215

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

No.329

No.339

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

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

No.233

Movie Adaptation
Stars Amalia Fuentes, Juancho Gutierrez, Tito Galla, Rod Navarro, Meldy Corralez, Etang Discher
Directed by Rosa Mia
Sampaguita Pictures, 1958

Gorgonya

GORGONYA
Written by Mars Ravelo
Illustrated by Bert Lopez
Mars Ravelo Komiks, 1977-1978

Movie Adaptation
Stars Max Alvarado, Lorna Tolentino, Allan Valenzuela, Manny Luna, Charlie Davao, Ana Gonzales, Ike Lozada
Directed by Romy Villaflor
AGP Film Productions, 1978

Machete

MACHETE
Written by Pablo S. Gomez
Illustrated by Louie D. Celerio
Pinoy Klasiks, 1989-1990

MACHETE is a classic story about a wooden sculpture brought to life by the fortuitous works of a woman.

No.1164

Movie Adaptation —
Machete: Istatwang Buhay
Stars Cesar Montano, Rita Avila, Joel Torre, Vivian Foz, Rina Reyes, Toby Alejar, Rocky Ramos
Directed by Mauro Gia Samonte
Seiko Films, 1990

TV Adaptation —

( 1 )
Komiks: Machete
Stars Joseph Bitangcol, Sandara Park, Michelle Madrigal, Neri Naig, Paolo Paraiso, Maui Taylor
Directed by Erick C. Salud
ABS-CBN, 2006

( 2 )
Pablo S. Gomez’s Machete
Stars Aljur Abrenica, Bela Padilla, Ryza Cenon, Gina Alajar, Nonie Buencamino, Rio Locsin, John Arcilla, Gwen Zamora, Polo Ravales, Chariz Solomon, Zoren Legaspi, Karen delos Reyes, Ryan Eigenmann, Stephanie Henares, Rocky Gutierrez
Directed by Don Michael Perez
GMA Entertainment TV, 2011

MACHETE, an ancient Ifugao warrior, was transformed into a tree after being killed in a battle. Decades after, this tree becomes the favorite subject of a beautiful sketcher who later sells her drawing to an equally gorgeous sculptress. The sculptress falls in love with the image that she eagerly decides to turn it into a wooden statue.

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 

Covers —
Hiwaga Komiks No.168
Hiwaga Komiks 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

Haydee

HAYDEE
Written by Mars Ravelo
Illustrated by Jim M. Fernandez
Tin-Edyers Songs & Shows, 1967-1969

 

Movie Adaptation —
Stars Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Ed Finlan, Eddie Garcia, Ike Lozada, Chichay, Caridad Sanchez and Hilda Koronel in her first title role
Directed by Armando de Guzman
Lea Productions, 1970
Source: Video 48

Hati Tayo sa Magdamag

HATI TAYO SA MAGDAMAG
Written by Sally C. Esteban
Illustrated by Nestor Malgapo
Extra Special Komiks, 1987-1988

HATI TAYO SA MAGDAMAG tells the story of three childhood friends Gerry, Antonette and Rochelle and how their friendship was destroyed by bitter rivalries. Gerry is an opportunist, a man with great ambitions. Rochelle is a kind, loving and beautiful girl coming from a poor family. They are friends with Antonette, an attractive, seductive and cunning woman who would not think twice in using her family’s riches to get what she wants. Even though the three belong to different strata in the society, they considered their friendship true, until Antonette tried to woo Gerry into her arms using her riches. Unknown to Antonette, Gerry is romantically involved with Rochelle and the two would consummate their love in one passionate night. Rochelle became pregnant, a fact that she could not hide from her mother who had fierce objections regarding the relationship. One fateful night, Rochelle’s mother caught her daughter vomiting, and a furious fight ensued. The fight awoke Rochelle’s father who had a disease, and out of shock, the man fell on the floor and died. Rochelle’s mother blamed the whole accident on Rochelle and she eventually disowned her daughter. Antonette, as if putting that one final blow on Gerry’s relationship with Rochelle, took Rochelle into her family’s mansion as a househelp and treated her unjustly. To complicate things, Antonette’s father, Don Teofilo, had fallen in love with Rochelle, to the point that he was ready to leave his paralytic wife just to be with Rochelle. [1]

Movie Adaptation —
Stars Edu Manzano, Tetchie Agbayani, Jacklyn Jose, Eddie Rodriguez, Janice Jurado, Francis Magalona, Caridad Sanchez, Armida Siguion-Reyna
Directed by Lupita Kashiwahara
Viva Films, 1988

 

Duwag ang Sumuko

DUWAG ANG SUMUKO
Written by Francisco V. Coching
Illustrated by Federico Javinal
Liwayway, 1963-1964

Movie Adaptation
Stars Cesar Ramirez, Mario Montenegro, Leonor Vergara, Maggie de la Riva, Lauro Delgado, Ramon D’Salva, Bruno Punzalan, Paquito Salcedo, Felisa Salcedo, Johnny Long
Directed by Cirio H. Santiago
People’s Pictures, 1964

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

Darna at ang Planetman

DARNA AT ANG PLANETMAN
Written by Mars Ravelo
Illustrated by Vir Aguirre
Holiday Komiks, 1968-1969

 

Movie Adaptation —
Stars Gina Pareno as Darna, Vic Vargas as the Planetman, Boots Anson-Roa and Cesar Ramirez, with Gina Alajar as Narda and Boy Alajar as Ding
Directed by Marcelino Navarro
VP Pictures, 1969
Source: Video48