Lastik Man

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)
Team affiliations	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 - certainly in Aliwan Komiks #56 (December 7, 1964). Based and patterned from DC Comics' Plastic Man, and/or Marvel's Mister Fantastic, Lastikman can also stretch, transform and into many imaginable forms and shapes he desires.

This Mars Ravelo fictional character was first spotted in Aliwan Komiks in 1964. His name was derived from the English word "elastic," which means "flexible and stretchable." His claim to fame was his ability to stretch parts of his body, and reshape himself into whatever form.

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.

In the mid-1990s, Aliwan's publisher Graphic Arts Service, Inc. (GASI) brought back the character in a new series of stories by various writers and artists. For this revival, Lastikman was given a new costume and, for the first time, a secret identity, that of scientist Dr. Manuel De Lastico.

The feature was apparently so successful that GASI decided to spin off Lastikman into his own magazine. One of the Philippines' greatest superheroes would also find himself at death's door. And it happened in the very first issue of his new comic book. The first issue #1 of the new Lastikman Komiks was released on September 28, 1995.

However, it seemed as though success had gone to the checkered champion's head. In the first Issue #1: "Color of Death" (written by Almel de Guzman and illustrated by Arnel Coronel), the once-noble hero has become boastful and arrogant, much to the dismay of his once-adoring public.

One day, an old soothsayer warns Lastikman of his impending doom. Naturally, the proud hero laughs the prophecy off. Soon after, Blaab, an alien from the planet Thufpox, threatens to move the Earth a few degrees from its orbit because it's blocking the radiowaves vital to his new intergalactic weapon, the Cyberbeam. At first, Lastikman doesn't take the alien runt seriously. But once Blaab makes good on his threat, causing several natural disasters in the process, the prideful protector is forced to take action.

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