Hagibis (meaning rapidity or speed[1][2] in Tagalog) is one of the first comic book superheroes in the history of komiks in the Philippines. Hagibis was created in 1947 by Francisco V. Coching, a Filipino comic book artist and illustrator who is considered the "father" or "grandfather" of Filipino comics. Tarzanesque in appearance,[3] the form of Hagibis was also based on another early Filipino comic book hero, Kulafu, who was created by Francisco Reyes.[4] Hagibis was featured in one of the longest-running serials in the history of Filipino comic books, which ran for fifteen years in Liwayway magazine.[4] Hagibis was later featured in a film[5] with Fernando Poe, Sr. as Hagibis.
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edit- ^ Hagibis Archived September 21, 2018, at the Wayback Machine definition of "Hagibis", Bansa.org
- ^ [1] translation of "Speed", gabbydictionary.com
- ^ "1950 Hagibis by Francisco V. Coching". Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
- ^ a b "Featuring Great Achievers in Philippine Art (comics)". Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
- ^ "Francisco V. Coching". Archived from the original on June 23, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
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