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Darna

This article is about the character known as "Darna" and "Narda". For other characters given this name, as well as other uses, see Darna (disambiguation).

Darna (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈdaɾnɐ]) is a superhero appearing in Filipino comic books created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character was introduced during the Golden Age of Comic Books, debuting in Pilipino Komiks #77 on May 13, 1950.[2] Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier character, Varga, who first appeared in 1947.[3] With her continued presence in literature and art, Darna has been described as a Filipino cultural icon. Throughout the years, she has been adapted to a number of media platforms, such as film, television, plays and video games.[4]

Darna
Textless cover of Darna #1 (February 2003)
Art by Ryan Orosco
Publication information
PublisherAce Publications[1]
First appearancePilipino Komiks, #77 (May 13, 1950)
Created byMars Ravelo
Nestor Redondo
In-story information
Alter egoNarda
SpeciesTransformed human / Marte-an (extra-terrestrial) meld
Place of originNarda: Earth (Philippines)
Darna: Marte (Planet)
Team affiliationsCaptain Barbell
Lastikman
Dyesebel
Notable aliases
  • The Protector
Abilities
  • Superhuman
    • strength, stamina, speed, reflexes, senses, agility, and endurance
  • Master martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant
  • High Level Intelligence
  • Flight
  • Immortality
  • Limited Telepathy
  • Memory Manipulation
  • Aerokinesis
    • Whirlwind Creation
    • Wind breath
  • Resistance to any forms of magic
  • Accelerated Healing Factor
  • Extrasensory Perception

Darna's origin story from the Golden Age relates that she was an extraterrestrial warrior from the planet Marte sent to Earth to fight against common criminals and greater forces of darkness, most famously her archenemy, Valentina. She is manifested by her human alter-ego Narda through the magical stone and is often accompanied by her younger brother, Ding. Darna possesses the allure of Venus, the glory of Apollo, and strength of Samson. She usually wears a red bikini or shorts with a gold star in each brassiere cap; a red helmet with encrusted gold winged medallion; gold bracelets; a golden medallion belt with a loincloth in the middle; and gold-rimmed red boots.

Darna is described as "the female avenger archetype, strong but compassionate."[5] Inspired by the qualities of Ravelo's mother who raised him single-handedly and created as the Philippine female counterpart of Superman,[6] she served as a symbol of hope and inspiration to the Filipino people following the aftermath of World War II.

Publication history

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Cover of Darna Pilipino Komiks #78 (May 1950). Art by Nestor Redondo.

Early years

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Mars Ravelo created the first images of Darna before World War II, as the character's predecessor Varga.[7] Ravelo's inspiration for Darna's heroic qualities came from a fascination with Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Superman.[8] The winged medallion on Darna's helmet was inspired by the emblem of the Philippine airforce as Ravelo also dreamed of the opportunity to fly. The magic white stone concept is cultural iconography as Philippine folklore has many stories of brave young mortals whose courage and heart enable them to be worthy of magic amulets - the only thing in these stories that could even the odds against evil, supernatural forces.

After the war, Ravelo realized that the Filipinos were in need of a superhero so he again shopped his superheroine concept to publishers until one of them, Bulaklak Komiks agreed to publish Ravelo's heroine that he now called "Varga" in 1947 (inspired by the Varga girls series of illustrations) and the strip took off. Varga made her debut in Bulaklak Magazine, Vol. 4, #17 on July 23, 1947, which Ravelo wrote and drew. In an interview, Ravelo revealed that he offered his creation first to Liwayway Magazine and other publications but was rejected.[9] Had Liwayway Magazine not rejected the offer, Varga would have been the Philippines' first komiks superhero.[10]

Contrary to popular belief, Darna was not named after the magical Ibong Adarna (Adarna bird), which appears in a Philippine epic of the same name. In Bulaklak Magazine, Narda was already established as Varga's mortal identity. "Darna" was simply an anagram of "Narda".[11] The concept and image of the character was based on the illustrations of Superman appearing on comic books brought by soldiers from the United States to the Philippines.[12] It was the story of a mortal girl named Narda (named after one of Ravelo's childhood playmates), her brother Ding and their grandmother, Lola Asay, who lived in the town of Masambong when a falling star revealed itself to be a magic amulet that turns Narda into the superheroine Varga.

The name Varga was under ownership of Bulaklak Komiks. Darna's first adventure was first serialized in the pages of Pilipino Komiks (Ace Publications, Inc.) #77 on May 13, 1950, where she was pitted against the sultry snake goddess, Valentina. Here, Narda, a young girl, swallows a stone, which has the word "Darna" on it, and transforms into Darna by shouting out the latter's name. Likewise, Darna turns back into Narda by shouting Narda's name. The stone, which was from the planet Marte, stays in her body. Her secret is known to her grandmother and her brother, Ding, who becomes her sidekick. Darna quickly gained popularity among Filipino comic book readers. The original Darna comics series, written by Ravelo and illustrated by Redondo, ran for 28 issues.[13]

Later years

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On May 31, 1951, Darna made a crossover from comics to cinema even before the comic book serial was finished. Royal Publications under Fernando Poe Sr. produced the first Darna film starring Rosa Del Rosario as Narda/Darna. It was the last film directed by Fernando Poe Sr.[14] Since then, a number of actresses and actors have portrayed the superheroine on both cinema and television. Some made from 1973 onwards starred the future multi-awarded dramatic actress and politician Vilma Santos. In this incarnation, Darna's origin was changed. Narda herself became Darna, unlike the original in which she just "channeled" her. The stone came out of Narda's mouth every time she changes back and she had to swallow it every time she wanted to transform (a revision that became the standard for the following incarnations). Darna is not specified as coming from Marte and is mentioned simply as a "Warrior of Light". In this version, Narda was aged up from a child to her early teens, and only Ding was aware of her secret. This version of Darna became most people's idea of the character for about 3 decades. A catchphrase popularized by the films and said by Narda runs, "Ding, ang bato!" ("Ding, [give me] the stone!"). In 1977, the first Darna TV series was produced by Kitchie Benedicto and aired on RPN (KBS-9). Darna! The TV Series starred Lorna Tolentino as Darna/Narda.[15] Darna also had her own cartoon series in 1986 aired on GMA Network.[16]

The Mango Comics miniseries

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In 2003, a National Book Award-winning Darna limited miniseries was published by Mango Comics, with major input from Ravelo's family. Darna is a three-part 50th Anniversary Issue (36 pages per issue, full-color, in English). The first part of the series was released on February 28, 2003, the second part on May 7, 2003, and the last part on December 13, 2003. The storyline was written by Bobby Yonzon with each issue drawn by different artist.[17][18][19][20][21][22]

Fictional character biography

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The story of Darna begins with a village girl named Narda who lives in the provincial town of Masambong with her brother Ding. The siblings were orphaned and consequently adopted by their grandmother Asay. Narda loves to sing while her younger brother, Ding, plays the harmonica very well. Sometimes, Narda and Ding go from house to house and sing for money to help their grandmother support their daily needs. While playing a game of "Hide and Seek" one night, Narda saw a shooting star in the night sky. The celestial object crashed into the woods. Impressed by its beauty, she picked it up and decided to keep it. When her playmates started looking for her, she immediately hid the white stone in her mouth to prevent her playmates from taking it from her.

The white stone came alive and went down her throat into her stomach. She began to experience psychic flashes that flooded her mind with alien images of worlds far away which caused her to fall unconscious. She was found by her grandma, who took her home and put her to bed. When Narda woke up, she was back at home with her grandmother and her brother, Ding. They asked her what happened and she related her bizarre experience. When her grandmother asked her what the inscription was on the white stone she swallowed, Narda yelled ... "DARNA!" Her grandmother and brother were both startled by a flash of light and smoke that filled the room. Where Narda once stood, there now was a tall, beautiful warrior woman. She explained to them that she was "Darna of the Planet Marte" and that she was sent to Earth to face the forces of darkness and hatred that afflicted the world. Narda was channeling the alien woman. After she assured them that she meant no harm, Darna changed back to Narda by saying the latter's name.

Alter egos

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Narda

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Regardless of its many incarnations, the story of Darna begins with a village girl named Narda who finds a small white stone, a tiny meteorite from outer space. Narda swallows the stone, and when she shouts "Darna," she becomes a mighty warrior ready to defend Earth from evil forces.

Daria

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Mars Ravelo created a second alter-ego named Daria in "Si Darna at Planetman" serialized in Holiday Komiks in 1969. For the first time, Darna transformed into Daria in the third issue of Si Darna at ang Planetman. Daria is a grown up version of Narda. In the 1969 film Darna at ang Planetman, Gina Pareño played Darna and Daria; she was the only actress to portray Darna's alter-ego Daria.

Characterization

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See also: Narda Custodio

Powers, abilities, and equipment

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The White Stone is Darna's main source of power. While normally having no special powers in her human alter ego as Narda, once she shouts the word "Darna!", she transforms into the extraterrestrial warrior in peak physical condition with multiple godlike superpowers. This include superhuman strength, nigh-invulnerability, speed, senses, flight and longevity which enhances her fighting prowess. From the beginning, she is depicted as a highly skilled warrior that excels in all forms of battle combat. She has since developed other powers through the years such as limited telepathy, aerokinesis, enhanced agility and reflexes, and memory manipulation among others.

Costume

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Art by Ryan Orosco

Darna's costume has varied over time, although almost all of her costume incarnations have retained some form of red bikini with a gold star on each brassiere cup, red headdress/helmet with a ruby set on a gold-winged ornament, gold bracelets, gold medallion belt with a loincloth, and near knee-high red boots.

Darna is a character that fused together the concept of a superhero with the traditions of Philippine folklore. The yellow/gold stars come from the Philippine flag, the loincloth (bahag) is a visual inspiration from native clothing, and the agimat come from Filipino folklore and superstition. Filipino folklore has a tradition of presenting humble, pure hearted mortals that are awarded amulets that allow them to (in a way) transform their virtues into superpowers that allow them to battle supernatural evil.

In Darna vs. the Planet Women (1975), Santos wore a dark blue bikini top with red stars, dark blue boyshorts, gold belt, and red loincloth, boots, bracelets and choker almost similar to Darna's costume in Pilipino Komiks Darna #99 (March 17, 1951),[23] Pilipino Komiks Darna at ang Babaing Lawin #120 (January 5, 1952),[24] Darna Komiks Darna at ang Taong Ibon #964 (October 12, 1967)[25] and Darna Komiks Darna vs. Zumarna #1275 (September 27, 1993)[26] except for the gold headpiece which is similar to her headpiece in Pilipino Komiks Darna #87 (September 30, 1950).[27]

In Darna: The Ballet (2003), Kristine Crame and Kris Belle Paclibar who alternately played Darna wore the costume. There were two versions of the costume: (1) the traditional red bikini with gold stars, red helmet with gold winged medallion, red bracelet adorned with gold medallions, gold belt and loincloth, and red ballerina shoes adorned with gold medallions (the ballerina shoes looked like boots); and (2) red bra with gold dots surrounding the gold stars, yellow shorts, red helmet adorned with a seemingly large gold bird, red bracelets and belt both with gold embellishments, and red loincloth and boots.[28]

In other media

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Film

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Title Year Actress Notes
Darna 1951 Rosa del Rosario
Darna at ang Babaing Lawin 1952
Si Darna at ang Impakta 1963 Liza Moreno
Isputnik vs. Darna
Darna at ang Babaing Tuod 1965 Eva Montes
Darna at ang Planetman 1969 Gina Pareño
Lipad, Darna, Lipad! 1973 Vilma Santos
Darna and the Giants
Darna vs. the Planet Women 1975
Bira, Darna, Bira! 1979 Rio Locsin
Darna and Ding 1980 Vilma Santos
Captain Barbell 1986 Sharon Cuneta Cameo appearance
Darna 1991 Nanette Medved
Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik 1994 Anjanette Abayari
Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell 2003 Regine Velasquez Cameo appearance

Television

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Title Year Actress
Darna 1977 Lorna Tolentino
Mars Ravelo's Darna 2005 Angel Locsin
Mars Ravelo's Darna 2009 Marian Rivera
Mars Ravelo's Darna 2022-2023 Jane De Leon

Other appearances

Animation

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Video Games

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  • Darna appears as a claimable special skin in Rules of Survival, alongside Captain Barbell and Lastikman.[32]

Theater

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Pilipino Komiks (1993)

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On April 22–25, 1993, prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde played Darna and Melanie Motus played Valentina in the musical stage play entitled Pilipino Komiks with Maritoni Tordesillas as Dyesebel and Noreen Austria as Bangenge; Katrina Santos; Osias Barroso as Dario; Raoul Banzon as Gorio; Cathy Lee as Rita; and Robert Policarpio as Ipe.[33] This ballet stage production was presented by Philippine Ballet Theatre and featured comic book characters made by Mars Ravelo, including Darna, Valentina, Dyesebel, Rita Rich, Ipe and Bangenge, in a comedic way.[34] Chino Toledo's music, Gener Caringal's choreography, Arturo' set and costume designs, and lighting by Eric Cruz brought comics to life on the stage.

After 24 years, this dance story of the battle between good and evil that was first choreographed by former PBT director Gener Caringal was re-staged again on May 14, 2017, by Philippine Ballet Theatre and co-presented by Filipino Heritage Festival, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, AB Leisure and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in celebration of Heritage Month. In this re-staging of Pilipino Komiks, Regine Magbitang played Narda/Darna while Loby Pimentel played Valentina; Peter San Juan as Narda's boyfriend, Dario; Veronica Atienza as Dyesebel; Kim Abrogena as Bangenge; Mark Pineda as Gorio; Marika Desembrana as Rita; and Matthew Davo as Ipe. Both plays were performed in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Theater; the second play was additionally performed in Negros, Philippines.[35]

Comics: The Ballet (1997) and Darna: The Ballet (2003)

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In 1997, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde danced the part of Darna in Comics: The Ballet in celebration of Darna's golden anniversary. Another ballet stage play was produced on August 1–17, 2003 by Ballet Philippines and presented at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.[36] In this theater version, entitled Darna: The Ballet, Christine Crame and Kris-Belle Paclibar alternately danced the part of Darna while Valentina did the singing.[37] The dance-musical production equally focused on both Darna and Valentina.[38][39]

Ding, Ang Bato! (2018)

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On May 14 to 21, 2018, Ding, Ang Bato! that was presented by the Arts and Culture Cluster and the Dance Program of the School of Design and Arts of the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde was a dance musical theatre that once more featured Darna and Valentina.[40] Staged at School of Design and Arts (SDA) Theater at De La Salle College of St. Benilde on Pablo Ocampo St. and directed also by Chris Millardo,[41] the story is told from the point-of-view of Ding (played alternately by Carlos Serrano, Juner Quiambao and John Peñaranda), the younger brother of Narda, who is born deaf in this version and accompanies Darna in the journey of empowerment.[42][43]

The production reunited the team with Benilde's Dance Chair Christine Crame who deftly reprised the role of Darna from the production that first saw 'flight' at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater in 2003 and is now devised for contemporary audiences. Stage and TV actor Natasha Cabrera inhabits the role of Valentina.[44] Olivia Bugayong alternates with Crame for Darna while Dani Idea alternates for Valentina. In this version, Valentina is a sympathetic character and has an alter-ego named Tina that was played by Lea Roque.[45]

In this dance musical redux of "Darna", the quintessential Filipina super heroine grapples with the irascible serpent queen Valentina who used to be her childhood friend. Darna's encounter with Valentina flung the two friends, now arch-enemies, into fantastic realms of urban dystopia that make them confront their brightest and darkest selves. Choreographed by Denisa Reyes and Ernest Mandap, Filipino Sign Language was seamlessly interwoven into the choreography. In fact, the whole production used sign language and spoken dialog without the necessity of an interpreter so that both hearing and deaf audiences could experience the narrative.

Art and literature

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Darna Komiks is a comic book series first published by Pilipino Komiks, Inc. and continued by Atlas Publishing Co., Inc. Its maiden issue appeared on February 3, 1968, with Ruben R. Marcelino as editor.[46] In children's literature, Edgar Samar wrote a story entitled "Uuwi na ang Nanay kong si Darna" which won the PBBY-Salanga Writer's Prize in 2002 and was illustrated by Russell Molina, who won the PBBY Illustrator's Prize.[47] In 2012, Anvil Publishing, Inc. published Darna & Other Idols by Marra P. L. Lanot with Marian Rivera as Darna on the cover. The book features former Darna actresses Marian Rivera and Vilma Santos, and Gina Alajar who played Narda in Si Darna at ang Planetman (1969).[48]

Advertisements

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The character of Darna was used in a series of Toyota Tamaraw FX commercials, with Anjanette Abayari, Alma Concepcion, and Daisy Reyes portraying Darna in 1997.

Angel Locsin also appeared as Darna in a 2006 Robitussin LiquiGel TV advertisement wearing her Darna costume from the 2005 TV series. It was directed by Avid Liongoren. The story started with a giant monster attacking a village. Narda was about to transform into Darna but was interrupted by her cough so she shouted only half of the name (Dar...). She was then seen holding a LiquiGel capsule which she swallowed to transform into Darna. She rescued some bystander first before defeating the giant monster to death.[49]

Darna Lives! webcomic

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See also: Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre

In 2011, comic book creators Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre partnered to write a 9-page concept webcomic called Darna Lives! which reimagined the life of Darna. Alanguilan wrote the story and Arre provided the art for the piece, which portrayed Darna's alter-ego Narda having forgotten her superhero identity and moved on to a life of obscurity and poverty, until fate intervenes to bring Darna back. Although short, the fan-fiction was notable for its significantly different portrayal of the character, since it was the first time the Narda alter-ego was portrayed as anything but a demure young woman.;[50] Narda is married and has three children.

Commenting on the work in a Philippine Daily Inquirer interview, Alanguilan explained his motivations for coming out with the story:[50]

"I think Arnold and I were able to show that Darna, as a character, can stand to be interpreted differently to allow her to remain appealing and relevant to a new audience. I hope Darna Lives! can push for this kind of change. I think Filipinos, as we have seen, are open too it, and comics creators and filmmakers do not need to keep relying on old tricks and gimmicks that have worked before. I hope it can push our storytellers in other media, especially TV and movies to be bolder. 'Di mage-gets ng masa yan' ('The masses won't understand that') is a stupid, cowardly statement that ensures nothing but stagnancy."[50]

Music

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Song in a story depiction

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  • "Kahit Man Lang Sa Pangarap" (1991)
  • "Hindi Ako si Darna" (1998)
    • Filipino version of "Superwoman" popularized by Karyn White
    • Performed by: Jenine Desiderio
  • "Narda" (2005)
    • Composed and Performed by: Kamikazee (2009 TV series OST)
  • "Mamaw" (2005)
  • "Time In" (2007)
  • "Di Na Nag-iisa" (2005)
    • Performed by Regine Velasquez - Love theme from the 2005 Darna television series. This song was officially released by Universal Records in Regine Velasquez' Motion Picture Soundtrack, "Till I Met You". A 2nd version of "Di Na Nag-Iisa"(Acoustic version) appears on this same album.
    • Jona Viray also covered the song for her debut studio album, On My Own under the title 'Di Na Mag-iisa'.
  • "Di Na Magigisa" (2005)
  • "Darna, Ikaw Na" (2020)
  • "Patuloy Lang Ang Lipad" (2022)
    • Performed by BGYO (2022 TV Series OST)
  • "'Di Maghihiwalay" (2022)
    • Performed by LA Santos (2022 TV Series OST)
  • "Lipad" (2022)
    • Performed by Young JV (2022 TV Series OST)

Supporting characters

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Darna faces a variety of foes ranging from common criminals to outlandish supervillains, often having tragic origin stories that lead them to a life of crime and evil. Valentina is the most iconic Filipino super-villain created by Mars Ravelo. If you have Darna, Valentina will eventually strike. Darna's other long-time recurring foes include Babaeng Lawin, Babaeng Impakta, Babaeng Tuod, and Babaeng Linta, among others.

Enemies

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Golden Age

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Valentina
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Valentina (goddess of the snakes/serpents)[51][52] is the most popular enemy of Darna in the comics, films and television. She envies Narda and never appreciates what is her own; she torments her and becomes the cause of most of her misfortunes. She can control all kinds of snakes being from the same race as the Serpent Queens of Tiamat. In most incarnations, she has snakes on her head which she hides under a wig like the Gorgon Medusa.

Cristina Aragon was the first to play Valentina on the big screen opposite the first Darna, Rosa del Rosario in Darna (1951). Celia Rodriguez played Babaing Ahas in Lipad, Darna, Lipad! (1973). Pilar Pilapil played the role in Darna (1991). Pilita Corrales played Valentina in Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik (lit. 'Mars Ravelo's Darna! The Return') (1994).

As Darna flew to the small screen so did Valentina. In Darna (2005), Alessandra De Rossi played the first TV Valentina followed by Iwa Moto in Darna (2009).

In Darna (2022 TV series), she is portrayed by Janella Salvador.

Babaeng Lawin
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Babaeng Lawin appeared in Pilipino Komiks' Darna at ang Babaing Lawin (1951). She was born with superhuman strength and agility in the comics.

Elvira Reyes played the first Babaing Lawin/Armida on the big screen in Darna at ang Babaing Lawin (1952). Liza Lorena played the role in Lipad, Darna, Lipad! (1973) then Veronica Jones in Darna at Ding (1980).

But in the 2009 TV series, Babaeng Lawin (Armida the Robotic Hawk Woman), played by Ehra Madrigal, has enhanced strength, endurance, durability, speed and healing after being experimented on.[53]

Babaeng Impakta
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Babaeng Impakta is another classic Darna villainess that was updated in the 2009 TV series. She appeared in Kenkoy Komiks' Darna at ang Impakta (1962). Babaeng Impakta is actually a pair of conjoined twins—Roma and her impish twin. Roma was first played by Gina Alonzo and Paquito Salcedo played the demonic conjoined twin on the big screen in Si Darna at ang Impakta (1963). Gloria Romero played Babaeng Impakta in Lipad, Darna, Lipad! (1973). Impakta was played by Bing Loyzaga in Darna (1991). Nadine Samonte was Roma and Mura was her twin Impy in the 2009 TV series.

Roma who was born to a prominent family appears like a normal human with an angelic face and a sweet demeanor but her back is grotesquely humped.

Isputnik
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Nida Blanca played Darna's rival superheroine, Isputnik, in Isputnik vs. Darna (1963).

Babaeng Tuod
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Babaeng Tuod appeared in Liwayway Magazine's Darna at ang Babaing Tuod (1964). Babaeng Tuod/Lucy was first played on the big screen by Gina Alonzo in Darna at ang Babaing Tuod (1965). Alonzo previously played Roma ang Babaeng Impakta in Si Darna at ang Impakta (1963). Francine Prieto, who played the young Narda in Darna (1991) but was uncredited, played Babaeng Tuod/Lucifera in the 2009 TV series.

Babaeng Tuod (Lucifera the Wood Witch; Lucifera, the Tree Monster) is the embodiment of nature as she is a living tree.[54]

Planetman
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Planetman appeared in Holiday Komiks-Magasin's Darna at ang Planetman (1968). Vic Vargas played the Planetman in Si Darna at ang Planetman (1969).

Babaeng Linta
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Babaeng Linta first appeared in Darna Komiks-Magasin's Darna at ang Babaing Linta #1 (February 3, 1968).

Babaeng Linta (Leech Woman) has two alter egos: Octavia Moran, a 1940s actress and Lutgarda Morales, an actress and model in 2009. Babaeng Linta got her powers from a lake infested with leeches. Octavia used her newfound abilities to wreak vengeance upon the men that molested her, one of which was Adolfo Sandejas, Pancho's (played by Dennis Trillo) grandfather.[55]

Binibining Pilipinas World 2007 Maggie Wilson played the role in the 2009 TV series.

Giants
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In Darna and the Giants (1973), the giants were played by Divina Valencia, Ike Lozada, Pepito Rodriguez, Cesar Ramirez, Zandro Zamora and Max Alvarado. In Darna at Ding (1980), Max Alvarado also played the Giant.

X-3-X
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Helen Gamboa played the alien warrior queen X-3-X in Darna and the Giants (1973).

Elektra
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Rosanna Ortiz played Elektra in Darna vs. the Planet Women (1975).

Regine Velasquez, who previously had a cameo as Darna in the 2003 film Captain Barbell, played Elektra (Reyna ng mga Amasona) in the 2009 TV series.

The Planet Women
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In Darna and the Giants (1973), the Planet Women were played by Lorelei, Elizabeth Vaughn, Karina Zawalski, Anita Lincoln, Cristy Soriano and Lorna Locsin. There were also Planet Men in the film who were played by Ricky Valencia, Karlo Vero, Dave Esguerra, Robert Miller, and Greg Lozano (uncredited).

In Darna vs. the Planet Women (1975), Lita Vasquez played Kara, the Planet woman, while the other Planet women were played by Diana Villa and Lieza Zobel.

Lei Ming
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Celia Rodriguez, who previously played Babaeng Ahas in Lipad, Darna, Lipad! (1973), played an evil witch named Lei Ming in Darna at Ding (1980).

Dr. Vontesberg
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Marissa Delgado played Dr. Vontesberg in Darna at Ding (1980).

Satanina Dayabolika
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Satanina Dayabolika appeared in Kampeon Komiks' Darna Versus Santanina Dayabolika (1977).

Black Widow
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Black Widow appeared in Ravelo Magazine's Darna at ang Black Widow (February 14, 1980).

Black Orchid
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Dyangga
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Dyangga appeared in Darna Komiks' Darna vs. Dyangga (January 21, 1985). Alice Dixson had a cameo as Dyangga in the 2005 TV series. Dixson played another Ravelo creation, Dyesebel in the 1990 film of the same name. But in the series, it was Ara Mina who portrayed Dyesebel for a cameo.

Taong Diablo
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Taong Diablo appeared in Darna at ang Taong Diablo (November 11, 1985).

Modern Age (1986-present)

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Taong Ibon
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Taong Ibon appeared in Darna Komiks Magasin's Darna at ang Taong Ibon (October 12, 1987).

The Warlock
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The Warlock appeared in Darna Komiks' Darna vs. the Warlock (June 25, 1990).

Valentine
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Valentine Adan is Valentina's daughter. Cherie Gil played Valentine in Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik (lit. 'Mars Ravelo's Darna! The Return') (1994). She is often confused as Valentina who was played by Pilita Corrales. Like Valentina and Medusa, she has snakes on her head.

Dominico Lipolico
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Edu Manzano played Dominico Lipolico in Darna 1991 and Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik (1994).

Magnum
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Bong Alvarez played Magnum in Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik (1994)

Zumarna
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Zumarna appeared in Darna Komiks' Darna vs. Zumarna (1992).

Black Mercury
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Black Mercury appeared in Darna Komiks' Darna vs. the Black Mercury (1994).

Araknido
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Araknido appeared in Darna Komiks Magazine's Darna vs. Araknido (August 12, 1996).

Toxic Monster
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Toxic Monster appeared in Super Action Komiks' Darna at ang Toxic Monster (1999).

Devil Dinosaur
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Mirca
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Mirca first appeared in Super Action Vol. 2 #12 Paano Kung May Tatlong Darna? (1999), a retelling of Darna's origin; it turns out that the magic stone Narda saw fall from the sky was only one of three. Carmi is an orphan who founds the second stone landing somewhere in Europe and with the stone's power, she becomes the heroine Mirca who sells her services to the highest bidder.[56]

Ion
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Ion is a strange reptile-like alien creature who first appeared in Super Action Vol. 2 #12 Paano Kung May Tatlong Darna? (1999). He holds the third stone and assumes a human disguise as Oni Basilisk, the head of the weapons manufacturing firm Kran Industries.[56]

Ebony
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China
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She rarely assumes her full serpentine form compared to Ebony and prefers to utilize her humanoid reptilian form complete with legs.[57]

Mambabarang
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Mambabarang (Lord of Insects and Pests) wreaks havoc in society with his insects and pests. Eddie Garcia played Mambabarang in the 2005 TV series.

Dr. Zombie
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Dr. Zombie (Mad Scientist/Re-Animator of corpses) invented a concoction to cure his wife (played by Rio Locsin) from end-stage cancer but was too late to cure her. His life took a twisted turn after the death of his beloved wife. His concoction had the power to reanimate the dead-into zombies. He also wields an assortment of weaponry unique only to himself. Christopher de Leon played Dr. Zombie/Ted in the 2005 TV series.

Braguda
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Braguda, the Queen of Darkness and ruler of the Anomalkas (Planet Marte's evil underground dwelling race), is the main villain of the 2005 TV series. She is the powerful queen of the Anomalkan race of the Planet Marte who dreams of the whole galaxy bowing down to her but for that to happen, she must obtain Darna's white stone and merge it with her black stone so that she may transform the Planet Earth into a new version of the Planet Marte. Celia Rodriguez, who previously played two different Darna villains: Babaing Ahas in Lipad, Darna, Lipad! (1973) and Lei Ming in Darna at Ding (1980), played Braguda in the 2005 TV series; she went on to play Ms. Perfecta in the 2009 TV series.

Sulfura
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Sulfura (Human Volcano) has the power to fly, and spew fire, rocks and acid to melt her enemies. Carmina Villarroel played Sulfura.

Nosferamus
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Nosferamus, a super being like the Grim Reaper, is the right-hand man of Braguda. He is the transformed form of Narda's father who she thought is dead. His powers include being able to dissolve into a black mist, summon blasts of dark-red energy, and conjure a lump of molten metal which he flung at Darna's eyes, blinding the superheroine. He died when he sacrificed his life for his daughter. Tonton Gutierrez played Nosferamus/Mulong in the 2005 TV series.

Babaeng Lobo
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Babaeng Lobo was played by Karen delos Reyes who also played as Alice, Babaeng Tuod and Babaeng Impakta in the 2005 TV series.

Black Darna
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Black Darna/Carol first appeared in Darna (2005) and was played by Katrina Halili. She was the result of Darna's cooped up emotions; Darna's essence turned into a supervillain of equal strength and ability. Black Darna is one of the most formidable adversaries of Darna as she's also noticeably faster than her. Like Darna, her only weakness is that she draws her powers from the white stone.

Molecula
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Molecula (Toxic Woman) is a shapeshifter who can break herself apart to a molecular level, splitting herself to countless, minute molecular parts to gain more mobility and versatility; she could also fling these particles at targets and trigger a dissolving effect, similar to corrosive acid, or coagulate them instantly. Cristine Reyes played Molecula in the 2005 TV series.

Divas Impaktitas
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The Divas Impaktitas are the three right hand she-vampires of Valentina. They were created by the black stone, granting them immunity to the sun as well as crosses and crucifixes, though they could still be slain if something sharp like a stake is driven through their hearts. Ryza Cenon played Louella/Divas Impaktita in the 2005 TV series.

Divina Demonica
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Divina Demonica has the power to scream supersonic screams that could give severe trauma to those within her vicinity. She also demonstrates the ability to manipulate bats. K Brosas played Divina Demonica in the 2005 TV series.

Toy Master
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Toy Master is a clown who has the power to control toys as well as other abilities that border on the realm of magic, allowing him to defy the fabric of reality by summoning corporeal objects out of nothing or generating an irritating sound by beating his drum, powerful enough to disorient even Darna. He stole his magical powers from a gnome. Bearwin Meily played Toy Master in the 2005 TV series.

Manananggal
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Manananggal is a female body separated and grows a giant bat wings on back and teeth grown a fang and pregnant women will eat the fetus' heart.

The first one is portrayed by Gloria Romero, In 1991 film she was portrayed by Bing Loyzaga, In 2005 she was portrayed by Maggie Wilson later in 2009 she was Portrayed by SexBomb Girl Rochelle Pangilinan. Ivana Alawi was supposed to be a Manananggal in 2022 Darna however due to scariest character only removed.

Trolka
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Trolka is an Anomalkan warrior in the 2005 TV series.

Kobra
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Paolo Contis played Kobra/Xandro ang "Hari ng Lipi ng mga Ahas" (lit. 'Lord of Serpents') in the 2009 TV series. In the original comics version (1950), Kobra was a female. This form seems to give him the benefit of his snake form while giving him the ability to hold things with his clawed hands. He can also squish his opponents with his deadly coils. He was secretly Valentina's real father. He impregnated Roma ang Babaeng Impakta to bear him more of his serpentine race after seeing her in his cave and for the purpose of having an heir that will be more faithful to him than his other daughter, Valentina. He may be invulnerable to bullets but not from sharp objects.

Serpina
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Serpina (Babaeng Anakonda), the princess of the snakes and Valentina's half-sister, was played by Katrina Halili in the 2009 TV series. Halili previously played Black Darna in 2005. Serpina is Kobra's daughter with Roma (Babaeng Impakta). She also uses a powerful staff as her weapon. She even has a psychic rapport with Valentina that allows them to communicate telepathically.

Vibora
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Vibora is Valentina's loyal serpent.

Bazooka Gang
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Shiro, played by Polo Ravales, is a local crime lord and the leader of the Bazooka Gang. Shiro abducted Armida/Babaeng Lawin and brought her to Dr. Danilo Morgan (Dr. Montgomery's grandson) to reattach her wings. Liberty, played by Krista Kleiner, is Shiro's lieutenant and possible girlfriend.

Babaeng Gagamba
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Babaeng Gagamba (Secretary Rizza Miranda at the Hospicio residence)

Babaeng Demonyita
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Jackie Rice played Helga Demonyita, a powerful witch who preys on innocent children, in the 2009 TV series. She was possessed by the devil and like it she is closed red, has horns on her forehead and a long tail which she uses as a whip. She has a hatred over humanity. She uses voodoo dolls and can also control fire. She is invulnerable to bullets. She can also vanish into fire.

Vladimir
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Vladimir is a vampire who was played by Akihiro Sato in the 2009 TV series. He appears to be a tall, dark and handsome man as described by Francesca. Like any vampire, he cannot stand the sun.

Cultural impact and legacy

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See also: Cultural impact of Darna

Merchandising

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Funko Pop!

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The Darna x Funko Pop! vinyl figurine was first announced on the second day of ToyCon 2019 on June 29, 2019, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay in a panel celebrating Darna's 70th anniversary.[58][59] On July 25, 2019, ABS-CBN, the media company producing the new Darna movie, announced that the figurine by US-based toy manufacturer Funko will be exclusively available in the Philippines during Fun Con 2019 through Big Boys Toy Store from August 2 to 4, 2019.[60]

Darna is the first-ever Filipino superhero to have this most sought-after licensed pop culture collectible.[61] Funko replicated Darna's trademark look created by artist Nestor Redondo, complete with a red helmet that has a gold winged medallion to match her iconic two-piece red bikini that has gold stars on each brassiere cap; gold cuff bracelets; a gold medallion belt with a white loincloth in the middle; and red knee-high boots with golden lining.[62] The Funko Darna launch comes nearly a month after Jane De Leon was announced as the lead for Star Cinema's movie on the superhero. ABS-CBN even had the new Darna, Jane De Leon, do a Funko Pop! unboxing video of the superhero.[63] Darna Funko Pop!—under the heading, Ravelo Komiks Universe, listed as No. 23 in Funko Pop Comics—[64] was released alongside a glow-in-the-dark edition of the barong-wearing Jollibee Funko Pop! in time for the Philippine Independence Day celebration in June.[65]

Aside from the Darna Funko Pop! toy, other Darna collectibles are also available such as the Darna Card Game, statuettes, shirts, and other novelty items.[66][67]

Collected editions

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Title Volume Issue Date
Varga
Varga Bulaklak Magazine Vol. 4 #1 1947-1948
Bulaklak Magazine #17 July 23, 1947
Bulaklak Magazine p. 54 #43 May 12, 1948
Darna
Golden Age
Darna Pilipino Komiks #1-28
#77 May 13, 1950
#78[68] May 27, 1950
#81[69] July 8, 1950
#87[27] September 30, 1950
#99[23] March 17, 1951
#112[70] September 15, 1951
Darna at ang Babaing Lawin Pilipino Komiks #109 August 1951
#120[24] January 5, 1952
#132 June 21, 1952
Darna at ang Impakta Kenkoy Komiks September 12, 1962 – 1963
Darna at ang Babaing Tuod Liwayway Magazine May 25, 1964 – 1965
Darna at ang Babaing Linta Darna Komiks-Magasin #1 February 3, 1968
#3[71] March 3, 1968 – 1969
Darna Darna Komiks-Magasin[72] #27[73] February 3, 1969
Darna at ang Planetman Holiday Komiks-Magasin October 1968 – 1969
Darna and the Time Machine Kampeon Komiks 1975
Darna Versus Santanina Dayabolika Kampeon Komiks 1977-1978
Darna and the Genie Darna Komiks January 8, 1980
Darna at ang Black Widow Ravelo Magazine February 14, 1980 – 1981
Darna vs. Dyangga Darna Komiks January 21, 1985
Darna at ang Taong Diablo November 11, 1985
Modern Age (1986–present)
Darna at ang Hiwaga ng Nawawalang Hukay Darna Komiks June 1986
Darna at ang Taong Ibon Darna Komiks #964[25][74] October 12, 1987
Darna vs. the Warlock Darna Komiks June 25, 1990
Darna sa Gitna ng Pag-ibig at Panganib Darna Komiks August 3, 1991
Darna vs. Zumarna Darna Komiks #1217[75] August 17, 1992
#1275[26] September 27, 1993
Darna vs. the Black Mercury Darna Komiks February 14, 1994
Darna: Ang Pagbabalik Darna Komiks April–December 4, 1995
Darna vs. Araknido Darna Komiks Magazine August 12, 1996
Darna is back with a vengeance Super Action #1
Darna at ang Toxic Monster Super Action Komiks #7 1999
Darna sa Bingit ng Panganib Super Action Komiks 1999
Mars Ravelo's Darna (Extra Special Issue)
Paano Kung May Tatlong Darna? 		Super Action Vol. 2 #12 1999
Mars Ravelo's Darna at ang Mahiwagang Singsing Super Action #14
Super Action #15
Nag-Santa Claus Si Darna Super Action Vol.2 #16 December 1999
Darna[76] Mango Comics miniseries[77] #1[19] February 28, 2003
#2[20] May 7, 2003
#3[22] December 13, 2003
Miscellaneous
Pilipino Komiks Pilipino Komiks #119 December 22, 1951

See also

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