Mars Ravelo

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Mars Ravelo
Born	(1916-10-09)October 9, 1916 Tanza, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Died	September 12, 1988(1988-09-12) (aged 71) Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s)	Comic book cartoonist, graphic novelist

Marcial "Mars" Custodio Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988) was a Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist. Dubbed as the "King of Philippine Komiks",^[1] he is notable for creating Darna,^[2] Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna among others.