Lagim

Lagim (meaning "dread" or "terror" in Tagalog^[2]) is one of the first Filipino superhero characters in the Philippines. He was created by Filipino artist Cris CaGuintuan. Lagim's first appearance was in the pages of Pilipino Komiks #60 (ACE Publications) in 1947^[3] or 1949.^[4] His sidekick was a boy named Levy,^[5] a young lad he saved in the past, and wore a costume similar to the uniform worn by Robin, the sidekick of the American superhero Batman.

Lagim
Publication information
Publisher	ACE Publications
First appearance	Pilipino Komiks, #60 (September 17, 1949)[1]
Created by	Cris CaGuintuan
In-story information
Species	Human
Place of origin	Philippines
Partnerships	Levy
Abilities	Possessing a headgear that gives him super strength

Character background

In fighting Japanese soldiers during World War II in the Philippines, Lagim wore a headgear that provided him with superstrength. The headgear came from Dr. Malasakit (literally "Dr. Car[ing]" or "Dr. Concerned",^[6] a scientist. Because of the headgear, Lagim became twice stronger than a normal human being. Lagim had a vulnerability, he can be injured by bullets.^[3]

See also

• Philippines portal
• Comics portal

• Siopawman
• Ipo-ipo
• Varga
• Darna
• Captain Barbell
• Voltar