Varga is a Filipino comics superhero created by Mars Ravelo. He wrote and illustrated Varga for Bulaklak Magazine, appearing first in the magazine's No. 17, Vol. 4 (July 23, 1947) issue. A falling out with some of the magazine's editors caused Ravelo to resign from Bulaklak and transfer to Pilipino Komiks (Ace Publications), where he re-launched his superhero. Ravelo renamed her Darna, an anagram of the superhero's mortal alter-ego name Narda. Darna's adventures in Pilipino Komiks began in the No. 77 (May 13, 1950) issue, where she was illustrated by Nestor Redondo.[1][2]
Varga
Upon a shout and a touch, the violet-colored ghost Vara unites with the human child Olga, fused into one person in a single body: the superhero Varga (Vara + Olga).
Not to be confused with the similarly-named Edwin Samonte character, Varga: The Amazing Iron Lady, which first appeared in Super Action Komiks No. 191, April 11, 1989.[3]
It can also be noted that Varga was a character archived twice. Varga first began as a superhero concept before World War II, in late 1939.[4][1] "VARGA" made her debut in Bulaklak Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 17 on July 23, 1947, which Mars wrote and drew himself. It was under the name "DARNA" the character became famous.[5][6]
In an interview, Ravelo revealed that he offered his creation first to Liwayway Magazine and then to other publications, but was rejected several times.
The concept and image of Varga, the first female superhero in the Philippines, was based on the illustrations of Superman appearing on comic books brought by soldiers from the United States to the Philippines.[7] 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. They lived in the town of Masambong when a falling star revealed itself to be a magic amulet that turns the little girl named Narda into the superhero Varga.
For more than six decades the character Varga was lost, until she resurfaced as a rebooted character in the 2008 Komiks Presents: Varga TV series.
Costume
The original Varga is not to be confused with the Varga character featured in the 2008 TV series. The original Varga appears like Darna except her costume featured long sleeves and a fitted shirt that featured the sun and three stars from the Philippine flag. She wore shorts and a simple belt with a loincloth (bahag) in the middle like Darna before letting go of the long sleeve form fitting shirt featuring the stars and sun and replaced it with the familiar bra while only retaining 2 of the 3 stars.[citation needed]
In the 2008 TV series, Varga wore a purple romper, cape and boots with gold detail, golden headpiece with "V" insignia, and golden medallion belt. She sports braided pigtails.
In other media
In Komiks Presents: Varga, a 2008 television series starring Mariel Rodriguez, Varga was an alien named Princess Varona from the planet Vargon. On Earth, Varga is assisted by a human girl named Olga in secretly protecting mankind and saving the world from “the forces of evil”.[8]
Planet Vargon is home to a race of powerful beings from outer space. Due to the destruction of her home planet, Vara escapes and landed on Earth, however, only existing in a ghost form. The Princess meets a young human girl name Olga, who is the only one who can see her, due to her kind heart. Under Olga's influence, Vara falls in love with the people of Earth.[9]
These two women's destiny are meant to be merged literally. Upon a shout and a touch, the violet-colored ghost Vara unites with the human child Olga, fused into one person in a single body: the superhero Varga. Together, Vara and Olga begin their journey to become a real hero, and to defeat earth's enemy, Xandra - an evil woman who preys on the youth and beauty of others to stay young and beautiful.
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This article s tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia See Wikipedia s guide to writing better articles for suggestions February 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Varga is a Filipino comics superhero created by Mars Ravelo He wrote and illustrated Varga for Bulaklak Magazine appearing first in the magazine s No 17 Vol 4 July 23 1947 issue A falling out with some of the magazine s editors caused Ravelo to resign from Bulaklak and transfer to Pilipino Komiks Ace Publications where he re launched his superhero Ravelo renamed her Darna an anagram of the superhero s mortal alter ego name Narda Darna s adventures in Pilipino Komiks began in the No 77 May 13 1950 issue where she was illustrated by Nestor Redondo 1 2 VargaUpon a shout and a touch the violet colored ghost Vara unites with the human child Olga fused into one person in a single body the superhero Varga Vara Olga Publication informationPublisherBulaklak MagazineFirst appearance1947Created byMars RaveloIn story informationAlter egoDarna Princess Vara OlgaSpeciesVaranPlace of originPlanet Vargon EarthAbilitiesFlight Super strength Super reflexes Super speed Unlimited stamina Skilled in hand to hand combat Ultra enhanced senses Psionic abilitiesNot to be confused with the similarly named Edwin Samonte character Varga The Amazing Iron Lady which first appeared in Super Action Komiks No 191 April 11 1989 3 Contents 1 Origin 2 Costume 3 In other media 4 Collected editions 5 See also 6 ReferencesOrigin EditIt can also be noted that Varga was a character archived twice Varga first began as a superhero concept before World War II in late 1939 4 1 VARGA made her debut in Bulaklak Magazine Vol 4 No 17 on July 23 1947 which Mars wrote and drew himself It was under the name DARNA the character became famous 5 6 In an interview Ravelo revealed that he offered his creation first to Liwayway Magazine and then to other publications but was rejected several times The concept and image of Varga the first female superhero in the Philippines was based on the illustrations of Superman appearing on comic books brought by soldiers from the United States to the Philippines 7 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 They lived in the town of Masambong when a falling star revealed itself to be a magic amulet that turns the little girl named Narda into the superhero Varga For more than six decades the character Varga was lost until she resurfaced as a rebooted character in the 2008 Komiks Presents Varga TV series Costume EditThe original Varga is not to be confused with the Varga character featured in the 2008 TV series The original Varga appears like Darna except her costume featured long sleeves and a fitted shirt that featured the sun and three stars from the Philippine flag She wore shorts and a simple belt with a loincloth bahag in the middle like Darna before letting go of the long sleeve form fitting shirt featuring the stars and sun and replaced it with the familiar bra while only retaining 2 of the 3 stars citation needed In the 2008 TV series Varga wore a purple romper cape and boots with gold detail golden headpiece with V insignia and golden medallion belt She sports braided pigtails In other media EditIn Komiks Presents Varga a 2008 television series starring Mariel Rodriguez Varga was an alien named Princess Varona from the planet Vargon On Earth Varga is assisted by a human girl named Olga in secretly protecting mankind and saving the world from the forces of evil 8 Planet Vargon is home to a race of powerful beings from outer space Due to the destruction of her home planet Vara escapes and landed on Earth however only existing in a ghost form The Princess meets a young human girl name Olga who is the only one who can see her due to her kind heart Under Olga s influence Vara falls in love with the people of Earth 9 These two women s destiny are meant to be merged literally Upon a shout and a touch the violet colored ghost Vara unites with the human child Olga fused into one person in a single body the superhero Varga Together Vara and Olga begin their journey to become a real hero and to defeat earth s enemy Xandra an evil woman who preys on the youth and beauty of others to stay young and beautiful Collected editions EditTitle Volume Issue DateVarga Bulaklak Magazine Vol 4 1 1947 1948 Bulaklak Magazine 17 July 23 1947Bulaklak Magazine p 54 43 May 12 1948See also EditPortals Philippines Comics Television Darna Captain Barbell Isang Lakas Siopawman Ipo ipo Lagim Voltar List of Filipino superheroesReferences Edit a b History marsravelodarna net Varga KOMIKLOPEDIA The Philippine Komiks Encyclopedia VARGA The Amazing Iron Lady pinoysuperheroesuniverse Darna The Filipino Superheroine Mars Ravelo THE REAL STORY BEHIND CAPTAIN BARBELL Varga internationalhero co uk Varga imdb com Varga Archived February 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