Darna

Darna (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈdaɾnɐ]) is a superhero who appears in Filipino comic books created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character first appeared in Pilipino Komiks (Ace Publications, Inc.) #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier character, Varga, which first appeared in Bulaklak Magazine, Volume 4, #17 on July 23, 1947. With her continued presence in literature and art, Darna has been described as a Filipino cultural icon. Throughout the years, Darna has been adapted to a number of other media platforms, such as film, television shows, theater, video games and ballet.

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
Publication information
PublisherAce Publications
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, longevity and endurance
  • Absolute Combat Mastery
  • Flight
  • Invulnerability
  • Limited Telepathy
  • Memory Manipulation
  • Aerokinesis
    • Whirlwind Creation
    • Wind breath
  • Magic Resistance
  • Accelerated Healing Factor
  • Extrasensory Perception
  • High Level Intelligence
  • Energy projection

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." Inspired by the qualities of Ravelo's mother who raised him single-handedly and created as the Philippine female counterpart of Superman, she served as a symbol of hope and inspiration to the Filipino people following the aftermath of World War II.

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