Lastikman, originally spelled Lastik Man, is a fictional character and Filipino comics superhero created by Mars Ravelo and artist Mar T. Santana. Lastikman or the original spelling of Lastik Man debuted in comics format in Aliwan Komiks #56 (December 7, 1964). Based on DC Comics' Plastic Man, and/or Marvel's Mister Fantastic from Fantastic Four, Lastikman can also stretch and transform into many imaginable forms and shapes he desires. History Early years (1964-1965) In the 1965 comic book of Aliwan Komiks "Lastik Man Vol. 1", Lastik Man is introduced as a new comic book superhero, an alien from another planet who somehow got trapped on earth. Lastikman then decided to fight crime in the Philippines, mainly Manila. Later years (1995-1997) 1995 Issue #1 1995 Issue #3 In Issue #3: "Playground" (October 12, 1995), Lastikman faces the mad toymaker Professor Gilmor. 1995 Issue #4 In Issue #4: "Gold" (October 19, 1995). 1995 Issue #5 In Issue #5: "Lastikman vs Taong Putik" (translated from Tagalog as Lastikman vs Mud Man) (October 26, 1995). 1995 Issue #6 In Issue #6: "Pyrona" (November 2, 1995). 1995 Issue #7 In Issue #7: "Earthquakes" (November 9, 1995). 1995 Issue #8 In Issue #8: "Creatura" (November 16, 1995). 1995 Issue #10 In Issue #10: "Dzuteh" (November 30, 1995). 1995 Issue #11 In Issue #11: "Lastikman Versus Babaeng Kidlat" (Lastikman Versus Lightning Woman) (December 7, 1995). 1995 Issue #13 In Issue #13: "Spektro" (December 21, 1995). 1995 Issue #14 In Issue #14 (December 28, 1995), the final issue featured 2 Lastikman stories. 1996-1997 #Issues In the 2003 movie version, Young Hilario is near a rubber tree when a meteor strikes it, and somehow gains powers of elasticity. His grandfather inspires him to use his newfound powers to do good deeds, and thus honour the memories of his dead parents. Hilario grows up to become a Professor in physics, and also the superhero Lastikman. In the 2004 movie version, Young Adrian - a lanky teenager whose father became a drunkard after the death of his mother - was mauled to death by illegal loggers whom he prevented from cutting the trees in the forest. He was left lifeless under a rubber tree, which revived him and gave him special power. The Mango Comics miniseries (2004) Costume The Ravelos commissioned Bong Leal to re-design LASTIKMAN's costume for the 2007 TV series. Powers and abilities In other media Television For More Information,