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Captain Boom

Filipino comic book character

Filipino comic book character

FieldValue
character_nameCaptain Boom
publisherPSG Publishing House
debut*United Komiks* (1966)
creatorsMars Ravelo
Ric Ravelo
alter_egoLance Mercado
speciesHuman
alliancesIsang Lakas
aliasesKapitan Boom
powersFlight
Super speed
Heightened sense of hearing
Sonic powers such as sonic shield and sonic roar
herosuper

Ric Ravelo Super speed Heightened sense of hearing Sonic powers such as sonic shield and sonic roar

Captain Boom is a Filipino comic book character who fights crime that was created by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by his son Ric Ravelo. Captain Boom first appeared in United Komiks of PSG Publishing House in 1966. When the character was first introduced in television, his character is renamed to Kapitan Boom. Kapitan is a Tagalog word for "captain."

Character background

Captain Boom is a crime fighter that can fly and run fast. He also have an amplified hearing and able to create a sonic shield and sonic roar. He does not have super strength but upon generating a sonic shield on his fist and hitting a vehicle, it can have a dent without making a damage on his hand. All of his powers are produced through sonic means. He has the ability of flight due to the creation of sound waves and thus, he cannot fly in space because there is no sound there.

He dons a red suit with a three-star emblem on his chest and a blue cape. His grandmother made his first costume out of a red shirt and pants together with a handkerchief with holes that serves as a mask.

In other media

In 2008, Captain Boom's character was featured on Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom, a television series that was aired on ABS-CBN. The character was renamed to "Kapitan Boom" and was portrayed by Jon Avila. His alter-ego, Lance Mercado, was played by Jay-R Siaboc.

Collected editions

TitleVolumeIssueDate
Mars Ravelo's Captain BoomUnited Komiks#73October 29, 1966

Notes

:# In the 2008 television series, the terms used are super shield and super boom instead of sonic shield and sonic roar respectively.

References

References

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  9. (January 30, 2009). "Kapitan Boom cast members".
  10. "United Komiks #73 Captain Boom".
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