Way back in 2015, we did a brief feature on the Kidlat Superheroes Komiks serial Bathala. Four years later, here's that looooooong overdue follow-up, spotlighting the series' protagonists...
RAJA TEAM ONE
LAM-ANG
Real Name: Geonell Salvador
Named after the Ilocano epic hero, Lam-ang has the ability to absorb and store any type of energy into his body and release it in the form of devastating bio-kinetic blasts or as a protective force field.
MAKILING
Real Name: Angelina Sagala
Named after the mythical guardian spirit of Mount Makiling, she can influence the temperature of her surroundings, notably giving her ice-based powers. Makiling can also direct energy to her feet, enabling her to fly.
CARPIO
Real Name: Jay Jorge Beltran
Named after the mythological strongman Bernardo Carpio, he is the team's resident powerhouse. Needless to say, Carpio possesses superhuman strength, but besides that he also has superhuman endurance that enables him to withstand extreme temperatures and hold his breath for an extended period of time. He carries a protomagnetic shield that grants him the power of flight.
DWEN
Real Name: June Bautista
His name is taken from the word duwende, the Philippine term for dwarves, elves or goblins. The youngest team member, Dwen has psionic powers that enable him to scan the minds of others or fire powerful psi-blasts at his opponents. He is also capable of teleportation, but the range of this ability is limited to only 30 kilometers.
ADARNA
Real Name: Fritzie Aguilar
Named after the eponymous bird from the 16th century epic poem, Adarna has a powerful high-pitched voice that can shatter anything, including metal. Aside from this, she is also a skilled martial artist, a pair of katana blades being her weapons of choice. Her sister, K'wa, is a member of the opposing team, the evil Salot.
LAWIN
Unfortunately, I don't have the profile page for this guy. Anyway, Lawin ("Hawk") possesses razor-sharp claws, super-sharp senses, and a winged cape that enables him to glide through the air.
From his appearance, one would assume Lawin to be the silent, brooding mystery-man of the group, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Underneath that cool-looking mask is a brash and vain pretty boy who considers himself the star player of the team.
COVER GALLERY
That's all for now. Watch out for our feature on the Rajas' villainous counterparts, the Salot, coming out--sometime in the future. (^_^)
