Created by writer
Berth Brucal and artist
Al Cabral,
Tobor appeared in
GASI's pocket-sized science fiction magazine
Speed Komiks from 1985 to 1986.
A breakthrough in artificial intelligence,
Tobor was a super robot with the potential for human emotion. Following the death of his inventor
Oliver, Tobor travelled to the Philippines, where he quickly established himself as a hero.
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CAPABILITIES
Tobor's body is built from
extremely hard LX alloy and titanium carbide (basically, he's
really tough). His eyes are equipped with automatic-focusing infra-red lenses (basically, he can see really good). He possesses superhuman (or rather, super-
robot) strength, and his feet has turbo boosters which enable him to run fast, as well as leap great heights and distances.
Tobor's computer brain is capable of telekinesis, telepathy and ESP. He can also release powerful waves of magnetic force. Tobor was originally powered by a battery pack that required periodic electrical recharging, later modified into a solar battery deriving unlimited energy from the sun.
ALLIESOLIVER
Tobor's late creator, presumed killed in a bomb blast. It is said Tobor's character traits were based on Oliver's own personality.
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MARIANNE
Oliver's fiancee and fellow scientist. A trusted ally of Tobor, she is responsible for the later modifications in his design (mainly, his turbo boosters and solar battery). There is more than a hint that Tobor may be developing feelings for her-- and
Marianne herself doesn't seem to be discouraging it.
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NEPTO
Aquatic warrior from the lost continent of
Atlantis.
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SUPREME RULER
The youthful monarch of Atlantis. According to Atlantean custom, their leaders are elected at the age of
12 and retired at
25, believing that a young ruler reigns with a pure conscience.
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TROX
An alien
Ranger from the planet
Xarth. Disguising himself as Oliver, he seeks Tobor's help against the space bandit
Vart Daver.
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ENEMIES
ALIEN COMMANDER
The leader of a group of alien invaders scheming to conquer the world (as usual).
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TXANDU
An evil sorcerer who wields the mystical wand of Oynomed. Self-proclaimed "Master of the Mystic Arts," "King of Black Magic," and Lord of the Fourth Dimension.
"ALIENS" FROM "BULLION"
A group of pirates who disguise themselves as aliens from the planet "
Bullion" to trick Tobor into finding the lost continent of Atlantis for them.
SALOT (PLAGUE)
A race of barbaric humanoids inhabiting a subterranean prehistoric world. So-named because they are regarded as a "plague" by the highly-advanced Atlantean civilization.
MONGOLUXThe massive armored bodyguard of an alien gangster and fierce gladiator of the Thunder Arena.
VART DAVER
Dreaded
space bandit and would-be
emperor of the universe.
Looks kinda familiar, doesn't he?
THE ORGANIZATIONAfter being defeated by Tobor, Vart Daver escapes to the planet Earth and organizes a gang of animal-based costumed criminals. The members are cat burglar Felix Pusa ("Felix the Cat!") alias Catman, escaped convict Brunong Gorilya ("Bruno the Gorilla") alias Apeman, illegal "5-6" lender Alex Aguila ("Alex the Eagle") alias Birdman, and ex-navy frogman Tomas Palaka ("Thomas the Frog") alias, well, Frogman.
RECYCLED PARTS?_
Vart Daver aside, the more knowledgeable comic fans may notice that some of Tobor's foes resemble a few very obscure
Marvel villains. Indeed, it appears illustrator Cabral had referenced American comics for some of his layouts. Let's see if anyone can tell where the following sequence was swiped from...
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COVERS
