9 , 1916 in Tanza, Cavite , Philippines - 1988) was one of the most successful Filipino graphic novelists . He created Filipino classics like Darna , Dyesebel , Captain Barbell , Lastikman , Bondying , Varga , Wanted: Perfect Mother , Hiwaga, Maruja , Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack