| Captain Barbell | |
|---|---|
 Art by Reno Maniquis | |
| Publication information | |
| First appearance | Pinoy Komiks #1 (May 23, 1963)[1][2] |
| Created by | Mars Ravelo Jim Fernandez |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Enteng |
| Team affiliations | Darna Lastikman |
| Notable aliases | Kaptain Barbell; Enteng, Tenteng, Teng, Roberto |
| Abilities | When Enteng lifts his magical barbell and shouts "Captain Barbell", he turns into the superhero Captain Barbell and possesses:
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Captain Barbell is a Filipino superhero created by writer, Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. His characteristics are similar to American fictional superheroes Superman, DC Comics' Captain Marvel or Shazam, and Thor but Ravelo based his backstory on Captain America.[3] He first appeared in Pinoy Komiks #1 on May 23, 1963.[1][2] He also appeared in Kampeon Komiks.[4][5]
- ^ a b "Captain Barbell Pinoy Komiks Magasin issue no.1". Comic Vine. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ a b "First Captain Barbell". video48. November 10, 2007. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ Salera, Chelzee (August 27, 2018). "Filipheroes". Sunstar. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ Captain Barbell KOMIKLOPEDIA: The Philippine Komiks Encyclopedia
- ^ "Captain Barbell". Sun.Star Cebu. August 28, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2019 – via PressReader.