Julia Christine Botin

Exhibit, special t-shirts to mark 75th anniversary of Darna

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ABS-CBN Lifestyle

MANILA — ABS-CBN is commemorating the 75th anniversary of Darna with the launch of a limited-edition shirt collection and a special exhibit highlighting the legacy of Mars Ravelo’s iconic Filipino superhero.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751611470554515439665_1176866487811078_3931632666820385289_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Handout</div>Originally debuting in Pilipino Komiks in 1950, Darna has remained a symbol of strength, courage, and bayanihan. The Pinay superhero was most recently brought to life in the 2022 television series &quot;Mars Ravelo’s Darna,&quot; starring Jane de Leon.The anniversary shirt line, released by ABS-CBN, features five colorways — navy, royal blue, gray, fern green, and greyish green — and is available for pre-order through Lazada, Shopee, and Facebook via ShirtsandPrintsPH.Fans can also purchase the commemorative shirts during the Philippine International Comics Convention at MegaTrade Hall 2 in SM Megamall on July 5 and 6. The event will feature a special exhibit titled &quot;Mars Ravelo: Tales from the Magic Makinilya,&#x27; showcasing the legacy of Ravelo and his timeless characters.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751611572870515436063_1176866617811065_3796193543913884123_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Handout</div>Earlier this year, Darna’s milestone was also celebrated through a month-long exhibit in Casa San Pablo, Laguna. Titled &quot;From Panels to Legacy: Lipad Darna! 75,&quot; the showcase included original comic panels, memorabilia, and costumes from the 2022 TV adaptation.

ABS-CBN is commemorating the 75th anniversary of Darna with the launch of a limited-edition shirt collection and a special exhibit highlighting the legacy of Mars Ravelo’s iconic Filipino superhero.

ABS-CBN is commemorating the 75th anniversary of Darna with the launch of a limited-edition shirt collection and a special exhibit highlighting the legacy of Mars Ravelo’s iconic Filipino superhero.