Darna is a Filipino superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. Here’s a brief history : • First Appearance: Darna debuted in Pilipino Komiks #77 on May 13, 1950. She was a retooling of Ravelo’s earlier character, Varga, who first appeared in Bulaklak Magazine, Volume 4, #17 on July 23, 1947. • Origin Story: Darna is a deceased extraterrestrial warrior from the planet Marte, manifesting herself through a human alter-ego named Narda. Narda summons Darna’s powers by shout

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