Captain Barbell

Captain Barbell
Art by Reno Maniquis
Publication information
First appearancePinoy Komiks #1 (May 23, 1963)
Created byMars Ravelo
Jim Fernandez
In-story information
Alter egoEnteng
Team affiliationsDarna
Lastikman
Notable aliasesKaptain Barbell; Enteng, Tenteng, Teng, Roberto
AbilitiesWhen Enteng lifts his magical barbell and shouts "Captain Barbell", he turns into the superhero Captain Barbell and possesses:
  • Superhuman strength, stamina, speed, endurance and durability
  • Flight
  • Near Invulnerability
  • Vision and visual powers

Captain Barbell is a Filipino superhero created by the writer Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. His characteristics are similar to the American fictional superheroes Superman, DC Comics' Captain Marvel or Shazam, and Thor, but Ravelo based his backstory on Captain America. He first appeared in Pinoy Komiks #1 on May 23, 1963. He also appeared in Kampeon Komiks.

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