Maruja (character)
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Nina Concepcion/Cristy (Reincarnation)
| Maruja | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Created by | Mars Ravelo |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Maruja Isabella Sevilla (Spanish Era) Nina Concepcion/Cristy (Reincarnation) |
| Species | Human |
| Abilities | Extrasensory perception |
Maruja is a Filipino comic book character created by Mars Ravelo. The eponymously-titled comic book is an immortal love story about two people whose love for each other transcends a century. Written by Ravelo and illustrated by Rico Rival, the story deals with reincarnation, beginning with the ill-fated love story of Maruja and Gabriel during the Spanish era and ending with their reunion one hundred years later.
Synopsis
Maruja and Gabriel were madly in love with each other during the Spanish era, but Maruja's parents disapproved of their relationship because of their class difference. Maruja was forced to marry Rodrigo, the captain of the civil guards, to ensure their fortune. But right after the marriage, the same night, she took her own life with a promise to Gabriel that they would be reunited someday. One hundred years later, Maruja is reincarnated as Cristy. She sees flashes from the past, memories that are not hers. She connects all the pieces together and is finally reunited with an aged and dying Gabriel.
Collected editions of the comic book
| Title | Volume | Issue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maruja | Pilipino Komiks Magasin (1965-1966) | #2 | March 3, 1966 |
| #488 | May 25, 1967 |
