Regardless of the artist, certain iconic elements remain central to the Adarna komiks:

The story follows Prince Juan’s quest to capture a mythical bird whose song can cure his father, the King of Berbania. Along the way, he faces giant scorpions, multi-headed serpents, and magical enchantments.

The transition of Ibong Adarna —an 18th-century (metrical romance)—into the world of Filipino

Retellings by Virgilio Almario can be found at Pumplepie Books or Adarna House .