Zuma (comics)

This article is about the Filipino comic-book character. For other uses, see Zuma (disambiguation).

Zuma
Publication information
PublisherGraphics Arts Service Inc.
First appearanceAztec (1974)
Created byJim Fernandez (character & story)
Ben Maniclang (illustration)
In-story information
SpeciesDemigod
Place of originCentral and South America
Notable aliasesKing of the Snakes
Abilities
  • Ability to command snakes
  • Two-headed snake on his shoulders with a powerful bite
  • Invulnerability (specifically bullet-proof)

Zuma is a Filipino comic book character created by Jim Fernandez in 1974. The character first appeared in a serial written by Fernandez entitled Aztec. From 1976 to 1985, Zuma got his own series named Anak ni Zuma that was serialized in Aliwan Komiks published by Graphics Arts Service Inc. with illustration by Ben Maniclang. The comics series was the biggest best seller for Aliwan. Following this publication success, spin-offs and a 1990s reboot about the character were published and it was further expanded in other media including film and television.