This article is about the Filipino comic-book character. For other uses, see Zuma (disambiguation).
Zuma is a Filipinocomic 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.
In 1974, Filipino comics book artist Jim Fernandez created Zuma, which first appeared in the comics serial Aztec.[1][2][3] After two years, in 1976, Fernandez wrote a new series for the character entitled Anak ni Zuma that was serialized in Aliwan Komiks published by Graphics Arts Service Inc. (GASI) with illustration by Ben Maniclang.[4] The series ran in syndication until 1985[5] that became Aliwan's biggest bestseller.[6]
Due to its publication success, the comics serial branched out to a prequel spin-off entitled Angkan ni Zuma, which tells the story of Zuma during the ancient period.[2] This prequel was written again by Fernandez and illustrated by Mar T. Santana; and ran from 1978 to 1983.[4] A science fiction comics entitled Zuma-Maria was another spin-off that divulges on the future descendant of Zuma.[2]Dugong Aztec was also a spin-off that was simultaneously published with the main comics serial.[4] It was published in Rex Komiks by Rex Publications Inc. from 1978 to 1979 and it was still written by Fernandez with illustration by Elmer Esquivas.[4]
There was also a comics reboot in the 1990s published under the short-lived magazine entitled Zuma Komiks[2] by GASI.[4] The stories in this comics magazine that was also known by other two names (Zuma and Other Amazing Stories and Zuma and Other Horror Stories) were written by various writers with illustration by Clem V. Rivera in its early run and then by Vic Catan Jr in later issues.[4] The comics magazine is an anthology of horror.[4]
Character backgroundedit
A statue of the Mesoamerican serpent deity Kukulkan at El Castillo, Chichen Itza. Kukulkan is depicted as the father of Zuma in the comics story line.
The most noticeable physical characteristic of Zuma is the two-headed snake that protrude from his shoulders[7] resting like a lei and he uses them to defeat his enemies as they have a powerful bite that has an ability to decapitate.[2] In addition, he has green skin[8] and bald hair similar to Martian Manhunter, another comics character.[2] Although, his face is human-like with a demonic appearance.[2] He is often depicted as a villain or an anti-hero instead of a superhero.[2][9]
According to Zuma's story in the comics and other media, he is the son of the Aztec serpent god Kukulkan, making him a demigod.[10][8] He had been in hibernation for a long time until his tomb in an Aztec pyramid was unearthed by an archaeological expedition team that awakened him.[2] After his revival, he goes to the modern world in a killing rage, slaughtering particularly virgin women, whose hearts are ripped out and consumed that give Zuma his strength and vigor.[11][8]
Aside from using his two-headed snake as a weapon, Zuma's power includes invulnerability (specifically bullet-proof) and controlling snakes.[2] In later versions, Zuma has the ability to heal people.[4] His weakness is the venom from his daughter Galema who is also his archenemy.[2] Galema's mother is a human that Zuma has taken as his bride.[2] Although, Galema grew with foster parents that made her to be a good person.[2] Zuma also beget another child named Dino who has a head of a dinosaur and a body of a human.[2][4] Dino initially allied with his father but he later abandoned him because Dino fell in love with a human.[2]
In other mediaedit
Filmedit
Zuma have been adapted into two films. The first one was from a 1985 film by Cine Suerte Inc. entitled Zuma,[8][12] with Max Laurel portraying the title role[13] and Snooky Serna playing Zuma's daughter, Galema.[14][15] This film that was directed by Jun Raquiza is also known as Jim Fernandez's Zuma.[16]
The second Zuma film is a sequel entitled Anak ni Zuma, which also known alternatively as Zuma II: Hell Serpent.[17]Max Laurel reprised his role as Zuma[18][14] while the role of Galema got a recast and was played by Jenny Lyn.[2] It was released again by Cine Suerte Inc. in 1987 and was directed by Ben Yalung.[19][17][20]
Televisionedit
Zuma appeared in the 2013 television series Galema: Anak ni Zuma.[21] Derick Hubalde, son of Filipino basketball player Freddie Hubalde and brother of Paolo Hubalde, played Zuma[22] while Andi Eigenmann portrayed Galema.[23] The television series is broadcast in ABS-CBN and the story focuses more on the hardship of Galema as she lives her cursed life that was passed down from her father, Zuma.[24]
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This article is about the Filipino comic book character For other uses see Zuma disambiguation 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 ZumaPublication informationPublisherGraphics Arts Service Inc First appearanceAztec 1974 Created byJim Fernandez character amp story Ben Maniclang illustration In story informationSpeciesDemigodPlace of originCentral and South AmericaNotable aliasesKing of the SnakesAbilitiesAbility to command snakes Two headed snake on his shoulders with a powerful bite Invulnerability specifically bullet proof Contents 1 Publication history 2 Character background 3 In other media 3 1 Film 3 2 Television 4 See also 5 ReferencesPublication history editIn 1974 Filipino comics book artist Jim Fernandez created Zuma which first appeared in the comics serial Aztec 1 2 3 After two years in 1976 Fernandez wrote a new series for the character entitled Anak ni Zuma that was serialized in Aliwan Komiks published by Graphics Arts Service Inc GASI with illustration by Ben Maniclang 4 The series ran in syndication until 1985 5 that became Aliwan s biggest bestseller 6 Due to its publication success the comics serial branched out to a prequel spin off entitled Angkan ni Zuma which tells the story of Zuma during the ancient period 2 This prequel was written again by Fernandez and illustrated by Mar T Santana and ran from 1978 to 1983 4 A science fiction comics entitled Zuma Maria was another spin off that divulges on the future descendant of Zuma 2 Dugong Aztec was also a spin off that was simultaneously published with the main comics serial 4 It was published in Rex Komiks by Rex Publications Inc from 1978 to 1979 and it was still written by Fernandez with illustration by Elmer Esquivas 4 There was also a comics reboot in the 1990s published under the short lived magazine entitled Zuma Komiks 2 by GASI 4 The stories in this comics magazine that was also known by other two names Zuma and Other Amazing Stories and Zuma and Other Horror Stories were written by various writers with illustration by Clem V Rivera in its early run and then by Vic Catan Jr in later issues 4 The comics magazine is an anthology of horror 4 Character background edit nbsp A statue of the Mesoamerican serpent deity Kukulkan at El Castillo Chichen Itza Kukulkan is depicted as the father of Zuma in the comics story line The most noticeable physical characteristic of Zuma is the two headed snake that protrude from his shoulders 7 resting like a lei and he uses them to defeat his enemies as they have a powerful bite that has an ability to decapitate 2 In addition he has green skin 8 and bald hair similar to Martian Manhunter another comics character 2 Although his face is human like with a demonic appearance 2 He is often depicted as a villain or an anti hero instead of a superhero 2 9 According to Zuma s story in the comics and other media he is the son of the Aztec serpent god Kukulkan making him a demigod 10 8 He had been in hibernation for a long time until his tomb in an Aztec pyramid was unearthed by an archaeological expedition team that awakened him 2 After his revival he goes to the modern world in a killing rage slaughtering particularly virgin women whose hearts are ripped out and consumed that give Zuma his strength and vigor 11 8 Aside from using his two headed snake as a weapon Zuma s power includes invulnerability specifically bullet proof and controlling snakes 2 In later versions Zuma has the ability to heal people 4 His weakness is the venom from his daughter Galema who is also his archenemy 2 Galema s mother is a human that Zuma has taken as his bride 2 Although Galema grew with foster parents that made her to be a good person 2 Zuma also beget another child named Dino who has a head of a dinosaur and a body of a human 2 4 Dino initially allied with his father but he later abandoned him because Dino fell in love with a human 2 In other media editFilm edit Zuma have been adapted into two films The first one was from a 1985 film by Cine Suerte Inc entitled Zuma 8 12 with Max Laurel portraying the title role 13 and Snooky Serna playing Zuma s daughter Galema 14 15 This film that was directed by Jun Raquiza is also known as Jim Fernandez s Zuma 16 The second Zuma film is a sequel entitled Anak ni Zuma which also known alternatively as Zuma II Hell Serpent 17 Max Laurel reprised his role as Zuma 18 14 while the role of Galema got a recast and was played by Jenny Lyn 2 It was released again by Cine Suerte Inc in 1987 and was directed by Ben Yalung 19 17 20 Television edit Zuma appeared in the 2013 television series Galema Anak ni Zuma 21 Derick Hubalde son of Filipino basketball player Freddie Hubalde and brother of Paolo Hubalde played Zuma 22 while Andi Eigenmann portrayed Galema 23 The television series is broadcast in ABS CBN and the story focuses more on the hardship of Galema as she lives her cursed life that was passed down from her father Zuma 24 See also edit nbsp Comics portal nbsp Philippines portal nbsp Speculative fiction portalPanday comics List of fictional demons KukulkanReferences edit Creating Comic Books 101 Manila Workshops April 21 2016 Retrieved October 9 2019 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Zuma www internationalhero co uk Retrieved October 9 2019 Video 48 April 27 2009 Video 48 JIM FERNANDEZ KAMBAL SA UMA ZUMA AT IBA PA Video 48 Retrieved February 18 2020 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint numeric names authors list link a b c d e f g h i Panganiban Aris B December 24 2010 Pinoy Superheroes Universe How ZUMA Saved Christmas Pinoy Superheroes Universe Retrieved October 9 2019 Roxas Cynthia Arevalo Joaquin Marcelino Ramon R 1985 A history of komiks of the Philippines and other countries Quezon City Islas Filipinas Pub Co OCLC 559852094 Lent John A January 17 2014 Southeast Asian Cartoon Art History Trends and Problems McFarland p 52 ISBN 9780786475575 Zuma actor Max Laurel dies at 71 ABS CBN News June 16 2016 Retrieved February 13 2020 a b c d Geronia Jr Ed October 26 2017 8 Classic Movie Monsters of Philippine Cinema Esquiremag ph Retrieved February 18 2020 Panganiban Aris B June 19 2011 Pinoy Superheroes Universe Happy Father s Day ZUMA Love GALEMA Pinoy Superheroes Universe Retrieved February 13 2020 Philippine Daily Inquirer June 16 2016 Zuma actor Max Laurel passes away at 71 entertainment inquirer net Retrieved February 13 2020 Top 10 Pinoy Komiks Characters Retrieved February 13 2020 Dr James July 10 2010 PELIKULA ATBP ZUMA 1985 PELIKULA ATBP Retrieved February 18 2020 CoconutsManila June 17 2016 Character actor Max Laurel famous for playing Zuma dead at 71 Coconuts Manila Coconuts Retrieved February 18 2020 a b Janice still refuses to work with ex husband Max Laurel of Zuma passes away DZRH News June 15 2016 Retrieved February 18 2020 Who will be the next Galema ABS CBN News April 3 2009 Retrieved February 18 2020 Tortora Matteo November 18 2014 80 s The Gold Decade Of The Horror Movie Self Publish a b Willis Donald C January 1 1997 Horror and Science Fiction Films IV Scarecrow Press ISBN 978 0 8108 3055 4 Santiago Erwin June 15 2016 Zuma star Max Laurel passes away at 71 PEP ph in English and Tagalog Retrieved February 18 2020 Coming soon HOOQ www hooq tv Retrieved February 18 2020 ANAK NI ZUMA 1987 by Ben Yalung Cinefania www cinefania com Retrieved February 18 2020 Radovan Jill Tan March 2 2019 10 Crazy Teleseryes We All Loved to Watch SPOT PH Retrieved February 18 2020 From basketball to acting Derick Hubalde to play Zuma ABS CBN News September 20 2013 Retrieved February 18 2020 Andi Eigenmann a snake woman in new serye Rappler September 11 2013 Retrieved February 18 2020 Galema starts strong beats Pyra in ratings ABS CBN News October 4 2013 Retrieved February 18 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Zuma comics amp oldid 1180752603, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
