Kaliman is the name of a Mexican comic book hero very famous across Latin America. He was created by Rafael Cutberto Navarro and Modesto Vázquez González. The Kaliman comic depicts the adventures of Kaliman and his young companion Solín, an Egyptian boy who is descended from Pharaohs. Kaliman had his own radio show since 1963, which featured adventures that took place on exotic sites. The comic book was born due to the huge success of the radio show of the same name.
| Kaliman, el Hombre Increíble. | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Promotora K (Mexico) Editora Cinco (Colombia) |
| First appearance | Los Profanadores de Tumbas (The Tomb Raiders), 1963 |
| Created by | Rafael Cutberto Navarro Modesto Vázquez González |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | unknown |
| Team affiliations | none |
| Abilities | Martial Arts Esoteric and Scientific knowledge Fast Healing Telepathy Actus Mortis Almost Superhuman Strength Limited Shapeshifting |
Read more about Kaliman: Origins and Powers, The Radio Play, The Comic Book, The Movies, Kalimán's Qualities and Philosophy, Kalimán and Popular Culture, Kalimán's Comic-book Adventures, Kaliman´s Mexican Radio Adventures