Zuma (comics)
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A Filipino Comic Book character created by Jim Fernandez that has a two headed snake (one head on both ends) that rests on his shoulders.
Something of a demigod, Zuma was the son of the aztec serpent god Kukulcan. He had been entombed in a buried aztec pyramid until it was unearthed by an archaeological expedition. Unleashed into the modern world, he went on a murderous rampage.
Zuma first appeared in the comic serial "Aztec." The character reached the peak of his popularity in the 1980's with the serial "Anak ni Zuma" ("Child of Zuma" or "Children of Zuma") in Aliwan Komiks. It spawned a spin-off prequel "Angkan ni Zuma" ("Clan of Zuma"), chronicling Zuma's adventures in ancient times. "Zuma-Maria" was a science-fiction tale about his future descendant. In the mid-1990's, Zuma was revived in a short-lived comic book series all his own, Zuma Komiks (Zuma Comics).
There have only been two Zuma movies to date, "Zuma" and "Anak ni Zuma", both starring actor Max Laurel in the title role. Snooky Serna played Galema in the first film only (the role was played in the sequel by a little-known actress named Jenny Lyn). Max Laurel appeared in other films, but was primarily a character actor.
