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Super Shamou, Inuk Hero!
Real
Name: Unknown
Identity/Class: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Affiliations: Unknown
Enemies: Unknown
Known Relatives: None
Aliases: Unknown
Base of Operations: Canadian north
First Appearance: Super Shamou (Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, 1980s)
Powers/Abilities: Flight. Other powers unknown
History: Super Shamou is an Inuk (Eskimo) super hero. He protects the wilderness of Canada, looking out for unwary travellers who fall foul of the unforgiving conditions, and children in particular. As well as rescuing such individuals, he also makes sure to teach them some realities of life in the North.
Comments: Super Shamou is the world's first Inuk (Eskimo) super hero. He was created by Barney Pattunguyak and Peter Tapatai © Inuit Broadcasting Corporation - Peter Tapatai played the character in his short film appearances (pictured below in costume holding the comic). This comic was drawn by Nick Burns and the translations were done by Micah Lightstone.
If you
are interested in finding out more about this character, you can order his
comic book in English, French and Inuktitut by contacting:
Other merchandise for the character is also apparently available (and no, I'm not selling this myself or getting a commision for promoting the character).
CLARIFICATIONS: Not to be confused with
any other Super characters
Any Additions/Corrections? Please let me know.
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