العملاق [Al-Umlaq / The Giant]

A single-issue 1965 comic from the Lebanese publisher المطبوعات المصورة (Illustrated Publications), العملاق (The Giant) stands as a notable early example of Arabic-language superhero storytelling. Its premise centers on a powerful, mysterious giant figure, though details of his origin and adventures remain confined to this lone release. The series is most closely associated with its creators at Al-Matbouat Al-Mousawwara, a pioneering house in the region's comic industry. Though brief, it matters as a cultural artifact, reflecting the nascent efforts to develop indigenous comic heroes in the Arab world.