Shaloman
Encyclopedia
Shaloman is a Jewish superhero
with powers similar to Superman
. Known as "The Man of Stone," "Defender of the Downtrodden," and the "Kosher Crusader," Shaloman was created by Al Wiesner.
, because he felt that there were few Jewish heroes that were a positive role model. Wiesner also looked at the creation by Jerry Siegel
and Joseph Shuster, both of whom were Jewish. Although Wiesner was an admirer of Siegel and Shuster's work of Superman, he commented that the ethnicity of the character was rarely brought up and that many fans assumed Superman was a WASP
. The last Shaloman was printed in November 2009.
used magic
to give a rock (shaped like a Shin after being struck by lightning) the power to become Shaloman and stop the evils of the World
. They named him "Shaloman", because Shalom
can mean "peace" in Hebrew.
As Shaloman, he has superhuman strength
, undefined degree of invulnerability and does not need to breathe. He can fly and is so fast he can create vortexes. He has super hearing (able to distinguish different sounds even if he is above the atmosphere of the Earth
) and "sensor vision" (a mix of telescopic vision). He also has superhuman senses. He also once had telepathy
, but it was only for one story. In Shaloman Vol.1, #3, a substance called "She-nite" can weaken him. But, it was only mentioned or seen then.
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
with powers similar to Superman
Superman
Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
. Known as "The Man of Stone," "Defender of the Downtrodden," and the "Kosher Crusader," Shaloman was created by Al Wiesner.
Publication history
Wiesner created Shaloman in 19851985 in comics
-Year overall:* More independent publishers enter the marketplace: Aircel Comics, Arrow Comics, Blackthorne Publishing, Dragon Lady Press, NOW Comics, Sirius Comics, Strawberry Jam Comics, and Wonder Comics all publish their first titles...
, because he felt that there were few Jewish heroes that were a positive role model. Wiesner also looked at the creation by Jerry Siegel
Jerry Siegel
Jerome "Jerry" Siegel , who also used pseudonyms including Joe Carter, Jerry Ess, and Herbert S...
and Joseph Shuster, both of whom were Jewish. Although Wiesner was an admirer of Siegel and Shuster's work of Superman, he commented that the ethnicity of the character was rarely brought up and that many fans assumed Superman was a WASP
WAsP
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. The last Shaloman was printed in November 2009.
Fictional History
Three wise menWise men
Wise men can refer to:* Wisemen * Biblical Magi, the "wise men" who follow the Star of Bethlehem in the New Testament.* Wise Men of Gotham.* A man of Wisdom.* The James Blunt single, Wisemen....
used magic
Magic (paranormal)
Magic is the claimed art of manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of occult laws unknown to science. It is in contrast to science, in that science does not accept anything not subject to either direct or indirect observation, and subject to logical...
to give a rock (shaped like a Shin after being struck by lightning) the power to become Shaloman and stop the evils of the World
World
World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth....
. They named him "Shaloman", because Shalom
Shalom
Shalom is a Hebrew word meaning peace, completeness, and welfare and can be used idiomatically to mean both hello and goodbye...
can mean "peace" in Hebrew.
Powers
Shaloman is normally an inanimate rock, until someone cries out the words of help "Oy vey!" These words transform the rock into a muscular, curly-haired man known as Shaloman.As Shaloman, he has superhuman strength
Superhuman strength
Superhuman strength, also called superstrength, super-strength, or super strength, is an ability commonly employed in fiction. It is the ability for a character to be stronger than humanly possible...
, undefined degree of invulnerability and does not need to breathe. He can fly and is so fast he can create vortexes. He has super hearing (able to distinguish different sounds even if he is above the atmosphere of the Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
) and "sensor vision" (a mix of telescopic vision). He also has superhuman senses. He also once had telepathy
Telepathy
Telepathy , is the induction of mental states from one mind to another. The term was coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Fredric W. H. Myers, a founder of the Society for Psychical Research, and has remained more popular than the more-correct expression thought-transference...
, but it was only for one story. In Shaloman Vol.1, #3, a substance called "She-nite" can weaken him. But, it was only mentioned or seen then.