Balam (comics)

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Balam
Balam Cover 2021.jpg
Balam (IC comic) (May 2021).
Art by Dumeesha Boorva and Asantha Rithusha.
Publication information
PublisherIC Comics
First appearanceSuperstar Comics #8 (December–January 1941–1942)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoBalam-Yatzil of Tamoanchan (Tamoanchana identity)
Bageshri Pavani (civilian identity)
Species
Place of originTamoanchan (Tyran)
Team affiliations
Partnerships
Notable aliasesBageshri Pavani
Abilities
See list
    • Superhuman strength, speed, senses, reflexes, stamina, durability and longevity
    • Rejuvination
    • Accelerated healing factor
    • Flight
    • Master hand-to-hand combatant and martial artist
    • Divine empowerment
    • Multilingualism
    • Using Bola of Righteousness, indestructible bracers, projectile crown, sword, shield, and invisible jet

Balam is a superheroine appearing in Tennaiite comic books published by IC Comics. The character is a founding member of the League of Truth. The character first appeared in Superstar Comics #8 published October 27, 1941 with her first feature in Astounding Comics #1 in January 1942. The Balam title has been published by IC Comics almost continuously ever since. In her homeland, the island nation of Tamoanchan, her official title is Balam-Yatzil of Tamoanchan. When blending into society outside of her homeland, she sometimes adopts her civilian identity Bageshri.