Godam

Godam are created by Wid NS. One of Indonesian popular author on period 1970-1980. First apperaring in comic with title “Memburu Doktor Setan” on 1969 with Fantasy genre. In this comic, we can see influence of America Superhero comic. The different is only at background setting in Yogyakarta and plot story. Godam are Indonesian word means hammer, so the inspiration for this figure maybe combination of Thor and Superman.

The Story

Godam come from other dimension. In this dimension, one of the country which Govern by Queen Candalani. The name of this country are “Godam”. Godam himself are son of one landlord of this country which being rebel to the government. The parents go exile by Queen Candalani, so they send Godam to earth. The story at beginning are same with Superman, but in the future are different. The source from his power is Mighty clothed which give him extra power like flying and immunity.

In his adventure Godam meet with Dewi Pengasuh Sukma which give him other magnify power to fight the crime. But Godam must vow to care about human life, doesn’t kill anybody. But in the fight with son of Queen Candalani, this vow has pass the line. With dead from son of Queen Candalani son make Godam imprison in the ring. This ring is given to Awang by Bapa Kebenaran. Awang is a freelance driver which become Godam if he use the ring.

The Enemy

The senile enemy is Roh Doktor Setan which have shape form a diamond necklace. Everyone who wears this necklace will be possess by Roh doktor setan. The hatred begin a long time before Awang be chosen by Godam. At least three time Roh doctor setan appear in Godam Comics between 1970-1976. The other enemy is Ztulos, Atlantic boy and Gerombolan Kucing Merah, Solsoldola, The Collector, and GAS Leader Empu Semalawa

The Team

In Sang Kolektor (1978), Godam meet Pangeran Mlaar and Maza (two other superhero which also created by Wid NS). After that Godam will join to fight other crime with most of other Indonesian Superhero by different author like Gundala, Aquanus, Tira, Sembrani, Merpati. This period is a golden age for Indonesian Comics.

The Woman

There one super woman from Thalezer Planet (name Shundra) which fall in love with Godam. In the several Godam comics, she is hunt & search for Godam love. She become Godam Admirer.