العملاق [Al-Umlaq Folder Mojalad / The Giant Softcover Volume]

A long-running Egyptian series from المطبوعات المصورة (Illustrated Publications), العملاق (The Giant) debuted in 1977 and continues to this day, with its first collected softcover volume gathering the earliest installments. Known for its enduring popularity in Arabic comics, the series is most associated with its creators at the publisher, establishing a distinctive voice in regional adventure and superhero storytelling. Its importance lies in being one of the longest-running original comic series in the Arab world, offering generations of readers a homegrown hero in a landscape often dominated by translated imports.