Who Is ALF? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
ALF (Company-Licensed): Alf is an Alien Life Form who lived with the Tanner family. Based on a sitcom.

ALF is a Company-Licensed comic book character, the alter ego of Gordon Shumway, with over 181 comic issue appearances. Alf is an Alien Life Form who lived with the Tanner family. Based on a sitcom.
Who is ALF?
Alf & the Tanner family Gordon Shumway is an alien from the planet Melmac who crashed his spaceship into the Tanner family home sometime after the destruction of his home planet. After seeing Gordon in his home Willie Tanner referred to him as ALF an acronym for Alien Life Form and the nickname stuck.
Key facts
ALF is of alien origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 181 recorded issue appearances, ALF ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is ALF?
Alf is an Alien Life Form who lived with the Tanner family. Based on a sitcom.
What is ALF's real name?
ALF's real identity is Gordon Shumway.



