Who Is Babar? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Babar is a Random House comic book character, with over 18 comic issue appearances. First published in 1931.

Who is Babar?

Origin Babar was a young elephant who escaped the hunters who killed his mother, and fled into a human city, where a kindly woman took him in, clothed him, and enrolled him in school. After learning humanity's ways, he returned home to teach his fellow elephants how to be civilized, soon becoming their king. Creation Babar was created by French writer Jean de Brunhoff and debuted in the 1931 volume Histoire de Babar, subsequently translated into English in 1933 as The Story of Babar.

Key facts

Babar is of animal origin. The character is published by Random House. With 18 recorded issue appearances, Babar ranks among the most featured characters in comics.