Net Worth →
Comics & Superheroes

Who Is Pac-Man? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Pac-Man (Company-Licensed): Namco's original mascot and one of the oldest videogame icons around. This pellet eating and ghost fighting ball of yellow will always be an icon.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
Pac-Man comic character
Comic Vine

Pac-Man is a Company-Licensed comic book character, with over 52 comic issue appearances. Namco's original mascot and one of the oldest videogame icons around. This pellet eating and ghost fighting ball of yellow will always be an icon.

Who is Pac-Man?

Other Media TV Pac-Man the Animated series - A Hanna Barbera cartoon series which started Pac-Man, Mrs. Pac-Man, and their family while they lived in Pac Land and had to fight off the Ghost Monsters. The show ran from September 25, 1982 till November 5, 1983. Thee Christmas and Halloween specials can e found on Boomerang during those respective Holidays. The entire series is available for download on Xbox Live. Video Games Street Fighter x Tekken - Pac-Man will be a PS3 exclusive character in the crossover fighting game representing Namco, Due to his small size he will be piloting Mokujin from the Tekken series as a wooden mecha of sorts giving him the feel of a powerhouse character. He will have access to lasers from Mokujin's eyes and will attack foes directly if Mokujin gets a hold of them. He will appear opposite of Capcom's mascot Mega Man who will be based off his original North American Box Art.

Key facts

Pac-Man is of other origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 52 recorded issue appearances, Pac-Man ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pac-Man?

Namco's original mascot and one of the oldest videogame icons around. This pellet eating and ghost fighting ball of yellow will always be an icon.

Sources

More in Books & Authors