| Ibis the Invincible | |
|---|---|
 Cover to Ibis the Invincible #3, art by Bob Kingett. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Fawcett Comics (1940–1953) Charlton Comics (1955) DC Comics (1976–present) |
| First appearance | (Amentep) Whiz Comics #2 (February 1940) (Khalifa) Helmet of Fate: Ibis the Invincible #1 (January 2007) |
| Created by | (Amentep) Bob Kingett (artist) (Khalifa) Tad Williams (writer) Phil Winslade (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Amentep/Ibis Danny Khalifa |
| Species | Metahuman (DC Comics) |
| Place of origin | Ancient Egypt (Amentep/Ibis) |
| Team affiliations | All-Star Squadron Squadron of Justice |
| Supporting character of | Captain Marvel/Shazam |
| Notable aliases | Ibis the Mystic |
| Abilities | Both versions of Ibis the Invincible possess profound magical powers derived from the Ibistick wand and proficiency in knowledge of the supernatural; Khalifa is capable of transforming to an older aged version. |
Ibis the Invincible (also Ibis the Mystic) is the name of two fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books first published by Fawcett Comics, then Charlton Comics in 1955, and then DC Comics beginning in the 1970s. In 2022, the character also is published by Antarctic Press within Exciting Comics. Like many magician superheroes introduced in the Golden Age of Comics, Ibis owes much to the popular comic strip character Mandrake the Magician.
Within Fawcett Comics and later DC Comics publication, the original Ibis was ancient Egyptian prince and magician Amentep. An acolyte of Thoth, he bears the "Ibistick", a powerful magical wand capable of only being used for good. While making sporadic appearances in some titles, Amentep is established as a accomplished magician and a ally of the Wizard Shazam and the Marvel Family.[1] The second Ibis and successor to Amentep is Daniel Khalifa, a high-school student and descendant of magician pharaohs, granting him magical potential. He is chosen by a dying Amentep to succeed him as the next Ibis due to his heritage.[2] In the character's portrayal in Exciting Comics, Amentep is a composite character renamed simply Ibis although he retains a similar appearance and connection to love interest Taia, now a priest of Anubis. Ibis is reincarnated in the modern era as Daniel Khalifa (older than his prior depictions) and encounters an aged Taia, who reveals his true nature and Ibistick. Now with the memory of his past life and restoring Taia's youth, he battles the forces of evil while resuming his relationship with Taia.[3]
- ^ Ordway, Jerry (2020-08-18). The Power of Shazam! Book 1: In the Beginning. DC Comics. ISBN 978-1-4012-9942-2.
- ^ Simone, Gail; Niles, Steve; Willingham, Bill (2007). The Helmet of Fate. DC Comics. ISBN 978-1-4012-1470-8.
- ^ Dunn, Ben; Perez, Alfred. "IBIS the MYSTIC vol.1 | English". GlobalComix. Retrieved 2025-01-04.