👉 Columbo, also known as "The Colossus," is a character from the popular children's book series by Robert E. Howard. The character was created by Howard and his brother, John Howard, and first appeared in The Book of the Dead (1963). In the series, Columbo is an ancient Roman general who is known for his ability to speak in multiple languages and his "columbistic" approach to solving crimes. The story revolves around Columbo's