Who Is Arabian Knight (Hashim)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Arabian Knight (Hashim) is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Navid Hashim, with over 32 comic issue appearances. Navid Hashim is an Israeli-born Arab who works for Saudi Arabia and is known as the Arabian Knight.

Who is Arabian Knight (Hashim)?

This is the second Marvel character to take the name Arabian Knight, for the first see: Arabian Knight (Qamar) Origin Having been given Qamar's equipment by the Saudi government, who had confiscated it upon Qamar's death, Navid Hashim turned the carpet used by the first Arabian Knight into an indestructible uniform that serves as an armor which protects him from harm and allows him to fly. Major Story Arcs London Falling Navid was acting as security for national officials that were visiting London for a peace conference. He was recruited by Philip Gavin of MI5 for an anti-terrorist unit. He had received intel of a large terrorist attack planned to strike somewhere in London in four hours. Joining Navid was fellow international agents Sabra from Israel and Valentina de Fontaine from America. They would follow the orders of field leader, Union Jack. Unfortunately, this team was put together due to being considered expendable to Gavin, who sent the UK's premiere heroes on lower threat missions. After stopping assassins at House of Parliament, Heathrow Airport, Tower Bridge, and the Thames Tunnel were the next targets.

Key facts

Arabian Knight (Hashim) is of human origin and first appeared in "Bride Of The Panther, Part 2". The character is published by Marvel. With 32 recorded issue appearances, Arabian Knight (Hashim) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.