Who Is El Aguila? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

El Aguila is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Alejandro Montoya , with over 49 comic issue appearances. A modern day Robin Hood, Alejandro Montoya has the power to shoot bursts of electricity through metal conductors.

Who is El Aguila?

Origin Alejandro Montoya developed the mutant ability to discharge bursts of electricity through metal conductors; such as his steel sword. Started fighting criminals in New York City and any money he got from criminals like drug dealers was donated to the poor. His exploits brought him into conflict with police as well as those famed Heroes for Hire , Power Man ( Luke Cage ) and Iron Fist . He was wanted for many years because of his activities outside the law. Montoya is a mutant who was born in Madrid, Spain . It is not known when or where Montoya undertook the art of fencing or if he adopted the identity of el Águila (The Eagle) before coming to America. He is depowered after the events of M-Day . Montoya has recently appeared in Power Man and Iron Fist , working as a consultant to the Penance private prison firm.

Key facts

El Aguila is of mutant origin and first appeared in "El Aguila Has Landed!". The character is published by Marvel. With 49 recorded issue appearances, El Aguila ranks among the most featured characters in comics.