Who Is Jackdaw? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Jackdaw is a Marvel comic book character, with over 32 comic issue appearances. Jackdaw is a extra-dimensional elf who has been known to affiliate himself with Captain Britain.

Who is Jackdaw?

Origin Jackdaw is an elven archer from Otherworld , a magical realm which exists parallel to our own. He first appeared when he and his friends aided the Black Knight and Captain Britain in their quest to find Camelot . Once the group had reached Camelot Jackdaw stowed away in one of the pouches of the Black Knight's steed Valinor as they flew in search of the resting place of King Arthur. On their journey the three were attacked by the the Dragonlord Karadoc . Jackdaw used his archery skills to shoot one of the dragons in the eye and save them all from a fiery death over the great ocean of Otherworld. Once the dragons had been dispatched the trio arrived at the resting place of King Arthur where they were confronted by three stone guardians of the tomb. Jackdaw showed off his psychic abilities as he help the Black Knight in a mental attack on the stone guardians and resurrected King Arthur. Death, Rebirth and Death Again On his resurrection Arthur sent Jackdaw with Captain Britain to a parallel earth where all superheroes had been outlawed and killed.

Key facts

Jackdaw is of other origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 32 recorded issue appearances, Jackdaw ranks among the most featured characters in comics.