Who Is Jamil? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Jamil is a Marvel comic book character, with over 29 comic issue appearances.

Who is Jamil?

Jamil was initially thought to be a powerful mutant discovered and trained by Achmed El-Gibar, the master thief of Cairo. Along with young Karima, Jamil was one of the last students trained by Achmed before his death. However Candra took particular interest in the abilities of the boy and sought to abduct him. Achmed was dying of old age and summoned his old student Storm for help. She failed to save Jamil from Candra but kept the other young thieves safe. Entrusting their leadership to Karima. Jamil would turn up in a few tales. But it was eventualy revealed Candra had been fooled.

Key facts

Jamil is of other origin and first appeared in "Memories". The character is published by Marvel. With 29 recorded issue appearances, Jamil ranks among the most featured characters in comics.