Who Is Jester? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Jester is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jonathan Powers, with over 112 comic issue appearances. Former actor and criminal, there has been two different Jesters.

Who is Jester?

Origin Jonathan Powers was your typical struggling actor. One day it seemed things were going to turn in his career. He received a role in an off-Broadway play and it looked to be his "big break." The critics did not think so and the audience actually "booed" his performance. Bitter and upset, Powers began to study different techniques such as fencing and gymnastics so that he could earn different roles. He even started body building to spruce up his appearance. After putting in a lot of work and energy, he was only able to get a job as a comic relief on a kids' television show. Powers decided to give up his acting career and turned to a life of crime. Not settling for simple armed robbery, Powers approached the Tinkerer to set himself up with some gadgets to aid his new career.

Key facts

Jester is of human origin and first appeared in "Nobody Laughs At The Jester!". The character is published by Marvel. With 112 recorded issue appearances, Jester ranks among the most featured characters in comics.