Who Is Jimmy-6? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Jimmy-6 is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Giacomo Fortunato, with over 25 comic issue appearances. A mobster whom from time to time crossed paths with Ben Reilly, the Scarlet Spider.

Who is Jimmy-6?

Giacomo Fortunato is a son of Don Vincente Fortunato and a member of organized crime. When Kingpin / Wilson Fisk lost control of the Underworld in New York City , Vincente moved to fill the power void. But to do so the Fortunatos acted as representatives of HYDRA . Giacomo protested this alliance and the extreme methods used by his father. Vincente was furious that his own son would dare undermine him and ordered the assassination of Giacomo. In an attempt against Giacomo's life, Ben Reilly was almost gunned down instead. Jimmy-6 saved the life of the "innocent" bystander, holding to his own honor code. Reilly returned the favor by protecting Jimmy's life as Spider-Man .

Key facts

Jimmy-6 is of human origin and first appeared in "Above It All". The character is published by Marvel. With 25 recorded issue appearances, Jimmy-6 ranks among the most featured characters in comics.