Who Is Jinx? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Jinx is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 214 comic issue appearances. Jinx is an East Indian elemental sorceress who can use her magical abilities for a variety of effects. She is a member of the Fearsome Five, and has also been involved with Villainy, Inc.

Who is Jinx?

Origin Born and raised in India , Jinx studied sorcery at an East Indian temple alongside four other acolytes. Once she had learned all the secrets it was possible to learn, she used her magic to murder her peers and teacher, ensuring she would be the only one to wield these powers. She was eventually captured and transported to the United States where she could be housed in a prison designed for metahumans. Creation Jinx was created by Marv Wolfman and Chuck Patton . She first appeared in The New Teen Titans #37 . Major Story Arcs The Fearsome Five Jinx is imprisoned for some time in STAR Labs before being broken out by the Fearsome Five . She joins that group in their villainous activities, coming into conflict mainly with the Teen Titans , but occasionally with other heroes as well. She is eventually captured and imprisoned in Alcatraz alongside Mammoth and Gizmo .

Key facts

Jinx is of human origin and first appeared in "Fearsome Five Minus One!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 214 recorded issue appearances, Jinx ranks among the most featured characters in comics.