Who Is Karma? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Karma is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Xi'an Coy Manh, with over 1,687 comic issue appearances. Karma is a mutant with the ability to mentally possess other beings. A founding member of the New Mutants, she is one of the few confirmed and openly lesbian characters. She lost a leg and now has a cybernetic one in its place.

Who is Karma?

Origin Xi'an Coy Manh grew up in war torn Vietnam, as her family travelled around the country where-ever her uncle, General Nguyen Ngoc Coy , was posted. She discovered her mutant power when a Viet Cong was about to kill her twin brother Tran Coy Manh . She possessed the soldier's mind, and commanded his body to move away from her brother. However, Tran realized that he shared the same mutant power and possessed the soldier after Xi'an had released him. Instead of moving the soldier away, Tran commanded the Viet Cong to smash his own head repeatedly against a wooden post, thereby killing the possessed soldier. Xi'an was appalled, and immediately refused to use her powers for personal gain like her brother. However, Tran shared this new knowledge and power with their uncle. The General vowed to protect his nephew and the two formed a dangerous partnership.

Key facts

Karma is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Tarzan". The character is published by Marvel. With 1,687 recorded issue appearances, Karma ranks among the most featured characters in comics.