Who Is Ninja? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ninja is a Marvel comic book character, with over 16 comic issue appearances. The Ninja is a loyal servant to Master Khan and a deadly enemy of Iron Fist and Luke Cage.

Who is Ninja?

History The Ninja as a Samurai His real name was never revealed, but the Ninja started out as a Samurai , switched to being a shadow warrior , but craved more power than mere martial arts could bring to him. He was tutored in magic by Master Khan . Studying the Sacred Volume of Kali, the Ninja learned of the immortal city of K'un Lun and decided to make K'un Lun his first foray into inter-dimensional conquest. The Ninja's surprise attack brought him initial success until he ran into Lei Kung the Thunderer and suffered defeat. As punishment, the Dragon Lords of K'un Lun imprisoned him within the Sacred Volume . Fearing that destruction of the book meant destruction of his own soul, the Ninja became the unwillingly protector of the text. Although his body was trapped, he could send his spirit into the owner of the book, temporarily endowing the host with all of his physical and mystic powers. Thus when Colleen Wing 's father Professor Lee Wing came into possession of the book, he became occasionally possessed himself.

Key facts

Ninja is of human origin and first appeared in "Citadel of Vengeance!". The character is published by Marvel. With 16 recorded issue appearances, Ninja ranks among the most featured characters in comics.