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Who Is Scarlet Scarab (Abdul)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Scarlet Scarab (Abdul) (Marvel): Abdul Faoul held the Ruby Scarab which bestowed mystic powers upon him which he used to become hero of Egypt.

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Scarlet Scarab (Abdul) is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Abdul Faoul, with over 14 comic issue appearances. Abdul Faoul held the Ruby Scarab which bestowed mystic powers upon him which he used to become hero of Egypt.

Who is Scarlet Scarab (Abdul)?

Other Scarlet Scarabs Scarlet Scarab (Mehemet) Scarlet Scarab (El-Faouly) Major Story Arcs The original Scarlet Scarab was Abdul Faoul who was an archeologist who discovered an artifact in the form of a scarlet scarab called the Ruby Scarab . Upon picking it up, he was engulfed with mystic energy which bestowed upon him great power. He used it to fight for Egypt and helped fight against the Germans in World War II. Somehow he lost the Ruby Scarab and his costumed days were over. On his deathbed he gave a box to his son Mehemet Faoul . The box contained his costume and a picture of the Scarlet Scarab. In Other Media Moon Knight Abdallah El-Faouly In the Moon Knight series, Abdul Faoul is slightly renamed as Abdallah El-Faouly. He replaced Peter Alraune in Moon Knight's origin story.

Key facts

Scarlet Scarab (Abdul) is of human origin and first appeared in "The Scarab of the Nile!". The character is published by Marvel. With 14 recorded issue appearances, Scarlet Scarab (Abdul) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Scarlet Scarab (Abdul)?

Abdul Faoul held the Ruby Scarab which bestowed mystic powers upon him which he used to become hero of Egypt.

What is Scarlet Scarab (Abdul)'s real name?

Scarlet Scarab (Abdul)'s real identity is Abdul Faoul.

When did Scarlet Scarab (Abdul) first appear?

Scarlet Scarab (Abdul) first appeared in "The Scarab of the Nile!".

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