Who Is Slaymaster? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Slaymaster is a Marvel comic book character, with over 85 comic issue appearances. Slaymaster is one of the world's greatest assassins.

Who is Slaymaster?

Origin Little is known of Slaymaster's past or even his real name; what we do know is that Slaymaster gained quite the reputation as an assassin and was referred to as one of the best in the world. He is also a practicing Muslim. Rise to Villainy Slaymaster returns deadlier than ever Slaymaster's first appeared in London where he was killing collectors of valuable items which he would sell to the highest bidder. His plans were foiled by Captain Britain but not before he proved himself a master assassin and disguise artist. He both tricked and outfought Captain Britain numerous times before his final defeat where he fell from his boat and was attacked by sharks. He was next seen when he was hired by a corrupt S.T.R.I.K.E. to kill its psi devision; a group of psychic individuals who had found out about the corruption at the center of the organisation. Betsy Braddock , Captain Britain's sister who would later be known as the mutant Psylocke , was one of these psychics and called Captain Britain in to protect them.

Key facts

Slaymaster is of human origin and first appeared in "When Slaymaster Strikes!". The character is published by Marvel. With 85 recorded issue appearances, Slaymaster ranks among the most featured characters in comics.