Who Is Soulfire? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Soulfire is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jason Maldonado, with over 9 comic issue appearances. An unwilling pawn in a metaphysical game of chess between Heaven and Hell. Soulfire aided Daimon Hellstrom against demon summoner, Jack Riley. Soulfire would later be considered as a possible candidate for The Initiative; as well as a replacement for Doctor Strange as the next Sorceror Supreme.

Who is Soulfire?

Origin Jason Maldonado was a young boy living in Brooklyn with his parents when he would become possessed by a number of demons that inhabited his body. A powerful priest named Gabriel Rosetti helped the family and performed an exorcism that drove the demons out and Maldonado regained control of his body and life. However one of the host demons remained hidden and dormant inside Maldonado's body for three years until it awakened. Maldonado's will was very strong and he was able to repress the demon inside. Maldonado contained it for four long years as the fiend inside was boiling with rage and frustration until certain mystical events took place that gave birth to Soulfire. Creation Soulfire was created by Len Kaminski and Michael Bair in 1993 and first appeared in Hellstorm: Prince of Lies # 4. Major Story Arcs Damnation Game A minor demon was wandering in hell when he stumbled upon an unattended magical chessboard with various human figurines as pawns and officials. The minor demon had moved some players on the board including one of Jason Maldonado, Daimon Hellstorm , and Father Riley, where they happen to appear at the Kennedy Airport.

Key facts

Soulfire is of human origin and first appeared in "The Devil's Work". The character is published by Marvel. With 9 recorded issue appearances, Soulfire ranks among the most featured characters in comics.