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Who Is The Jam? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

The Jam (Creator-Owned): Gordie Girby is a citizen of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, who is enamored with super heroes, psychic and paranormal phenomena. He dresses in a costume an

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The Jam is a Creator-Owned comic book character, the alter ego of Gordie Girby, with over 26 comic issue appearances. Gordie Girby is a citizen of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, who is enamored with super heroes, psychic and paranormal phenomena. He dresses in a costume and calls himself "The Jam". The Jam does not have special powers.

Who is The Jam?

Gordie Girby meets Madman when he arrives in Montreal after having intense dreams directing him there. Girby speaks English as Madman encounters citizens who only speak French and assists Madman to the location he wants to go. Girby then dresses as The Jam as he and Madman enter a surreal dimension seemingly created by famed artist M.C. Escher.

Key facts

The Jam is of human origin. The character is published by Creator-Owned. With 26 recorded issue appearances, The Jam ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is The Jam?

Gordie Girby is a citizen of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, who is enamored with super heroes, psychic and paranormal phenomena. He dresses in a costume and calls himself "The Jam". The Jam does not have special powers.

What is The Jam's real name?

The Jam's real identity is Gordie Girby.

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