Jinx (DC Comics)
DC Comics character
Jinx is a supervillain appearing in American books published by DC Comics. Created by Marv Wolfman and Chuck Patton, she first appeared in Tales of the Teen Titans #56 (August 1985). The character is often depicted as a skilled Indian sorceress and one of the leaders of the Fearsome Five, a group of super-villains most notable for being adversaries of the Teen Titans and its derivatives. She is unrelated to the character of the same name who first appeared in Adventure Comics #488 as an adversary of Chris King and Vicki Grant.
The character has been adapted into other media, including animated films and televisions series, and video games. She made her official live-action debut in the fourth season of the HBO Max series Titans, portrayed by Lisa Ambalavanar.
Publication history
She joined the supervillain group, the Fearsome Five, a frequent enemy of the Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, Superman, and the Outsiders. She has also been a member of Villainy Inc. To date, her real name has not been revealed.
Fictional character biography
Jinx, an elemental sorceress from India, trains in magic as an acolyte within a priesthood temple.
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