Jason Kimbal is a Marvel comics character who first appeared in Thor #202 in 1972. He was created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema. He is one of the Young Gods, a group of humans who were chosen by various goddesses of the Earth to represent the potential of humanity. He has the power to manipulate matter with his mind, and goes by the codename Genii.
Jason Kimbal was a fashion designer from Harlem, New York, who had a gambling addiction that ruined his career and put him in debt with a loan shark. He was saved from being killed by the Asgardian god Heimdall, who brought him to a place where he encountered Ego-Prime, a fragment of the living planet Ego. Ego-Prime’s energy transformed Jason and two other humans, Dyam and Chi Lo, into new gods.
Jason Kimbal became Genii, the artist of the Young Gods. He could reshape any object or living being according to his will by using his life energy. He joined the other Young Gods in Asgard, where they met Odin and learned about their destiny. They were later taken by the Celestials, cosmic beings who judge the worthiness of life forms, to be part of their experiment on Earth.
Genii and the other Young Gods have appeared in several comics over the years, mostly as supporting characters or guest stars. Some of their notable appearances include:
– Thor #291-301: The Young Gods participate in the Celestial Judgment Day, where they have to prove that humanity deserves to exist.
– Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #8: The Young Gods help Spider-Man and Thor fight against Set, an evil serpent god who tries to destroy the world.
– Marvel Comics Presents #101-109: The Young Gods go on a quest to find their true selves and their roles in the universe.
– Eternals Annual #1: The Young Gods encounter the Eternals, another group of godlike beings who were created by the Celestials.
Genii is one of the most powerful and creative members of the Young Gods, but he also suffers from bipolar disorder, which makes him unstable and unpredictable. He sometimes clashes with his teammates, especially Bright Sword, who is more aggressive and militant. He also has a crush on Daydreamer, another Young God who can manipulate dreams.
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