Who Is Red Dagger, the Latest MCU Addition?

The Ms. Marvel story retains increasing because the fourth episode hit Disney+ earlier immediately. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, “Seeing Pink” took Kamala Khan and her mom to their homeland of Pakistan. In Karachi, they reunited with Kamala’s grandmother, Sana, who unveiled new particulars about Kamala’s great-grandmother Aisha and the golden bangle. Kamala additionally met Pink Dagger, a Pakistani vigilante who turned out to be a treasured ally.

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When Did Ms. Marvel Meet Pink Dagger?

Ms. Marvel met Pink Dagger on the prepare station whereas exploring Karachi in Ms. Marvel Episode 4. After spending a while along with her cousins, Kamala selected to go alone to the prepare station to know the supply of her visions higher. As soon as on the platform, she was attacked by a mysterious masked vigilante who threw daggers at her. The pair had a quick conflict that ended with out winners or losers earlier than they agreed they have been on the identical aspect. Pink Dagger then introduced Kamala to his hideout, the place Waleed (Farhan Akhtar) confirmed Kamala the distinction between the truth they have been residing in and the alternate one from the place Aisha and the Clandestine got here — or Djinn should you desire.

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Who Is Portraying Pink Dagger in Ms. Marvel?

Into the Badlands alum Aramis Knight is portraying Pink Dagger in Ms. Marvel. Knight has been trusted with the duty to provide life to Kareem, a.okay.a. Laal Khanjeer, as he’s recognized in Karachi. The character was created by G. Willow Wilson and Mirka Andolfo and made his debut in 2016’s Ms. Marvel #12. He’s a crafted marksman together with his knives, preventing in opposition to corruption and violence at night time and learning for his college entrance examination at day. Within the comics, Pink Dagger and Ms. Marvel met throughout her go to to Pakistan. The pair met once more when Kareem went to Jersey Metropolis for an alternate pupil program within the U.S., as informed in 2017’s Ms. Marvel #23.

Does Pink Dagger Have Powers?

In contrast to Kamala, Pink Dagger has no powers within the comics or the collection. Kareem is an ace with the knives he wears in his utility belt and may run in acrobatic parkour classes, however he can’t fly, nor does he present any superpowers. Within the comics, he learns to combat by way of YouTube tutorials. Regardless of the unorthodox coaching methodology, the Pakistani vigilante proved that he may stand his floor in opposition to villains in hand-to-hand fight.