Djinn

Djinn, or genies, possess their own magical powers, but are sometimes forced into a kind of servitude wherein they must serve others, sometimes in limited bursts. 

Dark Origins

The true origins of the djinn have not been fully revealed. Some say that the magical beings were born on another planet or realm. Others say that Lilith, the mother of monsters, birthed them on Earth. 

Out of the Bottle

All djinn are magical creatures with powers far beyond that of mortals. While some are able to live freely and wield their power as they see fit, others find themselves bound to objects (like lamps or books). When called forth, the djinn usually has to grant a variety of wishes, some-times a limited number, sometimes not. Other djinn seem to be linked to people instead of objects. The extent of their magical powers remains a mystery, but seems to vary from one to another.  

Masters and Commanders

Given the unique nature of their relationships with humans, djinn have been known to resent those whose wishes they grant, sometimes reveling in how short-sighted mortals can be. There have been individual rivalries and enmities, but as a whole the djinn have not had any major enemies or allies known to the world-at-large. 

Phenomenal Cosmic Power, Itty Bitty Living Space

Throughout existence, there have been a number of different kinds of djinn. While the exact powers and even their level of servitude differ, they all possess some form of magical abilities and are often sworn to serve another. It remains unclear if the djinn are exactly the same as the Jinni of Asgard, the Jinn, or the Djinne, but they all seem to share similarities.  

jinni devil

In the land of Zanadu, around Asgard, the jinni once thrived. Though they lived for many years, this variety would perish if the shadow of night fell upon them. The last of their kind, called the Jinni Devil, was enslaved by Mogul, the mage who conquered Hogun the Grim's people. Thor and the Warrior's Three traveled to Mogul's Mystic Mountain for revenge and were physically attacked by the green goliath. This version had some kind of supernatural abilities, but did not outwardly appear to grant wishes of any kind. Much later, when Mogul returned with an army of monsters including a reconstituted Jinni Devil, Thor bested him by using Mjolnir to create a false night. Afterwards, Mogul himself was captured and held in a lamp-like prison. 

Elalyth

Elalyth the djinn was captured by Sujanaa Min Raghbah in ancient Persia and tethered to a supernatural stone for centuries. In the time of King Henry II, a young man named Adam of Ravenscroft managed to free the djinn. The pair began a relationship that resulted in his immortality and a number of long-living, powered children known as Clan Destine.

Al-Shalizar

In 1367, the dragon Lao traveled to Morocco to encounter the djinn Al-Shalizar. The pair fought until the dragon revealed that he wanted a spell to turn him into a man. Having been defeated, the djinn agreed and took Lao back to his lamp where he kept his magic library. This was a trick, though, which resulted in Al-Shalizar being captured in the lamp for 600 years. 

Unnamed DJINN

Towards the beginning of the modern era, a young collector of magic books named Davey happened upon a tome the held a djinn (or genie). This unnamed being granted requests for money, flight and even briefly made the world disappear. However, when Davey's next wish resulted in the near destruction of the planet, he then asked to put everything back to normal, which the djinn did. 

Ozarr, the Great

Around that same time, a djinn by the name of Ozarr, the Great appeared to husband and wife, Homer and Bertha. The lamp had been in Homer's family for generations, but Bertha was the one who got the three wishes this time.

The Collected

At some point in time, the Collector traded an old robot to Ali Babba for his enchanted lamp and magic carpet. He commanded the multi-headed mystical being to collect Spider-Man during his time with the Symbiote costume as well as Alpha Flight member Marrina. However, the heroes managed to escape. It's unknown if the Collector still possess the being or not. 

Fahd Alireza

When Psylocke traveled to Japan to deal with Matsu'o Tsurayaba, she encountered a being named Fahd Alireza, and referred to as "Jinn." A mystery, he wanted to use his powers to kill Tsurayaba for murdering his pregnant wife. She managed to stop him and he returned to Saudi Arabia, where he was briefly manipulated by Cyttorak into fighting the X-Men. 

Djinn Unleashed

On the first day of classes at Strange Academy, the Ancient One began History of Mystical Objects by releasing the jinn from the Lamp pf Kolmycan and instructing his students to get it back in the lamp without using their magic. 

Saï-Saï

At some point, in the far past of Wakanda, one of the kings made a deal with a Djinne named Saï-Saï who threatened Bast's life, in the present, in exchange for T'Challa, AKA Black Panther, traveling to his homeland.

There, Saï-Saï referred to himself as the youngest of his kind and displayed the ability to shape shift. After Black Panther got him what he wanted, Saï-Saï gave him the means to save Bast and said they would meet again soon. 

This recounting only covers a very few members of the djinn community. Scores more have existed over the years and continue to do so with many more tales surely in the offing.