Jessica Jones

a.k.a. Jess

Marvel

Jewel, primarily known as Jessica Jones, is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics. Created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos, she first appeared in *Alias* #1 in 2001. Initially introduced as a private investigator, her backstory reveals a traumatic origin involving the villainous Purple Man, Zebediah Killgrave.

Before her detective career, Jessica Jones briefly attempted to be a superhero, adopting the moniker Jewel. Her powers stem from exposure to radioactive chemicals during a car accident, granting her super strength, enhanced durability, and limited flight. However, her naivete and psychological manipulation by Killgrave led to a breakdown and abandonment of the Jewel identity.

She later re-emerges as Jessica Jones, a cynical and emotionally guarded private investigator dealing with superhuman cases. Her past as Jewel, and the trauma inflicted by Killgrave, remains a significant influence on her actions and personality. While Jewel represents an idealized, albeit short-lived, heroic persona, Jessica Jones embodies a survivor grappling with the long-lasting effects of abuse and striving for control over her own life.