Amahl Farouk

Amahl Farouk, also known as the Shadow King, is a mutant who is a leader of the underground syndicate in Cairo, Egypt.

Biography
Farouk was the leader of the underground syndicate located in the "Thieves' Quarter" in Cairo, Egypt, as well as a powerful mutant.

While Charles Xavier was touring Cairo, he had his pockets picked by Ororo Munroe, who had been trained in thievery by Farouk. After chasing her, Xavier was suddenly struck from a psi-bolt sent from the possessed Farouk and was knocked unconscious. He awoke and entered a nearby saloon owned by Farouk, who greet Xavier and offered him a partnership. Xavier refused and challenged Farouk to a duel. After a brief battle, Xavier defeated Farouk and left Cairo.

Despite his apparent death at Xavier's hands, Farouk reappeared many years later as the Shadow King once more.

Powers
The exact nature of Farouk's mutant abilities remain unclear, although it is highly likely that he is some sort of telepath or psychic since the Shadow King has chosen him to possess. Since he has been possessed by the multiversal entity since his emergence as a mutant, it should be noted that he likely possesses all of the abilities of the Shadow King.