Bio: Ali-Ka-Zoom, as a child, was a member of Grant Morrison's reinvented Newsboy Legion (See Seven Soldiers: Manhattan Guardian). After the Newsboy Legion's final mission, various misfortunes fell upon each member. Ali, the group's wizard, would somehow end up becoming a homeless disgrace who most of society believes to be insane.
Ali pops up throughout the Seven Soldiers titles (an issue in Shining Knight, a few issues of Zatanna and in the finale', Seven Soldiers #1) to help guide them in their mission.