White Tiger (comics)
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White Tiger is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first incarnation of White Tiger, Hector Ayala, first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #19 (December 1975). The second incarnation, an actual white Bengal tigress mutated into humanoid form, debuted in Heroes for Hire #1 (July 1997). The third incarnation, Kevin Cole, made his first appearance in Black Panther (vol. 3) #50 (October 2002). The fourth incarnation, Angela del Toro, made her debut in Daredevil vol. 2 #58 (November 2003). The fifth incarnation, Ava Ayala, was first featured in Avengers Academy #20 (December 2011).
Infobox
Publisher
Marvel Comics
First appearance
(Hector Ayala)Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #19(December 1975)(Bengal tigress)Heroes for Hire (July 1997)(Kevin Cole)Black Panther (vol. 3) (October 2002)(Angela del Toro)Daredevil vol. 2 (November 2003)(Ava Ayala)Avengers Academy (December 2011)
Created by
Bill Mantlo (writer)George Pérez (artist)
Alter ego
Hector AyalaKasper ColeAngela del ToroAva Ayala
Species
All:Human mutate
Team affiliations
Sons of the TigerDefendersAvengers AcademyHeroes for HireMighty AvengersNew AvengersS.H.I.E.L.D.
Notable aliases
El Tigre Blanco
Abilities
All: Superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability, stamina, and senses Regenerative healing factor
Tables
· Collected editions › Angela del Toro
White Tiger: A Hero's Compulsion
White Tiger: A Hero's Compulsion
Title
White Tiger: A Hero's Compulsion
Material collected
White Tiger #1–6
Publication date
September 26, 2007
ISBN
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| Title | Material collected | Publication date | ISBN |
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References
- Looperhttps://www.looper.com/1150773/fan-reimagines-jenna-ortega-as-marvels-white-tiger-in-stunning-artwork/
- Comic Book Resourceshttps://www.cbr.com/daredevil-born-again-fan-art-jenna-ortega-white-tiger/
- Distractifyhttps://www.distractify.com/p/is-white-tiger-related-to-black-panther
- Spider-Man Chronicle: Celebrating 50 Years of Web-Slinging
- "Daredevil's White Tiger is a living relic of a very different Marvel Comics"https://www.polygon.com/marvel/533804/daredevil-white-tiger-hector-ayala-comics-powers-origin
- Black Panther: World of Wakanda (2016) #6
- Colliderhttps://collider.com/characters-jenna-ortega-could-play-in-the-mcu/
- Marvel Entertainmenthttps://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/5423/white_tiger_2006_1
- New Avengers #7
- GeekTyranthttps://geektyrant.com/news/marvels-daredevil-born-again-will-reportedly-introduce-white-tiger-and-that-shell-have-a-major-role
- Newsaramahttps://web.archive.org/web/20130609230612/http://www.newsarama.com/18034-mighty-creative-team-details-revealed.html
- Marvel Animation Agehttps://web.archive.org/web/20131210181329/http://marvel.toonzone.net/news.php?action=fullnews&id=770