| Bronze Tiger | |
 Bronze Tiger, from the cover to Checkmate #7, art by Cliff Richards. Checkmate is a fictional Covert operations agency within the DC Comics universe. Cliff Richards (born 1964 Belo Horizonte Brazil is a Comic book artist, best known as the Penciller of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer monthly |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | (novel) Dragon's Fists (1974) (comics) Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #1 (April-May 1975). DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. |
| Created by | Dennis O'Neil (writer) Jim Berry (writer) Leo Duranona (artist) |
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| Alter ego | Ben Turner |
| Team affiliations | Suicide Squad League of Assassins |
| Partnerships | Richard Dragon |
| Abilities | Master martial artist |
Bronze Tiger (Ben Turner) is a fictional character, a superhero in the DC Universe. Dennis O'Neil (often credited as Denny O'Neil) is a Comic book Writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics Jim Berry (b 1932 Chicago) is an American Comic strip artist He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA degree in Business Administration The Suicide Squad is a name for two fictional organizations in DC Comics Universe. The League of Assassins (刺客のリーグ shikaku no ri^gu is a group of Fictional Comic book Villains, an organization of killers formerly led by Richard Dragon is a fictional character created by Dennis O'Neil and Jim Berry in the novel Dragon's Fists (1974 Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do The DC Universe ( DCU) is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place He is a martial artist who first appeared in Dragon's Fists, a novel by Dennis O'Neil and Jim Berry, starring Richard Dragon. Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. Dennis O'Neil (often credited as Denny O'Neil) is a Comic book Writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics Jim Berry (b 1932 Chicago) is an American Comic strip artist He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA degree in Business Administration Richard Dragon is a fictional character created by Dennis O'Neil and Jim Berry in the novel Dragon's Fists (1974 His first DC Comics appearance was in Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company
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Fictional character biography
Ben Turner comes from an upper middle class black neighborhood in Central City. For other uses of Central City see Central City (disambiguation. When he was only 10 years old, he saw a burglar attacking his parents, and he proceeded to murder the man with a kitchen knife. In an effort to control the rage inside him, Turner turns to martial arts (and eventually, crime). After some time, Turner decides to travel to the far East in order to finally come to terms with his demons[1]. There, he meets the O-Sensei, and studies under him, together with later recruit Richard Dragon. O-Sensei is a Fictional character in the DC Universe. He is a Martial arts master who first appeared in Dragon's Fists, a novel by Dennis Richard Dragon is a fictional character created by Dennis O'Neil and Jim Berry in the novel Dragon's Fists (1974 The meeting between Turner and Dragon serves as the start of the series Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter. Some time after they are approached by Barney Ling, from the organization known as G. O. O. D. (Global Organization of Organized Defense), and their (reluctant) working for Ling served as the basis for the Kung Fu Fighter series.
A flashback in DC Comics Presents #39 (1981) shows Richard Dragon discovering that Turner has been brainwashed into becoming the Bronze Tiger by Prof. Ojo, then used by Barney Ling (who turns out to be a traitor). Professor Ojo is a DC Comics supervillain His main enemies are Richard Dragon and Green Lantern. Dragon and Turner prove to be equals in the fight, which only ends when Ling is accidentally knocked out a window.
Later, in Suicide Squad #38, Turner's further career is shown, wherein he and Dragon are hired by King Faraday to work for the CBI (Central Bureau of Intelligence). King Faraday is a fictional Secret agent featured in DC Comics. If this was meant as a retcon or an addition to their history is not made clear. Assigned to take down the League of Assassins, Dragon and Turner are discovered by the League, who kill Turner's fianceé, Myoshi, and proceeded to brainwash Turner. The League of Assassins (刺客のリーグ shikaku no ri^gu is a group of Fictional Comic book Villains, an organization of killers formerly led by Turner was rid of his demons by channeling them into the identity of the Bronze Tiger, a masked assassin working for the League[1].
During this time, he also trains the assassin David Cain's daughter, Cassandra, together with other members of the League. David Cain is the name of a Comic book character associated with the Batman mythos Cassandra Cain is a Fictional character in the DC Universe, and the most recent Batgirl. As the Bronze Tiger, Turner developed a fearsome reputation in the world, his identity remaining a secret to everyone but the League.
As the Bronze Tiger, Ben was feared around the world, and the Sensei was smart enough to ensure that Ben hardly ever took off the mask, sending him on a new mission as soon as he finished another. For a time, his identity was secret and he became one of the most wanted criminals, the Bronze Tiger being a professional assassin, killing on three continents.
The Bronze Tiger is eventually sent to murder Kathy Kane (the superheroine Batwoman), a friend of Batman. Batwoman (originally referred to as The Bat-Woman) is a fictional character and female counterpart to the superhero Batman, created by Bob Kane and Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a fictional Comic book Superhero co-created While fighting Batman (and defeating him), another assassin kills Kane [2]. After Crisis on Infinite Earths (known as post-Crisis) it was determined that Kathy Kane had never become Batwoman, and had merely been a friend of Batman's. Crisis on Infinite Earths is a twelve-issue American comic book Limited series (identified as a "12-part maxi-series" and crossover Another character named Kathy Kane became Batwoman in 2006, and seems to be a completely different character. There are currently no indications that the death of the "original" Kathy will be addressed. Since the Kathy killed by the League never became Batwoman post-Crisis, it currently seems that their shared name should just be considered a coincidence.
Learning of Bronze Tiger's true identity, King Faraday set up a rescue squad of Rick Flag and Nightshade. Rick Flag is the name of three Fictional characters in the DC Comics universe Nightshade is a Fictional character, a Comic book superheroine published by DC Comics. They retrieved the Tiger, and he was deprogrammed by Amanda Waller, who would later run the Suicide Squad. Dr Amanda Blake Waller is a Fictional character published by DC Comics. The Suicide Squad is a name for two fictional organizations in DC Comics Universe.
Suicide Squad
Waller later recruits Turner for the Suicide Squad, setting him up to become the team's leader, but he ends up the team's second-in-command under Rick Flag. On the team's first mission, the Tiger faces Ravan, who he brutally cripples, but refuses to kill. Ravan is a DC Comics Villain. His first appearance was in Suicide Squad vol Turner develops a relationship with Vixen, while Flo Crawley, a part of the Squad's support crew, nurses a crush for him. Vixen ( Mari Jiwe McCabe) is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the DC Comics universe. Meeting Ravan again later, Turner convinces him to join the Squad, and the two become an effective fighting duo.
As the Suicide Squad series was mostly populated by villains, the Tiger was one of the Squad's 'good' members, meant to balance out the cast of characters. He often enforces Waller's rules, such as forcing various Squad members to wear devices designed to force good behavior.
The almost corrupting nature of the Squad eventually leads to Rick Flag's departure from the Squad and seeming death in a nuclear explosion. Turner becomes the leader of the team, in which he excels, often disobeying direct orders to save the lives of his men (even if they were "expendable"). The Squad member Duchess, in reality the Apokilptian soldier Lashina, betrays the team and takes many, including Flo, home to Apokolips. Lashina is a Fictional character, and Extraterrestrial warrior woman published by DC Comics. Flo does not survive the kidnapping.
In Suicide Squad #38, Turner is confronted for his actions by his superiors, and in the ensuing meeting, Turner's mind snaps. He flees, traveling back to the East (leaving Vixen in the process), where he spends some time as a janissary. The Janissaries (derived from Ottoman Turkish ينيچرى ( yeniçeri) meaning "new soldier" comprised Infantry units that formed Shortly afterwards, the Suicide Squad is disbanded and Amanda Waller is sent to jail.
Eventually, after a year, Amanda Waller reforms the Squad and again recruits Turner. In the missing year, Turner had become a deeply troubled man, who distances himself from Vixen and was constantly egging on Ravan to confront him. In one mission shortly after the team had reformed, Vixen is hurt, and this unlocks Turner's feelings for her once more. He mostly returns to his old state of mind. Vixen laters leaves the team, and she and Turner part on good terms.
In the team's last mission, the Squad struggles to free a small island nation from the tyranny of its seemingly immortal ruler. The team must pass through a forest known for causing hallucinations. While the others experience their own mind-trips, Bronze Tiger faces himself. Defeating himself, and there by excorsizing his demons, Turner once again becomes a complete person. The tyrant is later defeated by Waller. [3].
After Suicide Squad
Shortly after leaving the Squad, Turner is part of the Knightquest: The Search story arc in the Batman books, which covered Bruce Wayne's search for Jack Drake (father of Tim Drake, the most recent Robin) and Shondra Kinsolving, who had been kidnapped. Batman Knightfall is the title given to a major Batman Story arc published by DC Comics that dominated Batman -related serial Jack Drake is a fictional character from DC Comics books specifically the Batman titles Timothy "Tim" Drake Wayne is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero from the DC Comics universe. Robin (also referred to as The Boy Wonder) is the name of several Fictional characters appearing in Comic books published by DC Comics, originally He teams up with Green Arrow and Gypsy, a member of the short lived Justice League Task Force. For the LNER Steam locomotive, see LNER Class V2 4771 Green Arrow Green Arrow ( Oliver Jones "Ollie" Queen Gypsy ( Cynthia "Cindy" Reynolds) is a Fictional character, a DC Comics superheroine She first appeared in Justice League Annual Justice League Task Force was an American monthly Comic book series published by DC Comics from June 1993 to August 1996 Gypsy becomes romantically involved with Tiger. He later becomes her mentor in the martial arts.
The Bronze Tiger re-appears in the (2004) Richard Dragon title alongside Dragon, written by Chuck Dixon. Richard Dragon is a fictional character created by Dennis O'Neil and Jim Berry in the novel Dragon's Fists (1974 Charles "Chuck" Dixon (b 1954 is an American Comic book Writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the Dixon introduced several retcons into the series, including the notion that Turner was actually Dragon's teacher, and not the O-Sensei. Retroactive continuity is the deliberate changing of previously established facts in a work of serial fiction These retcons were not referred to anywhere else, and the series has mostly been disregarded.
In a story arc of the Batgirl title in 2005, Cassandra Cain begins a search for her birth mother, who she believes is Lady Shiva. Batgirl is the name of several Fictional characters appearing in Comic books published by DC Comics, depicted as female counterparts to the Superhero Lady Shiva (real name Sandra Woosan, or more recently Sandra Wu-San) is a fictional Comic book character co-created by Dennis O'Neil She tracks down Turner in Detroit, where he has opened the "Tiger Dojo". Both are able to come to terms with Turner's involvement in Cassandra's training, and he expresses his pride at her becoming a hero.
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In the World War III event, Bronze Tiger is shown to have retired, but is coaxed back into action by Amanda Waller. World War III is the title of two Comic book sagas published by DC Comics and involving many of the superheroes of the DC Universe.
One Year Later
In Checkmate (vol. One Year Later was a 2006 event running through the DC Universe. Checkmate is a fictional Covert operations agency within the DC Comics universe. 2) Bronze Tiger rescues Rick Flag from a secret Quraci prison, where Flag had been imprisoned for four years. Rick Flag is the name of three Fictional characters in the DC Comics universe Qurac is a Fictional country in the DC universe. It is a tiny Middle Eastern country on the Persian Gulf, wedged between Iraq and Kuwait Notably he is seen wearing a variant on the costume he wore while with the League of Assassins, complete with a tiger head mask (according to writer Nunzio DeFilippis he wears the mask to prove it no longer has any power over him[4]). Afterwards, Amanda Waller appears at the Tiger Dojo, revealing to Ben that she leaked the information about Flag's whereabouts. Dr Amanda Blake Waller is a Fictional character published by DC Comics. She then enlists their aid in tracking down a supposedly rogue Suicide Squad team, a team which in reality was being run by Flag and Turner at Waller's behest.
In Countdown #39, Bronze Tiger is among the Suicide Squad members trying to bring in Pied Piper and The Trickster. Countdown, in comics, may refer to ''Countdown'' (Odhams Press, a British boys comic of the early 1970s Countdown to Final Pied Piper (also known as Piper) is a Fictional character in the DC Universe. The Trickster is the name of two Fictional characters DC Comics supervillains that are both enemies of the Flash.
Powers and abilities
- The Bronze Tiger possesses no metahuman powers, but is a superb martial artist. Metahuman is a term to describe Superhumans in DC Comics ' Shared universe, the DC Universe. Many consider him one of the top 10 martial artists in the DC Universe, if not in the top 5. He has bested such great martial artists as Batman before. Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a fictional Comic book Superhero co-created Turner defeated Batman in Detective Comics #485 (1979), a side result of which was the death of Kathy Kane. He would face Batman again shortly after. Even though Batman had taken every possible precaution for the rematch, neither fighter was able to gain an advantage, and the fight only ended when one of the League members shot Batman with a poisoned dart.
References
- ^ a b As all revealed in Suicide Squad (vol. 1) #38 (1990), written by John Ostrander (plot) and Robert Greenberger (script). John Ostrander (born April 20, 1949) is an American Writer of Comic books Originally an actor in a Chicago Theatre
- ^ In Detective Comics #485 (1979), written by Denny O'Neil
- ^ Suicide Squad (vol. 1) #65 (1992), written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale
- ^ "Not a mistake. John Ostrander (born April 20, 1949) is an American Writer of Comic books Originally an actor in a Chicago Theatre Kim Yale ( November 22, 1953 - March 7, 1997) was an American writer and editor of Comic books for multiple comic book companies including We decided he'd be in the mask for a reason. Ben wears it to show that, to paraphrase from The Man In The Iron Mask, he wears the mask - it doesn't wear him (at least, not anymore). " - Nunzio DeFilippis Comic Book Resources Forums, October 24 2006
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