Bronze Tiger | |
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![]() Bronze Tiger as depicted on the cover to Checkmate (vol. 2) #7 (December 2006). Art by Cliff Richards. | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #1 (May 1975) |
Created by | Dennis O'Neil (writer) Jim Berry (artist) Leopoldo Durañona (artist) |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Benjamin "Ben" Turner |
Species | Human |
Place of origin | Central City |
Team affiliations | Suicide Squad League of Assassins G.O.O.D. Justice League Task Force Justice League CBI |
Partnerships | Richard Dragon Lady Shiva |
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Bronze Tiger is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Dennis O'Neil, Leopoldo Durañona, and Jim Berry, he first appeared in Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #1 (May 1975) during the Bronze Age of Comics.
The character is often portrayed as an anti-hero or villain and is commonly depicted as an African-American grandmaster martial artist within the DC Universe alongside related character, Richard Dragon and Lady Shiva. They have gained recognition as one of the premier martial artists, assassins, and spies on Earth. Over time, the character has developed close associations with Batman, the League of Assassins, and various other titles and characters in the DC Universe. Notably, they have been involved with the Suicide Squad and have served as the love interest for the superheroine Vixen.
The character has made appearances in various forms of media, including animated features like Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Notably, Bronze Tiger became a recurring character in the television series Arrow, portrayed by Michael Jai White, who also provided the character's voice in other animated adaptations.