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Template:Afd-merge to Template:Multiple issues Template:Infobox comics character Flying Tiger is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artists Steve Leialoha and Bob Wiacek, the character first appeared in Spider-Woman #40 (October 1981).[1]

Publication history

Flying Tiger debuted in Spider-Woman #40 (Oct. 1981), created by Chris Claremont, Steve Leialoha, and Bob Wiacek.[2] He subsequently appears in several Marvel series, including Spider-Woman #50 (June 1983), Iron Man #177 (Dec. 1983), Fantastic Four #335 (Dec. 1989), Avengers Spotlight #29 (Feb. 1990), Captain America #411 (Jan. 1993), #413 (March 1993), Thunderbolts #3 (June 1997),[3] #18-20 (Sept.–Nov. 1998), #22 (Jan. 1999), #24-25 (March–April 1999), Avengers: The Initiative Annual #1 (Jan. 2008), Iron Man #1 (October 2024),[4] and Spider-Woman 50th Anniversary Special (September 2026).[5]

Flying Tiger received an entry in the All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z: Update #2 (2007).

Fictional character biography

Flying Tiger's true identity is unknown. A professional football player whose career was cut short, he develops a costume that enables him to fly and gives him the appearance of a humanoid tiger. He starts his criminal career as a mercenary assassin when he is hired to kill Spider-Woman.[6]

General Nguyen Ngoc Coy recommends Flying Tiger to his South American rebel allies. He is hired to abduct businessmen Regis Fussky and deposit him at a base in South America. Fussky hires Iron Man (James Rhodes) to be his bodyguard while Flying Tiger replaces the co-pilot of Fussky's airplane. Once the airplane is over South America, Flying Tiger emerges from the cockpit and grabs Fussky and the suitcase containing Iron Man's armor. Iron Man rescues Fussky and takes down the fleeing Flying Tiger.[7]

Flying Tiger later joins the Crimson Cowl's Masters of Evil. The group plot to blackmail the governments of the world using a weather-controlling machine, but are thwarted by the Thunderbolts.[8]

Spider-Man, Flying Tiger, and Puff Adder are all brought to the Black Lodge hospital after being injured in battle.[9] The Black Lodge's Surgeon General recruits Flying Tiger, Puff Adder, and Eel to help take down Spider-Man. After Firebrand sets the Black Lodge on fire, Spider-Man brings Flying Tiger and Eel to safety.[10]

Flying Tiger appears as a member of Helmut Zemo's New Masters alongside Firebrand and Plantman. They later encounter Captain America, Free Spirit, and Jack Flag. During the fight, Flying Tiger is defeated by Flag.[11]

Powers and abilities

The Flying Tiger wears armor that allows him to fly at speeds of up to approximately 100 mph and presumably grants him some degree of superhuman strength and durability, although he can be flattened by a single punch from the likes of Iron Man. He is an experienced aerial combatant, capable of maneuvering swiftly and agilely, and has sharpened claws on his gloves.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Character: Flying Tiger of the group: The Masters of Evil". https://www.comicbookreligion.com/?c=4878&Flying_Tiger. 
  2. ↑ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains. New York: Facts on File. p. 132. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X. [1]
  3. ↑ "Religion and Characters in Thunderbolts (vol. 1) #3 (June 1997): "Too Many Masters!"". September 14, 2009. https://www.comicbookreligion.com/?s=1194. 
  4. ↑ Myrick, Joe Anthony (October 27, 2024). "MCU's Obadiah Stane Gets a Successor, as Marvel Debuts a New Iron Monger" (in en). https://screenrant.com/mcu-obadiah-stane-successor-new-iron-monger/. 
  5. ↑ Dodge, John (July 3, 2026). "Marvel Reveals Spider-Woman's Massive 50th Anniversary Special" (in en). https://www.cbr.com/spider-woman-50th-anniversary-special-release-date-confirmed/. 
  6. ↑ Spider-Woman #40 (October 1981)
  7. ↑ Iron Man #177 (December 1983)
  8. ↑ Thunderbolts #18-20 (September - November 1998)
  9. ↑ The Amazing Spider-Man #700.3 (February 2014)
  10. ↑ The Amazing Spider-Man #700.4 (February 2014)
  11. ↑ Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 (July 2016)
  12. ↑ "Flying Tiger (Spider-Woman, Iron Man, Thunderbolts foe)". http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix4/flying_tiger.htm. 

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