White Tiger (Heroes for Hire)
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The White Tiger was a female member of the race of [[New Men (Marvel)|New Men]] created by the [[High Evolutionary]] using a Bengal tiger that was uplifted to a humanoid form. Eager to rid himself of his own devious creation the [[Man-Beast]], the High Evolutionary took a common female Bengal tiger from her jungle habitat. Using his evolutionary expertise, he turned her into one of his semi-humanoid New Men with the sole purpose of tracking down and killing the Man-Beast. Now known as the White Tiger, she left [[Wundagore]]'s '''Citadel of Science'' and went out looking for her opponent. Through unrevealed ways, the [[Master of the World (Marvel)|Master of the World]] learned of her quest and decided she fit into his own plans. He sent his lackeys the [[U-Foes]] to meet with the Tiger and to make her a proposition: if she helped him retrieve some equipment necessary for his schemes he would tell her where to find the Man-Beast. After completing her task and returning the artifact, the White Tiger learned from the Master that the Man-Beast was currently being held in the [[Vault (Marvel)|Vault]]. Not wanting the villain to use the piece of equipment, Tiger had rigged it to explode, taking out most of the Master's compound. (Heroes for Hire v1 #12) | The White Tiger was a female member of the race of [[New Men (Marvel)|New Men]] created by the [[High Evolutionary]] using a Bengal tiger that was uplifted to a humanoid form. Eager to rid himself of his own devious creation the [[Man-Beast]], the High Evolutionary took a common female Bengal tiger from her jungle habitat. Using his evolutionary expertise, he turned her into one of his semi-humanoid New Men with the sole purpose of tracking down and killing the Man-Beast. Now known as the White Tiger, she left [[Wundagore]]'s '''Citadel of Science'' and went out looking for her opponent. Through unrevealed ways, the [[Master of the World (Marvel)|Master of the World]] learned of her quest and decided she fit into his own plans. He sent his lackeys the [[U-Foes]] to meet with the Tiger and to make her a proposition: if she helped him retrieve some equipment necessary for his schemes he would tell her where to find the Man-Beast. After completing her task and returning the artifact, the White Tiger learned from the Master that the Man-Beast was currently being held in the [[Vault (Marvel)|Vault]]. Not wanting the villain to use the piece of equipment, Tiger had rigged it to explode, taking out most of the Master's compound. (Heroes for Hire v1 #12) | ||
| − | Eager for revenge, the Master sent the U-Foes to cause a massive break-out at the Vault before White Tiger could get to Man-Beast. The villain escaped in the crowd. (Heroes for Hire v1 #1) | + | Eager for revenge, the Master sent the U-Foes to cause a massive break-out at the Vault before White Tiger could get to Man-Beast. The villain escaped in the crowd. White Tiger watched from a distance how the U-Foes orchestrated the jail break, which led her to conclude she needed back-up. Somehow aware of the existence of Power Man Luke Cage she traveled to New York's Gem Theatre where Cage could regularly be found. At the same time, the U-Foes and a mind-controlled Hulk had invaded the United Nations, holding everyone in the building hostage. Instead of finding Power Man, the White Tiger spotted Luke's old partner Iron Fist and concluded he might even be better suited to her needs. She followed him around until they were both in the sewers underneath UN Plaza. Iron Fist's honed senses at last picked up on the stealthy Tiger who introduced herself. After a brief fight and equally quick explanation, they joined forces against the terrorists. Sneaking into the Plaza, they watched the U-Foes and the mind-controlled Hulk terrorize the hostages until a thoroughly drunk Hercules slammed through a wall to resolve the situation. Iron Fist and White Tiger joined the fray, while the Fist tried to reason with Hulk it was up to White Tiger to deal with the U-Foes. She started by hitting Vector in the back of the head, causing him to lash out with a blast that struck X-Ray instead. She continued to dodge his attacks, leaving Iron Fist the opportunity to strike and destroy the Hulk's control disk. Without the green goliath, the U-Foes quickly retreated. Inspired by the spontaneous collaboration, and because he felt the world needed heroes in the absence of the Avengers and the FF, Iron Fist suggested they all teamed up. Hulk laughed off the invite and departed, but both Hercules and the White Tiger accepted the offer. They went to Oracle, Inc., ran by Iron Fist's friend Jim Hammond. The Master of the World observed the formation of the Heroes for Hire at Oracle in New York. He was resolved to live up to his name and fulfill his destiny. (Heroes for Hire v1 #1) |
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===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
| − | The Evolutionary performed genetic modifications on the white tiger, turning her into a humanoid warrior with feline features and faculties. (Heroes for Hire v1 #7) | + | The Evolutionary performed genetic modifications on the white tiger, turning her into a humanoid warrior with feline features and faculties. (Heroes for Hire v1 #7) She possessed the ability to transform from this shape into that of a female human. (Heroes for Hire v1 #1) |
She had the ability to shift from her humanoid form to her original Bengal white tiger state. (Heroes for Hire v1 #5) | She had the ability to shift from her humanoid form to her original Bengal white tiger state. (Heroes for Hire v1 #5) | ||
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| + | She was familiar with the theories and protocols of martial arts. (Heroes for Hire v1 #1) | ||
It was noted that she stood amongst the '''Knights of Wundagore'''. (Heroes for Hire/Quicksilver '98 v1 #1) | It was noted that she stood amongst the '''Knights of Wundagore'''. (Heroes for Hire/Quicksilver '98 v1 #1) | ||
Latest revision as of 05:58, 20 January 2025
The White Tiger is a female comic character who features in Heroes for Hire.
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Biography
The White Tiger was a female member of the race of New Men created by the High Evolutionary using a Bengal tiger that was uplifted to a humanoid form. Eager to rid himself of his own devious creation the Man-Beast, the High Evolutionary took a common female Bengal tiger from her jungle habitat. Using his evolutionary expertise, he turned her into one of his semi-humanoid New Men with the sole purpose of tracking down and killing the Man-Beast. Now known as the White Tiger, she left Wundagore's 'Citadel of Science and went out looking for her opponent. Through unrevealed ways, the Master of the World learned of her quest and decided she fit into his own plans. He sent his lackeys the U-Foes to meet with the Tiger and to make her a proposition: if she helped him retrieve some equipment necessary for his schemes he would tell her where to find the Man-Beast. After completing her task and returning the artifact, the White Tiger learned from the Master that the Man-Beast was currently being held in the Vault. Not wanting the villain to use the piece of equipment, Tiger had rigged it to explode, taking out most of the Master's compound. (Heroes for Hire v1 #12)
Eager for revenge, the Master sent the U-Foes to cause a massive break-out at the Vault before White Tiger could get to Man-Beast. The villain escaped in the crowd. White Tiger watched from a distance how the U-Foes orchestrated the jail break, which led her to conclude she needed back-up. Somehow aware of the existence of Power Man Luke Cage she traveled to New York's Gem Theatre where Cage could regularly be found. At the same time, the U-Foes and a mind-controlled Hulk had invaded the United Nations, holding everyone in the building hostage. Instead of finding Power Man, the White Tiger spotted Luke's old partner Iron Fist and concluded he might even be better suited to her needs. She followed him around until they were both in the sewers underneath UN Plaza. Iron Fist's honed senses at last picked up on the stealthy Tiger who introduced herself. After a brief fight and equally quick explanation, they joined forces against the terrorists. Sneaking into the Plaza, they watched the U-Foes and the mind-controlled Hulk terrorize the hostages until a thoroughly drunk Hercules slammed through a wall to resolve the situation. Iron Fist and White Tiger joined the fray, while the Fist tried to reason with Hulk it was up to White Tiger to deal with the U-Foes. She started by hitting Vector in the back of the head, causing him to lash out with a blast that struck X-Ray instead. She continued to dodge his attacks, leaving Iron Fist the opportunity to strike and destroy the Hulk's control disk. Without the green goliath, the U-Foes quickly retreated. Inspired by the spontaneous collaboration, and because he felt the world needed heroes in the absence of the Avengers and the FF, Iron Fist suggested they all teamed up. Hulk laughed off the invite and departed, but both Hercules and the White Tiger accepted the offer. They went to Oracle, Inc., ran by Iron Fist's friend Jim Hammond. The Master of the World observed the formation of the Heroes for Hire at Oracle in New York. He was resolved to live up to his name and fulfill his destiny. (Heroes for Hire v1 #1)
Overview
Personality and attributes
It was noted that she was born in a brood with her having a sister who was similarly uplifted into being a New Man where she was known as Snow Queen. (X-Factor v3 #21)
Powers and abilities
The Evolutionary performed genetic modifications on the white tiger, turning her into a humanoid warrior with feline features and faculties. (Heroes for Hire v1 #7) She possessed the ability to transform from this shape into that of a female human. (Heroes for Hire v1 #1)
She had the ability to shift from her humanoid form to her original Bengal white tiger state. (Heroes for Hire v1 #5)
She was familiar with the theories and protocols of martial arts. (Heroes for Hire v1 #1)
It was noted that she stood amongst the Knights of Wundagore. (Heroes for Hire/Quicksilver '98 v1 #1)
Notes
- The White Tiger was created by Roger Stern, John Ostrander, Pasqual Ferry where she made her first appearance in Heroes for Hire v1 #1 (July, 1997).
Appearances
- Heroes for Hire v1: (1997)
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