Bronze Tiger

Bronze Tiger
Bronze Tiger as depicted on the cover to Checkmate (vol. 2) #7 (December 2006). Art by Cliff Richards.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceRichard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #1 (May 1975)
Created byDennis O'Neil (writer)
Jim Berry (artist)
Leopoldo Durañona (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoBenjamin "Ben" Turner
SpeciesHuman
Place of originCentral City
Team affiliationsSuicide Squad
League of Assassins
G.O.O.D.
Justice League Task Force
Justice League
CBI
PartnershipsRichard Dragon
Lady Shiva
Abilities
  • Mastery of martial arts and experise in espionage.
  • Skilled strategist, tactician, and manipulator
  • Chi manipulation enabling sensing and accelerated healing.
  • Mystic talisman allows him to transform into a bipedal tiger with enhanced physical abilities

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 characters, Richard Dragon and Lady Shiva. Turner has gained recognition as one of the premier martial artists, assassins, and spies on Earth. Over time, he has developed close associations with Batman, the League of Assassins, and various other titles and characters in the DC Universe. Notably, he has been involved with the Suicide Squad and served as a 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.