Asian Comic Book Characters
Here is a quick checklist of some of the most popular Asian American and Asian comic book characters.
Shang-Chi – 
Created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin in the early 1970s, Shang-Chi is a Chinese martial artist and the Master of Kung Fu. He has appeared in various Marvel Comics publications and is notable for being one of the first Asian superheroes in mainstream American comics.
Katana – Tatsu Yamashiro, also known as Katana, is a Japanese-American superhero who first appeared in DC Comics in 1983. She is a skilled swordswoman and member of the Batman-affiliated team known as the Birds of Prey.
Sunfire – Shiro Yoshida, also known as Sunfire, is a Japanese mutant superhero who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1972. He has the ability to generate and manipulate plasma and has been a member of various superhero teams, including the X-Men and the Avengers.
Amadeus Cho – Amadeus Cho is a Korean-American superhero who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 2006. He is a genius-level intellect and has the ability to tap into the “totally awesome Hulk” persona, making him one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Universe.
Kana – Kana is a Japanese superhero who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 2010. She is a member of the X-Men and has the ability to shape-shift and transform into various forms.
Jubilee – 
Jubilation Lee, also known as Jubilee, is a Chinese-American mutant who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1989. She has the ability to generate explosive energy blasts and has been a member of various superhero teams, including the X-Men and the Generation X.
Silk – Cindy Moon, also known as Silk, is a Korean-American superhero who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 2014. She has the same powers as Spider-Man, including super strength, the ability to shoot webs, and heightened senses, and has been a member of various superhero teams, including the Avengers.
Cassandra Cain – Cassandra Cain is a half-Asian, half-Caucasian superhero who first appeared in DC Comics in 1999. She is a skilled martial artist and assassin and has been a member of various superhero teams, including the Birds of Prey and the Bat Family.
Rai – Rai is a Japanese superhero who first appeared in Valiant Comics in 1992. He is a skilled warrior and has been a member of various superhero teams, including the Unity Squad.
Agent 355 – Agent 355 is a Chinese-American superhero who first appeared in the Vertigo Comics series “Y: The Last Man” in 2002. She is a member of the Culper Ring and has been a key character in the series.
Echo – Maya Lopez, also known as Echo, is a Native American superhero who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1999. She is a skilled martial artist and has the ability to perfectly mimic the movements of anyone she sees.
Ink – 
Ink is a Korean-American superhero who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 2016. He is a member of the X-Men and has the ability to manipulate tattoos, which he uses to enhance his physical abilities and attack enemies.
Agent 47 – Agent 47 is a half-Asian, half-Caucasian assassin who first appeared in the “Hitman” video game series in 2000. The character has since been adapted into various media, including a comic book series published by Dynamite Entertainment.
The Green Turtle – The Green Turtle is a Chinese-American superhero who first appeared in Blazing Comics in 1944. He is notable for being one of the first Asian superheroes in American comics and has gained a cult following in recent years.
Lady Shiva – Lady Shiva is a Chinese-American martial artist who first appeared in DC Comics in 1975. She is a skilled fighter and has been a recurring villain and ally of various superheroes, including Batman and the Birds of Prey.
The Iron Fist – Danny Rand, also known as the Iron Fist, is a half-Asian, half-Caucasian martial artist who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1974. He is a skilled fighter and has the ability to channel his chi into his fist, making it extremely powerful.
Jade – Jade is a Chinese-American superhero who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1975. He is a skilled martial artist and has the ability to transform into a jade statue, giving him super strength and durability.
The Dragon Lord Yu-Ti – The Dragon is a Chinese-American superhero who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1974. He is a skilled martial artist and has the ability to fly and breathe fire.
The White Tiger – 
Hector Ayala, also known as the White Tiger, is a Puerto Rican-American superhero who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1975. He is a skilled martial artist and has the ability to enhance his physical abilities with the use of the White Tiger amulets.
The Silver Samurai – Kenuichio Harada, also known as the Silver Samurai, is a Japanese superhero who first appeared in Marvel Comics in 1970. He is a skilled swordsman and has the ability to generate a powerful energy field around his sword.
The Atom – Ryan Choi, also known as the Atom, is from Hong Kong. A superhero who first appeared in DC Comics in 2006. He has the ability to shrink to microscopic size and has been a member of various superhero teams, including the Justice League.
The Fox – The Fox is a half-Asian, half-Caucasian superhero who first appeared in MLJ Comics in 1940. He is a skilled fighter and has the ability to generate powerful energy blasts.
Cheshire – Jade Nguyen, also known as the Jade, is a half-Asian, half-Caucasian superhero who first appeared in DC Comics in 1994. She is a member of the New Teen Titans and has the ability to generate powerful energy constructs.
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