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Creation & Design

Colleen Wing was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan, inspired by the martial arts craze of the 1970s. She was designed to be a strong female character who could hold her own in a male-dominated genre.

Early Years

Colleen made her debut in the early 1970s during the martial arts boom in comics, often appearing alongside Iron Fist and Luke Cage. Her character was developed as a skilled martial artist and a strong ally to heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Colleen Wing has evolved from a supporting character to a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe, known for her strength, intelligence, and martial arts prowess. She has been featured in various media adaptations, including television series and animated shows.

Cultural Reception

Colleen Wing has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for her depth and complexity as a character. She represents a strong female presence in the martial arts genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Colleen Wing
First Appearance:
Marvel Premiere #19
Aliases:
The Dragon Lady, Swordmistress
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Heroes for Hire, The Chaste, The Defenders
Abilities:
Expert martial artist, Swordsmanship, Enhanced reflexes
Equipment:
Katana, Various martial arts weapons
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel Premiere #19
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Marvel Premiere #19
 
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1st appearance of Colleen Wing

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Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #32
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #32
 
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1st team appearance of the Daughters of the Dragon: Colleen Wing and Misty Knight

Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #33
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #33
 
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Final issue of Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu

Mature content: Colleen Wing's breasts are fully exposed as her and Misty Knight are forced into becoming heroin addicts

Heroes for Hire #13
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Heroes for Hire #13
 
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Cover art by Sana Takeda with allusions to a sub-genre of Japanese adult entertainment that focuses on tentacled alien aggressors

Characters on the cover include Misty Knight, Colleen Wing, Black Cat and Tarantula (Maria Vasquez)

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