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El Tigre
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Creation & Design

El Tigre was created by Jorge Gutierrez and was designed to reflect a blend of Mexican culture and superhero tropes.

Early Years

Manny Rivera, the son of a superhero and a supervillain, struggles with his dual heritage and the expectations placed upon him.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Manny learns to balance his dual nature and ultimately chooses to embrace the hero within him, becoming a symbol of hope for his community.

Cultural Reception

El Tigre received positive reviews for its unique art style and representation of Mexican culture in a superhero context.

Character Details

Real Name:
Manny Rivera
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #25
Aliases:
El Tigre, The Tiger
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Rivera Family, The Superhero Community
Abilities:
Super strength, Agility, Enhanced senses
Equipment:
Tigre Mask, Superhero costume
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Uncanny X-Men #25
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Uncanny X-Men #25
 
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Key Facts

1st cameo appearance of Kukulkan, a Mayan god

1st appearance and origin of El Tigre, a treasure hunter who was mutated by the Mystic Mists of the Savage Land which led to his suicide

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