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Creation & Design

Jimmy Woo was created during the 1960s as a character to represent Asian Americans in comics, initially appearing in stories featuring the superhero team, the Avengers.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a villain in the 1950s, Woo was reintroduced in the 1960s as a hero and became a key figure in various Marvel storylines, particularly those involving espionage and superhero teams.

Character Development

Over the years, Jimmy Woo has evolved from a side character to a prominent leader within various superhero teams, showcasing his skills as a detective and a strategist.

Cultural Reception

Jimmy Woo has been well-received as a character who represents Asian Americans in comics, gaining popularity through his appearances in various story arcs and adaptations.

Character Details

Real Name:
James Woo
First Appearance:
Yellow Claw #1
Aliases:
Agent Woo, Jimmy
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Agents of Atlas, S.H.I.E.L.D., The Avengers
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Skilled detective, Leadership
Equipment:
S.H.I.E.L.D. technology, Various gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Yellow Claw #1
Atlas ⋅ 1956
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Yellow Claw #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of Yellow Claw, a descendant of Genghis Khan and a crime lord

1st appearance of Jimmy Woo, a government operative who has worked for S.H.I.E.L.D., Agents of Atlas and other agencies

1st appearance of Jade Claw aka Suwan, the niece of Yellow Claw

Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D #2
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D #2
 
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1st appearance of Centurius, a villain who wishes to destroy all life on Earth

Jimmy Woo joins S.H.I.E.L.D.

Agents of Atlas #1
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Agents of Atlas #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Agents of Atlas, heroes who operated in the 1950s: Jimmy Woo, Agent Jake Oh, Venus, Marvel Boy, Human Robot and Gorilla Man

1st team appearance of the Atlas Foundation, descendants of Ghengis Khan, bent on ruling the world: Yellow Claw, Fritz von Voltzmann, Shadow Warriors, Mr. Lao

Totally Awesome Hulk #15
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Totally Awesome Hulk #15
 
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1st unofficial team appearance of The Protectors: Silk, Kamala Khan, Shang-Chi, Agent Jake Oh, Jimmy Woo and Amadeus Cho

Totally Awesome Hulk #16
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Totally Awesome Hulk #16
 
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1st official team appearance of The Protectors: Silk, Ms Marvel (Khan), Shang-Chi, Agent Jake Oh, Jimmy Woo and Hulk (Cho)

Avengers #47
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Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Avengers #47
 
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Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee featuring Jimmy Woo

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month edition

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