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Creation & Design

Tigra was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Frank Thorne, originally appearing as a character named The Cat. She was reimagined as Tigra with a more feline appearance and powers.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the early 1970s, Tigra's character evolved from a superheroine with cat-like abilities to a member of various superhero teams, including the Avengers.

Character Development

Over the years, Tigra has evolved from a side character to a prominent member of various superhero teams, grappling with her identity and the balance between her human and feline natures.

Cultural Reception

Tigra has been well-received by fans for her unique abilities and character depth, often praised for her representation of strong female characters in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Greer Grant Nelson
First Appearance:
Giant-Size Creatures #1
Aliases:
The Cat, Tigra
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Avengers, West Coast Avengers, Defenders
Abilities:
Enhanced agility, Superhuman strength, Heightened senses, Feline agility
Equipment:
Claws, Enhanced reflexes
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
orange

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Giant-Size Creatures #1
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Giant-Size Creatures #1
 
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1st appearance of Tigra, formerly Cat

Marvel Chillers #3
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Chillers #3
 
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Origin of Tigra

Avengers, The #211
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Avengers, The #211
 
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Tigra joins the Avengers

Wonder Man leaves the Avengers to pursue an acting career

West Coast Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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West Coast Avengers #1
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the West Coast Avengers: Hawkeye, Iron Man (Rhodes), Wonder Man, Mockingbird and Tigra

[June 2022 - a Wonder Man series could lead to a West Coast Avengers team]

Back Issue #17
TwoMorrows ⋅ 2006
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Back Issue #17
 
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Cover art by Bruce Timm featuring Tigra

Avengers: The Initiative #35
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Avengers: The Initiative #35
 
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1st appearance of William Grant Nelson, the son of Tigra and the Skrull, Criti Noll

Avengers Academy #3
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Avengers Academy #3
 
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Variant cover art by Amanda Conner featuring Tigra

Women of Marvel variant

Cover art inspired by the Marvel 25th Anniversary Frames from 1986

Moon Knight #4
Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Moon Knight #4
 
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Variant cover art by Art Adams

Store exclusive, anniversary frame border

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