Bob Diamond (comics)
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Robert "Bob" Diamond is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
.
#1 (April 1974) and was created by Steve Englehart
and Jim Starlin
.
The character subsequently appears in The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Special #1 (Summer 1974), The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #3-4 (August–September 1974), #6-11 (November 1974-April 1975), #13-14 (June–July 1975), #16-18 (September–November 1975), Marvel Team-Up #40 (December 1975), The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #19-23 (December 1975-April 1976), #26 (July 1976), #29-30 (October–November 1976), #32 (January 1977), Power Man and Iron Fist #59 (October 1979), #64-65 (August–October 1980), #72-74 (August–October 1981), #78-79 (February–March 1982), #84 (August 1982), #92-94 (April–June 1983), #100 (December 1983), #104-105 (April–May 1984), #108-109 (August–September 1984), Fantastic Four #37 (December 2000), #40 (April 2001), #51-52 (March–April 2002), Daredevil #39 (January 2003), and House of M: Avengers #2-3 (February 2008).
Bob Diamond appeared as part of the "Sons of the Tiger" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
#12.
and Lin Sun
, Bob Diamond was one of the most skilled students attending the martial arts school run by sensei Master Kee. Kee gave the three students each a jade talisman in the shape of a tiger’s head and forepaws, when he sustained mortal injuries due to an attack by a group of ninja terrorists. As the Sons of the Tiger
, the three martial artists avenged their master’s death, and became a group of adventurers for a while.
In the course of avenging Kee's death against the Silent Ones, the Sons encountered a woman named Lotus Shinchuko
, who was under control of the Silent Ones. The Sons saved her, and she became romantically involved with Bob Diamond. She proved to still be under their control however, as she attacked him and then attacked Abe Brown. Lin Sun discovered and removed a device from her neck that the Silent Ones were using to control her.
Later, Bob became an actor, working on a movie filmed in San Francisco's Chinatown. When people involved in the film's production began turning up murdered, he helped track down the person responsible.
Diamond purchased a Chinatown building to be the new martial arts school for the Sons. They were contacted by a private detective known as Blackbyrd and a representative of the National Citizens Liberties Union to help investigate reported atrocities at the New Troy State Prison.
As the Sons became involved in helping out superheroes, such as Iron Fist, Spider-Man
, and the Human Torch
, Lotus began to draw away from Bob and became closer with Lin Sun. This led to a fight between the group which ultimately tore them apart.
Bob renewed his acting career, and became the sparring partner of Iron Fist to keep from losing his skills. He also began a romantic relationship with Colleen Wing
. When Master Khan
stole the tiger talismans, he badly injured Bob Diamond. On recovering, he began to assist Iron Fist and Luke Cage
regularly as part of their Heroes for Hire
operation.
Marvel Universe
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Publication history
Bob Diamond first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung FuDeadly Hands of Kung Fu
Deadly Hands of Kung Fu is a martial arts comic book magazine published by Curtis Magazines, a short-lived imprint of Marvel Comics. There were a total of 33 issues published, plus one "Special Album Edition," before the series was cancelled.-Overview:...
#1 (April 1974) and was created by Steve Englehart
Steve Englehart
Steve Englehart is an American novelist. In his earlier career he was a comic book writer best known for his work at Marvel Comics and DC Comics, particularly in the 1970s...
and Jim Starlin
Jim Starlin
James P. "Jim" Starlin is an American comic book writer and artist. With a career dating back to the early 1970s, he is best known for "cosmic" tales and space opera; for revamping the Marvel Comics characters Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock; and for creating or co-creating the Marvel characters...
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The character subsequently appears in The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Special #1 (Summer 1974), The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #3-4 (August–September 1974), #6-11 (November 1974-April 1975), #13-14 (June–July 1975), #16-18 (September–November 1975), Marvel Team-Up #40 (December 1975), The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #19-23 (December 1975-April 1976), #26 (July 1976), #29-30 (October–November 1976), #32 (January 1977), Power Man and Iron Fist #59 (October 1979), #64-65 (August–October 1980), #72-74 (August–October 1981), #78-79 (February–March 1982), #84 (August 1982), #92-94 (April–June 1983), #100 (December 1983), #104-105 (April–May 1984), #108-109 (August–September 1984), Fantastic Four #37 (December 2000), #40 (April 2001), #51-52 (March–April 2002), Daredevil #39 (January 2003), and House of M: Avengers #2-3 (February 2008).
Bob Diamond appeared as part of the "Sons of the Tiger" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
#12.
Fictional character biography
Along with Abe BrownAbe Brown
Abraham "Abe" Brown is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Abe Brown first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 in April 1974...
and Lin Sun
Lin Sun
Lin Sun is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Lin Sun first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 , and was created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin....
, Bob Diamond was one of the most skilled students attending the martial arts school run by sensei Master Kee. Kee gave the three students each a jade talisman in the shape of a tiger’s head and forepaws, when he sustained mortal injuries due to an attack by a group of ninja terrorists. As the Sons of the Tiger
Sons of the Tiger
The Sons of the Tiger were three martial arts heroes featured in comic books published by Curtis Magazines called the Deadly Hands of Kung Fu...
, the three martial artists avenged their master’s death, and became a group of adventurers for a while.
In the course of avenging Kee's death against the Silent Ones, the Sons encountered a woman named Lotus Shinchuko
Lotus Shinchuko
Lotus Shinchuko is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.- Publication history :Lotus Shinchuko first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #8-10 , and was created by Bill Mantlo and George Pérez....
, who was under control of the Silent Ones. The Sons saved her, and she became romantically involved with Bob Diamond. She proved to still be under their control however, as she attacked him and then attacked Abe Brown. Lin Sun discovered and removed a device from her neck that the Silent Ones were using to control her.
Later, Bob became an actor, working on a movie filmed in San Francisco's Chinatown. When people involved in the film's production began turning up murdered, he helped track down the person responsible.
Diamond purchased a Chinatown building to be the new martial arts school for the Sons. They were contacted by a private detective known as Blackbyrd and a representative of the National Citizens Liberties Union to help investigate reported atrocities at the New Troy State Prison.
As the Sons became involved in helping out superheroes, such as Iron Fist, Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
, and the Human Torch
Human Torch
The Human Torch is a fictional character and superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he is a member of the superhero team the Fantastic Four, debuting in The Fantastic Four #1...
, Lotus began to draw away from Bob and became closer with Lin Sun. This led to a fight between the group which ultimately tore them apart.
Bob renewed his acting career, and became the sparring partner of Iron Fist to keep from losing his skills. He also began a romantic relationship with Colleen Wing
Colleen Wing
Colleen Wing is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Colleen Wing first appeared in Marvel Premiere #19 , and was created by Doug Moench and Larry Hama.-Fictional character biography:...
. When Master Khan
Master Khan
Master Khan is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Within the shared universe of that company's publications, Master Khan is a sinister sorcerer "god" of K'un-L'un who demands human blood sacrifices from his worshippers.-Publication history:...
stole the tiger talismans, he badly injured Bob Diamond. On recovering, he began to assist Iron Fist and Luke Cage
Luke Cage
Luke Cage is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist John Romita, Sr., he first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1...
regularly as part of their Heroes for Hire
Heroes For Hire
Heroes for Hire is a fictional superhero team published by Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in Power Man and Iron Fist #54 , and was created by Ed Hannigan and Lee Elias.-Publication history and original concept:...
operation.
External links
- http://en.marveldatabase.com/Robert_Diamond_%28Earth-616%29