Lin Sun
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Lin Sun is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
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#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), #14 (July 1975), #16-18 (September-November 1975), Marvel Team-Up #40 (December 1975), The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #19-20 (December 1975-January 1976), #22-24 (March-May 1976), #26 (July 1976), #29-30 (October-November 1976), #32 (January 1977), Power Man and Iron Fist #65 (October 1980), #74 (October 1981), and House of M: Avengers #2-3 (February 2008).
Lin Sun appeared as part of the "Sons of the Tiger" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
#12.
and Bob Diamond
, Lin Sun 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.
While the other two Sons were later involved in their own adventures, Lin Sun was mystically transported to an idyllic world. There, he helped his own ancestor defeat the living embodiment of death.
Bob Diamond had been involved romantically with a woman named Lotus Shinchuko
, who had joined with the Sons. 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. Lin Sun and Lotus remained at the martial arts school with Abe Brown, while Bob Diamond left to resume his movie career.
Marvel Universe
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Publication history
Lin Sun 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), #14 (July 1975), #16-18 (September-November 1975), Marvel Team-Up #40 (December 1975), The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #19-20 (December 1975-January 1976), #22-24 (March-May 1976), #26 (July 1976), #29-30 (October-November 1976), #32 (January 1977), Power Man and Iron Fist #65 (October 1980), #74 (October 1981), and House of M: Avengers #2-3 (February 2008).
Lin Sun 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 Bob Diamond
Bob Diamond (comics)
Robert "Bob" Diamond is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Bob Diamond first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 and was created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin....
, Lin Sun 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.
While the other two Sons were later involved in their own adventures, Lin Sun was mystically transported to an idyllic world. There, he helped his own ancestor defeat the living embodiment of death.
Bob Diamond had been involved romantically with 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 had joined with the Sons. 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. Lin Sun and Lotus remained at the martial arts school with Abe Brown, while Bob Diamond left to resume his movie career.