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Who Is Cheshire? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Cheshire (DC Comics): Cheshire is one of the deadliest assassins in the DC universe. She is an expert in both martial arts and the use of poisons.

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Cheshire is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Jade Nguyen, with over 310 comic issue appearances. Cheshire is one of the deadliest assassins in the DC universe. She is an expert in both martial arts and the use of poisons.

Who is Cheshire?

Origin Senator Robert Pullman During the Vietnam War, American soldier Robert Pullman had an affair with a Vietnamese woman, leaving her pregnant with a child who would later become one of the deadliest and feared assassins on the planet. The girl was named Jade and spent ten years of her childhood being raised by her mother alone until she was separated from her. Ten years old Jade wandered through Asia trying to get back home. Soon she was kidnapped by slavers and sold into slavery. Struggling with torments of being a slave, Jade killed her master shortly thereafter, swearing that no man would ever rule her. Wen Ch'ang Sometime after the escape she encountered Wen Ch'ang , a freedom fighter, former member of the World War II [[Blackhawk Squadron]]. The man took her under his wing and taught her everything he knew about guerilla warfare. He also unofficially adopted her.

Key facts

Cheshire is of human origin and first appeared in "The Murder Machine". The character is published by DC Comics. With 310 recorded issue appearances, Cheshire ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cheshire?

Cheshire is one of the deadliest assassins in the DC universe. She is an expert in both martial arts and the use of poisons.

What is Cheshire's real name?

Cheshire's real identity is Jade Nguyen.

When did Cheshire first appear?

Cheshire first appeared in "The Murder Machine".

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