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Who Is David Qin? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

David Qin (Abstract Studio): **BEWARE** Due to the non chronological nature and complex back stories of Strangers in Paradise there are a great deal of spoilers in this particular

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David Qin is a Abstract Studio comic book character, the alter ego of Yousaka Takahashi, with over 84 comic issue appearances. BEWARE Due to the non chronological nature and complex back stories of Strangers in Paradise there are a great deal of spoilers in this particular biography. Read with caution from the very beginning.

Who is David Qin?

Origin Born Yousaka Takahashi the son of a powerful Yakuza leader and a military nurse mother stationed in Japan. A trained black belt he was raised in L.A. and became a gang-leader himself at the age of 15. His turning point was when he held a dying gang victim in his arms as he passed away. In atonement for his past he took the dead boys name and found God. Creation Following years as a comic strip writer Terry Moore developed a comic book series from a single drawing he made of a group of 4 friends. This one picture lead him to think who these people were and how they come to be int he same room. An idea that was too grand for a strip this required a comic book format to contain the scope of the story.

Key facts

David Qin is of human origin and first appeared in "Breaking Up is Hard To Do". The character is published by Abstract Studio. With 84 recorded issue appearances, David Qin ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Qin?

**BEWARE** Due to the non chronological nature and complex back stories of Strangers in Paradise there are a great deal of spoilers in this particular biography. Read with caution from the very beginning.

What is David Qin's real name?

David Qin's real identity is Yousaka Takahashi.

When did David Qin first appear?

David Qin first appeared in "Breaking Up is Hard To Do".

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