Who Is Dragon Lady? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Dragon Lady is a Tribune Company comic book character, the alter ego of Lai Choi San, with over 53 comic issue appearances. Lai Choi San is the Dragon Lady, one of Terry and the pirates most famous villains.

Who is Dragon Lady?

History The Dragon Lady first appeared in one of the first Terry and the Pirates Sunday comic strips. Writer Milton Caniff based her of real Asian pirate Lai Choi San, and as such she was named after her. Alternatively known as Madame Deal, she was shown to be a mastermind and a formidable foe to the heroes. A master strategist, criminal, and fighter, the Dragon Lady was a master foe indeed. In fact she was so formidable, that the heroes usually just let her go than turn her in. There was no one like her. Despite her stereotypical personality, the Dragon Lady eventually switched sides from her Asian heritage, and allied with the U.S. Actually leading the Chinese Resistance Force.

Key facts

Dragon Lady is of human origin. The character is published by Tribune Company. With 53 recorded issue appearances, Dragon Lady ranks among the most featured characters in comics.