Who Is Richard Dragon? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Richard Dragon is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 92 comic issue appearances. A thief who found harmony through martial arts, Richard Dragon is one of the premier fighters in the DCU. He has also trained a number of the world's best fighters, including Batman.

Who is Richard Dragon?

Origin One night, young thief Richard Dragon gained entry into private grounds outside the city of Kyoto. When he attempted to steal a valuable jade Buddha, he was discovered and stopped by an old man and his companion, a young black martial arts student. Humiliated at being disarmed and rendered helpless, Dragon accepted their offer to stay with them and learn the martial arts. "I sense a possible destiny of greatness," said the old man, who Richard would come to call O-Sensei . Over the next seven years, Dragon became a master of the martial arts and grew to become friends with Benjamin Turner , the other student. His spirit flourished and he became a peaceful man, dedicated to using his martial arts skill only when reason failed. Turner and Dragon were soon recruited by Barney Ling, head of the law-keeping espionage agency known as G.O.O.D., to join the organization. Dragon and Ben accomplished their first mission for Ling: the downfall of Yemenite slaver, Aki.

Key facts

Richard Dragon is of human origin and first appeared in "Coming of a Dragon". The character is published by DC Comics. With 92 recorded issue appearances, Richard Dragon ranks among the most featured characters in comics.