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Who Is Tiger? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tiger (DC Comics): A girl who was sexually abused by her father and so ran away from home.

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Tiger is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Tyler, with over 1 comic issue appearances. A girl who was sexually abused by her father and so ran away from home.

Who is Tiger?

Creation Tiger was created by writer John Ney Rieber and artist Jamie Tolagson in The Books of Magic annual 2 , in 1998. Major Story Arcs Tiger, whose real name is Tyler, was sexually abused by her father, Jack. Jack also probably forced her mother to overdose, and likely abused her older sister, Courtney. Tyler runs away from home after a final incident with Jack, who has impregnated her. She also later describes a scene with a skipping record that may or may not be an allegory for her abuse. She runs into Tim Hunter on the bus, who is also running away from home. They share stories, and he volunteers to help even though she is annoyed by him. Tyler plans to dance at a strip club, which is what Courtney does.

Key facts

Tiger is of human origin and first appeared in "Horn". The character is published by DC Comics. With 1 recorded issue appearances, Tiger ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tiger?

A girl who was sexually abused by her father and so ran away from home.

What is Tiger's real name?

Tiger's real identity is Tyler.

When did Tiger first appear?

Tiger first appeared in "Horn".

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