Who Is Tsunami? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tsunami is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Miya Shimada, with over 68 comic issue appearances. A Defector from the US to Japan during WWII, and former member of the Young All-Stars, Miya Shimada can generate and control tidal waves. Her daughter, Deep Blue, is the half sister of Aquaman.

Who is Tsunami?

Origin In the beginning Miya Shimada was a Japanese American who grew up during WWII . During a time when there was wide spread prejudice towards the Japanese. The incredible prejudice against Japanese-Americans, that she felt during the start of World War II, influenced her decision to leave. She traveled to Japan to study abroad. While she was in Japan she studied Japanese philosophy. She was particularly taken by the culturally instilled sense of honor. She eventually enlisted in the Imperial Japanese government. Admiral Yamamoto, gave Miya Shimada the nickname "Tsunami" because of her incredible power to create and control ocean waves using her mind.

Key facts

Tsunami is of human origin and first appeared in "The Battle of Santa Barbara--Times Two!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 68 recorded issue appearances, Tsunami ranks among the most featured characters in comics.