Tia katana is a member of strykers second strykeforce. As such, elements of this characters history have been altered in some way from the other incarnations. Comic book characters marvel characters comic character comic books art comic art hq dc comic book girl dc heroes katana what others are saying deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people. The suicide squads most tragic member, june moon has been both blessed and cursed to play host to a supernatural entity. Most popular katana character movies and tv shows imdb. Katana katana is actually a pretty cool character, but she finds herself so low on this list because shes simply not utilized enough. Katanas real reason for joining the suicide squad is to eventually kill them. For a lot of comic book fans, the word katana may be better known as the type of sword carried by michonne in the walking dead. She was very harsh speaking and cold to others in the beginning of. The romance was a major component of this story, and for me, it just wasnt that compelling.
The mystic sword contains the soul of every person killed by it and katana can communicate with those souls. It bestows its host with a variety of abilities, most notably pyrokinesis and extreme resistance to injury, as well as supernatural skills such as seeing a persons sins written on their. The first transgendered comic book character, the dwayne mcduffie, ivan velez jr. But that zombiekilling sword has nothing on the sword readers will.
In a simple comic, your character may want simple things. Aug 26, 2014 ann nocenti is thrilled to be back in comics, writing catwoman and katana for dc comics. The best comic book character comebacks of the year screen rant. Every suicide squad character ranked from least to. As such, elements of this character s history have been altered in some way from the other incarnations. Ive not ready any of the suicide squad books, but i would probably like her in them as well. Katana comics whos who in comic book movies wikia fandom. Each year that marvel and dc movies continue to smash box offices around the globe, the profile of the source material rises. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee. Jul 17, 2016 along with the character s countless appearances in various dc comic book runs, katana has managed to find herself in the world of television on more than one occasion. The second most powerful vigilante is also one of dc comics longest running female vigilantes, and that is barbara gordon, aka batgirl. Feb, 20 i can deal with some comic book cheesiness her name is katana, her villains include sickle, coil, and creeper and im used to putting up with some less than feminist artwork in comics her goto move is to high kick and flash her crotch at the bad guys, but this is just bad. After you choose a name and logo, you must use it in commerce. How to get a trademark for a comic book superhero character.
A katana is a type of longsword often found used in ancient and feudal japan. She is classified as a hero with a mystic affinity due to her powerful soul taker sword. Tatsu yamashiro, alias katana was an average japanese girl, save for her proficiency in the martial arts. Five of a kind katana shazam comic book, outsiders. After the death of her husband at the hands of the yakuza, martial arts expert and samurai master tatsu yamashiro journeyed to america, where she became the vigilante hero known as katana. Katana 3 out of 5 stars, because even though i didnt enjoy it, that has a lot more to do with my own personal preferences than the book itself, and i wouldnt feel right giving it a lower rating with my limited experience and fondness for graphic novels. Suicide squad versus their comicbook characters business. She is another villainess that uses blades as her signature weapon. Black lightning jefferson pierce is a superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. In the series, tatsu yamashiro, also known by the antihero moniker katana, was a major supporting character in the third season, with a few scattered appearances since.
Seeing as how the superheroine made her debut in a 1980s batman comic run, it only makes sense that the character would first appear on a batman animated television program. Arrow bringing back katana for final season comic book. Outside of comics, katana has been featured in several episodes of batman. Tatsu toro, is a super hero and has been a member of the. The brave and the bold, and appeared as a main character in beware the batman. Karen fukuhara wants to explore katanas backstory in. Upon speaking the words enchantress, june transforms from her mortal self and completely succumbs to enchantress.
Katana has been featured in various dc comics superhero teams, including the justice league and the. In the evolving world of comic book reboots, remakes, and sequel series, no character is ever gone for good. It drives the afflicted to seek right for any wrongs that have been done, regardless of the cost. This book focuses on katana and her samurai background and heritage. It was taken in a duel with the man who killed her family, takeo yamashiro. As a member of the outsiders, katana garnered a following of readers and was even able to later spawn her own comic book run. Sep 20, 2016 overall i give suicide squad most wanted. In a more complex comic, your character may want to find a sense of purpose. They both have some form of red and black that makes up their comic book uniforms, they both use katana swords, and they are both mentally screwed up in the head. See more ideas about katana, dc comics and tatsu yamashiro. This story revolves around tatsu toro yamashiro, a japanese character who. Her sword has given her a kill list of people who need punishing and amanda waller is. Another comic book character that she reminds me of is deadpool.
The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. When katana was introduced in the early 80s, she was a tortured individual who wanted to fight for justice after her husband and children were killed. Her tragic backstory includes the death of her husband, maseo, whose soul becomes trapped in her blade, the soultaker. Gaining acclaim, the japanese martial artist found a home in various dc superhero teams over the years and went on to serve as a pretty successful character for the comic book publisher. Also known as oracle from her time as a tech expert after losing the ability to walk in an attack by the joker, barbara is the daughter of gotham police commissioner jim gordon. Today, katana is one of the foremost ninjas and swordmasters. Examples of items you may want to consider include costumes, backpacks, lunchboxes, and cups. However, katanas quest for justice isnt a solo affairthe souls of her dead husband and countless others. While his origin story has been retconned several times, his current origin story states that he was born in the dc universe. First appearing in 1983, katana is a samurai warrior whose skill with a sword allows her to fight for justice as a superhero. Katana tatsu yamashiro, yamashiro tatsu is a fictional superheroine that appears in comic books published by dc comics. However, as her character was fleshed out over the years, she and her sword, soultaker, became more prominent in the dc universe.
Readers of manga and asian comic books will definitely enjoy dc comics latest offering, katana. But the previous year in comics led to some truly stunning character revivals from both of the industrys biggest and one might think riskaverse publishers. Drawing katana from suicide squad, step by step, drawing. Her sword has given her a kill list of people who need punishing and amanda waller is one of them. The 10 most powerful female vigilantes, ranked cbr.
Katana is a swordwielding japanese superhero with magical weaponry. Spend some time consider what your character wants. Feb 20, 20 readers of manga and asian comic books will definitely enjoy dc comics latest offering, katana. Katana is a fictional character, a superheroine published by dc comics. Katana, marvel comics, hq marvel, cosmic comics, marvel cinematic, comic book covers. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. The soul swordwielding samurai doesnt get a stylish. Indeed, katanas blade is called the soul taker and does exactly as flag describes. Even though the flashbacks to the past life were overall wellwritten, it was in sharp. Comic book characters comic character fantasy characters female characters deadshot deathstroke katana tatsu yamashiro suiside squad a superb samurai, she uses her deadly sword, the soultaker, to fight evil around the world.
The best comic book character comebacks of the year. Her blade is the soultaker sword, a relic that steals the essence of those it slays and stores them inside. She has a tattoo on her body that can become a sword capable of cutting nearly anything. Its kind of crazy that suicide squad is going to be the first dc comic book to get a movie after warner bros. More recently, she was a character in dc super hero girls, season three of arrow, and in suicide squad 2016. But its so pretty now january 19, 2020 catanacomics. In this series final issue, katanas soul is still trapped in the body of eve. Two brothers, maseo and takeo yamashiro, both proclaimed their love for her. Along with the characters countless appearances in various dc comic book runs, katana has managed to find herself in the world of television. The original katana had a family with two children. Top 10 swordwielding comic book heroes, ranked cbr. Prepare products to sell that include the characters name and logo, and sell them to customers.
Katana s real reason for joining the suicide squad is to eventually kill them. Katana is a playable character in this dc mobile app game. The 100 best comic book characters of all time paste. Jul 25, 2016 another suicide squad special character bio. Jan 16, 20 for a lot of comic book fans, the word katana may be better known as the type of sword carried by michonne in the walking dead. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder. Interesting characters have a set of wants and needs that drive most of their actions. Along with the characters countless appearances in various dc comic book runs, katana has managed to find herself in the world of television on more than one occasion. You owuld think that i would like her in her own book, and by like i mean love. Prepare products to sell that include the character s name and logo, and sell them to customers.
Katana character dc comics 15 amanda waller character based on comic book fistfight superhero 12 harley quinn character 11 ray palmer character 11 the flash character 11 wonder woman character 11 batgirl character 10 cyborg character 10 gunfight 10 poison ivy character 10 ras al ghul character 10 shootout. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. A superb samurai, she uses her deadly sword, the soultaker, to fight evil around the world. Mar 30, 2020 when katana was introduced in the early 80s, she was a tortured individual who wanted to fight for justice after her husband and children were killed. Comic book characters, comic character, comic books, female characters, dc comics art, marvel. Feb 07, 2020 interesting characters have a set of wants and needs that drive most of their actions.
She wrote for marvel comics in the late1980s, writing daredevil, editing the xmen, and creating the characters longshot, typhoid, spiral, blackheart and more. Ann nocenti is thrilled to be back in comics, writing catwoman and katana for dc comics. Dc universe, there is simply no one more proficient with a sword than the hero known as katana. For another version of this character and the comic book counterpart, try the disambiguation page. See more ideas about katana, comic character and superhero. While waiting for my copies of bb 200 to come, i was still intrigued by katana so i looked up her solo series. A superb samurai, she uses her deadly sword, the soultaker, to fight. May 12, 2014 10 gifts that comic book readers will love in 2019 by steve foxe december 5, 2019 12. Katana at super hero high by lisa yee this is the fourth installment in the super hero high series.
Comic book characters marvel characters comic character comic books art comic art hq dc comic book girl dc heroes katana what others are saying deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of art. The series has more wellknown super heroes wonder woman, supergirl and lesserknown such as katana and hawkgirl. Examples of items you may want to consider include costumes, backpacks, lunchboxes, and. It consists of a singleeged, curved blade and a long grip. Katana comics katana tatsu yamashiro, yamashiro tatsu is a fictional superheroine that appears in comic books published by dc comics. This story revolves around tatsu toro yamashiro, a japanese character who was created in the. Read 29 galleries with parody katanagatari on nhentai, a hentai doujinshi and manga reader. Batman eventually recruited her to become a member of his blackops team the outsiders during a mission in markovia. Katana tatsu yamashiro yamashiro tatsu is a fictional superheroine that appears in comic books published by dc comics. Join as we count down the comic book origin of katana.
The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. Katana is a dc comics superhero first introduced by writer mike w. This week, cj explores the origins of the deadly and mysterious tatsu yamashiro katana. As a result of so many movies and tv shows coming out, many versions of the characters are from different universes. Oct 04, 2019 in the series, tatsu yamashiro, also known by the antihero moniker katana, was a major supporting character in the third season, with a few scattered appearances since. Mar 25, 2020 the second most powerful vigilante is also one of dc comics longest running female vigilantes, and that is barbara gordon, aka batgirl.