Tigra (Original) (Earth-616)

Tigra
Name	Unrevealed
Current Alias	Tigra
Affiliation and Relationships
Affiliation	Cat People
Relatives	Spouses: Balkatar (husband) Descendants: Joanne Tumolo (descendant) Other Relatives: Helene, Flavius (progenitors)
Marital Status	Married
Physical Characteristics
Gender	Female
Unusual Features	Fangs, claws
Origin and Living Status
Origin	Cat People
Living Status	Alive
Reality	Earth-616
Personal Information
Identity	No Dual
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Steve Englehart, Al Milgrom
First	West Coast Avengers (Vol. 2) #6 (November, 1985)
First	West Coast Avengers (Vol. 2) #6 (November, 1985)

History

Tigra was the original champion of the Cat People on Earth. When Helene and Flavius escaped from Sorcerers Guild after their people were banished to another realm, they summoned the Balkatar as a protector, but he fell under the Guild's control. They then tried to uplift another cat but the Guild had made that spell impossible. They then used their magic to turn a human into a Cat Person. They called their new creation Tigra, and she was a great warrior who destroyed the Guild with ease. They all lived in peace and developed a cure for the Black Plague which they accidentally released during their escape. They then summoned the Balkatar so he could mate with Tigra and create a new Cat People live hidden amongst humanity. 

Attributes

Powers

Feline Physiology: Tigra's feline physiology grants her a number of superhuman physical capabilities.

• Superhuman Strength: Tigra possesses superhuman strength, likely on par with her animal namesake.
• Superhuman Speed: Tigra can run and move at speeds superior to that of even the finest human athlete.
• Superhuman Stamina: Tigra's advanced musculature produces considerably less fatigue toxins, and can continue with combat activities for longer periods.
• Superhuman Durability: Tigra's bodily tissues are much harder and more resistant to physical injury than those of an ordinary human.
• Superhuman Agility: Tigra's agility, balance, and bodily coordination are enhanced on par with her feline origin.
• Superhuman Reflexes: Her reflexes are similarly enhanced and are superior to any mortal human.
• Regenerative Healing Factor: If Tigra is injured, she is capable of regenerating her damaged self at incredible speeds and fully recover in hours or days what would take weeks or months.
• Superhuman Senses: Tigra's senses are as keen as her jungle cat namesake.
• Fangs and Claws: Tigra's fangs and claws are extremely sharp and tough, capable of slashing or biting her way through most things with modest effort.

See Also

• 1 appearance(s) of Tigra (Original) (Earth-616)
• 2 mention(s) of Tigra (Original) (Earth-616)
• 1 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Tigra (Original) (Earth-616)
• 1 image(s) of Tigra (Original) (Earth-616)