Lin Sun

Lin Sun is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.

Publication history

Lin Sun first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 (April 1974), and was created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin.

The character subsequently appears in The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Special #1 (Summer 1974), The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #3-4 (August-September 1974), #6-11 (November 1974-April 1975), #14 (July 1975), #16-18 (September-November 1975), Marvel Team-Up #40 (December 1975), The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #19-20 (December 1975-January 1976), #22-24 (March-May 1976), #26 (July 1976), #29-30 (October-November 1976), #32 (January 1977), Power Man and Iron Fist #65 (October 1980), #74 (October 1981), and House of M: Avengers #2-3 (February 2008).

Lin Sun appeared as part of the "Sons of the Tiger" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #12.

Fictional character biography

Along with Abe Brown and Bob Diamond, Lin Sun was one of the most skilled students attending the martial arts school run by sensei Master Kee. Kee gave the three students each a jade talisman in the shape of a tiger’s head and forepaws, when he sustained mortal injuries due to an attack by a group of ninja terrorists. As the Sons of the Tiger, the three martial artists avenged their master’s death, and became a group of adventurers for a while.

While the other two Sons were later involved in their own adventures, Lin Sun was mystically transported to an idyllic world. There, he helped his own ancestor defeat the living embodiment of death.

Bob Diamond had been involved romantically with a woman named Lotus Shinchuko, who had joined with the Sons. As the Sons became involved in helping out superheroes, such as Iron Fist, Spider-Man, and the Human Torch, Lotus began to draw away from Bob and became closer with Lin Sun. This led to a fight between the group which ultimately tore them apart. Lin Sun and Lotus remained at the martial arts school with Abe Brown, while Bob Diamond left to resume his movie career.