Tiger Shark (Marvel Comics)

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Todd Arliss debuted in Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #5 (September 1968), created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema.{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=381}} He appeared in the 1977 Ms. Marvel series.{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Mark |date=April 16, 2024 |title=The Mysterious Debut of Mystique in Ms. Marvel #16, Up for Auction |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-mysterious-debut-of-mystique-in-ms-marvel-16-up-for-auction/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}} He appeared in the 2018 Avengers series.{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=October 11, 2018 |title=Namor Kills an Avenger |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/namor-kills-stringray-avengers-marvel/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}}

Todd Arliss is a selfish Olympic swimmer who, seeking public acclaim, attempts to rescue a drowning man. In the process, Arliss suffers a spinal cord injury when waves push him into a ship. Desperate to regain his swimming ability, Arliss willingly participates in an experiment by scientist Lemuel Dorcas, who splices his DNA with that of hero Namor and a tiger shark.{{cite book |last1=Wells |first1=John |title=American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969 |date=2014 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |isbn=978-1605490557 |page=200}} Although successful, the process changed Arliss both physically and mentally, endowing him with razor-sharp teeth and gills and making him savage and predatory.Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #5 (Sept. 1968). Marvel Comics.{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=131}}

Becoming a supervillain and calling himself Tiger Shark, Arliss finds and threatens Lady Dorma, demanding to be crowned Lord of Atlantis.{{cite book |last=Rovin |first=Jeff |title=The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains |date=1987 |publisher=Facts on File |isbn=0-8160-1356-X |location=New York |page=346 |authorlink=Jeff Rovin}}[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsu0000rovi_h5r9/page/346/mode/2up] Namor, however, deposes Tiger Shark, who is imprisoned in Atlantis.Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #6 (October 1968). Marvel Comics. Tiger Shark escapes from Atlantis during a rebellion caused by the artifact the Serpent CrownPrince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #9 (January 1969). Marvel Comics. and encounters Namor once again.Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #16 (August 1969). Marvel Comics.

Tiger Shark battles Orka, the minion of Atlantean noble Warlord Krang. The pair cause an undersea avalanche that buries them for several months.Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #24 (April 1970). Marvel Comics.

Once free, Tiger Shark discovers he is losing his powers and teams with the villainess Llyra against Namor and his allies Stingray and the Human Torch. Tiger Shark's powers are restored by Llyra, and Tiger Shark accidentally kills Namor's father, Leonard Mackenzie, as the villains retreat.Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #44-46 (December 1971-February 1972). Marvel Comics. After encountering the Hulk at Niagara Falls,The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #160 (February 1973) Tiger Shark reunites with Dr. Dorcas and battles Namor and the hero Spider-Man. On this occasion, Tiger Shark is savagely beaten by Namor and left for dead.Marvel Team-Up #14 (October 1973). Marvel Comics.{{cite book |last1=Cowsill |first1=Alan |last2=Manning |first2=Matthew K. |title=Spider-Man Chronicle: Celebrating 50 Years of Web-Slinging |date=2012 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-0756692360 |page=70}} Tiger Shark, Dr. Dorcas and Atlantean warlord Attuma seize the island Hydrobase and again battle Namor, who allied with Doctor Doom. Dorcas is accidentally crushed to death, with Tiger Shark and Attuma being defeated and imprisoned.Super-Villain Team-Up #1-3 (August; October & December 1975). Marvel Comics.

Tiger Shark escapes from Hydrobase and abducts Namor's cousin Namorita before being recaptured by heroine Ms. Marvel.Ms. Marvel #15-16 (March–April 1978). Marvel Comics.

Tiger Shark joins the supervillain team the Masters of Evil who battle the Avengers.The Avengers #222 (August 1982) With the Masters of Evil, Tiger Shark aids villain Egghead in a plan to ruin Hank Pym, but is ultimately defeated by Pym.The Avengers #228-229 (February–March 1983) Tiger Shark joins Baron Helmut Zemo's version of the Masters of Evil and invades Avengers Mansion, escaping when the Avengers retake their headquarters.The Avengers #273-275 (November 1986-January 1987) The character flees with fellow Masters member Whirlwind to California, where both are captured by Avengers West Coast members Tigra and Hellcat.West Coast Avengers (vol. 2) #16 (January 1987). Marvel Comics.

During the Acts of Vengeance storyline Tiger Shark battles Wolverine;Wolverine (vol. 2) #19-20 (December 1989-January 1990). Marvel Comics. feigns illness to escape prison, and eventually battles Stingray. Tiger Shark ceases the hostilities to help rescue his sister, who is trapped in a cave-in.Marvel Comics Presents #53-54 (July 1990) & #55-56 (August 1990). Marvel Comics.

After being captured for study and then rescued by Namor,Marvel Comics Presents #77 (May 1991). Marvel Comics. a grateful Tiger Shark renounces crime. Renaming himself Arlys Tigershark, he marries a woman from an undersea tribe of nomads. However, he reverts to his savage ways when his pregnant wife and her tribe are killed by savage undersea creatures called the Faceless Ones.Namor, the Sub-Mariner (vol. 3) #33-34 (January–February 1993). Marvel Comics. He aids Namor against Suma-ket, the master of the Faceless Ones, who leads an attack on Atlantis that fails when Suma-Ket is killed in battle.Namor, the Sub-Mariner (vol. 3) #36-40 (March–July 1993) Together with the Inhuman Triton and the Fantastic Four, Tiger Shark reluctantly aids Namor against an attacking alienNamor, the Sub-Mariner (vol. 3) #46-48 (January–March 1994) & Fantastic Four #385-386 (February–March 1994). Marvel Comics. and after a battle with Namor clone LlyronNamor, the Sub-Mariner (vol. 3) #54-56 (September–November 1994). Marvel Comics. features as part of the team Deep Six and battles the Avengers.Namor, the Sub-Mariner (vol. 3) #58 (January 1995). Marvel Comics.

In Thunderbolts, Tiger Shark has inexplicably mutated into a more shark-like being, joins Crimson Cowl's version of the Masters of Evil, and has several skirmishes with maverick superheroes the Thunderbolts.Thunderbolts #3 (June 1997); #18 - 20 (September–November 1998) & #24-25 (March–April 1999). Marvel Comics.

Tiger Shark — once again in human form — joins Attuma's version of Deep Six (consisting of Nagala, Orka, Piranha, and Sea Urchin) to conquer Atlantis,Defenders (vol. 2) #7 (September 2001) initially successful the villains are eventually defeated, with Tiger Shark quickly defeated by cosmic hero the Silver Surfer.Defenders (vol. 2) #11 (January 2002). Marvel Comics.

The character appears next — again in mutated form — in the title She-Hulk, and is imprisoned in the prison facility called the Big House, where inmates are kept at miniature size. Escaping with several other inmates at microscopic size by riding on the back of heroine She-Hulk's hand, Tiger Shark and the other villains emerge and attack when she visits a law firm. Tiger Shark is defeated when She-Hulk throws the villain Electro into the water he is standing in, electrocuting Tiger Shark and short circuiting Electro.She-Hulk #5-6 (September–October 2004). Marvel Comics. Tiger Shark appears (in human form) during the mass supervillain breakout at prison facility the RaftNew Avengers #1-4 (January–April 2005). Marvel Comics. and is recaptured, along with fellow villain Armadillo, by the group the New Warriors.New Warriors (vol. 3) #1 (August 2005). Marvel Comics. The character is seen briefly as an employee of the Owl in the limited series Underworld.Underworld #1-5 (April–August 2006). Marvel Comics.

In the 2007 limited series Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America, Tiger Shark steals an artifact called the "Horn of Gabriel", and uses it to summon huge sea monsters and direct them against the surface world. He is, however, defeated by the Mighty Avengers.Loeb, Jeph (w), Various (a). Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America #1-5 (June–August 2007). Marvel Comics. Tiger Shark also features as part of a supervillain enclave being solicited by new crime boss the Hood, who hopes to take advantage of the split in the superhero community caused by the Superhuman Registration Act.New Avengers #35 (December 2007). Marvel Comics.

Al Kraven, the son of long-time Spider-Man foe Kraven the Hunter, briefly captures Tiger Shark when collecting animal-themed superhumans.Punisher War Journal (vol. 2) #13 (January 2008). Marvel Comics. Tiger Shark attempts to extort money from Norman Osborn, the leader of a revamped version of the Thunderbolts, but is beaten into submission by Venom and forced to secretly work for Osborn.Thunderbolts: Reason in Madness (May 2008). Marvel Comics.

During the 2008 "Secret Invasion" storyline, Ms. Marvel saves Tiger Shark from being killed by an alien Super-Skrull in Raft.Ms. Marvel (vol. 2) #30 (September 2008). Marvel Comics. Tiger Shark also skirmishes with Deadpool at the direction of Osborn.Deadpool (vol. 2) #6-7 (March–April 2009). Marvel Comics. The Elder of the Universe the Grandmaster also recruits the character to be part of a team called the Offenders in a bid to thwart the Hulk.Hulk (vol. 2) #10-12 (April–June 2009). Marvel Comics.

Tiger Shark joins a new version of the Lethal Legion, led by the Grim Reaper, in a three issue limited series which ties into the 2008-09 "Dark Reign" storyline.Lethal Legion #1-3 (August–October 2009). Marvel Comics. Quasimodo researched Tiger Shark for Norman Osborn. While complimenting Osborn on activating Tiger Shark against Deadpool, Quasimodo states that he can be a valuable ally with only a few compensations in line like food, frequent combat, and women.Dark Reign Files #1. Marvel Comics.

During the 2011 "Fear Itself" storyline, Liz Allan and Normie encounter two men, one of whom was wounded by Tiger Shark during his bank robbery.Fear Itself: The Home Front #2 Tiger Shark later joins Attuma (in the form of Nerkodd: Breaker of Oceans), Tyrak, and Attuma's sister Aradnea in taking over New Atlantis.{{Cite comic|writer=Cullen Bunn|penciller=Lee Garbett|inker=David Meikis|story=|title=Fear Itself: The Deep|volume=|issue=#1|date=August 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}} As Namor and his allies fight off Nerkodd's forces and the Undying Ones, Loa is attacked by what appears to be a two-headed Tiger Shark.{{Cite comic|writer=Cullen Bunn|penciller=Lee Garbett|inker=David Meikis|story=|title=Fear Itself: The Deep|volume=1|issue=2|date=September 2011|publisher=Marvel Comics|page=|panel=}}

Tiger Shark is among the villains that were contracted by the Assassins Guild to target Elektra's allies.Elektra' Vol. 4 #6-7. Marvel Comics.

During the 2016 "Avengers: Standoff!" storyline, Tiger Shark was an inmate of Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by S.H.I.E.L.D.Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Alpha #1. Marvel Comics.

Tiger Shark attacked a cruise ship which Stingray and Diane Newell were on. Stingray fights Tiger Shark which continues underwater. Namor breaks up the fight and demands their allegiance. After Stingray is attacked by War Sharks summoned by Namor when he tried to reason with him, Tiger Shark reluctantly took up Namor's offer and became a member of his Defenders of the Deep.Avengers (vol. 8) #9. Marvel Comics.

When investigating a burning laundromat, Iron Man is attacked by Tiger Shark and Flying Tiger who have formed the Tiger Pack. Iron Man subdued them and found a camera live-streaming the fight. Iron Man leaves them tied up for the police. It was later revealed that they were enlisted by a revived Justine Hammer to create a diversion so that she can help A.I.M. and Roxxon in their plans to take over Stark Unlimited.Iron Man Vol. 7 #1. Marvel Comics.

Before gaining his powers, Todd Arliss was a record-breaking Olympic swimmer but otherwise an ordinary human. After Dr. Dorcas' experimental genetic engineering process, he becomes an amphibious humanoid with the traits of a human, an Atlantean (Homo mermanus), and a tiger shark. As Tiger Shark, he possesses the same, albeit weaker superhuman strength, stamina, water speed and durability compared to Namor, although he must be immersed in water to achieve his full strength as he weakens outside of the water. On land, he must wear his special costume containing a water circulation system which bathes him with a thin layer of water, to retain his strength. Tiger Shark also possesses an innate hunting instinct inherited from his shark genes, as once he locks onto prey he cannot stop tracking it until it has been captured or he has been forcibly repulsed. He has the ability to survive indefinitely underwater via gills on his cheeks and has razor-pointed adamantium teeth. Tiger Shark gained the tenuous ability to shift between a more monstrous shark form and his humanoid state, either given to him by the thieves' guild or something he grew into over his criminal career. This vastly increased his physical abilities due to excess bulk and muscle mass, and he even gained a healing factor powerful enough to regenerate damaged brain tissue over time.Elektra (vol. 3) #7 (December 2014). Marvel Comics.

During the "Fear Itself" event, Todd was temporarily mutated via mysticism into a twin-headed monstrosity through the craft of the Undying Ones.

Nicholas Brooks of Comic Book Resources described Tiger Shark as a classic aquatic character.{{Cite web |last=Brooks |first=Nicholas |date=December 1, 2022 |title=A Namor Solo Movie Could Introduce Two Classic Aquatic Characters |url=https://www.cbr.com/namor-solo-movie-stingray-tiger-shark/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}

• In the alternate timeline of the 1995–96 "Age of Apocalypse" storyline, Tiger Shark is one of Dark Beast's secret creations, concocted in his lab in the Yucatán and kept away from both Mister Sinister and Apocalypse. The Exiles encounter him in Dark Beast's lab while searching for lab notes for the M'Kraan Crystal.Exiles #61. Marvel Comics.
• In the Ultimate Marvel universe, Tiger Shark is a pre-cataclysm Atlantean who is more bestial than the mainstream Marvel version. During the 2009 "Ultimatum" storyline, the Thing, Invisible Woman, and Arthur Molekevic fight Doctor Dorcas alongside Namora and Tiger Shark in Atlantis and defeat him.Ultimate Fantastic Four #60. Marvel Comics.
• In the alternate reality of the 2008 Marvel Apes miniseries, Tiger Shark is a gorilla named Tigorilla.Marvel Apes: Amazing Spider-Monkey Special #1. Marvel Comics.
• In a 2014 storyline in The Amazing Spider-Man, following Spider-Man's defeat of Goblin King, it was revealed that Roderick Kingsley sold one of Tiger Shark's old costumes to an unnamed criminal as seen when he and the other former Hobgoblin minions encounter Electro at the Bar with No Name.Gage, Christos; Slott, Dan (w), Rodriguez, Javier (p), López, Álvaro (i). "Recapturing That Old Spark". The Amazing Spider-Man. (vol. 3) #1 (June 2014). Marvel Comics. During the 2014 "AXIS" storyline, Tiger Shark was among the supervillains that Missile Mate assembled to join the side of Phil Urich (who was operating as Goblin King) and the remnants of the Goblin Nation upon claiming that Roderick Kingsley "abandoned" them.AXIS: Hobgoblin #2. Marvel Comics.

• The Todd Arliss incarnation of Tiger Shark appears in The Avengers: United They Stand episode "Command Decision", voiced by Tony Daniels.{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}} This version is a member of Helmut Zemo's Masters of Evil.
• The Ultimate Marvel incarnation of Tiger SHark appears in the Avengers Assemble episode "Shadow of Atlantis",{{cite episode |title=Shadow of Atlantis Pt. 1 |series=Avengers Assemble |network=Disney XD |airdate=September 23, 2018 |season=5 |number=1}} voiced by Matthew Mercer.{{cite web |title=Tiger Shark Voices (Marvel Universe) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Marvel-Universe/Tiger-Shark/ |access-date=March 7, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. This version is a former general of Attuma's who rebelled against Atlantis in protest of the treaty between his homeland and the surface world and joined the Shadow Council.
• The Todd Arliss incarnation of Tiger Shark appears in Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers, voiced by Tarusuke Shingaki in the Japanese version and by Patrick Seitz in the English dub.{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}}

• The Todd Arliss incarnation of Tiger Shark appears as a boss in Marvel Avengers Academy.{{Cite web |last=Glass |first=Joe |date=November 30, 2017 |title=Animals Invade the Avengers Academy for Christmas |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/animals-avengers-academy-christmas/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Bleeding Cool |language=en}}
• The Todd Arliss incarnation of Tiger Shark appears as a boss in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, voiced by Beau Weaver. This version is a member of Doctor Doom's Masters of Evil.
• In 2015, Hasbro released a Todd Arliss incarnation of Tiger Shark action figure in the Ant-Man Ultron series as part of the Marvel Legends action figure line.{{Cite web |last=Moser |first=Cassidee |date=June 6, 2015 |title=Collect All Ant-Man Marvel Legends Toys, Get an Ultron |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/05/collect-all-ant-man-marvel-legends-toys-get-an-ultron-figure |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=IGN |language=en}}

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