Nov 1, 1971 CE
Dr. Dorcas Offers Hope: Namor DNA and Tiger Shark Gene Splice
Dr. Lemuel Dorcas proposes a genetic experiment combining Namor's Atlantean DNA and tiger shark genes to heal Arliss. #experiment #Atlantis )
Chronological Storyline (46 Milestones)
Nov 1, 1971 CE
First Battle with Namor
Tiger Shark attacks the Scorpio criminal organization, leading to a fight with Namor, who is shocked by his similar DNA. #Namor #battle )
Nov 1, 1971 CE
Origin Revealed: Todd Arliss's Spinal Injury
Olympic swimmer Todd Arliss suffers a spinal fracture while saving a man from drowning, ending his career. #origin #Marvel )
Nov 1, 1971 CE
Transformation into Tiger Shark
The gene splice transforms Todd Arliss into a powerful humanoid tiger shark with superhuman strength and aquatic abilities. #transformation #supervillain )
Nov 1, 1971 CE
First Appearance in Sub-Mariner #72
Tiger Shark debuts as a villainous counterpart to Namor, created by Roy Thomas and Marie Severin. #Marvel #comics )
Feb 1, 1972 CE
Tiger Shark Imprisoned by Doctors
After being defeated, Tiger Shark is taken by Dr. Dorcas and others for further experimentation. #imprisonment #experiment )
Jul 1, 1973 CE
Joins the Masters of Evil
Tiger Shark becomes a member of Baron Heinrich Zemo's third incarnation of the Masters of Evil. #MastersOfEvil #team )
Aug 1, 1973 CE
Fights the Avengers
As part of the Masters of Evil, Tiger Shark battles the Avengers in Avengers #115. #Avengers #fight )
Sep 1, 1973 CE
Defeated by the Vision
Tiger Shark is defeated by the Vision during the Masters of Evil's attack. #Vision #defeat )
Jan 1, 1974 CE
Returns to Atlantis
After the Masters of Evil disband, Tiger Shark returns to Atlantis, seeking power. #Atlantis #return )
Mar 1, 1974 CE
Clash with Namor Again
Tiger Shark challenges Namor for the throne of Atlantis but is defeated. #Namor #throne )
Oct 1, 1976 CE
Becomes a Mercenary
Tiger Shark takes on mercenary work for various criminal organizations. #mercenary #crime )
May 1, 1977 CE
Hired by Dr. Dorcas Again
Dr. Dorcas employs Tiger Shark to retrieve the Serpent Crown. #SerpentCrown #mission )
Aug 1, 1978 CE
Allies with Stingray
Tiger Shark teams up with Stingray for a brief period. #Stingray #teamup )
Apr 1, 1980 CE
Fights the Defenders
Tiger Shark battles the Defenders during a conflict in Atlantis. #Defenders #battle )
1981 CE
Imprisoned in the Vault
Tiger Shark is captured and incarcerated in the Vault, a superhuman prison. #prison #Vault )
Jun 1, 1982 CE
Escapes the Vault
Tiger Shark escapes from the Vault during a mass breakout. #escape #breakout )
Feb 1, 1983 CE
Forms the Sharks
Tiger Shark creates his own villainous group called the Sharks. #Sharks #villaingroup )
Sep 1, 1984 CE
Fights the X-Men
Tiger Shark is hired to attack the X-Men but is defeated by Storm. #XMen #Storm )
Nov 1, 1985 CE
Imprisoned in the Raft
Following a failed attack, Tiger Shark is sent to the Raft, a supermax prison. #Raft #imprisonment )
Mar 1, 1986 CE
Participates in the 'Acts of Vengeance'
Tiger Shark joins the villainous crossover 'Acts of Vengeance', fighting the Fantastic Four. #ActsOfVengeance #crossover )
Jul 1, 1988 CE
Reforms the Masters of Evil
Tiger Shark briefly reforms the Masters of Evil with new members. #MastersOfEvil #reform )
May 1, 1990 CE
Defeated by the New Warriors
The New Warriors take down Tiger Shark during a bank heist. #NewWarriors #defeat )
Dec 1, 1991 CE
Becomes a Henchman for Kingpin
Tiger Shark works as an enforcer for the Kingpin. #Kingpin #henchman )
Aug 1, 1993 CE
Fights Spider-Man
Tiger Shark battles Spider-Man during a waterfront confrontation. #SpiderMan #battle )
Jun 1, 1994 CE
Imprisoned in the Negative Zone
Tiger Shark is sent to the Negative Zone prison by the Fantastic Four. #NegativeZone #prison )
Sep 1, 1996 CE
Escapes Negative Zone
Tiger Shark escapes the Negative Zone during the 'Onslaught' event. #Onslaught #escape )
Apr 1, 1997 CE
Joins the Sinister Syndicate
Tiger Shark becomes a member of the Sinister Syndicate. #SinisterSyndicate #team )
Feb 1, 1998 CE
Fights the Hulk
Tiger Shark is hired by General Ross to capture the Hulk but is easily defeated. #Hulk #fight )
Nov 1, 1999 CE
Kills a SHIELD Agent
Tiger Shark murders a SHIELD agent, leading to a manhunt. #SHIELD #murder )
May 1, 2000 CE
Captured by the Thunderbolts
The Thunderbolts apprehend Tiger Shark and bring him to justice. #Thunderbolts #capture )
Aug 1, 2002 CE
Appears in 'Avengers Disassembled'
Tiger Shark is among the villains attacking the Avengers during the 'Avengers Disassembled' storyline. #AvengersDisassembled #event )
Mar 1, 2004 CE
Recruited by the Hood
Tiger Shark joins the Hood's criminal empire. #Hood #crime )
Jul 1, 2005 CE
Participates in 'Civil War'
Tiger Shark sides with the anti-registration forces during the Civil War. #CivilWar #registration )
Jan 1, 2007 CE
Defeated by Namor in Atlantis Attacks
During the 'Atlantis Attacks' storyline, Tiger Shark is humiliated by Namor. #AtlantisAttacks #Namor )
Nov 1, 2009 CE
Appears in 'Dark Reign'
Tiger Shark allies with Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers briefly. #DarkReign #DarkAvengers )
Jun 1, 2010 CE
Fights the Initiative Team
Tiger Shark battles the Fifty-State Initiative team, the Avengers Resistance. #Initiative #fight )
Apr 1, 2011 CE
Recruited by the Serpent Society
Tiger Shark joins the Serpent Society under the Sin. #SerpentSociety #Sin )
Sep 1, 2012 CE
Killed by the Sentry
During the 'Age of Ultron' event, Tiger Shark is killed by the Sentry (though timeline altered). #AgeOfUltron #Sentry )
Feb 1, 2013 CE
Revived by the Molecule Man
During the 'Secret Wars' event, Tiger Shark is revived in Battleworld. #SecretWars #Battleworld )
Aug 1, 2014 CE
Returns to Earth-616
After Secret Wars, Tiger Shark returns to the prime Marvel Universe. #SecretWars #return )
May 1, 2015 CE
Appears in 'Avengers: Standoff!'
Tiger Shark is imprisoned in the Pleasant Hill facility but escapes. #Standoff #PleasantHill )
Dec 1, 2016 CE
Fights the Champions
Tiger Shark battles the Champions superhero team. #Champions #fight )
Jul 1, 2017 CE
Joins the Imperial Forces of the Shadow Council
Tiger Shark becomes a pawn of the Shadow Council, a clandestine organization. #ShadowCouncil #organization )
Apr 1, 2018 CE
Defeated by the Invaders
During the 'Invaders' series, Tiger Shark is defeated by the Golden Age team. #Invaders #defeat )
Jan 1, 2019 CE
Appears in 'Marvel Zombies: Resurrection'
Tiger Shark appears as a zombie in the alternate reality 'Marvel Zombies: Resurrection' #MarvelZombies #alternate )