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White Tiger

White Tiger

27 appearances · Modern Age · 2012–2026 · 1 key issues
Who is White Tiger?

Ava Ayala is the younger sister of the original White Tiger, Hector Ayala, and carries on his legacy by wielding the mystical Jade Tiger Amulets. These artifacts grant her superhuman strength, speed, and agility while channeling the power of the Tiger God, making her a formidable Avengers Academy student and hero.

Prowling out of Marvel's Modern Age, White Tiger made their debut in 2012's Avengers Academy: Second Semester, brought to life by artist Rodin Esquejo, and has been a steady presence in the House of Ideas ever since. Over a span stretching toward 2026, this character has carved out a niche across titles like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Captain America, sharing pages with heavy hitters including Spider-Man, Captain America, Sam Wilson, and Peter Parker — serious company that speaks to White Tiger's place in Marvel's broader tapestry. With at least one key collector issue to their name and 27 catalog appearances across fourteen years, this is a character with real staying power in the Modern Age landscape. If you're building out your Marvel collection with an eye for characters who run in elite circles, White Tiger is well worth tracking down.

Identity

Real name. Ava Ayala

Powers. Channels the mystical Jade Tiger Amulets (Amulets of Power), granting superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, and durability; skilled martial artist; the amulet houses the Tiger God (Ch'i-Lin) which can amplify her abilities and at times influence her.

Affiliations. Avengers Academy, New Avengers / Mighty Avengers, Sons of the Tiger lineage (sister of original White Tiger Hector Ayala)

★ First appearance
Avengers Academy: Second Semester #[nn]
Jan 2012

Part of the White Tiger legacy

White Tiger is one of 2 heroes to carry the White Tiger mantle. See the whole White Tiger family ▸

Top series

Covers through the years — 2012–2025

Avengers Academy: Second Semester #[nn] 2012
Avengers Academy: Second Semester #[nn]
Mighty Avengers #1 2014
Mighty Avengers #1
Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #2 2015
Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #2
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 2016
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #3
Secret Empire Prelude #[nn] 2017
Secret Empire Prelude #[nn]
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #27 2018
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #27
Marvel Comics #1000 2019
Marvel Comics #1000
Captain America by Ta-Nehisi Coates #5 2021
Captain America by Ta-Nehisi Coates #5
Marvel's Voices: Comunidades #1 2022
Marvel's Voices: Comunidades #1
Runaways #3 2025
Runaways #3

Appearances

Avengers Academy: Second Semester (2012)
Fear Itself: Avengers Academy (2012)
Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man (2012)
Mighty Avengers (2014)
#1
Deadpool (2013)
#27
Captain America and the Mighty Avengers (2015)
#2
S.H.I.E.L.D. (2015)
#1
Captain America (2013)
Captain America & the Mighty Avengers (2015)
#1
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2016)
Secret Empire Prelude (2017)
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (2015)
#27
Marvel Comics (2019)
Marvel Avengers and Other Heroes! (2021)
#2
Marvel Spider-Man Magazine (2021)
Captain America by Ta-Nehisi Coates (2020)
Marvel's Voices: Comunidades (2022)
#1
Runaways (2025)
#3
X-Men (2024)
Ultimate X-Men (2024)
#19
White Tiger: Reborn (2025)
#1
Avengers (2023)