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Tiger Division
South Korea's preeminent super-team takes center stage! Taegukgi, a powerhouse with a heart of gold! Lady Bright, a card-wielding sorceress! Mr. Enigma, a street-brawling demigod! The General, a living totem! Gun-R II, an android with an attitude! They're joined by fan-favorites White Fox and Luna Snow to form an unstoppable team! And when a powerful artifact goes missing from Tiger Division HQ, the squad must retrieve it before it falls into the wrong hands. But their fearless leader, Taegukgi, is being haunted by ghosts from his past - and his secrets might just tear Tiger Division apart! And when a dangerous new villain emerges at the worst possible time, will the squad have what it takes to stop him before it's too late? Taegukgi is rocked by a shocking revelation about the origin of his incredible powers! Collecting TIGER DIVISION #1-5.
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112 pages, Paperback
Published September 19, 2023
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February 16, 2024
A case of very low expectations being pleasantly surpassed. I expected little from Tiger Division, given that I haven't followed any of the "Marvel does Asian superheroes" series because the little I've seen has been pretty terrible. I figured, though, that a big team-up, Avengers-style book could be a good place to dip my toes in.
I chose right! Tiger Division (Korea's Avengers) are neatly introduced, then we get the origin story for their version of Superman. This includes a fair bit of postwar Korean history, which is always welcome for an outsider reader like me. The ending has a fun twist (), but the majority of the plot is stock superhero stuff.
Still, it's paced well, the art looks great, and the dialogue is crisp and amusing. It's nothing earth-shattering, but I'd have no problems following Tiger Division on additional adventures.
I chose right! Tiger Division (Korea's Avengers) are neatly introduced, then we get the origin story for their version of Superman. This includes a fair bit of postwar Korean history, which is always welcome for an outsider reader like me. The ending has a fun twist (), but the majority of the plot is stock superhero stuff.
Still, it's paced well, the art looks great, and the dialogue is crisp and amusing. It's nothing earth-shattering, but I'd have no problems following Tiger Division on additional adventures.
September 25, 2023
Tiger Division have popped up a few times across the Marvel Universe lately as part of crossovers and such, but now they're getting their first mini-series to introduce them to the world properly.
This is a decent origin story for Taegukgi, maybe not so much for everyone else. He's clearly the main character and the driving force behind the story, which is fine, but I think a little more love for everyone else would have been nice too, especially if you haven't read any of their other appearances in other books (which I haven't).
The plot itself is pretty by the numbers; I was a little worried when a big supervillain showed up near the end that he'd steal focus, but he fits in neatly with the themes that Emily Kim plays without throughout the five issues, even if the resolution is a little quick and power-of-friendship (even for me, who eats the shit up).
The artwork, from Creees Lee (great name) is solid, though it does feel like there's a gritty sheen to everything, like there's dirt on the lens of the 'camera' following the action. We do lose a few backgrounds as the book goes on as well, in order to keep the book on time, but it's a a minor complaint.
Tiger Division's first solo outing is decent enough to make me want to learn more, but it does have a few little niggles along the way that make it a little less than perfect.
This is a decent origin story for Taegukgi, maybe not so much for everyone else. He's clearly the main character and the driving force behind the story, which is fine, but I think a little more love for everyone else would have been nice too, especially if you haven't read any of their other appearances in other books (which I haven't).
The plot itself is pretty by the numbers; I was a little worried when a big supervillain showed up near the end that he'd steal focus, but he fits in neatly with the themes that Emily Kim plays without throughout the five issues, even if the resolution is a little quick and power-of-friendship (even for me, who eats the shit up).
The artwork, from Creees Lee (great name) is solid, though it does feel like there's a gritty sheen to everything, like there's dirt on the lens of the 'camera' following the action. We do lose a few backgrounds as the book goes on as well, in order to keep the book on time, but it's a a minor complaint.
Tiger Division's first solo outing is decent enough to make me want to learn more, but it does have a few little niggles along the way that make it a little less than perfect.
December 26, 2023
The first series featuring Marvel's South Korean super-team Tiger Division, which is primarily focused on the story of team leader Taegukgi. The other heroes are appealing as well, which makes it a shame that they don't get much attention. The true villain of the piece is a surprise, though it might have been better to keep the focus on the local threat, especially since it tied in so well with Taegukgi's backstory. But all nitpicks aside, this is a well-told superhero tale with some nice nuance, and it'd be nice to see more! (B+)
March 22, 2023
I really enjoyed this series and I really hope we see this team before. I was so happy to see they got their own series. I’m familiar with a few of the characters from past team ups and games. But the team itself has appeared in a couple crossovers and I always thought they were cool. The Avengers of Korea finally have a solo story but only have a full team fight twice. This is mostly the story of the team leader and his checkered past. I think these are fantastic characters that tell a great story. I truly hope we see them again.
February 27, 2024
As is often the case with a powered-up miscellany working for the government, things are going well until they aren't. Leaders are confident, self-assured, and in control of every situation, until they aren't. And the villains are known and within reach, until they aren't. TIGER DIVISION is a digestible short run focused on South Korean superheroes whom, after finding their footing, now seek comfort and consistency.
Tae-Won is the team leader. The proverbial all-powers hero, the young man either has a solid head on his shoulders or he's doing a very good job of faking it. Which makes the resurgence of old friends and old fears all the more threatening to Tae-Won's leadership skills, the Tiger Division's cohesion, and the safety of South Korea on the whole. Tracking down a thieved gem of mystical properties sounds like a normal task, but the psylot gem binds Tae-Won and the team to a nemesis who harbors a jealousy that goes hand-in-hand with Tae-Won's presumably long healed-over insecurities.
TIGER DIVISION moves quickly and possesses an enviably uncomplicated narrative. The book's art and colors are strident, consistent, and give readers the right amount of push and pull insofar as threading present-day action with traumatic flashbacks. For example, the characters' sharp-angled jaws and each neighborhood's heavily shadowed street corners are perfectly offset with high detail in cloth and textile folds, dynamic facial expressions, shifts in lighting strength, and effective coloring. Regardless of how deeply readers may feel invested in clarifying the backstory of an unfamiliar superhero, the straightforward story and quality visuals will keep one engaged.
Notwithstanding a brief moment of reflection, the book doesn't put a lot of energy into articulating how this team of heroes came together (narratively speaking). As a consequence, one queries the extent to which the creative team felt obliged to balance their abilities and their collective time on the page. A fresh hero team with six characters means offering readers a lot of information at once (or, on the contrary, deliberately obfuscating just as much).
Luna Snow, the pop star with ice powers, has appeared in other books (appropriately, Silk). Lady Bright is an empathetic sorceress with card-deck-related abilities. The General is a supernatural totem, with a kind heart. Mr Enigma calls himself a demigod but largely wastes his time drinking and staying up late at night getting into bar fights. and Gun-R II is a robotic tactician with a delightful knack for sass. Readers have a lot to unpack with these characters, not including Tae-Won and not including the team's governmental handler, Ami Han, who as White Fox has plenty of superhero experience all her own. As such, the team banter and dynamics, and the orientation of the team's private interests, while genuine, are underserved and incomplete.
Alas, Lady Bright's unceremonious role as the team's emotional ballast never comes into question. Mr Enigma's instincts are good, but flawed. And Tae-Won's ego needs a bit of reshaping. The book doesn't have the bandwidth to address these issues; however, TIGER DIVISION does tell a full story through only five issues. A reasonable feat for a six-person team with little previously published history.
Tae-Won is the team leader. The proverbial all-powers hero, the young man either has a solid head on his shoulders or he's doing a very good job of faking it. Which makes the resurgence of old friends and old fears all the more threatening to Tae-Won's leadership skills, the Tiger Division's cohesion, and the safety of South Korea on the whole. Tracking down a thieved gem of mystical properties sounds like a normal task, but the psylot gem binds Tae-Won and the team to a nemesis who harbors a jealousy that goes hand-in-hand with Tae-Won's presumably long healed-over insecurities.
TIGER DIVISION moves quickly and possesses an enviably uncomplicated narrative. The book's art and colors are strident, consistent, and give readers the right amount of push and pull insofar as threading present-day action with traumatic flashbacks. For example, the characters' sharp-angled jaws and each neighborhood's heavily shadowed street corners are perfectly offset with high detail in cloth and textile folds, dynamic facial expressions, shifts in lighting strength, and effective coloring. Regardless of how deeply readers may feel invested in clarifying the backstory of an unfamiliar superhero, the straightforward story and quality visuals will keep one engaged.
Notwithstanding a brief moment of reflection, the book doesn't put a lot of energy into articulating how this team of heroes came together (narratively speaking). As a consequence, one queries the extent to which the creative team felt obliged to balance their abilities and their collective time on the page. A fresh hero team with six characters means offering readers a lot of information at once (or, on the contrary, deliberately obfuscating just as much).
Luna Snow, the pop star with ice powers, has appeared in other books (appropriately, Silk). Lady Bright is an empathetic sorceress with card-deck-related abilities. The General is a supernatural totem, with a kind heart. Mr Enigma calls himself a demigod but largely wastes his time drinking and staying up late at night getting into bar fights. and Gun-R II is a robotic tactician with a delightful knack for sass. Readers have a lot to unpack with these characters, not including Tae-Won and not including the team's governmental handler, Ami Han, who as White Fox has plenty of superhero experience all her own. As such, the team banter and dynamics, and the orientation of the team's private interests, while genuine, are underserved and incomplete.
Alas, Lady Bright's unceremonious role as the team's emotional ballast never comes into question. Mr Enigma's instincts are good, but flawed. And Tae-Won's ego needs a bit of reshaping. The book doesn't have the bandwidth to address these issues; however, TIGER DIVISION does tell a full story through only five issues. A reasonable feat for a six-person team with little previously published history.
July 7, 2023
I'm a sucker for attempts at portraying super heroes in cultures/countries other than the U.S. Hell, it's part of the reason I enjoy Batman Incorporated, and this even goes back to the Global Guardians for me.
But, nothing about this novella makes think it is evenly remotely South Korean. Besides small touches that attempt to make some of the team members feel Korean, this story really reads as very a American tale, including the minor character points that get hit (hero secret, childhood friendship issues, etc.).
This makes me want to dig into the TBR mess and find DC's Great Ten and see if they did it better with Chinese heroes.
But, nothing about this novella makes think it is evenly remotely South Korean. Besides small touches that attempt to make some of the team members feel Korean, this story really reads as very a American tale, including the minor character points that get hit (hero secret, childhood friendship issues, etc.).
This makes me want to dig into the TBR mess and find DC's Great Ten and see if they did it better with Chinese heroes.
November 2, 2023
Actual Korean here. The premise of an all Korean super hero team sounded interesting but Tiger Division is a major disappointment. You can clearly tell Emily Kim, who is of Korean descent, never set foot in South Korea, doesn't know a thing about Korean culture, and most likely doesn't speak the language fluently. I'm guessing she's either adopted or came from an ultra westernized Korean American family that is completely detached from Korean culture. Either way, the writing was terrible. Way too many cliches, a predictable story, and poorly developed characters. The generic / bland art wasn't any better either but still better than the writing.
August 17, 2023
Marvel's all about representation.
Say hello to the newest global team from Korea, Tiger Division.
Reaction? Mehhhh...
You could place this team anywhere, in my opinion. Nothing really stands out as making them a Korean team except the occasional Korean phrase translated for the user. It's like making a French team and having them munch on a croissant and saying,'Oui.' a few times...
Also, does the villain need a ..partner? (and a cliched one at that?)
All in all, it's nothing memorable. Nice to see them make the attempt, though.
Say hello to the newest global team from Korea, Tiger Division.
Reaction? Mehhhh...
You could place this team anywhere, in my opinion. Nothing really stands out as making them a Korean team except the occasional Korean phrase translated for the user. It's like making a French team and having them munch on a croissant and saying,'Oui.' a few times...
Also, does the villain need a ..partner? (and a cliched one at that?)
All in all, it's nothing memorable. Nice to see them make the attempt, though.
January 20, 2024
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