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Howard Shigeta

Howard Shigeta

Howard Shigeta was the Japanese-American member of the Dirty Dozen.

Name:
Howard Shigeta
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Real name:
Howard Shigeta
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Birth date:
None
Gender:
Male
Powers:
  • Marksmanship
  • Unarmed Combat
  • Weapon Master
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Brief History

Howard Shigeta was a Japanese-American and a skilled in martial arts, particularly judo. He was one of several prisoners held by the Germans in Devil's Island. He and Laurie Livingston helped each other escape, remaining close friends afterwards.

He served in the United States Army and was eventually promoted to sergeant. He somehow became involved in illegal drug trade during his service. He was arrested, demoted and transferred to the Deadly Dozen. He was pleasantly surprised to find old friends among his fellow Dozen members. He served with no real incident. In their last mission, Shigeta frantically searched for Laurie within a German medical facility when shot in the back. His killer was not identified.

Issues

June 1969

May 1972

June 1972

November 1972

December 1972

February 1973

October 1973

Volumes

1963

1972

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