White Tiger (Ava Ayala)

White Tiger
Ava Ayala (right) and Julie Power (left) as depicted in Avengers Academy #24 (January 2012). Art by Rodin Esquejo.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAvengers Academy #20
(December 2011)
Created byChristos Gage
Tom Raney
In-story information
Alter egoAva Ayala
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsDaughters of Liberty
Avengers Academy
Mighty Avengers
Heroes for Hire
S.H.I.E.L.D.
Notable aliasesWhite Tiger
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability, stamina, and senses
  • Regenerative healing factor
  • Razor sharp claws

White Tiger (Ava Ayala) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Christos Gage and Tom Raney, the character first appeared in Avengers Academy issue #20 (December 2011). Ava Ayala is the fifth incarnation of White Tiger. She is the younger sister of Hector Ayala as well as the aunt of Angela del Toro. The character has also been a member of the Mighty Avengers and the New Avengers at various points in her history.