Creation
Tiger was created by writer John Ney Rieber and artist Jamie Tolagson in The Books of Magic annual 2, in 1998.
Major Story Arcs
Tiger, whose real name is Tyler, was sexually abused by her father, Jack. Jack also probably forced her mother to overdose, and likely abused her older sister, Courtney.
Tyler runs away from home after a final incident with Jack, who has impregnated her. She also later describes a scene with a skipping record that may or may not be an allegory for her abuse.
She runs into Tim Hunter on the bus, who is also running away from home. They share stories, and he volunteers to help even though she is annoyed by him.
Tyler plans to dance at a strip club, which is what Courtney does. When they get there, she discovers that the man who runs it is really the Minotaur from ancient Greece. He has traveled through time with the aid of Hecate to prey on more people. He ensnares her with magic.
Tim, who was waiting outside, goes in and realizes what is going on. They talk over the cycle of abuse, and he affirms his belief that you can break it. She stands up for herself against the Minotaur and shoots it, killing it.
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