Jimmy Woo
Jimmy Woo | |
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Yellow Claw #1 (October 1956) | |
Created by | Al Feldstein Joe Maneely |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Woo Yen Jet[1] |
Species | Human |
Team affiliations | S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents of Atlas G-Men Protectors Three Xs |
James "Jimmy" Woo (Woo Yen Jet) is a fictional
The character has made minor appearances in animated media and video games. Additionally, he appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021), and a small cameo in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) portrayed by Randall Park.
Publication history
Jimmy Woo was the hero of the
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Woo went on to be featured in the 1977–1979 Marvel series
Fictional character biography
James Woo is an
In
As a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Woo went on to join its "
Woo was temporarily replaced by a Life Model Decoy (a form of artificial human utilized by S.H.I.E.L.D.) of the self-aware, renegade "Deltan" class,[7] and went through five such bodies before dying with other repentant LMDs.[8] Woo reemerged from stasis, along with other high-ranking officers that had been taken and replaced.[9]
In 2006–2007 stories, Woo attempted a secret raid of a group identified as
With his teammates he follows the Atlas Foundation around the world, restoring Namora to life,[11] and eventually confronting the Yellow Claw, who reveals that the whole ordeal was only a test. As Woo passed it, the Yellow Claw commits suicide, ending his long life and placing Woo as head of the Atlas Foundation.[12] Woo later surfaces in New York, where he and Spider-Man shut down a rebellious cell of the Atlas Foundation.[volume & issue needed] Later, Woo becomes head of the Pan-Asian School for the Unusually Gifted, a Mumbai, India-based school for Asian teenagers with superhuman abilities. Sanjar Javeed is a teacher there.[13]
Woo appears alongside the Asian-American superheroes
Reception
Jeff Yang, curator of the "Marvels & Monsters: Unmasking Asian Images in U.S. Comics, 1942–1986" exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum, called Jimmy Woo a "positive exception" to the "largely negative" depiction of Asians and Asian-Americans in comics at time when "the view of Asians was shaped by racist, xenophobic wartime propaganda."[18]
Other versions
Ultimate Marvel
In the Ultimate Marvel universe, Jimmy Woo is an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., partnered with Sharon Carter. He was introduced in Ultimate Spider-Man #16, in which he and Carter are trying to capture Doctor Octopus.[19]
In other media
Television
Jimmy Woo appears in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, voiced by Nolan North.[20][21]
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Jimmy Woo appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed by Randall Park. This version's full name is James E. Woo, works as an FBI agent, and hails from Bakersfield, California. Additionally, he is more comedic than his comic book incarnation.
- Introduced in the live-action film Sokovia Accords.
- In the live-action miniseries Tyler Haywardfrom attacking Maximoff, Hayward removes them from the investigation, but they go rogue to stop him and help Maximoff. After Maximoff removes the hex, Woo and the FBI take over the investigation.
- Woo makes a cameo appearance in the live-action film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023).[24]
- An alternate universe version of Woo will appear in the upcoming animated series Marvel Zombies.[25]
Video games
- Jimmy Woo appears in Marvel Heroes, voiced by James Sie.[21]
- Jimmy Woo appears in Marvel's Avengers, voiced by Aleks Le.[21]
- Jimmy Woo appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 via the "Agents of Atlas" DLC.[26]
See also
References
- ^ Dark Reign: New Nation #1
- ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ^ Agents of Atlas #4 (Jan. 2007)
- ^ What If #9 (June 1978)
- ^ the 2000s miniseries Marvel: The Lost Generation.
- ^ Godzilla #1–24
- ^ Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 (June 1988)
- ^ Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. #6 (Nov. 1988)
- ^ Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD vol.2, #44
- ^ Agents of Atlas #1
- ^ Agents of Atlas #4
- ^ Agents of Atlas #6
- ^ Infinity: The Hunt #1
- ^ The Totally Awesome Hulk #13–18
- ^ War of the Realms: The New Agents of Atlas #1–4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Incoming! #1. Marvel Comics
- ^ Atlantis Attacks #1. Marvel Comics
- ^ Wada, Karen (2013-12-08). "'Marvels & Monsters' exhibit explores comics' portrayal of Asians". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
- ^ Ultimate Spider-Man #14
- ^ "Watch Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Micro-Ep. 9 | Movie & TV News | News". Marvel.com. 2010-09-30. Retrieved 2010-12-26.
- ^ a b c "Jimmy Woo Voices (Marvel Universe) - Behind The Voice Actors". behindthevoiceactors.com. Retrieved 25 September 2020. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
- ^ McNary, Dave (July 7, 2017). "'Fresh Off the Boat' Star Randall Park Joins 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'". Variety. Archived from the original on July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley; Couch, Aaron (August 23, 2019). "Disney+: A Comprehensive Guide to All Its Programming (So Far)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ComicBook.com. Archivedfrom the original on September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ Nolan, Liam (July 22, 2022). "SDCC Live: Marvel Studios Animation Panel Reveals Future of X-Men '97, What If and Marvel Zombies". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ Becker, Daniel (November 21, 2017). "Agents Of Atlas Character Pack DLC Review – LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2". Bricks to Life. Archived from the original on June 6, 2019.
External links
- Don Markstein's Toonopedia: The Yellow Claw
- Jess Nevins' "A Guide to Marvel's Pre-FF #1 Heroes: Jimmy Woo
- Comic Book Resources (June 12, 2006): "Agents Of Atlas Agent Profile: Woo, Jimmy Woo", by Dave Richards Archived June 15, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- The Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators
- Marvel Directory: Yellow Claw
- Atlas Tales
- The Grand Comics Database
- Comic Book Resources – Parker Talks "Agents Of Atlas" Archived 2006-05-26 at the Wayback Machine
- Index to the Marvel Comics Universe: Jimmy Woo LMD (Deltan)