Meredith," which Shorter is shown to have prior knowledge of throughout Volume 2. Jenkins Charlie Dickinson. Contents [ show ]. Sing is shown to admire and respect Ash to the point of hero-worship, as well as trusting and acknowledging him as a good leader. Spiritualism and spiritism. The snub left Robinson upset. He is Sing's half brother. American magician.

At Club Cod, he learned how to entice customers using his charisma, and he would in due time catch the personal eye of Golzine himself, who opted to keep Ash as a personal "pet" or sex slave. They fight together against Colonel Fox's mercenaries. Cancel Save. At age fifteen Ash is sent to juvenile detention for killing three people. Hammond C. He is Sing's half brother. Sing expresses a great deal of anger and frustration about Shorter's death, and is persistent in wanting to know the truth about how he was killed. You can help Disney Wiki by expanding it. Around the age of fifteen or sixteen, Ash finds his brother, Griffin Callenreese, in a run-down hospital for veterans from Iraq, and decides to take care of him. Rather than firing them off or drawing the bullets with a screw-rod, as was normal practice, he removed the bullet and powder by dismantling the breeches of the guns.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sign In Don't have an account? Sing is determined and ambitious, a good leader and to the point. His shooting ability is so precise that he can perfectly shoot nearly any target he wishes, even when visually impaired, and can do so with frightening speed that can result in the death of multiple hostiles before they can even react or realize what is happening, or even take the adequate defensive measures. That night, as one of his assistants fired the modified gun at him, some of the gunpowder exploded in the gun's chamber, accidentally firing the bullet loaded only for show by the assistant into Soo's lung. Robinson married his assistant Bessie Smith on February 23, At Club Cod, he learned how to entice customers using his charisma, and he would in due time catch the personal eye of Golzine himself, who opted to keep Ash as a personal "pet" or sex slave. He performed his act without incident until he got to his famous "Condemned to Death by the Boxers" illusion. It lead to the decision of Max Lobo to shoot Griffin in the legs and make him drop his weapon.

They have several intimate moments and share a deep and unique connection, which is often interpreted as romantic. Views Read Edit View history. While Ash respects and cares for him, he's absolutely terrified when finding out that Blanca is in the picture as he is the one who trained him. They interact on the same level as gang leaders with Sing positioning himself as his counterpart overseeing the fight with Ash and Arthur alongside Cain. After agreeing to let Ibe interview and photograph him, Ash later gets the initial impression that Ibe would not approve of him teaching Eiji how to use guns, one time stating rather sadly that they would just be two boys playing if it wan't for the guns. Later, Ash dismisses the earring as an unimportant "gift" when Eiji Okumura asks about it and then trades it for guns and ammo. Try Now. Sing is a very short young man with cropped dark blue hair and thin eyebrows above his dark eyes.

Robinson performed his first magic show at the age of 14 and began performing professionally on the vaudeville circuit shortly thereafter. For a teenager of his age, Ash is a true force to be reckoned with. Around the age of fifteen or sixteen, Ash finds his brother, Griffin Callenreese, in a run-down hospital for veterans from Iraq, and decides to take care of him. Not only is he excellent in combat and an incredible marksman, but he is also highly intelligent, with an IQ of They began a sexual relationship and Blatchford became pregnant in May When Shorter was injected with Banana Fish by Abraham Dawson at the request of Dino Golzine, he became deeply fearful of Eiji and attempted to kill him at the urging of his captors. The circumstances of the accident were verified by the gun expert Robert Churchill. Lower the curtain. Cancel Save. He claimed his father was a descendant of the Campbell and Robinson Clans and both his parents died before he was 13 years old.

Download as PDF Printable version. Retrieved September 20, He first meets Blanca and instantly notices his huge height compared to him, and tells him to move as he is blocking out the sun. As several people point out, Eiji's refreshing innocence and honesty has a calming effect on those around him, especially to Ash who was able to find joy in his grief as Eiji loved him unconditionally. In January , Soo was in London for an engagement at the Hippodrome. When Shorter was injected with Banana Fish by Abraham Dawson at the request of Dino Golzine, he became deeply fearful of Eiji and attempted to kill him at the urging of his captors. Start a Wiki. Thus, when Soo performed the trick that night, ignition of the residue in the channel allowed the flash from the pan to also ignite the charge behind the bullet not intended to be fired that was loaded into the barrel of the gun being used.

The two are never shown in a scene together, but it is implied that they were close and that Sing showed great respect for Shorter. Categories :. He has to act tough, being the leader of Chinatown, but at heart he's still childlike and carefree. His father told Ash that next time he should let the assault happen but then ask to be paid. Sing considers Yut-Lung to be similar to Ash in some ways, but is aware of his reputation as a particularly poisonous snake. Lao and Sing care deeply for each other, but Lao leaves Sing's gang because he does not want to work with Ash due to his resentment of him for killing Shorter ignorant of the circumstances. As Skip explained to Eiji later on, Ash has never let anybody touch his gun before, one man had attempted to do so without Ash's permission and got his fingers blown off. His usual casual attire is a white tank top tucked into jeans with a belt. He is Sing's half brother. They work together to help Ash against Golzine.

As Auzinger never toured the United States, the resemblance went largely unnoticed at the time. Ash's real name, Aslan, means "day-break" in Hebrew, as he was born at dawn; it also translates to "lion" in Turkish. He served in the military alongside Max Lobo , until he went insane due to the effects of the Banana Fish drug and massacred his fellow teammates. As the only word that Griffin keeps mumbling is "Banana Fish", Ash decides to investigate about Banana Fish and find out who is responsible for putting his brother in this situation. As Eiji insists on aiding Ash in the case of Banana Fish, they grow close as they travel the country together and Ash saves Eiji's life countless times. He is not afraid of death not because of courage, as he calls himself a coward, but because of his disillusionment with his own life. Ash Lynx Eiji Okumura. Skip protected Eiji during a bar fight between Arthur's gang and Ash's gang.

He served in the military alongside Max Lobo , until he went insane due to the effects of the Banana Fish drug and massacred his fellow teammates. He claimed his father was a descendant of the Campbell and Robinson Clans and both his parents died before he was 13 years old. As Ash mentioned later on in episode 7 while encouraging Eiji to return to Japan, that usually people do not help Ash without asking for anything in return. Arthur later allies himself with Golzine in order to do so. Start a Wiki. At Club Cod, he learned how to entice customers using his charisma, and he would in due time catch the personal eye of Golzine himself, who opted to keep Ash as a personal "pet" or sex slave. He is also forward-thinking and smart, being able to think matters logically while keeping his nice nature at heart. Actually, Soo palmed the bullets, hiding them in his hand during their examination and marking.

Upon hearing Ash's voice and seeing an angel statue in the execution room, Shorter was able to temporarily break free of the Banana Fish hallucinations. Their friendship deepens so much that either would be willing to die without hesitation instead of letting the other get hurt. Sing is determined and ambitious, a good leader and to the point. He has to act tough, being the leader of Chinatown, but at heart he's still childlike and carefree. In the main story, though associated with the Chinese mafia, Shorter and Ash have unified territories in Volume 1 and often operate as a team, with both gangs sharing a single bar. He publicly called Chung Ling Soo an imposter and became intent on publicly exposing him as such. Meredith," which Shorter is shown to have prior knowledge of throughout Volume 2. He first meets Blanca and instantly notices his huge height compared to him, and tells him to move as he is blocking out the sun. Ash appears to view Ibe as an overprotective parent of sorts.

When Ash is six years old, Griffin is called to serve in the army and is sent to Iraq Vietnam in the manga. His father relinquishes Ash's care to Griffin, his older brother, who raises him. Ash's real name, Aslan, means "day-break" in Hebrew, as he was born at dawn; it also translates to "lion" in Turkish. He is aided by Japanese journalist Eiji Okumura and his friend Shorter Wong in discovering the true nature of the mysterious substance. Ash has the personality, charisma, and skill to gather large groups of individuals together under his influence. He served in the military alongside Max Lobo , until he went insane due to the effects of the Banana Fish drug and massacred his fellow teammates. Ash appears to view Ibe as an overprotective parent of sorts. Griffin was sent home after the incident.

They become friends, despite an age difference of ten years, and Sing remarks to Eiji that he thinks she's "a sweet kid". Ash is given a sample of an unknown drug by a dying man and is targeted by Dino Golzine for what he is suspected to have. Young informant thought to be about 12 and member of Ash's gang. When his father went to report the sexual assault, the police believed his rapist to be not guilty, as he was a 'big shot'. Though they met in complicated situations, Sing and Eiji were very quick to become friends. This character article is a stub. He is Sing's half brother. In Volume 8, Ash confesses to Eiji Okumura that when he was fourteen, he thought he was in love with a girl before she was murdered by Glozine's men who assumed they were together, explaining his caution with Eiji as well as previous romantic interests. The snub left Robinson upset.

Shorter is shown to be very protective and concerned about Ash's relationship with Marvin Crosby. Cancel Save. Young informant thought to be about 12 and member of Ash's gang. He soon lost interest in his wife after meeting Olive "Dot" Path born Augusta Pfaff , who would also become his assistant. Jenkins Charlie Dickinson. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. At Club Cod, he learned how to entice customers using his charisma, and he would in due time catch the personal eye of Golzine himself, who opted to keep Ash as a personal "pet" or sex slave. Upon hearing Ash's voice and seeing an angel statue in the execution room, Shorter was able to temporarily break free of the Banana Fish hallucinations. Ash is given a sample of an unknown drug by a dying man and is targeted by Dino Golzine for what he is suspected to have.

His awareness of surroundings along with his incredible sense of direction and memory, allow him to easily discern where he is geographically positioned, despite being kidnapped while blindfolded. In the main story, though associated with the Chinese mafia, Shorter and Ash have unified territories in Volume 1 and often operate as a team, with both gangs sharing a single bar. Rather than firing them off or drawing the bullets with a screw-rod, as was normal practice, he removed the bullet and powder by dismantling the breeches of the guns. Image Gallery. As a destitute child, he is captured by men who traffic with children for prostitution. The only known film record of "Chung Ling Soo" that exists today shows him greeting World War I veterans at a benefit performance. Views Read Edit View history. That night, as one of his assistants fired the modified gun at him, some of the gunpowder exploded in the gun's chamber, accidentally firing the bullet loaded only for show by the assistant into Soo's lung. In , Robinson learned that an agent was looking for a Chinese magician to perform at the Folies Bergère in Paris.

At age seventeen, Ash has grown to unite a great number of gangs under his command and becomes both a feared and admired leader in Manhattan, compelling fierce loyalty. He is aided by Japanese journalist Eiji Okumura and his friend Shorter Wong in discovering the true nature of the mysterious substance. In the short story of Garden of Light in Vol. That night, as one of his assistants fired the modified gun at him, some of the gunpowder exploded in the gun's chamber, accidentally firing the bullet loaded only for show by the assistant into Soo's lung. Shorter begged Ash to free him from the pain he was feeling because of Banana Fish. In , he began performing " black art illusions " under the name "Achmed Ben Ali". He is given a vial of an unknown substance and to his shock, he hears the stranger utter a familiar term: "Banana Fish. Ash initially seems unsure whether Yut is a friend or foe, but after Eiji tells Ash of his intentions to be his formal enemy, he distrusts and strongly dislikes Yut-Lung for all of his actions, especially for putting Eiji in danger.

Start a Wiki. Stanley Hall Trevor H. He claimed his father was a descendant of the Campbell and Robinson Clans and both his parents died before he was 13 years old. Robinson married his assistant Bessie Smith on February 23, Shortly after the couple married, in December , a woman with whom Robinson had been having an affair possibly a young servant girl who worked for Robinson's parents gave birth to his child, a girl named Annie. In , he began performing " black art illusions " under the name "Achmed Ben Ali". Sing considers Yut-Lung to be similar to Ash in some ways, but is aware of his reputation as a particularly poisonous snake. Despite Ash's wish that Shorter stay behind upon learning the Corsicans vested interest in the drug, Shorter demanded to help Ash in his attempt to kill Dino and find out what Banana Fish was.

Meredith," which Shorter is shown to have prior knowledge of throughout Volume 2. His father relinquishes Ash's care to Griffin, his older brother, who raises him. Sing expresses a great deal of anger and frustration about Shorter's death, and is persistent in wanting to know the truth about how he was killed. Sign In Don't have an account? Being taught personally by Blanca, he is an expert in the art of assassination and claims to know multiple forms of torture that will not kill its victim. Spiritualism and spiritism. He has blonde hair, green eyes, pale skin and is extremely beautiful in appearance, as remarked on by numerous characters in the series. He is not afraid of death not because of courage, as he calls himself a coward, but because of his disillusionment with his own life.

Seeing his brother lying lifelessly on the hospital bed, Ash decided to bring Griffin home and took care of him in the following years. Arthur later allies himself with Golzine in order to do so. Sing expresses a great deal of anger and frustration about Shorter's death, and is persistent in wanting to know the truth about how he was killed. Cancel Save. The marriage was not legally recognized as Robinson was still married to Bessie Smith. Ash Lynx Eiji Okumura. Soo's death was ruled "accidental" [23] with a final verdict of "misadventure". Image Gallery. Five years later in New York Sense, their wedding pictures are shown, signifying they have married.

While Ash respects and cares for him, he's absolutely terrified when finding out that Blanca is in the picture as he is the one who trained him. American magician. When Ash is under a severe rage fit, his deadliness skyrockets. Arthur later allies himself with Golzine in order to do so. In January , Soo was in London for an engagement at the Hippodrome. They fight together against Colonel Fox's mercenaries. Later, Ash dismisses the earring as an unimportant "gift" when Eiji Okumura asks about it and then trades it for guns and ammo. This character article is a stub. The snub left Robinson upset.

Later, Ash dismisses the earring as an unimportant "gift" when Eiji Okumura asks about it and then trades it for guns and ammo. Stream the best stories. Sign In Don't have an account? Ash's aggressor becomes known as the Blue Beard of Cape Cod. However, Foo refused to meet with him as Robinson had accepted another previous challenge issued by Foo and lost. Image Gallery. He has blonde hair, green eyes, pale skin and is extremely beautiful in appearance, as remarked on by numerous characters in the series. At age seventeen, Ash has grown to unite a great number of gangs under his command and becomes both a feared and admired leader in Manhattan, compelling fierce loyalty. Jenkins Charlie Dickinson. The muskets Soo used in his act were brazed with extra steel barrels.

In order to garner publicity, Foo's promoter publicly announced that he would duplicate at least half of Chung Ling Soo's illusions to prove that he was the real "Original Chinese Conjurer". He claimed his father was a descendant of the Campbell and Robinson Clans and both his parents died before he was 13 years old. In Yasha and Eve no Nemuri, they are still happily married and have a teenage son. In the main story, though associated with the Chinese mafia, Shorter and Ash have unified territories in Volume 1 and often operate as a team, with both gangs sharing a single bar. Ash's father decides to send him away to his aunt, but before he is able, Ash runs away from home. In , Robinson learned that an agent was looking for a Chinese magician to perform at the Folies Bergère in Paris. Minor Characters. Sing expresses a great deal of anger and frustration about Shorter's death, and is persistent in wanting to know the truth about how he was killed. After finding out that he was responsible for shooting Griffin in the leg and paralyzing him for life, Ash vows to kill Max.

Meredith," which Shorter is shown to have prior knowledge of throughout Volume 2. He is aided by Japanese journalist Eiji Okumura and his friend Shorter Wong in discovering the true nature of the mysterious substance. For a teenager of his age, Ash is a true force to be reckoned with. Appearances Quack Pack Soo Ling first meets up with Huey while he and his brothers are enjoying noodles. The episode was a public embarrassment for Ching Ling Foo, who remained at the Empire Theatre for only four weeks Chung Ling Soo's engagement at the Hippodrome lasted three months. His intelligence lends itself well to solving the mystery of 'Banana Fish' and he has also been stated to be quite well-read, knowing his way around the newspaper's daily columns and political novels- unusual for someone who did not finish middle school. The only known film record of "Chung Ling Soo" that exists today shows him greeting World War I veterans at a benefit performance. While Ash respects and cares for him, he's absolutely terrified when finding out that Blanca is in the picture as he is the one who trained him. Image Gallery.

Robinson performed his first magic show at the age of 14 and began performing professionally on the vaudeville circuit shortly thereafter. His normal attire consists of a white, loose T-shirt, blue jeans, brown belt, and red sneakers. Sign In Don't have an account? In , Robinson learned that an agent was looking for a Chinese magician to perform at the Folies Bergère in Paris. He thinks nothing of resorting to violence and is a skilled fighter. Yut-Lung captures Lao and manipulates him into betraying Ash by telling him that he can save Sing if he does so. Image Gallery. Help Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Robinson and Path presented themselves as husband and wife for the next twenty years.

He has to act tough, being the leader of Chinatown, but at heart he's still childlike and carefree. Max even admits that Ash is like a son to him. American magician. Ash's abilities along with his personality, have put him in a constant state of alert, making ambushes on him nigh impossible to succeed, and has in fact prevented many attempts on his life because of this. They work together to help Ash against Golzine. Robinson and Path presented themselves as husband and wife for the next twenty years. He fell to the ground and said, "Oh my God. As in episode 1, it showed that Skip also takes care of Griffin, Ash's half brother, while Ash is away from home. The constant hatred Arthur felt towards Ash strengthened his need to get revenge.

Ash is sent to work at Club Cod , a child sex trafficking establishment operating under the guise of a restaurant owned by Mafia Don Dino Golzine. Ash did so, with great pain in his heart, begging to be killed along with Shorter moments later. The only known film record of "Chung Ling Soo" that exists today shows him greeting World War I veterans at a benefit performance. But as the series progresses, the two develop a deep respect for each other. Seeing his brother lying lifelessly on the hospital bed, Ash decided to bring Griffin home and took care of him in the following years. He is aided by Japanese journalist Eiji Okumura and his friend Shorter Wong in discovering the true nature of the mysterious substance. Image Gallery. Categories :. Skip was shot and killed by Marvin Crosby in his attempt to stop him from shooting Ash.

Retrieved September 20, His shooting ability is so precise that he can perfectly shoot nearly any target he wishes, even when visually impaired, and can do so with frightening speed that can result in the death of multiple hostiles before they can even react or realize what is happening, or even take the adequate defensive measures. Minor Characters. Meredith," which Shorter is shown to have prior knowledge of throughout Volume 2. For a teenager of his age, Ash is a true force to be reckoned with. When Ash, Eiji, and Skip were captured by Arthur's gang and Dino's man, Eiji earned Ash's respect when he attempted to rescue Ash and Skipper by selflessly putting himself in danger. Minor Characters. Ash grew up in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Help Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Views Read Edit View history. James Robinson variously performed under the names "James Campbell", "H. Try Now. In Volumes 1 and 2, he is the first to know of and warn Ash of Arthur's attack, and leads Ash's gang in the rescue operation to recover Ash. Their friendship deepens so much that either would be willing to die without hesitation instead of letting the other get hurt. The police found bones of children in his basement, and the case causes notoriety. Young informant thought to be about 12 and member of Ash's gang.

Under Golzine he is "cultured" and trained as a member of the upper class: made to taste various kinds of wine, learn proper table manners, and receive an outstanding education. You can help Disney Wiki by expanding it. Views Read Edit View history. Path was angry to learn that Robinson had been unfaithful but the two decided to continue to present themselves as husband and wife for the sake of the act. For a teenager of his age, Ash is a true force to be reckoned with. Ash is given a sample of an unknown drug by a dying man and is targeted by Dino Golzine for what he is suspected to have. Robinson and Path presented themselves as husband and wife for the next twenty years. In fact, the two never married, as Robinson had never divorced his first wife, Bessie Smith. Sign In Don't have an account?

When Ching Ling Foo realized that the press was not interested in Chung Ling Soo's real identity, he backed out of the press conference and the challenge. For a teenager of his age, Ash is a true force to be reckoned with. Though never having met, he at once complies with Yut-Lung's request that he abruptly leave with him via helicopter on account of his Lee family affiliation. Help Community portal Recent changes Upload file. His middle name is "Jade" named after the gemstone. Stream the best stories. Contents [ show ]. The muzzle-loaded guns were rigged so that the gunpowder charge fired in a chamber below the barrel so that the bullet never left the gun.

American magician. Along with his remarkable intelligence, Ash's good looks and charisma allow him to sway the will of people to his benefit in dire situations, and he's well aware of it. He asks him to protect his friends on numerous occasions and believes in him to follow through. In order to garner publicity, Foo's promoter publicly announced that he would duplicate at least half of Chung Ling Soo's illusions to prove that he was the real "Original Chinese Conjurer". They work together many times and Sing comes to care for Eiji's well-being. In Volumes 1 and 2, he is the first to know of and warn Ash of Arthur's attack, and leads Ash's gang in the rescue operation to recover Ash. His middle name is "Jade" named after the gemstone. His first view of Ash was as an enemy, only knowing that Ash was the one who shot Shorter but not knowing the reason behind it. His intelligence lends itself well to solving the mystery of 'Banana Fish' and he has also been stated to be quite well-read, knowing his way around the newspaper's daily columns and political novels- unusual for someone who did not finish middle school. Sing is a very short young man with cropped dark blue hair and thin eyebrows above his dark eyes.

Categories :. After Ash won a knife fight against Arthur in the agreement that Arthur would either submit his territory or leave, Arthur drew a gun from his lieutenant and attempted to kill Ash. Five years later in New York Sense, their wedding pictures are shown, signifying they have married. Ash's older half- brother. At Club Cod, he learned how to entice customers using his charisma, and he would in due time catch the personal eye of Golzine himself, who opted to keep Ash as a personal "pet" or sex slave. Sing is not afraid to speak his mind and to tell others what he thinks, regardless of whether it annoys others or makes sense. Under Golzine he is "cultured" and trained as a member of the upper class: made to taste various kinds of wine, learn proper table manners, and receive an outstanding education. Start Your Free Trial. Try Now. That night, as one of his assistants fired the modified gun at him, some of the gunpowder exploded in the gun's chamber, accidentally firing the bullet loaded only for show by the assistant into Soo's lung.

Path was angry to learn that Robinson had been unfaithful but the two decided to continue to present themselves as husband and wife for the sake of the act. Jenkins Charlie Dickinson. They have several intimate moments and share a deep and unique connection, which is often interpreted as romantic. The marriage was not legally recognized as Robinson was still married to Bessie Smith. Stanley Hall Trevor H. Five years later in New York Sense, their wedding pictures are shown, signifying they have married. Max even admits that Ash is like a son to him. He asks him to protect his friends on numerous occasions and believes in him to follow through.

When Ching Ling Foo realized that the press was not interested in Chung Ling Soo's real identity, he backed out of the press conference and the challenge. Robinson performed his first magic show at the age of 14 and began performing professionally on the vaudeville circuit shortly thereafter. Download as PDF Printable version. He is shown wearing glasses when reading, suggesting that he's far-sighted. Cancel Save. Robinson married his assistant Bessie Smith on February 23, The circumstances of the accident were verified by the gun expert Robert Churchill. After the deaths of multiple loved ones and his best friend, Ash gives up on attempting to force Eiji to return to Japan where he is safe, admitting to his need of Eiji by his side. Try Now.

Lower the curtain. Soo's death was ruled "accidental" [23] with a final verdict of "misadventure". He performed his act without incident until he got to his famous "Condemned to Death by the Boxers" illusion. Categories :. At fourteen Ash falls in love with a girl, but she is killed before anything develops when she is thought to be his girlfriend. In Volumes 1 and 2, he is the first to know of and warn Ash of Arthur's attack, and leads Ash's gang in the rescue operation to recover Ash. His usual casual attire is a white tank top tucked into jeans with a belt. In order to garner publicity, Foo's promoter publicly announced that he would duplicate at least half of Chung Ling Soo's illusions to prove that he was the real "Original Chinese Conjurer". Actually, Soo palmed the bullets, hiding them in his hand during their examination and marking.

Young informant thought to be about 12 and member of Ash's gang. The muskets Soo used in his act were brazed with extra steel barrels. However, Foo refused to meet with him as Robinson had accepted another previous challenge issued by Foo and lost. Sing expresses a great deal of anger and frustration about Shorter's death, and is persistent in wanting to know the truth about how he was killed. Help Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Soo's death was ruled "accidental" [23] with a final verdict of "misadventure". Retrieved September 20, When Hee died, Soo began performing the magic his mentor had taught him.

In , he began performing " black art illusions " under the name "Achmed Ben Ali". Sing is shown to admire and respect Ash to the point of hero-worship, as well as trusting and acknowledging him as a good leader. When Ash is six years old, Griffin is called to serve in the army and is sent to Iraq Vietnam in the manga. Start a Wiki. Ash Lynx Eiji Okumura. They interact on the same level as gang leaders with Sing positioning himself as his counterpart overseeing the fight with Ash and Arthur alongside Cain. It lead to the decision of Max Lobo to shoot Griffin in the legs and make him drop his weapon. Consequently, the bullet fired in the normal way, hitting Soo in the chest.

They become friends, despite an age difference of ten years, and Sing remarks to Eiji that he thinks she's "a sweet kid". Start a Wiki. Foxx also rapes him after capturing him. The muzzle-loaded guns were rigged so that the gunpowder charge fired in a chamber below the barrel so that the bullet never left the gun. Over time, a residue of unburned gunpowder was able to form in the channel he had made to allow the flash to bypass the barrel and ignite a blank charge in the ramrod tube. Ash Lynx is walking through an alley of New York where he comes across a dying man. Meredith," which Shorter is shown to have prior knowledge of throughout Volume 2. Lao and Sing care deeply for each other, but Lao leaves Sing's gang because he does not want to work with Ash due to his resentment of him for killing Shorter ignorant of the circumstances.

Ash describes Shorter as having "always regarded me as a human being with a real heart, not some sort of tool. He is aided by Japanese journalist Eiji Okumura and his friend Shorter Wong in discovering the true nature of the mysterious substance. Start a Wiki. His intelligence lends itself well to solving the mystery of 'Banana Fish' and he has also been stated to be quite well-read, knowing his way around the newspaper's daily columns and political novels- unusual for someone who did not finish middle school. Not only is he excellent in combat and an incredible marksman, but he is also highly intelligent, with an IQ of At age seventeen, Ash has grown to unite a great number of gangs under his command and becomes both a feared and admired leader in Manhattan, compelling fierce loyalty. In , he began performing " black art illusions " under the name "Achmed Ben Ali". In the short story of Garden of Light in Vol. Being taught personally by Blanca, he is an expert in the art of assassination and claims to know multiple forms of torture that will not kill its victim. The circumstances of the accident were verified by the gun expert Robert Churchill.

Ash's older half- brother. Shorter and Ash met each other when they were in juvenile prison, explained in the side story, "Angel Eyes", where it is shown that he found Ash beautiful, describing his face as "so beautiful it was scary. Sing considers Yut-Lung to be similar to Ash in some ways, but is aware of his reputation as a particularly poisonous snake. In "Garden of Light," Sing describes Ash as "so beautiful you could hardly believe it. Meredith," which Shorter is shown to have prior knowledge of throughout Volume 2. The police found bones of children in his basement, and the case causes notoriety. With Shorter gone, he assumes the leadership position of Chinatown; Once Ash's gang states they do not want war, he arranges for a plan to rescue him. Appearances Quack Pack Soo Ling first meets up with Huey while he and his brothers are enjoying noodles. The episode was a public embarrassment for Ching Ling Foo, who remained at the Empire Theatre for only four weeks Chung Ling Soo's engagement at the Hippodrome lasted three months. Consequently, the bullet fired in the normal way, hitting Soo in the chest.

Though they met in complicated situations, Sing and Eiji were very quick to become friends. In the short story of Garden of Light in Vol. Minor Characters. Image Gallery. As several people point out, Eiji's refreshing innocence and honesty has a calming effect on those around him, especially to Ash who was able to find joy in his grief as Eiji loved him unconditionally. At Club Cod, he learned how to entice customers using his charisma, and he would in due time catch the personal eye of Golzine himself, who opted to keep Ash as a personal "pet" or sex slave. But as the series progresses, the two develop a deep respect for each other. Although Ash is highly aware of his attractiveness and has learned to weaponize it, his beauty often works against him, making him a target of unwanted sexual advances and harassment from older men and women alike.

Hammond C. His father relinquishes Ash's care to Griffin, his older brother, who raises him. Actually, Soo palmed the bullets, hiding them in his hand during their examination and marking. He is obsessed with hunting Ash down and killing him and is the ultimate threat in the series. He has blonde hair, green eyes, pale skin and is extremely beautiful in appearance, as remarked on by numerous characters in the series. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Ash's abilities along with his personality, have put him in a constant state of alert, making ambushes on him nigh impossible to succeed, and has in fact prevented many attempts on his life because of this. In fact, the two never married, as Robinson had never divorced his first wife, Bessie Smith. Spiritualism and spiritism. Cancel Save.

That night, as one of his assistants fired the modified gun at him, some of the gunpowder exploded in the gun's chamber, accidentally firing the bullet loaded only for show by the assistant into Soo's lung. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. At age fifteen Ash is sent to juvenile detention for killing three people. Robinson, who had watched Foo's act when he toured the United States and figured out how his illusions worked, accepted the challenge. As several people point out, Eiji's refreshing innocence and honesty has a calming effect on those around him, especially to Ash who was able to find joy in his grief as Eiji loved him unconditionally. After Chung Ling Soo's death, the public was shocked to learn that he was not Chinese. Sign In Don't have an account? The Old and New Magic pub. Meredith," which Shorter is shown to have prior knowledge of throughout Volume 2. They eventually married in a civil ceremony in March

Robinson then began dressing in traditional Chinese attire, shaved his facial hair and began wearing his hair in a queue. A year before Soo's death, magician Will Goldston commented in an interview with Magician Monthly that the public did not question Soo's identity because " Over time and after discovering the real reason why Ash had to kill Shorter, the two become allies. Ash is the only person who has ever survived Sing's attack with his deadly weapon, the 'Flying Dragon Fang. After this tragic event, we can see that Ash is wearing Shorter's sunglasses, which were now the only remaining material memory of his best friend. Categories :. His awareness of surroundings along with his incredible sense of direction and memory, allow him to easily discern where he is geographically positioned, despite being kidnapped while blindfolded. James Robinson variously performed under the names "James Campbell", "H. They fight together against Colonel Fox's mercenaries.

Later, Ash dismisses the earring as an unimportant "gift" when Eiji Okumura asks about it and then trades it for guns and ammo. Sing may have developed some feelings for Eiji over time, or he may be keeping close over lingering feelings of guilt, as his name itself means "guilt" in Chinese, a fact he points out to Eiji and Akira. But as the series progresses, the two develop a deep respect for each other. After the deaths of multiple loved ones and his best friend, Ash gives up on attempting to force Eiji to return to Japan where he is safe, admitting to his need of Eiji by his side. Appearances Quack Pack Soo Ling first meets up with Huey while he and his brothers are enjoying noodles. The marriage was not legally recognized as Robinson was still married to Bessie Smith. When Ash is seven years old he is raped by his Little League coach. In Volume 8, Ash confesses to Eiji Okumura that when he was fourteen, he thought he was in love with a girl before she was murdered by Glozine's men who assumed they were together, explaining his caution with Eiji as well as previous romantic interests.