Was the Green Turtle the First Asian-American Superhero? (2014)

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No, that would be Kato from Green Hornet starting with the Radio drama on January 31, 1936. Although the evolution of his origin changed during WWII.

Well, Kato is really the Green Hornet’s Valet/Sidekick, like a combo of Alfred + Robin for Batman.

We all know Bruce Lee was the star of that show. Well, him and the car.

He is the sidekick in the same way Wang Chi was the sidekick in Big Trouble In Little China. I'm going with Kato is a superhero.

If he was, this wouldn't be phrased as a question.