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Richard Dragon #4 is an issue of the series Richard Dragon (Volume 1) with a cover date of October, 2004. It was published on August 25, 2004.
Synopsis for "Enter the Dragon, Part IV"
Ben and Dragon go to Detroit and rent an apartment together.
Shiva and the Circle of Six take over a Detroit gang.
The police break down the door of Ben and Dragon's apartment.
Appearing in "Enter the Dragon, Part IV"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Barney Ling
- Henderson
- Theresa Cruz (First appearance)
- "Teddy" Cruz (First appearance)
Locations:
Items:
- Joe Snarly
Vehicles:
Notes
- Theresa and Teddy's last name is given as "Cruz" here while in all subsequent appearances it's "Ruiz".