Sergeant Cordell Walker is the central protagonist and a Dallas–Fort Worth-based Texas Ranger. Raised by his American Indian uncle Ray Firewalker, he served in the Marines' elite Recon unit during the Vietnam War. He embodies traditional Wild West sheriff values and leads his team in law enforcement operations.
Veteran sniper and loyal team member.
Former Delta Force captain turned major, leads counter-terrorism ops in Lebanon.
A Seattle police officer who is shot and briefly dies during a failed drug bust, then receives a secret new identity as hitman Danny Grogan. He infiltrates Marco Luganni’s organization, manipulates rival criminal factions, protects Tim Murphy, defeats the conspirators, and takes revenge on Ronny Delaney.
Self is the film star whom Barry idolizes and imagines as his heroic partner. He attends the karate tournament as a guest, agrees to join Mr. Lee's team after Noreen Chan persuades him, and defeats Kelly Stone in freestyle fighting while also seeking to teach Stone humility.
Hong Kong martial artist who assists Tang Lung in defending the restaurant against the crime boss.
Resilient US Army colonel and Vietnam POW leading daring rescue missions for captured soldiers.
J.D. Dawes is a California trucker who returns from the road and investigates after learning that a friend was assaulted and paralyzed. He searches for his younger brother Billy, is arrested and sentenced to death, then survives when fellow truckers rescue him and help destroy the corrupt town.
Josh Randall is David Paschal's enforcer and the story's central protagonist. He collects Milt Diamond's debt in Los Angeles, returns to Hong Kong, and protects Joy after Sam and David are murdered. Assisted by Claire and later LeRoy, he investigates the conspiracy and rejects Raimondi's offer to betray Joy.
Sergeant Eddie Cusack is the central police protagonist, leading the operation against Luis Comacho and later fighting to protect Diana Luna. He refuses to support Cragie's false account, loses the trust of fellow officers, and ultimately acts alone to defeat Luis and restore both Diana's safety and his own standing.
A solitary Texas Ranger and former Marine who prefers working alone with his .44 Magnum. He reluctantly partners with Kayo to investigate a weapons heist after his friend Dakota is killed. He endures brutal torture and burial by the villain, escapes to lead the final assault, and successfully rescues his daughter Sally while defeating the antagonist.
Sean Kane is an undercover San Francisco narcotics detective whose partner, Dave Pierce, is murdered during an investigation. After quitting the force under pressure, Kane pursues the drug cartel, uncovers its corruption, confronts Morgan Canfield and The Professor, and ultimately chooses justice over personal revenge with support from Heather Sullivan and James Chan.
Chuck Norris has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Missing in Action with 3 titles. Signature works include Walker, Texas Ranger, The Delta Force, The Hitman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 10 universes
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