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Creation & Design

Batwoman was created by writer Greg Rucka and artist J.H. Williams III, debuting in 2006 as part of the DC Comics universe, designed to be a strong female counterpart to Batman.

Early Years

Kate Kane was raised in a wealthy family in Gotham City but faced personal tragedy when her mother was killed and her father was left to raise her and her twin sister, who was later revealed to be a villain. After serving in the military, Kate returned to Gotham to fight crime as Batwoman.

Character Development

Over the years, Batwoman has evolved from a supporting character in the Batman mythos to a prominent hero in her own right, exploring themes of identity, family, and the complexities of being a vigilante.

Cultural Reception

Batwoman has been well-received by critics and fans alike, praised for her strong characterization and representation of LGBTQ+ themes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kate Kane
First Appearance:
Infinite Crisis #7
Aliases:
Batwoman, Katherine Kane
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Batman, Gotham Knights, Bat Family
Abilities:
Expert martial artist, Master detective, Firearms proficiency
Equipment:
Batsuit, Utility belt, Batmobile
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
6' 8"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
red

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Infinite Crisis #7
DC ⋅ 2006
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Infinite Crisis #7
 
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1st appearance of Bart Allen as the fourth Flash

1st cameo appearance of Batwoman, Kate Kane

52 #7
DC ⋅ 2006
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52 #7
 
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1st appearance of Kate Kane, not wearing Batwoman costume

52 #9
DC ⋅ 2006
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52 #9
 
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2nd cameo appearance of Batwoman, Kate Kane

1st cameo team appearance of Everyman Project members: Eliza Harmon, Erik Storn, Gerome McKenna, Hannibal Bates, Jacob Colby

52 #11
DC ⋅ 2006
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52 #11
 
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1st full appearance of Batwoman, Kate Kane

Detective Comics #854
DC ⋅ 2009
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Detective Comics #854
 
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1st appearance of Alice aka Beth Kane, Batwoman's demented twin sister

1st appearance of Colonel Jacob Kane, Kate's father

Detective Comics #858
DC ⋅ 2009
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Origin of Batwoman

Origin of Alice

Detective Comics #859
DC ⋅ 2010
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Detective Comics #859
 
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Origin of Batwoman, Kate Kane

1st appearance of Sophie Moore, a former girlfriend of Kane's

Detective Comics #860
DC ⋅ 2010
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Detective Comics #860
 
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Origin of Batwoman, conclusion

Origin of Alice, conclusion

Batwoman #1
DC ⋅ 2011
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1st appearance of The Weeping Woman, La Llorna

Batgirl #12
DC ⋅ 2012
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Knightfall revealed to be Charise Carnes

Batwoman #28
1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2014
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Variant cover art by Dave Johnson

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