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Creation & Design

Batwoman was created in 1956 as a female counterpart to Batman, designed to attract female readers and provide a romantic interest for Batman.

Early Years

Kathy Kane was introduced as a wealthy socialite who becomes Batwoman to fight crime in Gotham City, often alongside Batman.

Character Development

Over the years, Batwoman has evolved from a supporting character to a prominent hero in her own right, dealing with themes of identity, love, and the complexities of being a vigilante.

Cultural Reception

Batwoman has been well-received for her strong characterization and representation of LGBTQ+ themes, particularly in her relationship with Maggie Sawyer.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kathy Kane
First Appearance:
Detective Comics #233
Aliases:
Batwoman, Kathy Kane
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Batman, Gotham Knights, Justice League
Abilities:
Expert martial artist, Acrobatics, Genius-level intellect, Expert detective
Equipment:
Batsuit, Utility belt, Grappling hook, Batmobile
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
red

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Detective Comics #233
DC ⋅ 1956
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Detective Comics #233
 
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1st appearance, cover and origin of Batwoman, Kathy Kane

Batman #105
DC ⋅ 1957
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Batman #105
 
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2nd appearance of Batwoman

World's Finest Comics #90
DC ⋅ 1957
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World's Finest Comics #90
 
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3rd appearance of Batwoman

Batman #122
DC ⋅ 1959
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Batman #122
 
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Marriage of Batman and Batwoman

Batman Family #10
DC ⋅ 1977
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Batman Family #10
 
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Reintroduction of Batwoman

Brave and the Bold, The #182
DC ⋅ 1982
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Brave and the Bold, The #182
 
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1st appearance of the Golden Age Batwoman in the Modern Age

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