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Creation & Design

Big Barda was created by Jack Kirby as part of his New Gods series, representing a strong female character who defies traditional gender roles.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a member of Darkseid's Female Furies, Barda eventually escapes Apokolips and becomes a hero alongside Mister Miracle.

Character Development

Over the years, Big Barda has evolved from a villainous character to a prominent hero, known for her strength, compassion, and complex relationship with Mister Miracle.

Cultural Reception

Big Barda has been well-received as a strong female character in comics, often praised for her depth and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Barda Free
Aliases:
Barda, Warrior Woman
Species:
New God
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League, New Gods, Infinity Man
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Expert combatant, Magical abilities
Equipment:
Mega-Rod, Mother Box
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Mister Miracle #4

DC ⋅ 1971

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Mister Miracle #4
 
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1st appearance of Big Barda, highly skilled warrior and love interest of Mister Miracle

Mister Miracle #5

DC ⋅ 1971

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Mister Miracle #5
 
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1st appearance of Virman Vundabar one of Darkseid's Elite

2nd appearance of Big Barda

Mister Miracle #7

DC ⋅ 1972

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Mister Miracle #7
 
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1st appearance of Kanto, Darkseid's master assassin

1st cover appearance of Big Barda

Mister Miracle #18

DC ⋅ 1973

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Mister Miracle #18
 
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Marriage of Big Barda and Mister Miracle

Action Comics #593

DC ⋅ 1987

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Action Comics #593
 
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Controversial story

Sleez, an alien from Apokolips, nearly succeeds in using mind-control to produce a sex-tape for Grossman Pictures starring Superman and Big Barda

Mister Miracle #1

DC ⋅ 2017

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Mister Miracle #1
 
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Critically-acclaimed premiere issue of the fourth Mister Miracle series

Mister Miracle #7

DC ⋅ 2018

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Mister Miracle #7
 
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1st appearance of Jacob Free, the son of Mister Miracle and Big Barda

Female Furies #1

DC ⋅ 2019

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Female Furies #1
 
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1st appearance of Aurelie, a female fury

New Gods #1

DC ⋅ 2024

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New Gods #1
 
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1st appearance of a New God as a child who is referred to as the Last Avatar

1st appearance of Olivia Free, the infant child of Mister Miracle and Big Barda

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