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Creation & Design

Black Canary was created as a strong female character in the 1940s, representing empowerment and resilience.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain, she quickly became a hero and a member of the Justice Society of America.

Character Development

Over the years, Black Canary has evolved from a sidekick to a leading hero, showcasing her strength, independence, and complexity.

Cultural Reception

Black Canary has been well-received as a strong female character, often praised for her fighting skills and independence.

Character Details

Real Name:
Dinah Laurel Lance
First Appearance:
Flash Comics #86
Aliases:
Canary, Black Canary II
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League, Birds of Prey, Justice Society of America
Abilities:
Expert martial artist, Acoustic scream, Master tactician
Equipment:
Canary Cry, Martial arts weapons
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Flash Comics #86
DC ⋅ 1947
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Flash Comics #86
 
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1st appearance of Black Canary

Flash Comics #87
DC ⋅ 1947
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Flash Comics #87
 
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2nd appearance of Black Canary

All-Star Comics #38
DC ⋅ 1947
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All-Star Comics #38
 
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First meeting of Black Canary and the Justice Society of America

Flash Comics #92
DC ⋅ 1948
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Flash Comics #92
 
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First solo Black Canary story

1st cover appearance of Black Canary

All-Star Comics #41
DC ⋅ 1948
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All-Star Comics #41
 
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Black Canary joins the JSA

Justice League of America #21
DC ⋅ 1963
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Justice League of America #21
 
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First meeting of the Justice Society of America and the Justice League of America

First meeting of Green Arrow and Black Canary

First meeting and team-up of Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern and Hal Jordan, the Silver Age Green Lantern

1st appearance of Dr. Fate and Hourman in the Silver Age

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2nd appearance of Chronos

"Crisis on Earth" part 1

Brave and the Bold, The #61
DC ⋅ 1965
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Brave and the Bold, The #61
 
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Origin of Starman, Ted Knight

Origin of Black Canary

Justice League of America #74
DC ⋅ 1969
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Justice League of America #74
 
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Death of the first Black Canary, later revealed in Justice League of America #220

Death of Larry Lance, husband of the first Black Canary

Justice League of America #75
DC ⋅ 1969
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Justice League of America #75
 
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1st appearance and origin of the second Black Canary, daughter of the first Black Canary

Black Canary joins the Justice League of America

In Justice League of America #220, this Black Canary arc is retconned to be the first appearance of the second Black Canary

DC Special Series #10
DC ⋅ 1978
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DC Special Series #10
 
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Origin of Black Canary

Origin of Dr. Fate

Justice League of America #220
DC ⋅ 1983
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Justice League of America #220
 
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New origin of Black Canary, powers and identity explained

Detective Comics #554
DC ⋅ 1985
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Detective Comics #554
 
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Debut of new Black Canary costume

Cover pays homage to Flash Comics #92 where Black Canary makes her first cover appearance

Green Arrow #34
DC ⋅ 1990
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Green Arrow #34
 
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Partial nudity beyond the average mainstream comic as Black Canary (Dinah Lance) and Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) show their affections for one another

Birds of Prey: Black Canary / Oracle #1
DC ⋅ 1995
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Birds of Prey: Black Canary / Oracle #1
 
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1st team appearance of Birds of Prey: Black Canary and Oracle

Unofficial team appearance in Showcase 96 #3

Showcase '96 #3
DC ⋅ 1996
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Showcase '96 #3
 
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Prototype team appearance of the Birds of Prey: Black Canary, Oracle and Lois Lane

Birds of Prey #1
DC ⋅ 1999
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Premiere issue of all-female team title with Barbara Gordon and Black Canary

Justice League of America #6
1:10 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2007
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Justice League of America #6
 
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes featuring Black Canary

Green Arrow #75
DC ⋅ 2007
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Green Arrow #75
 
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Green Arrow proposes to Black Canary

Green Arrow / Black Canary Wedding Special #1
DC ⋅ 2007
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Green Arrow / Black Canary Wedding Special #1
 
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Wedding of Green Arrow and Black Canary

DCeased #2
DC ⋅ 2019
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Part two of the six-issue series where a global virus transmitted by social media turns the Earth's population into zombies

1st appearance of the Black Canary as a Green Lantern, alternate reality

Batman: Urban Legends #6
Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 2021
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Batman: Urban Legends #6
 
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Variant cover art by Ejikure

Deathstroke Inc. #5
1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2022
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Variant cover art by Nathan Szerdy

Deathstroke Inc. #6
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Variant cover art by Alex Garner

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