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Black Canary

Black Canary

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

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

Non-Key Issues

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1st appearance of Black Canary

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1st appearance of Black Canary

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2nd appearance of Black Canary

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2nd appearance of Black Canary

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First meeting of Black Canary and the Justice Society of America

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First meeting of Black Canary and the Justice Society of America

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First solo Black Canary story

1st cover appearance of Black Canary

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First solo Black Canary story

1st cover appearance of Black Canary

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Black Canary joins the JSA

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Black Canary joins the JSA

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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

2nd appearance of Chronos

"Crisis on Earth" part 1

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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

2nd appearance of Chronos

"Crisis on Earth" part 1

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Origin of Starman, Ted Knight

Origin of Black Canary

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Origin of Starman, Ted Knight

Origin of Black Canary

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Origin of Black Canary

Origin of Dr. Fate

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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

DC ⋅ 1983

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New origin of Black Canary, powers and identity explained

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New origin of Black Canary, powers and identity explained

Detective Comics #554

DC ⋅ 1985

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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

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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

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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

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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

DC ⋅ 1995

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1st team appearance of Birds of Prey: Black Canary and Oracle

Unofficial team appearance in Showcase 96 #3

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1st team appearance of Birds of Prey: Black Canary and Oracle

Unofficial team appearance in Showcase 96 #3

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Prototype team appearance of the Birds of Prey: Black Canary, Oracle and Lois Lane

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Prototype team appearance of the Birds of Prey: Black Canary, Oracle and Lois Lane

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Premiere issue of all-female team title with Barbara Gordon and Black Canary

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Premiere issue of all-female team title with Barbara Gordon and Black Canary

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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes featuring Black Canary

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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes featuring Black Canary

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Green Arrow proposes to Black Canary

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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

DC ⋅ 2007

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Wedding of Green Arrow and Black Canary

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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

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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

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Variant cover art by Ejikure

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Variant cover art by Ejikure

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Variant cover art by Nathan Szerdy

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Variant cover art by Nathan Szerdy

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Variant cover art by Alex Garner

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Variant cover art by Alex Garner

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Flash Comics #86	DC	$1.9k	$7k	$19k
Flash Comics #87	DC	$80	$200	$800
All-Star Comics #38	DC	$390	$925	$3.9k
Flash Comics #92	DC	$1k	$3k	$10k
All-Star Comics #41	DC	$115	$475	$1.2k
Justice League of America #21	DC	$80	$200	$800
Brave and the Bold, The #61	DC	$10	$30	$155
Justice League of America #74	DC	$8	$20	$80
Justice League of America #75	DC	$30	$80	$385
DC Special Series #10	DC	$2	$8	$18
Justice League of America #220	DC	$1	$2	$5
Detective Comics #554	DC	$1	$2	$5
Green Arrow #34	DC	$1	$2	$3
Birds of Prey: Black Canary / Oracle #1	DC	$3	$9	$35
Showcase '96 #3	DC	$2	$8	$20
Birds of Prey #1	DC	$3	$9	$35
Justice League of America #6	DC	$2	$8	$20
Green Arrow #75	DC	$1	$2	$3
Green Arrow / Black Canary Wedding Special #1	DC	$1	$2	$4
DCeased #2	DC	$1	$2	$4
Batman: Urban Legends #6	DC	$1	$5	$15
Deathstroke Inc. #5	DC	$5	$15	$50
Deathstroke Inc. #6	DC	$2	$8	$20

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Creation & Design

Early Years

Character Development

Cultural Reception

Character Details

Flash Comics #86

DC ⋅ 1947

Flash Comics #86

DC ⋅ 1947

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1st appearance of Black Canary

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1st appearance of Black Canary

Flash Comics #87

DC ⋅ 1947

Flash Comics #87

DC ⋅ 1947

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2nd appearance of Black Canary

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2nd appearance of Black Canary

All-Star Comics #38

DC ⋅ 1947

All-Star Comics #38

DC ⋅ 1947

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First meeting of Black Canary and the Justice Society of America

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First meeting of Black Canary and the Justice Society of America

Flash Comics #92

DC ⋅ 1948

Flash Comics #92

DC ⋅ 1948

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First solo Black Canary story

1st cover appearance of Black Canary

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First solo Black Canary story

1st cover appearance of Black Canary

All-Star Comics #41

DC ⋅ 1948

All-Star Comics #41

DC ⋅ 1948

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Black Canary joins the JSA

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Black Canary joins the JSA

Justice League of America #21

DC ⋅ 1963

Justice League of America #21

DC ⋅ 1963

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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

2nd appearance of Chronos

"Crisis on Earth" part 1

Key Facts

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

2nd appearance of Chronos

"Crisis on Earth" part 1

Brave and the Bold, The #61

DC ⋅ 1965

Brave and the Bold, The #61

DC ⋅ 1965

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Origin of Starman, Ted Knight

Origin of Black Canary

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Origin of Starman, Ted Knight

Origin of Black Canary

Justice League of America #74

DC ⋅ 1969

Justice League of America #74

DC ⋅ 1969