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Creation & Design

Clownhunter was created by James Tynion IV and first appeared in Batman #100. He was designed to represent the youth of Gotham who are affected by the chaos caused by the Joker and his followers.

Early Years

Bao Xiong grew up in Gotham City, witnessing the violence and chaos brought by the Joker and his gang. This traumatic experience shaped his desire to take justice into his own hands.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Clownhunter evolves from a vengeful youth into a more nuanced character who grapples with the moral implications of his actions and the impact of violence on Gotham.

Cultural Reception

Clownhunter has been received positively by fans for his unique perspective as a young vigilante in Gotham, resonating with themes of trauma and justice.

Character Details

Real Name:
Bao Xiong
First Appearance:
Batman #96
Aliases:
Clownhunter
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Batman Family, Gotham Knights
Abilities:
Martial Arts, Stealth, Tactical Combat
Equipment:
Custom weapons, Grappling hook
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Batman #96
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1st appearance of Clownhunter

Batman #96
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Variant cover art by Jorge Jimenez

Batman: Joker War Zone #1
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Poison Ivy becomes Queen Ivy

Batman #99
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Variant cover art by Derrrick Chew featuring Clownhunter

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Variant cover art by Derrick Chew

Batman Annual #5
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Origin of Clownhunter

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