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Court of Owls
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Creation & Design

The Court of Owls was created by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, introduced in the New 52 Batman series as a secret society that has controlled Gotham City for centuries.

Early Years

Initially, the Court of Owls was shrouded in mystery, with their influence felt throughout Gotham, manipulating events from the shadows.

Character Development

Over the years, the Court of Owls has evolved from a mysterious antagonist to a central figure in Gotham's lore, influencing various storylines and character arcs within the Batman universe.

Cultural Reception

The Court of Owls has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for their intricate storytelling and the depth they add to Gotham's history.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Batman #1
Aliases:
Talons, Owls
Species:
Human
Gender:
Unknown
Affiliations:
Batman, Talons
Abilities:
Stealth, Combat Skills, Tactical Intelligence
Equipment:
Weapons, Advanced Technology
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Unknown
Hair Color:
Unknown

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Batman #1
DC ⋅ 2011
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Batman #1
 
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Premiere issue of the second standalone Batman title

1st appearance of Lincoln March

1st cameo appearance of Harper Row, later becomes Bluebird

Batman #2
DC ⋅ 2011
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Batman #2
 
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1st appearance of The Talon, William Cobb, an assassin for the Court of Owls and the great-grandfather of Dick Grayson

Batman #3
DC ⋅ 2012
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Batman #3
 
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1st cameo team appearance of The Court of Owls

1st appearance of Luka Volk and the Whisper Gang

Batman #6
DC ⋅ 2012
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Batman #6
 
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1st full team appearance of The Court of Owls

Batman #4
DC ⋅ 2012
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Batman #4
 
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2nd cameo appearance of The Court of Owls

Batman #8
Limited ⋅ DC ⋅ 2012
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Batman #8
 
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Comic shops were able to order quantities of this variant based on the lowest ordered DC comic book that was on FOC (Final Order Cutoff) during the same week as Batman #8

Batwing #9
DC ⋅ 2012
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Batwing #9
 
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1st appearance of Talon, Alexander Staunton, resurrected during the Night of the Owls

Batgirl #9
DC ⋅ 2012
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Batgirl #9
 
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1st appearance and origin of Strix, a Talon who later joins the Birds of Prey

Talon #0
DC ⋅ 2012
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1st appearance of Talon, Calvin Rose, the only Talon to have escaped from the Court of Owls

Nightwing #65
DC ⋅ 2019
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Nightwing #65
 
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Origin of Ric Grayson, specifically his ancestral affiliation with the Court of Owls

Nightwing #66
DC ⋅ 2019
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Nightwing accepts his role as a Talon in the Court of Owls

Batman: The Adventures Continue Season 2 #1
DC ⋅ 2021
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Batman: The Adventures Continue Season 2 #1
 
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1st appearance of the Court of Owls in the DC Animated Universe series of comics

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