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Creation & Design

Dagger was created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Ed Hannigan, first appearing in the early 1980s as a part of the Marvel Universe.

Early Years

Tandy Bowen was a runaway who gained her powers after being experimented on by a drug lord. She later teamed up with Cloak, forming a duo that fought against crime and drug trafficking.

Character Development

Over the years, Dagger has evolved from a troubled teen into a powerful hero, learning to harness her abilities and work alongside other heroes while dealing with her own personal demons.

Cultural Reception

Dagger has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her depth and complexity as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Tandy Bowen
First Appearance:
Batgirl #37
Aliases:
Dagger, Lightbringer
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Cloak, The Runaways, Heroes for Hire
Abilities:
Light manipulation, Healing, Enhanced agility
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Batgirl #37
DC ⋅ 2015
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Batgirl #37
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Dagger Type, a man impersonating Batgirl

Controversial issue: criticized for being insulting and portraying transexual or transgender individuals as insane

While performing, Dagger Type removes the Batgirl mask causing the stunned audience to refer to the character as "him" and "he" prompting Dagger Type to fire upon the crowd

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