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Creation & Design

Created by writer Marc Andreyko and artist Scott Kolins, Kate Spencer was introduced as a new character in the Manhunter series, bringing a fresh perspective to the legacy of the Manhunter name.

Early Years

Kate Spencer was a prosecutor who took the law into her own hands after her experiences with the justice system led her to believe that some criminals could not be punished adequately. She became a vigilante, adopting the mantle of Manhunter.

Character Development

Throughout her story arcs, Kate Spencer evolves from a lone vigilante to a respected member of the superhero community, grappling with her moral dilemmas and the impact of her actions on her personal life.

Cultural Reception

Manhunter received positive reviews for its strong character development and unique take on the vigilante genre, appealing to both new readers and long-time fans of DC Comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kate Spencer
First Appearance:
Adventure Comics #58
Aliases:
Manhunter, The Huntress
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League, Checkmate, The Outsiders
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Skilled detective, Access to advanced technology
Equipment:
Manhunter suit, Utility belt, Various weapons
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Adventure Comics #58
DC ⋅ 1941
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Adventure Comics #58
 
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1st appearance of Paul Kirk, an investigator

The title of this story is 'Paul Kirk, Manhunter' but Kirk is not depicted in a costume or referred to by the moniker

Adventure Comics #73
DC ⋅ 1942
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Adventure Comics #73
 
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1st appearance of Rick Nelson, Manhunter

This issue introduces Rick Nelson, a costumed Manhunter but in Adventure Comics #74, the identity reverts back to Paul Kirk who first appeared in Adventure Comics #58

Adventure Comics #74
DC ⋅ 1942
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Adventure Comics #74
 
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1st appearance of Paul Kirk as the costumed crime-fighter, Manhunter

Kirk previously appeared as a plain-clothes investigator in Adventure Comics #58 in a story titled, Paul Kirk Manhunter

Adventure Comics #79
DC ⋅ 1942
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Adventure Comics #79
 
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Cover art by Simon and Kirby

Detective Comics #437
DC ⋅ 1973
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Detective Comics #437
 
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Reintroduction of Manhunter, Paul Kirk, previously appeared in Adventure Comics #92 (1944)

1st Issue Special #5
DC ⋅ 1975
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1st Issue Special #5
 
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1st appearance of the fifth Manhunter, Mark Shaw, later becomes the Privateer, then the leader of Leviathan

1st appearance of the Cult of the Manhunters aka the Shan

1st appearance of the Manhunter Grandmaster

Manhunter: The Complete Saga #1
Excalibur ⋅ 1979
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Manhunter: The Complete Saga #1
 
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88-page, black and white one-shot collecting back-up stories from Detective Comics #437 - #443 featuring Manhunter

Won a best feature length story award from the Academy of Comic Book Arts

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JLA #61
DC ⋅ 2002
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JLA #61
 
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1st team appearance of the Power Company: Witchfire, Striker Z, Skyrocket, Manhunter V, Sapphire and Bork

Action Comics #1011
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DC ⋅ 2019
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Action Comics #1011
 
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Reintroduction of Manhunter, Kate Spencer, in costume

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