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Creation & Design

Talon was created by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo as part of the Court of Owls storyline, introduced in the New 52 era of DC Comics.

Early Years

William Cobb was a member of the Court of Owls, a secret society that has controlled Gotham City for centuries. He was trained as an assassin known as Talon.

Character Development

Over time, Talon evolves from a mere assassin of the Court of Owls to a more complex character seeking redemption and a new purpose outside the shadows of his past.

Cultural Reception

Talon has been well-received by fans and critics, praised for his design and the depth of his character arc within the larger Batman mythos.

Character Details

Real Name:
William Cobb
First Appearance:
Batman #2
Aliases:
Talon, The Court of Owls Assassin
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Court of Owls, Talons
Abilities:
Enhanced agility, Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Stealth
Equipment:
Claws, Grappling hooks, Talon suit
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Batman #2
DC ⋅ 2011
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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

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

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