Evil beware the return of Batwoman - the lesbian

Saturday June 3, 2006
By Maxine Frith

Fifty years after she graced the pages of a comic book, Batwoman is to return to the world of superheroes - as a lesbian socialite.

After an absence of almost 30 years and following months of feverish speculation among fans of the genre, it has emerged that Batwoman will make an appearance in next month's issue of a comic called 52, produced by the legendary publishers DC Comics.

Her real identity is Kathy Kane, described as a "lesbian socialite by night and a crime fighter by later in the night".

Kathy Kane was also the name of the first Batwoman's alter ego, created in July 1956. She became Batman's ally in his fight against evil, but was always in his shadow somewhat, merely making occasional appearances in the comic named after him.

In her initial incarnation she was hardly a feminist icon - she was never given her own comic, carried a handbag and spent time with her niece Batgirl swooning over Batman and his sidekick Robin.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/6/story.cfm?c_id=6&ObjectID=10384771

Mods, I think this is an important sociological step forward when a mainstream like DC takes a gamble like this. It's a good thing (IMO) that needds a little up front in progressive forums. If you don't agree with me, I'm telling Batwoman on you and you will hear from her!
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Waiting to see the Dobson/Robertson/Falwell et al reactions... hopefully a few strokes and heads exploding....

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Redstone

That's why I'm here posting instead of mowing the yard right now.

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to sleep and woken up in Seattle.

Redstone

The rain has been unbelievable though. These popcorn thundershowers are ruining a lot of weekends at the moment.

Redstone

getting confused with later reditions of the comic?

I'd be interested to see if either Bat Woman or her alter ego are "Out" as lesbians.
How many closets can one person be in at the same time?

Please

your comment, this isn't breaking news.
It appeared here on DU on May 31st

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=364&topic_id=1323341