Batwoman
Batwoman is a DC Comics superheroine, a female counterpart to Batman who operates in Gotham City.
The most prominent version, Kate Kane, is notable as one of the first openly lesbian superheroes in mainstream comics.
The character has appeared in animated series, films, and a live-action television series: The new Batwoman series premieres tonight.
Major superhero publisher
- Detective ComicsSuperhero anthology series
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- cowlHooded monastic garment
- costumeClothing for portrayal
mask · origin story · alter ego · issue · arc · crossover · panel · splash page
- BatcaveUnderground superhero base
- Bruce WayneGotham's cowled crimefighter's identity
- NightwingWing active after dark
- RobinBird-derived given name
Commissioner Gordon · Arkham Asylum · Batgirl · Alfred · Catwoman · Joker · Harley Quinn · Penguin
Extralegal justice-seeker
- heroineBrave female protagonist
- crusaderZealous advocate for change
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- defenderOne who guards another
crime-fighter · martial arts · combat · grappling hook · batarang · utility belt · motorcycle · night patrol
Sexual and gender minorities
- lesbianWoman desiring women
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
groundbreaking · representation · diversity · pride · role model · inspiration · milestone · inclusive
Sensitive content alert
- ArrowverseShared TV superhero continuity
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- AliceCommon female name
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
episode · season · showrunner
DC Comics
Major superhero publisher
- Detective ComicsSuperhero anthology series
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- cowlHooded monastic garment
costume · mask · origin story · alter ego · issue · arc · crossover · panel · splash page · cover art
Gotham City
- BatcaveUnderground superhero base
- Bruce WayneGotham's cowled crimefighter's identity
- NightwingWing active after dark
Commissioner Gordon · Arkham Asylum · Robin · Batgirl · Alfred · Catwoman · Joker · Harley Quinn · Penguin · Riddler
vigilante
Extralegal justice-seeker
- heroineBrave female protagonist
- crusaderZealous advocate for change
- protectorOne who safeguards others
defender · crime-fighter · martial arts · combat · grappling hook · batarang · utility belt · motorcycle · night patrol · rooftop
LGBTQ
Sexual and gender minorities
- lesbianWoman desiring women
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- visibilityRange of clear sight
trailblazer · groundbreaking · representation · diversity · pride · role model · inspiration · milestone · inclusive · pioneering
CW
Sensitive content alert
- ArrowverseShared TV superhero continuity
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- AliceCommon female name
streaming · episode · season · showrunner
- heroeshero, heroes, heroine, heroines, superhero
- BatmanBruce Wayne, Gotham, Gotham City, Joker, Robin
- DC ComicsSuperman, Aquaman, Flash, Cyborg, Green Lantern
- Masked HeroesSpider-Man, Zorro, The Phantom, Robin, Batgirl
- Spinoffsbackdoor pilot, derivative, offshoot, sequel series, prequel series
- SuperheroinesSupergirl, Batgirl, She-Hulk, Storm, Jean Grey
BatwomanJoker
Gotham's chaos-loving nemesis
villain · supervillain · antagonist · The Joker · Harley Quinn
woman, bat, bats, women, womanhood, batman, womankind, batsman, batlike