Batwoman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Katherine Rebecca "Kate" Kane is a wealthy heiress who becomes inspired by the crimefighter Batman and chooses, like him, to put her wealth and resources towards a campaign to fight crime as a masked vigilante in her home of Gotham City. This current version of Batwoman was introduced in 2006 in the seventh week of the publisher's year-long 52 weekly comic book. Introduced as Kate Kane, the modern Batwoman began operating in Gotham City in Batman's absence following the events of the company-wide crossover Infinite Crisis. The modern Batwoman is written as being of Jewish descent and as a lesbian. During the New 52, it is established that Kate Kane is a cousin of Batman's alter-ego Bruce Wayne, being a niece of his mother Martha Wayne.
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | As Kate Kane, 52 #7 (August 2006), As Batwoman, 52 #11 (September 2006) |
| Created by | Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid, Keith Giffen |
| Alter ego | Katherine Rebecca "Kate" Kane |
| Species | Human |
| Team affiliations | Batman Incorporated, D.E.O, Justice League, Birds of Prey, Justice League Dark |
| Notable aliases | Brightbat |
| Abilities | Genius-level intellect, Peak human physical condition, Highly skilled martial artist, Highly skilled detective, Utilizes high-tech equipment and weapons |
About Batwoman
Kate Kane, also known as the titular Batwoman, seeks justice for Gotham City. The pilot was ordered in January after Ruby Rose debuted as the character in The CW's "Elseworlds" crossover television event. Rose was replaced by Javicia Leslie in the title role of the series for season 2.
Achievement of Batwoman
Caroline Dries of The Vampire Diaries and Smallville was hired to write and executive produce the series. The character of Batwoman identifies as lesbian, and DC Comics executive Dan DiDio noted that it was important to have a cast that is "reflective of today's society and even today's fanbase." Rose identifies herself as lesbian and gender neutral.
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