Cassandra Cain

Cassandra Cain is a fictional character in the DC Comics Universe, one of several who have served as Batgirl, a character in the Batman comic book franchise. Cassandra's backstory presents her as the daughter of assassins David Cain and Lady Shiva. She was deprived of speech and human contact during her childhood as conditioning to become the world's greatest assassin. Consequently, Cassandra grew up to become an expert martial artist while simultaneously remaining mute, developing very limited social skills, and being illiterate. Cassandra first appeared in Batman #567 and was created by Kelley Puckett and Damion Scott. Cassandra was the first Batgirl to star in her own ongoing Batgirl comic book series; a Eurasian character who was replaced as Batgirl by Stephanie Brown in a 2009 storyline. She returned in late 2010, where she was shown working as an anonymous agent of Batman in Hong Kong before adopting the new moniker of Black Bat.
Her status as of the 2011 New 52 Reboot is currently unknown.

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DC Comics has a stable of great, iconic heroes on their roster, and while fans of Marvel would vehemently disagree &ndash; some of the best of all time. Batman, Superman, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dc-wonder-woman-vs-greek-mythology/maggie-clancy" target="_blank">Wonder Woman</a> are all top DC heroes, and they have been and will remain as some of the most iconic and important <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/superheroes-ranked-by-most-comic-book-appearances/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">superheroes of all time</a>. Pick your choices for the best DC characters and rank them as you see fit, or just vote for your faves! Take a look at this list of DC superheroes!

Who are the top DC characters? Do you prefer Flash over Batman or Green Arrow? Let us know! Vote up <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the greatest superheroes</a> from the DC Universe or make your own ReRank of&nbsp;this DC heroes list with your personal favorites listed as the top 10 DC heroes. From popular names to lesser known good guys, these are the very best DC heroes ever.&nbsp;

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List of the most badass, tough, and iconic comic book superheroes ever created. This list includes central characters from both the DC and Marvel Universe, as well as more non-traditional or underground comic books. The definition of what makes a &quot;superhero&quot; can be quite slippery, and often encompasses characters with questionable morals and behavior (giving rise to the notion of the &quot;anti-hero.&quot;) If you love these superheroes, you&#39;ll also be interested to know that a few of them have really <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-10-lamest-super-hero-origins/ihateeverything">lame origin stories</a>.

Traditionally, a &quot;superhero&quot; simply means a larger-than-life character, or one gifted with special abilities, either organically or via their own genius or inventiveness, who uses his or her powers to protect and defend the public from threats - at times <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/unexpected-superhero-day-jobs/stephanroget" target="_blank">even while maintaining day jobs</a>. Though the word &quot;superhero&quot; began to be used as early as the 1910s, the concept really took hold in the public&#39;s mind following the introduction of Superman in 1938.

Though Superman and other characters of his day were gifted with special talents and abilities, making them particularly suited to crusading for justice, many characters that followed were more &quot;human&quot; than the noble alien from Krypton, using their intelligence (such as Iron Man or Batman) to create a superheroic persona.&nbsp; Some <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-10-greatest-disabled-superheroes-of-all-time/saintmort">superheroes also have disabilities</a> that counteract their skills, weapons or unique talents.&nbsp;

Because of the massive popularity of superheroes &ndash; particularly at the start of the 21st Century, when <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-superhero-movies-ever-made">superhero films</a> reigned at the box office &ndash; a number of deconstructions and analyses of the genre have also been done, culminating in the creation of &quot;meta-superheroes&quot; who comment on the concept of superheroism itself.&nbsp;So take a look at this list, decide who your favorite comic book superheroes are, and vote them up.&nbsp;We have your top 50 superheroes, your top 100 superheroes of all time&hellip; we don&rsquo;t quite have your top 200 comic book characters of all time simply because this list is just for the best superheroes ever. We didn&rsquo;t include the super villains on this top comic book characters list. Who are the top comic book heroes? Who is the best superhero? Let&rsquo;s put these question to rest of who is the best super heroes to rest.

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The DC Universe has some great characters in it, but perhaps Gotham City has some of the best. Being non-superpowered, Batman's allies and villains tend to have to rely on wits, muscles, and bad fashion sense. It makes them some of the most fun, the most creative, and sometimes the coolest cast of supporting characters in comics. Rank your favorite Batman characters, Batman sidekicks, and Batman villains now!&nbsp; &nbsp; What are the best Batman characters (names)? Take a look at this Batman characters list to see your favorites, like the Dark Knight himself, Robin, The Joker, The Penguin, the Riddler, Catwoman, Bane, Alfred, Commissioner Gordon, and many, many more.

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List of the best female comic book characters, be they superhero or villain. These are the women characters comic book enthusiasts continue to adore for a range of reasons. The list includes great women in comics from any period, from classic characters (such as Wonder Woman) to characters who were introduced in the 21st century.Did you know that Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, holds the official Guinness World Record of being the first <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-female-characters-in-literature?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female character</a> to act as the main heroine in her own comic series? The first issue of Sheena Queen of the Jungle was published in the U.S. in 1942. Fans of female comic book characters might know that Wonder Woman first appeared in that same year, but according to Guinness, Sheena was published earlier in the year, thus earning her the title.The top females in comic books today don’t necessarily resemble these forerunners of the genre. As of 2013, there are female comic book characters, best or otherwise, of different nationalities, allegiances, and abilities. Comic book readers might note one similarity amongst female comic book characters from all time periods, though: The best female comic book characters, heroines and villains, are usually dressed to turn men’s heads. This list contains the best female comic book characters of all time, including famous female superheroes and villainesses. You might prefer the villains. You might prefer the superheroes. You might choose <a href="/list/the-ultimate-favorites-list/stevo200?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">your favorites</a> based on abilities, clothing, or personality. However you choose your favorites, though, the greatest women in comics are all right here.Check out these amazing comic book heroines and other girl comic book characters!

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The trope of costumed crusaders having dead parents is so well-trodden that it&rsquo;s surprising anytime one encounters a superhero whose parents still happen to be alive. As it turns out, not every would-be crimefighter needs to have their mother and father gunned down in an alley to give their career a head start.

But a superhero having living parents isn&rsquo;t necessarily a positive thing. Comic books are, after all, famous for <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/court-of-owls-batman-adaptation/stephanroget" target="_blank">their never-ending cycles of horrific revelations</a> about the past, and that means that it&rsquo;s generally only a matter of time before any given hero learns something weird about their dear old mom or dad - whether they&rsquo;re still around or not.&nbsp;

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This list of teenage superheroes has been voted on by you. the fans. The are the best teenage <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">superheroes of all time</a>! Being a teenager is both tough (because it's an awkward time) and awesome (because you're young and all of your joints work!) --- like these superheroes. From finishing yesterday's math homework and thinking about your crush by day, to saving the world and still thinking about your crush by night. Vote and help decide the best adolescent superheroes in comic book history. They may sometimes be&nbsp;identified as a young adult by casual comic book fans.Who is your favorite teenage superhero? Vote for your favorite young superhero now!

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Which female DC characters are the prettiest? Through the years, there&#39;s been a variety of spandex-clad, muscle-bound, and extra-terrestrial women to save the world in the DC universe, and it&#39;s up to you to decide who is the hottest. These superhero girls&nbsp;can definitely kick your butt, but they&#39;ll also break your heart with their super good looks.

Are DCU&#39;s lady-heroes more attractive, or do the villainous vixens of Gotham take the crown for the hottest? Is Poison Ivy hotter than Catwoman? Rank your DC females, and check out&nbsp;the many sexy superheroes from DC comics.

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List of DC's superheroine bombshells ranked by the fans. There's just something impossibly hot about superhero babes. Sure, they're drawn with rockin' bods, and they're all usually pretty, but so are Victoria's Secret models. It's got to be more than that.Is it some strange reverse nightingale syndrome? Is it the fact that they could kick our asses? Is it some strange, ideal version of humanity situation? Who is the most drop dead gorgeous DC superheroine?&nbsp;Whatever the reason, we've decided to give you the hottest women in DC Comics. Make sure to vote up the ones that make you go cuckoo!

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For a loner, Batman sure has had a hell of a lot of sidekicks and partners, but who were the best Batman sidekicks and family members? Also known as the Bat-family, these bat-characters are the support team that help Batman on his missions and help Bruce Wayne stay grounded in reality. But not all of them were exactly on the level of Batman. So which ones were the best supporting members of Batman's crime-fighting family? Which ones were duds? You decide by voting for your favorite Batman family members!While Dick Grayson became a great hero in his own right, eventually taking the Batman cowl and name, Jason Todd went the other way and became the anti-hero Red Hood. So as you can see, the apple sometimes does fall far from the tree. So which other Batman sidekicks and family members make the grade?Vote up your favorite Batman family members and sidekicks and add any you think are missing. Your vote matters! Like in 1988, the lowest ranked Batman sidekick may end up getting killed off--or not.

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Sidekicks are vital to comic book lore. Who's Batman without Robin? Cap without Bucky? Doctor Strange without that Wong guy?Sidekicks don't get enough credit. They're in just as much, if not more, danger than the main hero. They're in all the same situations, usually with less training, and super villains don't exactly go around kidnapping heroes waiting for the sidekicks to come rescue them. Nope. Sidekicks are pure kidnap fodder.&nbsp;So we wanted to give the little guy his due here at Ranker; we want to appreciate the noble sidekick, and these are the best of the best! Vote up your favorite sidekick in comic book history.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Asian superheroes have played important parts in mainstream comics, but we still have a long way to go until they receive the representation they deserve.&nbsp; The best Asian heroes are the ones that don't conform to their stereotypes and become iconic because of their personalities, unique powers, and ability to capture the imagination of the audience.&nbsp;The X-Men&nbsp;comics&nbsp;have also been a source for amazing Asian superheroes. The most widely known is Jubilee, loved for her long yellow trench coat and ability to fire energy bursts from her hands. She spent time as Wolverine's partner, and the two forged a close friendship. She ended up becoming a famous member of the organization that fans still clamor to see done justice on the big screen. Later, Wolverine would get another side kick in the form of Armor, an Asian girl who could create a powerful telekinetic field of armor around her body. Since her debut, Armor has also become a valued member of the X-Men both with authors and with the fans themselves. Other notable Asian X-Men include Xorn, Sway, Sunfire, Karma, and Red Lotus.One of the biggest changes to the status quo in the Marvel Universe was that the mantle of the Hulk was passed from Bruce Banner to Amadeus Cho, a young genius on the run. It helped revitalize the comic and introduced new story lines to be drawn on for years to come. Still, even with these important characters in the spotlight more can be done. There are plenty of stereotypes to move past and brick walls to smash in the quest to get even more Asian characters onto the pages of comics. But if you have a few favorite Asian superheroes below, give them an up vote and let your voice be heard!

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Supergirl has had a crazy publication history full of inconsistent origins, story lines, and subplots. She's been killed, she's been different people, she's had different powers. But one thing was always consistent: she always had some crazy foes in her rogues gallery. Who are the best Supergirl villains in all of comics?Sure, Supergirl shares a fair amount with her Kryptonite cousin Clark Kent (Superman) but that's nothing to scoff at as he has some of the biggest bads in the business. She also has her fair share of villains and villainesses. We've decided to compile them here to see who's the best of the best (i.e. the worst of the worst) so vote up the villains from Supergirl comics that you think are the greatest of all time!

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Birds of Prey began in the mid-90s as a sort of superheroine super team-up. There have been several Birds of Prey members over the years, but the founders remain Black Canary and Barbara Gordon. The team has included several high-profile heroines over the years from Catwoman to Poison Ivy to Batgirl. The series was so popular, there&#39;s going to be a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/everything-we-know-about-the-birds-of-prey-movie/tamara-jude?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Birds of Prey movie</a> released about the team in 2020. That&#39;s how you know you&#39;ve made it.

It can be tough to keep track of who was part of Birds of Prey (and even more difficult to determine the best Birds of Prey members), so we sat down and created a list of all the best and most memorable&nbsp;members. It&#39;s up to you to vote up the best of the best and determine once and for all the greatest superheroines who&#39;ve ever been affiliated with the Birds of Prey.

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