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Batwoman
Introduction
Katherine “Kathy” Kane was a Gotham socialite who first appeared in comic books in 1956. Kathy, a character created by Edward Hamilton and Sheldon Moldoff, was an heiress who was abducted by the caped crusader. She chose to combat crime in Gotham on her own, and she did it by disguising her bat-accessories as common goods. She disguised her equipment as lipstick, hairnets, and beauty compacts in a utility purse instead of a belt. 1)
The Original Batwoman Was Bruce Wayne’s Love Interest
Kathy Kane was originally obsessed with Batman, which inspired her to replicate his crime-fighting abilities. When Batman discovered the lady beneath the mask's identity, she became an extension of the Bat Family. Kathy and Bruce were once in a relationship, but it didn't last. Despite the fact that she hadn't appeared in a comic for years, Catwoman remained the more popular love interest.2)
Batwoman Trained Bat-Girl
Barbara Gordon may be the most well-known Batgirl these days, but when authors were intent on expanding the Bat Family, another Bat-Girl came first. Kathy's cousin Betty came to see her. When she did so, the younger girl discovered her aunt was a superhero. Rather of merely attempting to persuade Betty to maintain her secret, Kathy educated her. Kathy assumed that if Betty realized how tough the job was, she would be disinclined to pursue a career as a cop. Betty proved her aunt incorrect, becoming Bat-Girl and her aunt's first official sidekick. 3)
Batwoman Has A Twin Sister
Kate Kane, the contemporary Batwoman, grew up in a military family. Her family, which included her mother and twin sister Elizabeth, moved a lot since her father was stationed all over the world. Kate thought she had lost both her mother and her sister when all three were apprehended. Kate wasn't the only survivor of the catastrophe, as it turned out. 4)
She Received A Dishonorable Discharge
Kate Kane, like her father before her, enlisted in the military. However, after completing her training at West Point, Kate began a love involvement with another female cadet. When asked with the connection by her superiors, Kate acknowledged to it, despite training during the “don't ask, don't tell” era. As a result, Kate was no longer permitted to continue in her position. 5)