Huntress

The Dark Knight’s Daughter…

Helena Wayne is the daughter of the Earth-2 Batman and the Earth-2 Catwoman.  Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle remained enemies until Selina reformed and the two consummated their long love affair.  The result of this union was their daughter Helena who was raised in Wayne Manor and eventually became a lawyer to fight the good fight.

It was not until old associates of Selina blackmailed her into one final caper which cost the retired Catwoman her life and her father the Batman’s spirit that Helena decide to take up the mask.  Blending her two parent’s heritages Selina became The Huntress a sharp shooting heroine cleaning up Gotham in the absence of The Batman.

Helena’s identity would soon be revealed to the JSA and she would become a member shortly after her father’s death.  Huntress formed a strong friendship with fellow new comer Power Girl, mirroring the Earth-1 relationship of Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) and Linda Danvers (Supergirl).

First Appearance

Created By:  Paul Levitz & Joe Staton

Powers

Helena has no super powers.

Vulnerabilities

Helena is a normal human female and has the same vulnerabilities as you or I.

Skills

Athletic – Helena is a finely trained athlete including training in track and field and gynmastics.

Criminologist – Helena did follow her father’s career enough to pay attention to the basics of criminal behavior and what she didn’t pick up from dad, she learned form mom’s stories of the Catwoman gang.

Detective – Picking up on all the tools of the trade, Helena picked up her father’s tips and tricks.

Litigator – Helena is an attorney by trade and this gives her a lot of inside information on cases that may need more, specialized forms of investigation.

Markswoman – Helena’s signature weapon is her crossbow and she is a dead-eye shot at it as well.

Martial Artist- Trained by her parents, Helena has a unique style of fighting that relies on her natural agility and strength.

Rich – Helena inherited the Wayne fortune when both her parents died, including Alfred Pennyworth the Butler.  She keeps the mansion open to Richard Grayson as well, the former Boy Wonder.

Thief – While most of her tricks are from dad’s arsenal, she picked up her subterfuge skills from mom’s side.

Vehicles – Helena’s preferred method of travel is via motorcycle.

Weapons – Helena is a master of many weapons including her crossbow, throwing knives, daggers, etc..,

Equipment

Batcave - The expansive headquarters of the Batman and all the crime fighting equipment within.

Utility Belt – Huntress’ belt includes her grappling hook and line amongst the normal bat family equipment.  She carries her crossbow and bolts on a side holster on her boot.