Category Archives: Justice Society

Kate Spencer (Manhunter VI)

It’s May again, which means we’re celebrating mothers here at Dimestore Dames: the good, the bad, and the retconned! Publisher: DC Comics First Appearance: Manhunter v3 #1 (October 2004) Created By: Marc Andreyko and Jesus Saiz Biography: Maybe it was … Continue reading

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Courtney Whitmore (Star-Spangled Kid II/Stargirl)

Our tribute to Americana continues with another star-spangled heroine! Publisher: DC Comics Created By: Geoff Johns and Lee Moder First Appearance: Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. #0 (July 1999) Biography: Courtney Whitmore was none too happy when her mom announced that a) … Continue reading

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Kara Zor-L/Karen Starr (Power Girl)

Publisher: DC Comics First Appearance: All-Star Comics #58 (January/February 1976) Created By: Gerry Conway, Ric Estrada, and Wally Wood Biography: Karen is the Earth-2 counterpart of Supergirl, first cousin to Superman. When her universe’s Krypton (Krypton-2?) exploded, Karen, like Superman, … Continue reading

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Dinah Laurel Lance (Black Canary II)

Publisher: DC Comics First Appearance: Flash Comics #86 (August 1947) or Justice League of America v1 #75 (November 1969) or Justice League of America v1 #219 (October 1983), depending on how you look at it Created By: Robert Kanigher and … Continue reading

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