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In 2006, DC Comics could still draw widespread media attention by announcing a new, lesbian incarnation of the well-known character Batwoman, [31] [32] [33] even though openly lesbian minor characters such as Gotham City police officer Renee Montoya already existed in the franchise (Renee would become the new Question in the same story arch ...
Lois Lane's first appearance as Superwoman in Action Comics #60 (May 1943). Art by Joe Shuster.. The first appearance of "Superwoman" in a DC comic was in a May 1943 story in Action Comics #60 [2] by Jerry Siegel and George Roussos, where Lois Lane dreams that she has gained superpowers from a blood transfusion from Superman and launches a career as Superwoman.
DC was founded in June 1994 by Damon Way, Ken Block and Clayton Blehm. [2] It was originally based in Carlsbad, California, but is now based in Huntington Beach, California. [3] DC originally stood for "Droors Clothing," but since the sale of Droors Clothing in 2004, DC no longer has ties to Droors and is simply DC Shoes, Inc. [2]
Ruby slippers. The ruby slippers are a pair of magical shoes worn by Dorothy Gale as played by Judy Garland in the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical film The Wizard of Oz. Because of their iconic stature, [1] they are among the most valuable items of film memorabilia. [2] Several pairs were made for the film, though the exact number is unknown.
Sarah Urist Green (born 1979), PBS art program creator and former museum curator; born in D.C. Petey Greene (1931–1984), radio and TV talk show host; born in D.C. Tim Gunn (born 1953), TV personality and fashion expert; born in D.C. Jim Henson (1936–1990), creator of the Muppets; lived in D.C. from 1948 until 1961.
Elasti-Girl (also known as Elasti-Woman) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, primarily as a member of the Doom Patrol. [1] Created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Bruno Premiani, the character first appeared in My Greatest Adventure #80 (June 1963). Elasti-Girl has appeared in numerous cartoon ...
Elizabeth Catlett. Elizabeth Catlett, born as Alice Elizabeth Catlett, also known as Elizabeth Catlett Mora (April 15, 1915 [1] – April 2, 2012) [3][4] was an American and Mexican sculptor and graphic artist best known for her depictions of the Black-American experience in the 20th century, which often focused on the female experience. She ...
Wonder Woman (Earth-Two) Princess Diana of Paradise Island —the Wonder Woman of Earth-Two—was a member of the All-Star Squadron and secretary (and later a member) for the Justice Society of America. As Diana Prince, she worked in the U.S. War Department as an assistant to intelligence officer Steve Trevor.