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Fifty years after she first graced the pages of a comic book, Batwoman is to return to the world of superheroes — as a lesbian socialite. After an absence of almost 30 years and following months of feverish speculation among fans of the genre, Batwoman will make an appearance in the July issue of a comic called 52, produced by the legendary publishers DC Comics. Her real identity is Kathy Kane, described as a "lesbian socialite by night and a crime fighter by later in the night." Kathy Kane was also the name of the original Batwoman’s alter ego, created in 1956. She became Batman’s ally in his fight against evil but was always in his shadow, merely making occasional appearances in the comic named after him. In her initial incarnation, she was hardly a feminist icon — she was never given her own comic, carried a handbag, and spent time with her niece Batgirl swooning over Batman and his sidekick Robin. The first Kathy was killed off in 1979 — murdered by an assassin. The New York Times said Batwoman would return to 52, a comic launched this month that features a number of superheroes, including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. — By arrangement with The Independent
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