DC Super-Stars #17

DC ⋅ 1977
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Key Facts

1st full appearance and origin of the Huntress, Helena Wayne

This issue went on-sale the same week as All Star Comics #69 according to Comic Reader #146

Marriage of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle on Earth 2, alternate reality

[July 2023 - a live-action Korean Huntress film is rumored to be in development]

Issue Details

Publisher

DC

Artist

Joe Staton

Writer

Paul Levitz

Published

November 1977

Synopsis

"Secret Origins Of Super-Heroes"Origin One: Green ArrowBy Denny O'Neil and Mike GrellOrigin Two: The Legion of Super-HeroesBy Jack C Harris and Juan OrtizOrigin Three: The Huntress: also note: this is considered the 1st appearance of Helena Wayne. This Issue was simultaneously released with All Star Comics #69 (also considered to be her first appearance).By Paul Levitz, Joe Staton and Bob LaytonWith new blood pumping through the Justice Society, adding a Batman character to the team seemed natural. While writer Paul Levitz and artist Joe Staton introduced the Huntress to the JSA in this month's All Star Comics# 69, they concurrently shaped her origin in DC Super Stars #17 (which counts as her first appearance) Although both books were released on the same day. Helena Wayne was the daughter of Earth - 2's Batman and Catwoman. She took on the identity of Huntress when her mother died after being blackmailed by villain Silky Cernak. While Bruce Wayne burned his Batman costume in grief, Helena burned for revenge.  Note: This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "Cooky La Moo On Broadway."

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