Dinah Lance (Justice)

Black Canary
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Real Name	Dinah Laurel Lance
Main Alias	Black Canary
Other Aliases	Dinah Lance
Relatives	Unnamed Husband (deceased)
Affiliation	Justice League of America
Base Of Operations	JLA Satellite
Status
Alignment	Good
Identity	Secret Identity
Citizenship	American
Marital Status	Widowed
Occupation	Adventurer
Characteristics
Gender	Female
Eyes	Blue
Hair	Black
Origin
Universe	Justice
Creators	Alex Ross
First Appearance	Justice #1 (October, 2005)

You thought that he was me?!

— Black Canary

Black Canary is a member of the Justice League of America.

History

Origin

Dinah Lance is the Black Canary, but this is her second life. She was a costumed adventurer with her detective husband until the day she was widowed, when her world changed forever. She joined the Justice League of America, searching for something that passed for stability and community. It was in their midst, during a battle with one of the League's enemies, that she received the power of a voice that can shatter brick and steel.

In many ways, she began fighting crime out of human empathy, but became something more than human while fighting alongside the League. Her relationship with Green Arrow has been vital to both of them. Both lost their worlds. Together, Green Arrow and Black Canary have fought against local crime as well as the interplanetary variety.

Dinah also runs a local business, as a manager and owner of a flower shop. Her relationship with those whose lives she has saved over and over again is therefore closer than perhaps anyone else in the league. She doesn't merely save the city; she lives within it and with its people.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Canary Cry

Abilities

• Master Martial Artist
• Master Tactician
• Master Acrobat
• Business Management
  

Paraphernalia

Equipment

• Costume Armor: Although not entirely visible, her costume functions as body armor that will at least stop bullets and small knives from puncturing her.

Trivia

• Dinah wears a blonde wig.

Related

• 9 Appearances of Dinah Lance (Justice)
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• Character Gallery: Dinah Lance (Justice)

Footnotes

Justice League member This character is or was a member of the Justice League of America, or the Justice League in any of its various incarnations, sworn by a duty to act as guardians of America and the world by using their skills and/or superpowers to protect Earth from both interstellar and domestic threats. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Justice League of America members" category.

Team Arrow member This character is or was a member of the Green Arrow family of vigilante super-heroes, who fight crime using archery and martial arts. They are a loose connection brought together through family bonds and shared experiences. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Team Arrow members."