Oracle is the alter-ego of Barbara Gordon, formerly known as Batman's sidekick Batgirl until the Joker shot her during the Killing Joke story. Paraplegic and confined to a wheelchair, she begins using technology and computers to help other super-heroes by operating a worldwide communications network. This provides up-to-the-minute espionage and intel, as well as coordination and organization. In addition to her involvement with the Batman Family, she is also a member of the Birds of Prey, Justice League, Suicide Squad and Batman Incorporated.
The Oracle identity was created by John Ostrander, first appearing as a name in Suicide Squad #23 (1989); but the first full appearance of Oracle was in Suicide Squad #38 (1990).
Prime Earth
A.I. system
Related
Prime Earth
Cosmic entity
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New Earth
Ancient Greek Soothsayer
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Multiverse
The New 52
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Post-Crisis
Pre-Crisis
Earth-85
League of Batmen
Earth-1098
Elseworld's Finest
Elseworlds
Elseworlds
Batman: Shadow of Sin Tzu
DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults
The Oracle Code
Possible Futures
Possible Futures
Old Lady Harley
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Possible Futures
Future State
Other Media
Injustice Multiverse
Arrowverse
Other
Video Games
Batman: Dark Tomorrow
Other Media Titles
Comics
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