Black Canary
Back to Heroes Main > Black CanaryReal Identity: Dinah Drake
Affiliation(s): Justice Society of America and Justice League of America
Skills: Hand to Hand Combat
In 1947, Dinah Drake applied to join the Gotham City Police Academy. However, she was rejected. Her over-protective father, Detective Richard Drake intervened in the application. Drake passed away but left a modest inheritance to Dinah.
She opened a florist's shop and doubled as a costumed fighter named Black Canary. Despite her stylish costume (a blond wig, an unbuttoned jacket, a bustier, fishnet stockings, and boots), Black Canary was an expert in combat, excelling in Judo. She eventually joined the Justice Society of America and retired following the McCarthy hunts.