The modern incarnation of Batwoman debuted in 2006 as one of those who took up the mantle of Gotham's protector during Batman's absence.
Her full name is Katherine Rebecca Kane, and in the comics' continuity she's Bruce Wayne's cousin on his mother's side. She also has a twin sister (Elizabeth Kane) who would later become a Joker-esque villain called Red Alice.
Canonically, she is both of Jewish descent and a lesbian (the guys at DC really got their minority twofer in with her) and is one of the more high-profile superheroines to be so. This caused quite a stir when she first appeared on the scene.
Ironically, the original Batwoman (Katherine "Kathy" Kane, who debuted 50 years earlier) was created as a love interest for Batman to alleviate the rumors that Batman was gay. (The times they have-a changed.)
Whichever version you prefer however, if you misbehave around them, you're sure to get the Kane.
Her full name is Katherine Rebecca Kane, and in the comics' continuity she's Bruce Wayne's cousin on his mother's side. She also has a twin sister (Elizabeth Kane) who would later become a Joker-esque villain called Red Alice.
Canonically, she is both of Jewish descent and a lesbian (the guys at DC really got their minority twofer in with her) and is one of the more high-profile superheroines to be so. This caused quite a stir when she first appeared on the scene.
Ironically, the original Batwoman (Katherine "Kathy" Kane, who debuted 50 years earlier) was created as a love interest for Batman to alleviate the rumors that Batman was gay. (The times they have-a changed.)
Whichever version you prefer however, if you misbehave around them, you're sure to get the Kane.