TheDC Universe, in all of its varied forms, contains no shortage of legendary female superheroes.
This is The Directs ranking of the very best female characters that DC has in its lineup.
Female heroes are important.
Everyone needs someone to look up to, particularly younger people.
After all, variety is the spice of life.
That being said, heres The Directs breakdown of the 15 greatest female DC superheroines.
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Sadly, the show was canceled three seasons in.
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Power Girl
Kara Zor-L originated from Earth-2 in the comics where she served as a member of the JSA.
Power Girl has not gotten much exposure (jokes about her costumes boob window aside) in popular media.
Surprising, given the Arrowverses deep exploration of Multiverse lore.
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Huntress
In actuality, there have been three separate characters to bear the mantle of Huntress.
However, the one with whom most fans will likely be familiar is Helena Bertinelli.
Helena was also a recurring character in the early seasons of Arrow, played by Jessica De Gouw.
Batwoman
Kate Kane, the modern incarnation ofBatwomanarrived on comic pages in 2006.
Writer Greg Rucka and artist J.H.
Mgann was ultimately sent away from Mars and eventually wound up on Earth where she joined the Teen Titans.
PossessingSuperman-level strength, telepathy, and shapeshifting abilities, Miss Martian is a force to be reckoned with.
Sharon Leal also portrayed MGann in theSupergirlserieswhere she often fought alongside Jonn Jonzz, the Martian Manhunter.
The original Canary, Dinah Drake, was one of DCs very first female superheroes.
When fans think of Black Canary, their minds likely drift towardsThe CWs Arrowverse shows.
Caity Lotz showed up as the black-clad crimefighter inArrows second season before her death (She got better!)
Katie Cassidy, who played her sister Laurel, carries on the mantle for a while after that.
Zatanna
Zatanna Zatara is an immensely powerful magic user, whose skills rival that ofJohn Constantines.
While best known as a superhero, she also has a successful career in stage magic.
Zatanna is, of course, especially famous for her trademark backward-spoken spell incantations.
In media, Zatanna has appeared in several animated projects.
Shes had roles in shows like the DC Animated UniversesNew Batman AdventuresandJustice League Unlimited.
She also popped up a few times in Cartoon Networks tragically short-livedJustice League Action.
Serinda Swan played a live-action Zatanna inSmallvilleas well.
Shes been romantically involved with Dick Grayson, the first Robin, in many incarnations.
But beyond that, Starfire can fly, shoot energy from her hands, and is indestructible.
Actress Anna Diop also breathed life into Starfire in live-action for theTitansstreaming show that ran from 2018 to 2023.
However, the most prominent take on the character is that of Shayera Hol.
Additionally,Isabela Mercedwill take on the role of Hawkgirl in the new DCU.
Anne Hathaway also gave a memorable performance as Ms. Kyle inThe Dark Knight Risesfrom 2012.
Today, the role is inhabited byZoe Kravitzin director Matt ReevesThe Batman.
Raven
Another Teen Titans staple, Raven was created by Marv Wolfman and the late George Perez.
As an empath, Raven is also able to sense the emotional states of others.
Tegan Croft also portrayed Raven in Titans.Azarath Metrion Zinthos!
Under Earths yellow sun, she can do anything and everything Superman can.
Not to mention there was Helen Slaters take on the character in theSupergirlmovie from 1984.
Going forward, Kara will star in a feature film entitledSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
But in recent years, Harley has broken things off with Joker and transitioned into more of an antihero.
These days, Kaley Cuoco voices Harley Quinn inher smash hit animated seriesonMax.
But in Alan MooresThe Killing Joke, Barbara became paralyzed by a bullet from the Jokers gun.
Babs had a large role to play in the Batman cartoons of the 1990s.
The character was even due to star in a live-action feature film.
A film that essentially completed production before it was shelved byWarner Bros.as a tax write-off.
Naturally, many fans are still quite bitter over this.
Diana is undeniably an icon of popular culture to the extent that even non-superhero fans know who she is.
Lynda Carter portrayed Diana in the 1975Wonder Womantelevision series, which was quite the hit in its day.
And in 2016, Gal Gadot stepped into the role inBatman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
She would go on to play Wonder Woman several more times.
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