Wildcat (DC Comics)

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Wildcat is the codename of several superheroes published in American comic books by DC Comics. With the original debuting in Sensation Comics #1 (January, 1942) and created by Bill Finger and Irwin Hasen, the character is both a notable martial artist and a member of the Justice Society of America. Over time, like many other characters in the DC Universe, the codename is established as a legacy hero. The original and most well-known version is Theodore "Ted" Grant, world-class heavyweight boxer who became a crime-fighter after being framed for a murder and was particularly inspired by other costume fighters emerging in the early 20th century, such as the original Green Lantern. In contemporary times, he is a combative mentor and trainer to various heroes and often clashes with progressive heroes, being characterized as well-meaning but rowdy and gruff personality with a streak of male chauvinism. In 2025, the character is killed off by Lady Eve in a battle protecting Doctor Fate against...

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