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Making her debut in 1947, Black Canary was the archetype of the new Film Noir era heroine. Originally, Black Canary was a mysterious female vigilante, who played the role of criminal in order to infiltrate the underworld and bring its gangsters to justice. A gorgeous blonde in a low cut black swimsuit, bolero jacket and fishnet tights, Black Canary was actually Dinah Drake, a florist who wore her black hair tied in a bun, and sensible, high-necked blouses. When trouble brewed, Dinah slipped into
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― The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines
― The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines
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Freedom is a sweet thing, and so many around the globe pray for a small taste of it. And those who have a steady diet often forget how precious liberty is.
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― Echoes of Mercy
― Echoes of Mercy
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