Harpy (DC Comics mythical)

Harpy is a comic book supervillain who appeared in DC Comics.

The Harpy
Harpies from the cover of Green Lantern (vol. 2) #82 (March 1971); art by Neal Adams.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceGreen Lantern (vol. 2) #82 (March 1971)
Created byDennis O'Neil
Neal Adams

Publication history

Harpy is the leader of a race of mythical bird women, first appearing in Green Lantern (vol. 2) #82 (March 1971) created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams. A new version of this Harpy appeared in the New 52 continuity as a member of a rival band to Black Canary called Bo M in Black Canary (vol. 4) #5 (December 2015).

Fictional character biography
The New 52 version of Harpy.

Harpy, a queen of a race of ancient Greek bird-women battled Black Canary, Green Arrow and Green Lantern under the control of the Witch Queen; a Korugarian sorceress and sister of Sinestro.[1] The Harpy later returned (in Action Comics #443, January 1975) as a member of the Anti-Justice League as Black Canary's counterpart, teaming up with Merlyn to capture Green Arrow and Black Canary. An updated version of this character appears in the New 52 universe as the bassist of a rival band made up of fellow Black Canary villains Bo Meave (vocals), Auntie Gravity (drums) and Bonfire (guitar) that battled Black Canary and her band-mates.[2]

References
  1. Green Lantern (vol. 2) #82 (March 1971)
  2. Black Canary (vol. 4) #5 (December 2015)
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