Godiva (comics)
Godiva is the name of three DC Comics characters. One is a superhero named Dorcas Leigh, while the other two are supervillains. Publication historyGodiva first appeared in Super Friends #7 and was created by E. Nelson Bridwell.[1] Fictional character biographyDorcas Leigh is a British socialite with prehensile hair and a member of the Global Guardians. The group are later brainwashed by Queen Bee before being freed.[2][3] In JSA Classified, Delores Winters kidnaps Godiva and removes her hair. Following The New 52 continuity reboot, Godiva is renamed Dora Leigh and appears as a member of Justice League International.[4][5] Powers and abilitiesGodiva has prehensile hair. She can perform precise actions such as lock-picking and lift up to two tons. Other characters named GodivaTeen Titans villainGodiva is a mercenary and enemy of the Teen Titans.[6] Her base of operations is in the Swiss Alps. Superman/Batman villainAnother Godiva appeared in Superman/Batman #20 as a member of an alternate universe team of villains called the Axis of Evil. She can hold anyone to her will, regardless of sexual orientation.[7] Other versionsAn alternate universe variant of Godiva appears in Flashpoint.[8] In other mediaGodiva makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox.[9] References
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