DC Revolt: Catgirl

Stephanie Brown was born the daughter of the Cluemaster, one of Gotham City's third-rate villains. Stephanie's father spent most of her childhood in prison or away from the family. Though he claimed to be "rehabilitated upon his return to Gotham, Stephanie was furious to discover that he was actually returning to crime without his need to leave clues behind. She decided something needed to be done. Stephanie tailored a costume for herself, and called herself the Spoiler. She knew where her father was hiding out, found out his plans, and left clues so that the police and Batman could stop him. Robin (Tim Drake) tracked her down, and she joined in on the capturing of Cluemaster. She also became attracted to Robin, and it annoyed her that he knew her identity but she did not know his.


Cluemaster broke out of prison, along with Czonk and the Electrocutioner. Stephanie learned of the breakout on the news. Her mother, suffering from depression, was struggling with an addiction to painkillers. Steph decided to don her Spoiler outfit and go after her dad. She ran into Robin, and he let her work with him, although they got separated. Spoiler helped Robin out and he gave her a kiss in thanks. Before she could find out if she would see him again, the police arrived and they had to part ways.

Stephanie was kidnapped shortly thereafter by the Gully Carson gang, working with Cluemaster, who was still behind bars. Cluemaster got the idea to use her as insurance, but when the Carson gang withheld his part of the cut, he contacted Batman and Robin and told them that he had been forced to orchestrate their schemes because they were holding his daughter. Batman located the Carson's lair and Robin freed Stephanie. She insisted on getting her costume and going with him to bring down the rest of the gang--against Batman's objection. They were successful, and Stephanie decided to pay her dad a little visit in prison. She also made her attraction to the Boy Wonder very clear.

Stephanie returned to Bludhaven, looking for any reason to go back to Gotham. Two weeks later, she learned of her best friend's kidnapping.....and the death of Tim Drake during the breakout at Arkham Asylum. By the time she got to Gotham, most of the smoke had cleared. There was a new Batman, with a new Robin and a new Batgirl. She felt lost. It was then, alone on that rooftop that she decided to end it all....and where she met Selina Kyle. Selina made her a proposition. She was helping Bruce with his WM satellite and Brother EYE initiative. She would be unable to carry on as Catwoman. She offered the role to Stephanie, along with her bank accounts and apartment. Selina confessed she was helpless watching Bruce go through the pain of losing Tim and Barbara, she offered Stephanie a chance to make a difference.....as CATGIRL!