411: Holy Sapphic Superheroes Batman!

DC Comics announced they're bringing back the character of Batwoman (not to be confused with Batgirl) only this time she likes girl on girl action.

According to the New York Times:

"Batwoman was introduced in 1956, but she was one of several, often silly additions to the Bat family, including Ace the Bat-Hound (1955), Bat-Mite (1959) and Bat-Girl (1961). In her latest incarnation, Batwoman is a wealthy, buxom lipstick lesbian who has a history with Renee Montoya, an ex-police detective..."

This is all part of the comic company's plan to diversify their roster of superheroes, which has already caused ripples among fans. As much as we like the idea of rich, lesbo crimefighters, the following idea sounds like a bit of a misstep:

The Chinese government-controlled Great Ten, making their debut next month, should prove less contentious. The team includes the Celestial Archer, with ties to Chinese mythology; Mother of Champions, who can give birth to a litter of 25 super-soldiers about every three days..."

Sorry, what? How is a chinese woman spewing forth a litter of superbeings "less contentious?"

No word if Batwoman will try to seduce foxy Amazon Wonder Woman into a three-way, but we'll keep you posted.