Who Is Misfit? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Misfit is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Charlotte Gage-Radcliffe, with over 64 comic issue appearances. A young, energetic rookie who worked with the Birds of Prey. She has magic-based powers that range from teleportation and self-healing to advanced stealth abilities.

Who is Misfit?

Disambiguation This page is for the 5th Batgirl, Charlie Gage-Radcliffe . For the 1st Batgirl, see: Bette Kane For the 2nd Batgirl, see: Barbara Gordon For the 3rd Batgirl, see: Helena Bertinelli For the 4th Batgirl, see: Cassandra Cain For the 6th Batgirl, see: Stephanie Brown Origin During their first meeting Misfit tells Oracle that her mother is a movie star, that she lives in a mansion, has lots of friends and is the most popular girl in school. Several issues later it is revealed that Misfit is actually homeless. She used to live with her mother and baby brother, but they were killed along with fifteen others when a fire broke out in their apartment building. Misfit's writer Gail Simone later revealed that she had wanted to explore Misfit's real origin, but was unable to do so before DC Comics rebooted their comics and started the New 52 series. Simone explained a in a short interview that Misfit was actually born on Gemworld and had been a princess of the Ruby House . She was sent to Earth to hide after her real family was murdered. Although her memory was erased, she retained her power to 'bounce' (teleport) as well as her fighting skills.

Key facts

Misfit is of alien origin and first appeared in "Through the Shards of a Looking Glass". The character is published by DC Comics. With 64 recorded issue appearances, Misfit ranks among the most featured characters in comics.