“The police commissioner's daughter who put on the cape herself — Barbara Gordon became a hero without Batman's permission.”
A character who proves that intellect and will qualify you as a hero just as much as physical ability. Her independence — suiting up without Batman's blessing — and her resilience after The Killing Joke are the core of who she is. Intelligence, discipline, and warmth coexist in her. Widely considered the most balanced member of the Bat-Family.