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by: kNIGHTWING01

Batman Arkham Origins the 7th Assassin. Could Lady Shiva be the Last Assassin? Checkout Kwing’s thoughts!

A little background on Lady Shiva. She 1st appeared in DC Comics Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #5 (1975) Shiva’s Martial Arts skills are superior to Batman “EARLY” in his career. She has worked with the League of Assassins (Shadows)

She trained the 3rd Robin Tim Drake and helped him against King Snake. Her nickname for Robin III is “Little Bird” After Batman’s back was broken, Bruce retrained with Shiva and learned Lethal Strikes. She had Batman wear a Tengu Mask while training with her.

She would later help Batman again, during the Ra’s Legacy story-line and even betrayed the League of Shadows again. Cassie Cain is her Daughter, from David Cain. Cassandra Cain was the Silent Batgirl from the 90’s. A trained killer and mentored by Batman and Oracle.

The Shiva was suppose to appear in the Award Winning Batman Animated series, but was fused with Lynx and King Snake. This new character was later called “Red Claw”
Shiva has been killed by Batgirl and brought back to life by the Lazarus Pit. She has worked with the Birds of Prey and is close Friends with Black Canary. She views Tim Drake has her Young Apprentice.

The NEW 52 Shiva is a Ninja Assassin and has tried to Kill Batman and Family numerous times. She has a great respect for Dick Grayson (Nightwing) and has only appeared recently. Shiva has yet to appear in the Arkham Universe.