ORCA (Grace Balin)	BIOGRAPHY
Created by Larry Hama and Scott McDaniel

Orca (Grace Balin)

PERSONAL DATA

Real Name: Grace Balin
Occupation: Marine biologist
Status: Deceased
Citizenship: American
Marital Status: Married
Known Relatives: Terry Capshaw (husband; deceased)
Base of Operation: Gotham City
Gender: Female
First Appearance: Batman #579 (July 2000): "Orca, Part One: A Matter of Principle"
Creators: Larry Hama and Scott McDaniel

HISTORY

Orca found dead in Gotham Sewers

Originally a Doctor of Marine Biology at the Gotham Aquarium, Grace Balin was transformed into the monstrous Orca, like her killer whale namesake a deadly denizen of the deep. Orca started a crime spree in Gotham City, attempting to steal an invaluable diamond, the Flame of Persia, from rogue millionaire Camille Baden-Smythe. Although she had unselfish reasons for committing her crimes, the Batman was ultimately forced to stop her. Following their first encounter, Orca was missing, but later appeared as a prisoner in the Slab during the Joker’s "Last Laugh" riots.

She was killed by Tally Man II. - Detective Comics #819

CHRONOLOGY

For a definitive list of appearances of Orca in chronological order click here