GETAWAY GENIUS II

Real Name: Olivia Reynolds

Class: Human technology user

Occupation: Thief

Group Affiliation: None

Known Relatives: Roy Reynolds (Getaway Genius I, father)

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Gotham City

First AppearanceBatman I #703 (November, 2010)

PowersThe Getaway Genius wore tech-suit body armor with a holographic projector that let her alter her appearance, or turn invisible. The Genius also possessed a jet-glider used in making her escapes.

History: (Batman I #703 (fb)) - Olivia was the daughter of Batman foe Getaway genius, and his love of the adrenaline rush he got committing crimes made an impression on her. After a long retirement the Genius was diagnosed with cancer, and returned to crime to steal chemotherapy drugs so he could have more time with his daughter. Batman apprehended him, but when he learned his motivations he let him escape. Batman said no child should grow up without their family, and in his civilian identity of Bruce Wayne set up a health care plan for the Getaway Genius after reimbursing the drug company the Genius pilfered.

(Batman I #703)- Olivia followed in her father’s footsteps, and after acquiring hi-tech gear became the new Getaway Genius. She specifically targeted Wayne Foundation events, and to make her thefts more exciting she tipped off the reporter Vicki Vale about her intended targets. She robbed a Wayne art show, and escaped from Batman (Dick Grayson) and Robin (Damian Wayne). Batman bugged Vicki, and learned that the Genius was going to hit the Gotham Historical Society gala. Batman, Robin, and Red Robin teamed up to take her down.

Comments: Created by Fabian Nicieza & Cliff Richards.

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