The New 52 Gypsy was re-introduced with an altered origin in the post-Flashpoint DC Universe in the JLA's Vibe series. She is no longer from Earth, but rather a nomadic interdimensional tribe (making her a more literal gypsy) becoming stranded on Earth when accidentally separated from her traveling family. Believing her to be declaring war on the Earth dimension, Amanda Waller has her sealed in a vault at ARGUS headquarters. Creation Cynthia Reynolds was created by Gerry Conway and Chuck Patton. At the time when Gypsy was created, the comics industry was being dominated primarily by titles featuring teenage superheroes (such as the Teen Titans.) It was thus decided to redesign the Justice League of America and to give them a similar roster. Gypsy was one of three new teenage characters introduced to the team in the same single issue which served as the first origin of all three (the other two were Steel and Vibe.) Character Evolution Cynthia’s home life early on was less than desirable which gave her reasons to hide her meta-human abilities and later on factored into her decision to run away. She took to defending Cameron Street and would occasionally steal in order to survive. When she was first inducted into the Justice League, it was more for her own protection. Her skills would later prove that she was a valuable asset to the team. Father and Daughter Father and Daughter Later on, Cynthia would be overcome with guilt over the death of her parents and it affected her ability to work in a team which led to her relinquishing her memberships in both the Justice League and the Conglomerate later on. When she develops a close father/daughter relationship with Martian Manhunter she manages to overcome some of her guilt. She is trained in hand-to-hand combat by Bronze Tiger, whom she is also hinted at having a romantic relationship with. When she joins the Birds of Prey she is a highly trained and specialized member who normally undertakes undercover missions. Major Story Arcs Legends During the Legends story arc Gypsy has a premonition that Steel and Vibe are going to be killed by an android created and sent by Professor Ivo. Her prediction comes true and her two teammates— Vibe and Steel--are killed, but Gypsy manages to convince the android that was sent to kill her to spare her life and to take her home. Upon returning home her parents are killed and she is attacked by the alien Despero. She is saved due to a strong telepathic bond with Martian Manhunter, and later returns with the new incarnation of the Justice League to avenge her parents deaths. Joining the Conglomerate Decimated by the death of her parents she tries to deal with her pain by joining the Conglomerate led by Booster Gold. As a member of the Conglomerate she fights against the Justice League International, but the team was short lived as was Gypsy’s membership. She is too overwhelmed by the loss of her family and quits the team. Justice League Task Force Ready for battle in her JLTF uniform Ready for battle in her JLTF uniform Gypsy later joined the Justice League Task Force and developed a close father/daughter relationship with Martian Manhunter. Gypsy and Martian Manhunter are the central characters of the title and during this time she was nearly forced to battle Lady Shiva, and at one point is even killed, but is miraculously resurrected after Martian Manhunter called out to his god Hronmeer to spare her life. The JLTF separated from the UN and reformed with new members L-Ron, The Ray, and Triumph. This team was set up as a training team for younger heroes like Gypsy herself. After a series of adventures, this team became inactive as J'onn was a member of the newly reformed Justice League. Gypsy, along with the Ray, were later mind controlled by the 5th dimensional djinn powered Triumph to strike against the JLA. Birds of Prey Master of stealth Master of stealth Gypsy later joins up with Oracle’s Birds of Prey, and is utilized mostly for her stealth skills and undercover work. During her time with the Birds of Prey she assists Vixen on a year’s old case, and rescues Stargirl from Amos Fortune after discovering that he was kidnapping JSA members. Her latest appearance was toward the end of the first run of Birds of Prey. She had been captured by the villain Clock King and brainwashed into fighting in the Dark Side Club Tournament, but she was quickly defeated in the first round of the tournament by Hardrock.

• published: 22 Jan 2022
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