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He never knew his parents as they died of AIDs with the only family he had being his brother '''Isaac Zavimbe'''. (Batwing v1 #4) | He never knew his parents as they died of AIDs with the only family he had being his brother '''Isaac Zavimbe'''. (Batwing v1 #4) | ||
| − | Around | + | Around 10 years ago, he and his brother Isaac were part of the '''Army of Dawn''' where they were referred to as the '''Dragonflies''' due to their speed and dexterity. General '''Ayo Keita''' promoted these boy soldiers into an elite squad of men. (Batwing v1 #4) |
| − | He was later recruited into [[Batman Incorporated]] where he adopted the name Batwing and was sent to investigate the presence of [[Leviathan (DC)|Leviathan]] in Africa. (Batman Incorporated v1 #5) | + | When the last member of the ruling family, Jezebel Jet, went missing in Gotham City, the cabal of interests that controlled the country decided to choose David as their new figurehead. He promised the local oligarchs and the foreign bankers that business would continue in a friendly fashion. In return, they would allow him to live as a millionaire playboy. (Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes! v1 #1) |
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| + | He was later recruited into [[Batman Incorporated]] where he adopted the name Batwing and was sent to investigate the presence of [[Leviathan (DC)|Leviathan]] in Africa. This saw him investigating child soldier training camps in rural Mtamba linked to the organization. (Batman Incorporated v1 #5) He publicly denounced Batwing's vigilante activities against corrupt officials, but his generals suspected he was hiding something, and so planned to kill him. With the help of some friends and a body double, David was able to fake his own kidnapping by Batwing, thus saving his life and throwing his enemies off the scent. (Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes! v1 #1) | ||
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| + | The final truth was revealed after the heroes rescue the Kingdom's tech-powered member, Steelback. He tells them that years ago, The Kingdom was fighting the ruthless dictator of Congo alongside the People's Army, which left him only with the capital city to defend. Intending on this to be a victory of the people, they left the army to go alone, but soon received a message saying the dictator has allied himself with the African crime lords, making it impossible to win even with The Kingdom's intervention. The heroes are forced to give amnesty to him and promise no retaliations after that. The crime lords fought anyway but without the dictator to support them, their army of child soldiers was slaughtered, and 50,000 lives were lost in the battle. This tragedy led to The Kingdom's subsequent dissolution. (Batwing v1 #15) | ||
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| + | Batwing assists the U.N.-sponsored Justice League International when they're attacked by a terrorist group called the Burners. (Justice League International v3 #7) | ||
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| + | Despite this he helps them take down an African warlord during their last sanctioned mission. (Justice League International Annual v3 #1) | ||
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He told Batman that his tactic of instilling fear would not work on the average criminal in Africa as they had seen too much. (Batwing v1 #1) | He told Batman that his tactic of instilling fear would not work on the average criminal in Africa as they had seen too much. (Batwing v1 #1) | ||
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| + | It was noted that his parents died of HIV/AIDS very early in his life. (Batwing v1 #1) | ||
One of his close associates was '''Matu Ba''' who was formerly a member of '''The Children's Harbor''' that was a child soldier rescue organization. (Batwing v1 #1) | One of his close associates was '''Matu Ba''' who was formerly a member of '''The Children's Harbor''' that was a child soldier rescue organization. (Batwing v1 #1) | ||
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David Zavimbe is a male comic superhero who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Zavimbe
He never knew his parents as they died of AIDs with the only family he had being his brother Isaac Zavimbe. (Batwing v1 #4)
Around 10 years ago, he and his brother Isaac were part of the Army of Dawn where they were referred to as the Dragonflies due to their speed and dexterity. General Ayo Keita promoted these boy soldiers into an elite squad of men. (Batwing v1 #4)
When the last member of the ruling family, Jezebel Jet, went missing in Gotham City, the cabal of interests that controlled the country decided to choose David as their new figurehead. He promised the local oligarchs and the foreign bankers that business would continue in a friendly fashion. In return, they would allow him to live as a millionaire playboy. (Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes! v1 #1)
He was later recruited into Batman Incorporated where he adopted the name Batwing and was sent to investigate the presence of Leviathan in Africa. This saw him investigating child soldier training camps in rural Mtamba linked to the organization. (Batman Incorporated v1 #5) He publicly denounced Batwing's vigilante activities against corrupt officials, but his generals suspected he was hiding something, and so planned to kill him. With the help of some friends and a body double, David was able to fake his own kidnapping by Batwing, thus saving his life and throwing his enemies off the scent. (Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes! v1 #1)
The final truth was revealed after the heroes rescue the Kingdom's tech-powered member, Steelback. He tells them that years ago, The Kingdom was fighting the ruthless dictator of Congo alongside the People's Army, which left him only with the capital city to defend. Intending on this to be a victory of the people, they left the army to go alone, but soon received a message saying the dictator has allied himself with the African crime lords, making it impossible to win even with The Kingdom's intervention. The heroes are forced to give amnesty to him and promise no retaliations after that. The crime lords fought anyway but without the dictator to support them, their army of child soldiers was slaughtered, and 50,000 lives were lost in the battle. This tragedy led to The Kingdom's subsequent dissolution. (Batwing v1 #15)
Batwing assists the U.N.-sponsored Justice League International when they're attacked by a terrorist group called the Burners. (Justice League International v3 #7)
Despite this he helps them take down an African warlord during their last sanctioned mission. (Justice League International Annual v3 #1)
Overview
Personality and attributes
He told Batman that his tactic of instilling fear would not work on the average criminal in Africa as they had seen too much. (Batwing v1 #1)
It was noted that his parents died of HIV/AIDS very early in his life. (Batwing v1 #1)
One of his close associates was Matu Ba who was formerly a member of The Children's Harbor that was a child soldier rescue organization. (Batwing v1 #1)
Powers and abilities
Zavimbe had a hidden base of operations that was known as the Haven. It was located within the city of Tinasha situated in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Batwing v1 #1)
Notes
- David Zavimbe as Batwing was created by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham where he made his first appearance in Batman Incorporated v1 #5 (May, 2011).
Alternate Versions
- In Smallville Season 11 Special v1 #2 (2013), David Zavimbe appeared in the setting of television series tie-in.
Appearances
- Batman Incorporated v1: (2011)
- Batwing v1:
- Justice League International Annual v3:
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