Bumblebee (DC Comics)

Bumblebee
Bumblebee as depicted in The Other History of the DC Universe #2 (January 2021). Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli (pencils), Andrea Cucchi (inks), and Jose Vallarrubia (colors).
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	As Karen Beecher: Teen Titans #45 (December 1976) As Bumblebee: Teen Titans #48 (June 1977)
Created by	Karen Beecher: Bob Rozakis Irv Novick Bumblebee: Bob Rozakis José Delbo
In-story information
Alter ego	Karen Beecher-Duncan
Species	Human or metahuman (depending on the continuity)
Team affiliations	Teen Titans Doom Patrol
Partnerships	Lilith Clay Dick Grayson Roy Harper Cyborg Garth Wally West Donna Troy
Abilities	Genius-level intellect Shrinking to insect-like size Her solar-powered suit enables her to fly (via bee-like wings), fire sonic force blasts, and unleash electrical 'stings'.

Bumblebee (Karen Beecher-Duncan) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics and other related media, commonly as a member of the Teen Titans.^[1] She first appeared as Karen in December 1976's Teen Titans #45, and adopted the Bumblebee identity three issues later. Historically, Bumblebee is sometimes considered DC Comics' first Black woman superhero character, though this distinction is also accorded to Nubia,^[2] a less traditional costumed crimefighter than Bumblebee, who debuted three years earlier in 1973.

Bumblebee has been substantially adapted into media outside comics, primarily in association with the Teen Titans. T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Ozioma Akagha, Masasa Moyo, Kimberly Brooks, and Teala Dunn have voiced the character in animated television series and films.