Traci 13 | |
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![]() Traci 13 as depicted in DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration (July 2021). Art by Cliff Chiang. | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Superman vol. 2 #189 (February 2003) |
Created by | Joe Kelly Dwayne Turner |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Traci Thirteen |
Species | Homo magi |
Place of origin | Metropolis |
Team affiliations | Superman Family Justice League Justice League Queer Night Force Oblivion Bar Sisterhood of the Sleight Hand |
Partnerships | Natasha Irons Cir-El Jaime Reyes |
Supporting character of | Teen Titans Superwoman |
Notable aliases | Traci 13, Girl 13 |
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Traci Thirteen, also known as Girl 13 and Traci 13, is a superhero featured in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Joe Kelly and artist Dwayne Turner, she first appeared in Superman vol. 2 #189 (February 2003).
Traci is the daughter of sorceress Meihui Lan and Doctor Thirteen, a renowned investigator and skeptic of the supernatural. Despite her father's disapproval of her mystic powers, Traci eventually separates from him and embarks on her own superhero career as a sorceress. She combines her magical abilities with the detective skills taught to her by her father and Elongated Man. Throughout her appearances, Traci becomes an ally of the Superman Family and has been involved with several superhero teams, including Justice League Dark, Night Force, and Justice League Queer. The character is often written to be of Asian descent and queer, having been love interests to both Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) and Natasha Irons.
Traci 13, has made several notable appearances in animated media. She appeared in the animated film Teen Titans: The Judas Contract and made her debut in the third season of Young Justice, where she was voiced by Lauren Tom. In Young Justice, her character is named Traci Thurston.