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Aruna

[[Image:|200px|center|Aruna Shende (New Earth)]]

Real Name

Aruna Shende

Current Alias

Aruna

Identity

Secret

Alignment

Good

Universe

New Earth

Base Of Operations

Madras, India

Characteristics

Gender

Transgender

Height

6' 10"

Weight

159 lbs (72 kg)

Eyes

Brown

Hair

Black

Unusual Features

Assumes a feminine physique though her actual gender is a matter of speculation.

Status

Citizenship

Indian

Marital Status

Single

Occupation

Stuntperson

Origin

Origin

Metahuman

Place of Birth

Madras, India

Creators

Scott Peterson, Mike Deodato, Jr.

First appearance

Batgirl Annual #1
(December, 2000)

History

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Shape-Shifting

Notes

• Aruna was one of many of the international heroes introduced during DC's "Planet DC" theme annuals of 2000.

• Although Aruna regularly assumes the shape of a young female woman, her actual gender is a matter of speculation due to her Metahuman shape-shifting abilities. ^[1]

See Also

• Discuss Aruna Shende (New Earth) on the forums
• Appearances of Aruna Shende (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Aruna Shende (New Earth)
• Images featuring Aruna Shende (New Earth)

Links and References

• DC Comics Encyclopedia
  

Footnotes

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