Big Barda

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Apokolips

Around 250 years ago, on the hellish planet known as Apokolips, Big Breeda gave birth to a daughter named Barda. The child was taken from her mother at a young age to be trained as a warrior for  Darkseid's army. She was raised in Granny Goodness's Home for Orphaned Youth, as a fierce warrior. Granny Goodness selected Big Barda to become the leader of the Female Furies. It was during her association with the group that Barda encountered Scott Free. Himon, a rebel leader on Apokolips, had been gathering children for special training. One of these children was Auralie, who fell under Barda's jurisdiction. The Furies went looking for Auralie and found her with Scott. The meeting between the future couple was brief and antagonistic. Himon's group was soon discovered and their members punished. Barda and Scott were both called in to witness the punishment. Horrified at the situation, Scott decided to leave Apokolips. Barda, who regretted what had happened to Auralie, decided to help him. He managed to make it safely to Earth, but she elected to remain behind on Apokolips. 

Mr. Miracle

Eventually, Barda decided to leave Apokolips as well. She traveled to Earth to find Scott, who had recently become Mr. Miracle. Since Scott was under attack by Doctor Bedlam when she arrived, she became quickly acquainted with Oberon, Mr. Miracle's manager. The attraction between the two build as they spent more time together, culminating in their marriage at the end of Jack Kirby's run. They decided to leave Earth for New Genesis, but later return, with the intention of giving up show business and living a normal life. 

Despite their best efforts, having a normal life eludes them again and again. They are frequently bombarded with strange visitors, from Highfather to Doctor Bedlam to Blue Beetle and Booster Gold. Barda gets arrested over trouble concerning animal rights groups, which turns out to be a secret plot created by Darkseid. During her time in jail, Scott is supposedly killed, though, in fact, it was merely a robot version of him that was destroyed. The two eventually decide to move to New York City, a decision which pleases Oberon. He is less pleased by Scott's decision to stop being Mr. Miracle and train Shilo Norman to take his place. While living in the city, Barda becomes a professional wrestler, sparking a fad known as "Bardamania." When she discovers that the wrestling is all staged, she forms a team of her fellow wrestlers and decides to train them to become the New Female Furies. Soon after, Big Breeda reveals to Barda that she is her mother. 

Justice League

Though Barda enjoyed life on Earth, she was inherently a warrior. She spent most of her time as a housewife, but would readily take up her weapons if called to fight. She frequently assisted the Justice League International after Scott joined the team, before later joining the team herself. 

Her first mission with the team involves an attempted rescue of her husband, who was kidnapped and taken back to Apokolips. She was originally partnered with J'onn, G'nort, and Rocket Red, whom she is usually impatient with. When Lobo is hired to kill them, she takes care of him with her Mega-Rod, accidentally transporting him to Earth. They manage to successfully rescue Mr. Miracle, though they have to call in the rest of the JLI for help. 

She also spends time with Fire, who was having difficulties with her powers. During the training session, Barda's car and the Mega-Rod within the car were stolen. She, Scott, Fire, and the Huntress are all part of the team who try to take back Barda's weapon. It was revealed that the Mega-Rod would corrupt bearers with a weak mind and take over their control. 

She leaves Earth with Scott after their time with the Justice League and reside briefly on New Genesis. But they soon return to Earth and live aboard the Justice League Refuge. At this time, Barda leaves Scott because she feels that he has no consideration for her feelings. She goes off to spar with Wonder Woman on Themyscira, before returning to her husband. They both move back to New Genesis, after it combines with Apokolips. 

Barda left New Genesis with Orion in order to join the Justice League of America. They were the agents representing New Genesis for the JLA's battle with Mageddon and, therefore, left the group when the villain was defeated. 

Scott and Barda then moved to the suburbs of Connecticut, where they were living when Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman sought Barda's help to rescue Supergirl from Apokolips. 

Barda's Last Days

Barda later accepted Oracle's invitation to join the Birds of Prey as their "heavy hitter." During this time she gained quite an afinity for the Pokemon trading card game. She engaged in several missions with the team, including one where she battled fellow ex-Fury Knockout. Their fight ended in a draw. Barda's time as a BoP member ended with her death by the mysterious God-Killer. Many other New Gods also were killed during the events leading up to Final Crisis, including Knockout and Mr. Miracle. 

Powers

Big Barda has many abilities, such as superhuman strength and endurance. She is also virtually indestructible, and partially bullet proof.  

She is able to summon Aero-disks, which allow her to fly, and she wears Apokaliptian armor that increases her superhuman strength to even greater levels. She wields a Mega-Rod, which blasts extremely powerful concussive blasts. The Mega-Rod also can also transport her to any desired location. 

TV Appearances

 DCAU Episodes:  

• Batman Beyond: The Call Part One & Two
• Justice League Unlimited: The Ties That Bind