Wildcat (DC Comics)

Wildcat is the name of several superheroes published in American comic books by DC Comics. First deubtting in Sensation Comics #1 (January, 1942) and created by created by Bill Finger and Irwin Hasen, the character often is portrayed as a martial artist, a reoccuring member of the Justice Society of America and, has also been established overtime as a legacy hero.

The original version of the character is Theodore "Ted" Grant, world-class heavyweight boxer who became a crime-fighter after being framed for a murder and was particuarly inspired by other costume fighters emerging in the early 20th century, such as the original Green Lantern. Later in his lifetime as a older and experienced superhero, Ted is noteworhy among other heroes as a mentor figure, training many other heroes including Batman, the second Black Canary, and the modern incarnation of Doctor Fate. He often also clashes with progressive heroes (i.e Power Girl), being characterized as a rowdy and tough but well-meaning man with a streak of male chauvinism. In 2025 during the second JSA series' "Infinity, Inc. vs the Justice Society" storyline, the character is killed by Lady Eve while protecting the modern Doctor Fate from a new incarnation of the Injustice Society.

While Ted Grant is the most well-known version of the character, several other versions also exist; the second and current successor is Yolanda Montez, a Mexican metahuman and god-daughter of Ted who uses the codename to honor him following his injuries in Crisis in Infinite Earths. Subjected to a comic book death, she is revived and later is his successor in the role following his death. Grant's son, Tom Bronson, once also shared the codename with his father before adopting the codename Tomcat.

Ted Grant has made several appearances in DC media, such as the third season of Arrow, in which he was portrayed by J. R. Ramirez, and the DC Universe streaming service show Stargirl, portrayed by Brian Stapf. Additionally, Yolanda Montez also appears in Stargirl, portrayed by Yvette Monreal.