Calendar Girl (DC animated universe)
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Calendar Girl is a fictional character from The New Batman Adventures
, voiced by Sela Ward
. She is a loose adaptation of the supervillain, Calendar Man
, as a criminal whose crimes follow the theme of the calendar
and related aspects.
episode "Mean Seasons," which touches on issues of ageism
and body dysmorphic disorder
.
Monroe was a famous spokesmodel
for several major companies until she turned 30 and her employers announced they were replacing her because of her age. She then worked briefly on a television sitcom until the network also let her go in favor of younger demographics. Unable to obtain steady modeling or acting work, she disappeared from Gotham City
and was rumored to have undergone botched plastic surgery.
Years later, she reappears as the masked villain Calendar Girl to obtain revenge against her former employers, kidnapping each of them on the anniversary of the respective dates on which they terminated her employment.
Until she is apprehended, Calendar Girl never allows anyone to see her face. When she is finally unmasked by the police, devastated and humiliated, she begs them not to look at her face. A surprised Batgirl
remarks, "She's beautiful," to which Batman
replies, "She can't see that anymore. All she sees are the flaws."
), fireworks-shooting top hats (4th of July
), and exploding carved pumpkins (Halloween
). She also attempts to kill her three former employers with a scythe (Day of the Dead
).
The New Batman Adventures
The New Batman Adventures is the successor to Batman: The Animated Series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Although bearing different character designs and animation styles, both shows take place in the same continuity, with TNBA set two years after BTAS. The series aired on The WB from...
, voiced by Sela Ward
Sela Ward
Sela Ann Ward is an American movie and television actress, perhaps best known for her television roles as Teddy Reed on the American TV series Sisters and as Lily Manning on Once and Again...
. She is a loose adaptation of the supervillain, Calendar Man
Calendar Man
Calendar Man is a fictional comic book supervillain, and an enemy of Batman, who appeared in books published by DC Comics. He first appeared in Detective Comics #259...
, as a criminal whose crimes follow the theme of the calendar
Calendar
A calendar is a system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or administrative purposes. This is done by giving names to periods of time, typically days, weeks, months, and years. The name given to each day is known as a date. Periods in a calendar are usually, though not...
and related aspects.
Character history
Calendar Girl, whose real name is Page Monroe, is a fictional character and villain who appears in The New Batman AdventuresThe New Batman Adventures
The New Batman Adventures is the successor to Batman: The Animated Series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Although bearing different character designs and animation styles, both shows take place in the same continuity, with TNBA set two years after BTAS. The series aired on The WB from...
episode "Mean Seasons," which touches on issues of ageism
Ageism
Ageism, also called age discrimination is stereotyping of and discrimination against individuals or groups because of their age. It is a set of beliefs, attitudes, norms, and values used to justify age based prejudice, discrimination, and subordination...
and body dysmorphic disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a type of mental illness, a somatoform disorder, wherein the affected person is exclusively concerned with body image, manifested as excessive concern about and preoccupation with a perceived defect of his or her physical features...
.
Monroe was a famous spokesmodel
Promotional model
A promotional model is a person hired to drive consumer demand for a product, service, brand, or concept by directly interacting with potential consumers. A promotional model can be female or male, and typically is intended to be attractive in physical appearance. They serve to provide information...
for several major companies until she turned 30 and her employers announced they were replacing her because of her age. She then worked briefly on a television sitcom until the network also let her go in favor of younger demographics. Unable to obtain steady modeling or acting work, she disappeared from Gotham City
Gotham City
Gotham City is a fictional U.S. city appearing in DC Comics, best known as the home of Batman. Batman's place of residence was first identified as Gotham City in Batman #4 . Gotham City is strongly inspired by Trenton, Ontario's history, location, atmosphere, and various architectural styles...
and was rumored to have undergone botched plastic surgery.
Years later, she reappears as the masked villain Calendar Girl to obtain revenge against her former employers, kidnapping each of them on the anniversary of the respective dates on which they terminated her employment.
Until she is apprehended, Calendar Girl never allows anyone to see her face. When she is finally unmasked by the police, devastated and humiliated, she begs them not to look at her face. A surprised Batgirl
Batgirl
Batgirl is the name of several fictional characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, frequently depicted as female counterparts to the superhero Batman...
remarks, "She's beautiful," to which Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
replies, "She can't see that anymore. All she sees are the flaws."
Weapons
Calendar Girl uses theme-based weapons for different holidays or seasons of the year, such as spring egg gas bombs (EasterEaster
Easter is the central feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to the Canonical gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Day or Easter Sunday...
), fireworks-shooting top hats (4th of July
Independence Day (United States)
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain...
), and exploding carved pumpkins (Halloween
Halloween
Hallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
). She also attempts to kill her three former employers with a scythe (Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world in many cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. It is particularly celebrated in Mexico, where it attains the quality...
).