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Big Barda is a fictional superheroine (although sometimes portrayed as a villain) appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She first appeared in Mister Miracle #4 (October 1971), and was created by Jack Kirby.
Jack Kirby based Big Barda’s physical appearance on Lainie Kazan, who had recently appeared topless in Playboy Mark Evanier, Kirby’s assistant on the Fourth World comics, has stated, “Jack based some of his characters (not all) on people in his life or in the news… the characterization between Scott ‘Mister Miracle’ Free and Barda was based largely—though with tongue in cheek—on the interplay between Kirby and his wife Roz.” In 2011, Big Barda was ranked 75th in Comics Buyer’s Guide‘s “100 Sexiest Women in Comics” list.
Originally Posted by Kain Darkwind of the Dicefreaks forums.
| Barda, Former Fury | |
| Medium outsider (Demigod, Evil) | |
| Wounds | 138 WP, 528 VP (24d8+336) |
| Initiative | +10 |
| Speed | 60 ft. |
| AC | 31 (+11 defense, +2 Dexterity, +8 natural) touch 23, flat footed 18 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +24/+68 |
| Attack | Beta club +59 melee (3d6 +35) or slam +54 melee (3d6 + 30) |
| Full Attack | Beta club +59/+54/+49/+44 melee (3d6 + 35) or 2 slams +54 melee (3d6 + 30) |
| Space/Reach | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Counterattack, overwhelming blow |
| Special Qualities | Damage reduction 25/good, damage reduction 10/-, fast healing 1, Fury, resistance to energy (acid, fire, force) 20 |
| Saves | Fort +45, Ref +31, Will +31 |
| Abilities | Strength 51, Dexterity 15, Constitution 38, Intelligence 15, Wisdom 11, Charisma 20 |
| Skills | Bluff +34, Climb +59, Escape Artist +27, Diplomacy +17, Intimidate +44, Jump +69, Knowledge (tactics) +39, Listen +37, Sense Motive +30, Spot +37, Survival +37, Swim +59 |
| Feats | Athletic, Brutal Blow, Cleave, Combat Expertise, Endurance, Great Cleave, Great Fortitude, Heroic Surge, Improved Bull Rush, Improved Grapple, Improved Initiative, Improved Sunder, Improved Toughness, Improved Trip, Iron Will, Power Attack, Run, Track |
| Epic Feats | Dire Charge, Epic Fortitude, Legendary Wrestler, Superior Initiative |
| Climate/Terrain | New Genesis |
| Organization | Solitary (unique) or with Scott Free |
| Challenge Rating | 21 |
| Treasure | Standard |
| Alignment | Neutral Good |
Fury: The Furies are Darkseid’s elite special forces. Barda gained the following benefits while she was among them. She retains them all except for the allied competence bonus. Instead she gains this bonus while within 30 feet of Scott Free, her lover.
Big Barda’ Bonus feats as a fighter.
- +5 bonus to saves.
- +2 damage bonus for every -1 when using Power Attack.
- +1 competence bonus to attacks and damage when within 30 feet of another allied Fury. This bonus is cumulative.
Possessions: Barda wields a beta club in battle. This is a nonmagical +5 weapon crafted from Apokolips steel.