Created by: Rik Offenberger
Written by: Rik Offenberger and Eric N. Bennett
Art by: Nnickoy Diola Catindoy
PERSONAL INFORMATION
REAL NAME: Niiwana
KNOWN ALIASES: None
IDENTITY: Secret
OCCUPATION: Superhero, Private Caped Security Operative, Canadian Government Contractor
PLACE OF BIRTH: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
LEGAL STATUS: Canadian citizen
MARITAL STATUS: Single
KNOWN RELATIVES: None
KNOWN ALLIES: The Canadian, Touchstone, Kaptain Polska, Nightfall, (former) Dark Warrior
MAJOR ADVERSARIES: Unrevealed
GROUP AFFILIATIONS: Northwatch
USUAL BASE OF OPERATIONS: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
EXTENT OF EDUCATION: Advanced military and special operations training
FIRST APPEARANCE: Simon N. Kirby: The Agent #4 (May, 2021)
HEIGHT: 5’7”
WEIGHT: 121 lbs.
EYES: Brown
HAIR: Black
OTHER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: None
HISTORY
Born in North Bay, Ontario, Niiwana is an Anishinaabe woman of mixed heritage who served with distinction in the Canadian Armed Forces, eventually joining the elite Joint Task Force 2. During Operation Medusa in Afghanistan in 2006, she demonstrated extraordinary courage under fire, earning the Star of Military Valour. Despite her exemplary service, Niiwana endured prejudice and discrimination from fellow soldiers because of her heritage.
Following her military career, Niiwana was recruited by Samuel Williams into Dark Water Security, a private military organization engaged in high-risk operations. Adopting the identity of Métis, she worked alongside Williams in his identity of the Dark Warrior, becoming involved in activities that occasionally brought her into conflict with other superheroes (see Dark Warrior). Though arrested in connection with Dark Water’s operations, the charges against her were ultimately dismissed.
Métis subsequently continued her career as a professional security operative, working on behalf of the Canadian government. During a confrontation involving Frost Giants, she fought alongside other superheroes, demonstrating that her willingness to accept dangerous assignments was not incompatible with genuine heroism.
Her experience eventually brought her to the attention of Canada’s Ministry of Superhuman Affairs, which assigned her to Northwatch as a tactical specialist (see Northwatch). Though initially regarding the team as another professional obligation, Métis has begun developing a greater appreciation for the responsibilities and camaraderie of her teammates.
POWERS & ABILITIES
Métis possesses no superhuman abilities but is an exceptionally skilled military operative with extensive training in armed and unarmed combat, reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, infiltration, and hostage rescue. A highly proficient marksman, she is particularly adept with crossbows and other projectile weapons.
Her military experience has given her considerable expertise in battlefield tactics, covert operations, and survival under hostile conditions. She possesses exceptional physical conditioning, reflexes, and endurance for a human of her age and build.
WEAPONS/PARAPHERNALIA
Métis carries a specialized crossbow capable of firing a variety of conventional and specially designed bolts. She also employs military-grade communications equipment, protective gear, and other tactical devices appropriate to her assignments.