Dan DiDio, DC's executive editor, was convinced by fan outcry to extend the series for five additional issues in order to improve sales.

[3] In addition to her solo features, writer Gail Simone made Manhunter into one of the lead characters in her Birds of Prey series as part of a controversial revamp in issue #100, where Kate was brought in to serve as a replacement for Black Canary.

In addition to legal proceedings and fighting crime, Kate's life includes awkward relationships with her six-year-old son Ramsey and novelist ex-husband.

The June 2006 issue of Manhunter revealed that Kate's true grandfather was not the original Atom, but actually Iron Munro and that her grandmother was Sandra Knight (Phantom Lady).

Kate was recently seen being recruited by Jay Garrick for a yet unknown purpose, alongside Mon-El, Miss Martian, Mister America, and the Sea Devils.

Following this, Manhunter briefly appears alongside Batgirl, Batwoman, the Question and a host of other female heroes when Wonder Woman leads them against Professor Ivo's robot sirens.

Upon hearing about how there are not enough heroes and police officers to stem the tide of criminal activity, Kate is shown grinning, as if the statement has given her an idea.

Shortly after this, Kate appears in Monument Point during a massive battle between the Justice Society and a villain named Doctor Chaos.

She is shown leading a large team of superheroes including the JSA All-Stars, Jesse Quick, Liberty Belle and Red Beetle.

Manhunter #15 tells the origin of each of the three items she takes: Other characters have remarked that Kate displays slightly elevated strength and resilience to injury.