Big Barda

Born on Apokolips about 250 years ago, Barda was taken from her mother at an early age and trained as a warrior at Granny Goodness' orphanage; Granny Goodness groomed her to lead the Female Furies. During a raid she met Scott Free (Darkseid's adopted son in Apokolips' history), fell in love with him, and ultimately left Apokolips to ally with Scott, later marrying him in a ceremony officiated by the Highfather of New Genesis. She relocates to Earth and New Genesis at different points in the comics continuity and serves as a heroic figure allied with Earth-based teams.

Sources note that Jack Kirby based Barda's physical appearance on Lainie Kazan. Beyond this creator attribution, the supplied materials do not provide a detailed descriptive inventory of costume, height, or other physical measurements.

Barda is extensively trained as a warrior and was groomed to lead the Female Furies; she repeatedly assumes the posture of a warrior in missions alongside Earth heroes and teams (Justice League/JLA) and has led rescue and combat missions. As a New God she exhibits extended longevity (the character is described as born about 250 years ago). She uses Apokoliptian weaponry, most notably the Mega-Rod — an instance is cited where the Mega-Rod was stolen and its wielder caused many deaths due to its influence. Narrative arcs include her death and a subsequent rebirth via Scott Free's temporary access to great cosmic power.