Evelyn Sharp


 * For the real Black Canary, see Laurel Lance.

Evelyn Crawford Sharp (born c. 1999) is a resident of Star City, and was one of H.I.V.E.'s unwilling test subjects. Following the death of Laurel Lance, she began imitating her as the Black Canary, to get revenge on H.I.V.E. for the death of her parents.

Schooling and unwilling test subject
Evelyn grew up to become an excellent student and a star gymnast at Star City High School.

At some point Evelyn's parents got involved in the following of Damien Darhk. Team Arrow was present at the base where they were killed in gas chambers. However, the following turned on Team Arrow and they were unable to set them free from the grasp of Darhk. Evelyn blamed Darhk as well as Team Arrow when her parents were killed in the gas chambers. However, she was aware of the Black Canary's attempt to rescue them and came to idolize her.

Imitating the Black Canary to exact revenge
After Laurel Lance died in the hospital, Evelyn sneaked into her room and stole her Canary Cry. Donning a suit identical to that of the Black Canary, she then attacked a gun ring and stole their weaponry. Later, she attacked Alex Davis in a restaurant while he was dining with Thea due to his association with Damien Darhk's wife, Ruvé. Using the Canary Cry to shatter the windows she then beat him up and prepared to execute him with a gun. However, she was disarmed by Thea who removed her mask, but she was able to break free and escape. While fleeing she was chased by the Green Arrow. As he cornered her she blamed him for the death of her parents and then subdued him long enough with the Canary Cry to escape.

Evelyn later prepared to kill Ruvé Adams at a gala. She shot and killed a few bodyguards but was then stopped by the Green Arrow who tried to talk her out of it. Evelyn refused to listen and wounded him with a gunshot so he couldn't psychically interfere. She continued and scattered the crowd with her Canary Cry before holding Adams at gunpoint. As she prepared to shoot her, the Green Arrow reminded her how the real Black Canary was a hero and that by taking her identity she could not simply act as an avenger. Wishing to stay true to her heroine, Evelyn dropped the gun and took off as the cops moved in.

She later attended the funeral of Laurel Lance and watched as Oliver revealed that Laurel had been the Black Canary.

Personality
Evelyn was a highly driven student and athlete. After her parents were killed, she took the Black Canary as an example and donned an identical outfit and weaponry to exact revenge. During her quest for vengeance she had no trouble hurting and killing everyone in her way. She later got talked out of killing Adams by the Green Arrow.

Abilities

 * Acrobatics: As a former gymnast, Evelyn can move gracefully over obstacles and scale fences fluidly.
 * Hand-to-hand combatant: Evelyn has some skill in hand-to-hand combat as she was able to beat up a surprised Alex Davis before she was overpowered by Thea Queen.
 * Skilled markswoman: Evelyn is skilled in the use of a firearm. She was able to kill two bodyguards before they were able to respond.

Equipment

 * Black Canary suit: Evelyn produced a black leather suit of her own in order to imitate Laurel, appearing relatively identical. She also wears a black mask, different to Laurel's, and a blonde wig to hide her identity.
 * Canary Cry: After taking her role as the Black Canary, Evelyn took Laurel's sonic device to fight crime. However, Evelyn modified it; its sonic waves have become so powerful, even Green Arrow's special earplugs couldn't protect his ears.

Behind the scenes

 * The character was initially named Rebecca.
 * In the DC comics, on Prime Earth Evelyn Crawford is ally of The Black Canary known under the Vigilante alias Starling who was an member of the reformed Birds Of Prey.