Ted Grant aka. Wildcat

1855-1888

Ted Grant was born in the mid 1800’s to a woodcutter father and housewife mother. When Ted was a baby, his mother died from natural diseases. Left alone with their father, Ted’s sister would be left to take care of him. As he grew, Ted understood what had happened and saw the affect it left on his father. This made Ted always assist his dad in everything, even if he didn’t need to. To distract him from this, Ted’s father always made him play sports. One day while he was doing this, Ted was lured into the woods by a mysterious silhouette. He followed it, and then the hidden figure seemed to be an ethereal being, the mysterious figure bestowed the young Ted with 9 lives, and enhanced healing. Ted returns to his home, feeling great with his new abilities. Later in his life, Ted ‘s father would be murdered by bandits trying to take his money, his sister was also killed by the same men as she tried to protect her father. This news left Ted shocked, and with a large hatred for criminals. This would later inspire Ted to join “Tomahawk’s Rangers;” a ragtag team of heroes fighting against “sticking up for the little guy.” Ted’s powerset and personality, got him the the nickname “Wildcat.”

1891-1941

After Tomahawk’s Rangers disbanded, Ted’s life went on with no purpose; having no friends, he was in a dark place. Then, after moving to Keystone City in the early 40’s, Ted found boxing as a hobby. It was a sport where he could let out his anger without being jeered at for it. Although, Ted needed proper training. He got it when renowned boxer Joe Morgan got in touch with Ted; asking to train him. They worked together, day after day to make Ted just as good as his mentor. Ted would be discovered; and over time became known all over. Taking his old name; Ted “Wildcat” Grant was a sensation. Although, Ted missed the crime fighting life. Then one day, after a fight, he saw his opponent, “Socker” Smith, being beaten by his managers; Flint and Skinner. Ted jumped into the fight, beating down the two men and saving Smith. Inspired by that day, Ted used materials around him to create a suit, and becoming a vigilante; also calling himself Wildcat. Although, people put it together that Ted and Wildcat were one in the same. Later, Ted would be recruited into the JS.

1981-1983

In the 80's revival of the JS, a slew of new recruits would join. One of them Dinah Drake, the Black Canary. Ted and Dinah would become great friends, and after Dinah left the JS when finding out she was pregnant, Ted would be titled the child's godfather, and even go on to train the daughter in the art of self-defense. Furthermore, he was also a partial inspiration of her becoming the second Black Canary. Ted actually trained her in Joe Morgan’s old gym, which Joe gave to Ted after he retired, reopening it for him and calling it Wildcat’s Gym.