The Flying Fox (Samantha Cronin)

The Flying Fox (Samantha Cronin) © Juke Box Productions AstroFacts Status: Active as of 2003 Real Name: Samantha Cronin Earliest Appearance: 1999-2000 Base of Operations: Astro City, mainly in Northside Communities Personal Data Relationships: (mother) Irene Merryweather-Cronin (father) State Senator Cronin InfoDump Headlines: April 9, 2003: Flying Fox Rescues School Children Appearances (in Publication Order): Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.2 #21 Astro City: Local Heroes #2 Event Timeline The Flying Fox (Samantha Cronin) A street-level crime-fighter who travels on an aero-cycle. History Samantha Cronin is the daughter of strong and once prominent political-aid, Irene Merryweather-Cronin. Throughout Samantha's life, her mother's ingenuity and indomitable spirit were a source of inspiration for her, eventually motivating her to become a superhero, the Flying Fox. Early in her career, the Flying Fox ran into comic book writer Sally Twinings at the Astro City Comic Book Convention. The two discussed the possibility of an authorized comic about her exploits as a new superhero, focusing on the challenges of starting out, earning respect, and establishing a reputation. Observations There are rumors among the public that the Flying Fox is a lesbian, which is true. Speculations, Theories There doesn't seem to be a connection between her and the original Flying Fox.