Rachel Rykel

Rachel Rykel is a fictional prostitute and a minor character featured in comic books published by DC Comics. She is associated with the Batman line of titles and made a single appearance in Batman: Shadow of the Bat #39 in June, 1995.

Biography
Rachel Rykel worked as a prostitute, likely in Gotham City, and lived in the areas near Sommerset in Gotham County in the late 19th century.

In 1895, one of Rachel's customers was a middle-aged tycoon named Cyrus Gold. When Rachel became pregnant with Gold's child, she attempted to blackmail him. Rachel and Cyrus met each other out at Slaughter Swamp. When it looked like things were not going to Rachel's way, her co-conspirator, Jem, struck Gold from behind, knocking him out. They dragged his body into the swamp and left it for the wildlife to feast on. Before Gold expired, he cursed Rachel and Jem.

Rachel likely survived long enough to give birth to her child. What became of her following these events is unknown.

Notes & Trivia



 * In all likelihood, the child of Rachel Rykel and Cyrus Gold gave birth to a family line that continued all the way to Karin Rykel in the modern era. Ironically, Karin Rykel would lose her life at the hands of her undead ancestor, Cyrus Gold, aka, Solomon Grundy.

Appearances

 * Batman: Shadow of the Bat 39