Origin

The daughter of Michelle Torres and Deadshot, Zoe Lawton was conceived following a casual liaison. Her mother gave up prostitution and drugs for Zoe's sake and moved them to a poor neighbourhood in Star City, where she was raised for four years without her father's knowledge.

Creation

Zoe was created by Christos N Gage and Steven Cummings. She made her first appearance in Deadshot #1.

Major Story Arcs

Urban Renewal

Zoe and her mother are approached by Deadshot, who has recently learned of her existence. She is babysat by Deadshot, with whom she bonds. Later, when Deadshot is forced to leave the family for their protection, she is granted admittance to a good school thanks to his connections.

Six Degrees of Devastation

Spending time with her father and mother in a park, Zoe is present when they are suddenly attacked by Lady Vic and Double Dare. She and her mother are allowed to flee by the assassins, but return to assist Deadshot. She is the reason Deadshot does not kill any of his assailants. Later, she is present when her father calls her mother and informs her that he will never see them again, for their own safety.

Powers and Abilities

Zoe is an ordinary human child and has no known superhuman powers or however she seem to be a good marksman like her dad.

Other Media

Film

Batman: Assault on Arkham

Zoe makes a cameo appearance at the end of this film, present on the rooftop as her father has Amanda Waller in his sights. She does not speak in her appearance.

Suicide Squad

Zoe appears as a minor supporting character in this film. She is portrayed by Shailyn Pierre-Dixon.

Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay

Zoe makes a cameo appearance during this film, living in Lacoma, Utah. She does not speak in her appearance.

Television

Arrow

Zoe appears in flashbacks in the episode "Suicidal Tendencies." This version of the character appears to be his legitimate daughter with Susan Lawton. She is portrayed by Audrey Wise Alvarez.