Leatherwing, also known as Batman: Leatherwing, is a DC Comics Elseworlds story published in Detective Comics Annual #7 in 1994. It was written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Enrique Alcatena, who also devised the plot. This story features a version of Batman as a pirate of the High Seas, during the Golden Age of Piracy. A sequel to the story was published in The Batman Chronicles #11 (winter 1998). Characters Familiar characters from the Batman mythos are adapted to fit this tale of pirates: Captain Leatherwing (Batman): captain of the Flying Fox, he is employed by King James II of England to pillage rival countries' ships, though he keeps a share for himself and his men. He wears a costume to protect his family name, since England would be appalled at one of her children sailing about the seas like he does. He raids ship and collects gold in the hope that he will one day have enough to buy back the land of his parents, which were stolen from him when they were murdered. Princess Quext'chala: daughter of King Hapa of the Caiman indios. Batman rescues this princess from Panama from Spaniards. In gratitude, she wishes to marry him. Alfredo (Alfred Pennyworth): Captain Leatherwing's faithful servant and navigator. He is Italian and always vigilant. He is in a state of constant disagreement with Captain Leatherwing regarding his trusting in others, namely Robin Redblade and Capitana Felina, but means well. Robin Redblade (Robin): 'Prince of the Urchins and bloody terror of the Kingston docks'. This orphan living in Kingston, Jamaica, robs citizens of the town to feed himself and other homeless children ('urchins'). He dreams of becoming a pirate like Captain Leatherwing. the Laughing Man (the Joker): deformed and insane, his ship is called the 'Pescador'. Capitana Felina (Catwoman): once a Contessa of Spain, she abandoned her life on the shore for adventure on the high seas. Her ship is called The Cat's Paw. Oddly, Contessa is an Italian title, the Spanish title being Condesa. Plot The story begins with Leatherwing's crew pillaging a Spanish galleon, Leatherwing convinces the captain to surrender Princess Quext'chala, who was held captive while the ship was sailing for Spain. While Leatherwing gives his share of the loot to the crown of England, he hides the rest in Vespertilio (Bat's) Cay, his secret port. The location of this port is desired by many of