Batgirl

Batgirl #13

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batgirl-13-coverThis Batgirl is reminding more and more of classic Peter Parker stories, always getting into more trouble than she can handle, but jumping in anyway with a positive attitude and snappy comeback for each situation. We’ve even got the insightful but self-deprecating narration.

This single-issue storyline puts our heroine up against Clayface (who is used very well here) and his attempt to rob a Gotham bank, but not for what you might expect.

Throw in the seamless addition of Proxy (who just might be an okay replacement for Oracle), the early scenes of Batgirl at college, and Stephanie’s conversations with Detective McHandsome (great nickname), and you’ve got yourself a really good read. Definitely worth a look.

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Batgirl #12

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batgirl-12-coverI’ll admit, originally I was less than happy with the choice of Stephanie Brown as the new Batgirl, but writer Bryan Q. Miller has proven me wrong. In this case I’m more than happy to admit my mistake.

“Batgirl Rising” concludes here as Batgirl sets out to save Oracle from the clutches of the Calculator with the help of the villain’s daughter (and one-time SuperFriend Wendy Harris).

Once again a strong issue all around. And I’ll give a shout out to artists Lee Garbett and Pere Perez for giving us just the right look for our spunky, smart, and sassy heroine.

A new Batgirl has found her place in the DCU, and I’m glad. Worth a look.

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