Batgirl, Volume 1: The Darkest Reflection
Ratings17
Average rating3.9
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This is a really good re-launch for Batgirl, and I can't wait for the next trade of this series.
For the 2017 Read Harder Challenge–“Read a superhero comic with a female lead.” Done.
I love Gail's writing, and she's telling a good story, about survivor's guilt and pulling yourself up from tragedy. I found it difficult to connect with the story, however; maybe this was because of the controversy surrounding Babs' return, or the new 52 in general, but I couldn't really get into it.
Barbara Gordon is my favorite. And in the New 52 she is back as Batgirl. Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect from this. I was excited to see her back in the Batgirl costume and regain the ability to walk, but I was ambivalent about the whole deal. I mean, there was nothing wrong with having her as Oracle, but here it is, and I'm not completely upset by it. Gail Simone has not disappointed me. The characterization of Barbara Gordon is great. Babs is still the strong, independent superhero I respect, and I can't wait to see how the story progresses and what else is in store for Babs.
GET IT, (BAT)GIRL!!!
I like Batgirl because her inner monologue sounds a lot like my Twitter feed except way more heroic. I like Gail Simone for writing cool lady adventures & writing plotlines that let Batgirl use brains AND brawn AND ballet!! yeahhhhhhh!!