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Batman said it best in issue #6: "You were always meant to be Batgirl, Barbara." I like that Barbara Gordon is unsure of herself, suffering from insecurity after having recovered from her paralysis at a South African clinic where she underwent a radical new treatment that restored her legs and got her out of a wheelchair (which Joker put her in by shooting her and damaging her spinal cord) (see "The Killing Joke" GN). I LIKE that she's not sure of herself, not a heavyweight brawler like Batman. She has to pick her fights carefully. She is fragile, and that is dealt with in these opening issues, where she's exploring her physical limits, trying not to re-injure herself, but driven by compulsion to fight crime.

There are two villains in this collection. First, a new character named Mirror, and another by the name of Gretl--both "damaged" by incidents beyond their control, which causes Barbara to deal with them out of compassion rather than anger or just the raw power of Batman. She "cares", but not to the point of allowing them to continue their murder sprees. First, Mirror lost his family in a car accident, his wife and two girls burned while he was forced to watch, as someone pulled him from the car and he alone survived. This damaged him, caused him to begin killing people who were saved by miraculous means, which he feels goes against the natural way of things--no one should survive when they were meant to die. Obviously a self reflection--hence, the name Mirror.

The second villain, Gretl, was similarly victimized, but not by an accident but rather by mobsters. She was an aspiring reporter who infiltrated a gang lord's inner circle but was caught, and then murdered. Only, she didn't quite die, and the bullet to her head gave her the power to hypnotize/mesmerize men to do her bidding.

In both of these cases, writer Gail Simone takes the reader on a journey through Barbara's mind, exploring her misgivings and doubts about herself as someone who overcame her disability and was able to walk again. There is a moment when she is uncertain, and even one incident where she freezes and allows someone to die--very human frailties and weaknesses that are often lost on the reader of Batman, who seems all-powerful at times, and only taken down by the most powerful of foes.

Among all of the Bat-series, (and I read them all), I put them in this order by preference:
Batman
Detective
Dark Knight
Batman and Robin
Batgirl
Catwoman
Nightwing
Teen Titans
Red Hood and the Outlaws
Birds of Prey
Suicide Squad


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Batgirl Vol 1 The Darkest Reflection The New 52 Gail Simone Ardian Syaf 9781401234751 Books Reviews

I must confess something, When the new 52 re-launched, I had no intention of trying to read Batgirl. I was coming in for Batman and Catwoman only. But let me tell you that would've been a grave mistake, because Batgirl is one of the best comics rewritten in the new 52. She is a lot like her counter-part from the 1990's animated series, even going so far as to use words like "doofus" and it is really cute. If you liked the show from the 90's, you need to buy Batgirl's comic because it will be a refreshing taste of nostalgia and it might even get you into reading more comics. Batman is the Dark and Nightwing is the light and Batgirl fits neatly in between those two extremes making it appealing to just about everybody. The story is rich and real, and I actually liked both of her villains a lot. They aren't Batman's villains, but they could be. No other Bat Comic has bad guys anywhere near as interesting as Batman's so this is a huge plus for Batgirl and her Author. For the fans who got upset by Barbara being able to walk again, don't be. As soon as you read it you will see that Barbara "Was always meant to be Batgirl." One of my favorite moments of the book was the interaction she had with Nightwing for one issue. This story was definitely written for us girls and when Nightwing and Batgirl part ways so she can find her confidence on her own again you will be so heartbroken. Just as I Believe Batman and Catwoman were Made for each other, I Believe Barbara and Dick are practically soul mates and I Love Barbara's inner monologues. They are very sophisticated but still filled with emotion. The Story on it's own is already good, but Batgirl is definitely first and foremost about the character. What she does is only one part of it and that is how you keep readers engaged.
It had been a while since I had read any ongoing series of comics and was looking for a jumping on point with one of the characters or teams that I liked. I just happened to stumble upon this on sale on for $9 and decided to give it a try. I was really impressed by the artwork. I'm normally partial to certain artists. My favorites are Jim Lee and Michael turner and most other art pails in comparison in my opinion, but like I said before I liked the art even though it was by someone I'd never heard of. The only reason I mention the art first is because this is a comic and naturally the art is what catches your eye first. It doesn't matter how great the writing is, if the art is subpar it will take away from or your enjoyment of the work as a whole. If the art didn't matter I'd be reading something that didn't have pictures.

Now to the writing. I've never read much by Gail Simone. I know who she is from Special Features on some of DC Comics DVDs that have come out in the past few years. I do know that she was a long time writer for Birds of Prey. Because of the her time on that series I believe there isn't a writer out there that knows Barbara Gordon the way she does. I don't mean Barbara as Batgirl either. I'm talking about who Barbara is deep down inside. The person she was in the wheelchair as Oracle. The person she was beforehand as well. Since she knows the character and all Barbara's been through, Gail is the perfect person to get her out of the chair and back into the Bat-suit where she belongs.

I can't wait to get my hands on the second collected edition in the series. I highly recommend this to any fan of the Batman family series of books whether you are a long time reader or someone that only knows the characters from the movies. If you are someone that loves comic art and are looking for a good story, you must read this as well. This is a promising start to what looks to be one of the best series out right now.
Batman said it best in issue #6 "You were always meant to be Batgirl, Barbara." I like that Barbara Gordon is unsure of herself, suffering from insecurity after having recovered from her paralysis at a South African clinic where she underwent a radical new treatment that restored her legs and got her out of a wheelchair (which Joker put her in by shooting her and damaging her spinal cord) (see "The Killing Joke" GN). I LIKE that she's not sure of herself, not a heavyweight brawler like Batman. She has to pick her fights carefully. She is fragile, and that is dealt with in these opening issues, where she's exploring her physical limits, trying not to re-injure herself, but driven by compulsion to fight crime.

There are two villains in this collection. First, a new character named Mirror, and another by the name of Gretl--both "damaged" by incidents beyond their control, which causes Barbara to deal with them out of compassion rather than anger or just the raw power of Batman. She "cares", but not to the point of allowing them to continue their murder sprees. First, Mirror lost his family in a car accident, his wife and two girls burned while he was forced to watch, as someone pulled him from the car and he alone survived. This damaged him, caused him to begin killing people who were saved by miraculous means, which he feels goes against the natural way of things--no one should survive when they were meant to die. Obviously a self reflection--hence, the name Mirror.

The second villain, Gretl, was similarly victimized, but not by an accident but rather by mobsters. She was an aspiring reporter who infiltrated a gang lord's inner circle but was caught, and then murdered. Only, she didn't quite die, and the bullet to her head gave her the power to hypnotize/mesmerize men to do her bidding.

In both of these cases, writer Gail Simone takes the reader on a journey through Barbara's mind, exploring her misgivings and doubts about herself as someone who overcame her disability and was able to walk again. There is a moment when she is uncertain, and even one incident where she freezes and allows someone to die--very human frailties and weaknesses that are often lost on the reader of Batman, who seems all-powerful at times, and only taken down by the most powerful of foes.

Among all of the Bat-series, (and I read them all), I put them in this order by preference
Batman
Detective
Dark Knight
Batman and Robin
Batgirl
Catwoman
Nightwing
Teen Titans
Red Hood and the Outlaws
Birds of Prey
Suicide Squad