Apparently author Gail Simone didn’t quite understand the Court of Owls’ evil plan. There are going to be a few spoilers here because I have to write down the evil plot of this issue. It’s just so dumb. So... Continue »
I knew things were bad when I put down the comic halfway through just so I could complain about it to a friend. Issue #8 is filled with some of the dumbest Batgirl moments I’ve seen and even while... Continue »
I’ve enjoyed the New 52 “Batgirl” so far. Sure, the villains have been downright pathetic but I’ve found the book as a whole to be a colorful, charming, and fun read month after month. I never walked away from... Continue »
This is one of those books that I got a lot of enjoyment out of when I first read it, but when it came time to write the review and really scrutinize things I found myself like it less... Continue »
Brace yourself for the retconning! Following the fun but unsubtle Mirror saga we have a Batgirl who has regained her confidence. She’s prepared to face the scum of Gotham and a new villain head-on but isn’t quite ready to... Continue »
I’ve really been neglecting my comic reviewing duties this week since work has really picked up. Plus, I’m going to be leaving for The Dark Knight Rises trailer screening (Mission Impossible 4) in an hour so…it’s been a bit... Continue »
How old is Barbara Gordon supposed to be right now? I think it said in the first issue, but I forgot. She sounds like a teenager. It’s not that distracting, but it’s definitely noticeable at times. Just thought I’d... Continue »
Let’s make one thing clear right off the bat: every comic should start with a “Previously On…” page. It makes each book more accessible and it cuts back on page one exposition. I bring this up, not because Batgirl... Continue »
So who is Batgirl this time? Well, it’s Barbara Gordon—the original Batgirl. But isn’t she paralyzed from the waist down? Not anymore! Tim Drake’s a little younger, Jim Gordon has red hair again, and Babs got her legs back.... Continue »