Batgirl is one of my favorite titles of 2011 and one of my favorite relaunches in DC’s New 52. In this new reality Barbara Gordon survived the Joker’s ambush and recovered to once again wear the cape and cowl to face a psychotic new villain.
Batgirl’s cat and mouse game with the Mirror made her relive the Joker nightmare, confronting her past and evolving as a hero.
Gail Simone’s first arc was a thrill ride and empowering survival story. Artist Adrian Syaf’s Batgirl is sexy and dangerous. From brutal fights with the Mirror to a clash reunion with Nightwing to bonding with her roommate the arc was filled with thrills and heart. This is the beginning of a great new Batgirl era.