Annual Review : BatGirl Annual #1

Well i know I haven't been very current in many things but this is one of the books I am current in. Now if you all don't know me BatGirl is one of my favorite characters in the D.C. universe but also let me explain Stephanie Brown BatGirl is one of my favorite characters in the D.C. universe(wait did i just repeat myself?). So before you all flame me for saying Barbara isn't the best BatGirl(I know a lot of you want to hurt me right now) you have to understand that Stephanie Brown is more nostalgic for me. Growing up Tim drake as Robin was my favorite hero probably in part to the teen titans cartoon I really enjoyed Robin with a Bo staff and I've read so many of those books. And of course where Tim Drake is Stephanie Brown at that time spoiler is. I guess i can stop rambling now but I hope this helps explain why I was extremely skeptical of the new BatGirl run bringing back Barbara and removing Stephanie. In the end I ended up enjoying the new run may not be Stephanie but Barbara as BatGirl does remind me of her a bit. Her attitude seems to have changed from her Oracle personality. The first Annual of Batgirl was a pleasant surprise and definitely a good read, bringing together a trio of female character CatWoman The Female Talon(see previous issues) and of course Batgirl herself. Basically this issue Batgirl learns that the Court of Owls in still pulling strings in Gotham and is plotting against Bruce Wayne. Through all this a new friendship seems to form between the three unlikely allies. Overall this issue gets a 9/10 excellent pacing ,great art and  Gail Simone is an excellent writer and has plenty of experience writing Barbara from her previous run on Birds of Prey. This issues also setup up for some interesting plot and story lines for not only BatGirl but the rest of the BatFamily as well. A must read go to your local comic store and pick it up.

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