The Wellington Comic Lover's Guide to... Batgirl

Welcome to the Wellington Comic Lover’s (WCL) Guide, where we take you through the Wellington City Libraries’ collection of a comic book character. This guide is about the various heroines who have taken up the mantle of Batgirl!

Batgirl is the first female ally to the Bat-Family, joining Batman, Robin, and Nightwing in the fight against crime in Gotham City. Three different women have been Batgirl in the history of DC Comics: Barbara Gordon, Cassandra Cain, and Stephanie Brown.

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Updated September 10, 2024
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Batgirl: Year One
Beatty, Scott.
Paper Book
Years before she becomes the information powerhouse known as Oracle, and long before she's a Bird of Prey, Gordon dons the familiar cape and cowl of Batman to become Batgirl But between the skepticism of Batman and the watchful eye of her adoptive father, James Gordon, she's finding entry into the...
Batgirl. Volume 1, The darkest reflection
Simone, Gail.
Paper Book
A New York Timesnbsp;Best Seller! As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics--The New 52 event of September 2011, Barbara Gordon is finally back as Batgirl! The nightmare-inducing brute known as Mirror is destroying the lives of Gotham City citizens seemingly at random. Will Barbara...
The oracle code : a graphic novel
Nijkamp, Marieke
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp and artist Manuel Preitano unveil a graphic novel that explores the dark corridors of Barbara Gordon's first mystery- herself. After a gunshot leaves her paralyzed below the waist, Barbara Gordon undergoes physical and...
Batgirls. Vol. 1, One way or another
Cloonan, Becky
Paper Book
Two Bats are better than one! Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown star in the team-up book you've been waiting for--under the mentorship of Barbara Gordon, the original Batgirl! Batgirls Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown are only able to navigate the dark, gritty, and oftentimes...
Batman Detective Comics. Volume 1, Rise of the Batmen
Tynion, James, IV
Paper Book
Batman puts together his own team of Gotham City vigilantes in this great new starting-point graphic novel, BATMAN - DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 1- RISE OF THE BATMEN, from DC Rebirth! An elite fighting force modeled after the Dark Knight has invaded the streets of Gotham. Their armor,...
Batman: White Knight
Murphy, Sean Gordon
Paper Book
A Newsweek Best Graphic Novel of the Year The impossible has happened: The Joker has become a ... hero? Batman: White Knight follows the man now known as Jack Napier as he embarks on a quest to heal the city he once terrorized. After reconciling with...

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