Literally Graphic reviewed Batgirl by Ardian Syaf (Batgirl (2011), #2)
Review of 'Batgirl' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
A story about Barbara Gordon becoming Batgirl (again) its very much a character driven story. I can see why some people complain about the baddies in this and volume one being meh, but for me that's not really the point. The point is how they relate to Batgirl and how she is developing as a character. That said, I didn't really think the bad guys were that bad, but if that is your focus you might not really get this book.
As far as the story goes, I really enjoyed how many female character Gail Simone incorporates into the story. Groups of capable females characters taking the lead on things is still not something I get to see every day - especially not done well. They each had their unique roll to play, some for good, some for bad. What a revolutionary concept!
Moving along to the artwork, perhaps I'm …
A story about Barbara Gordon becoming Batgirl (again) its very much a character driven story. I can see why some people complain about the baddies in this and volume one being meh, but for me that's not really the point. The point is how they relate to Batgirl and how she is developing as a character. That said, I didn't really think the bad guys were that bad, but if that is your focus you might not really get this book.
As far as the story goes, I really enjoyed how many female character Gail Simone incorporates into the story. Groups of capable females characters taking the lead on things is still not something I get to see every day - especially not done well. They each had their unique roll to play, some for good, some for bad. What a revolutionary concept!
Moving along to the artwork, perhaps I'm just getting used to it but it didn't seem quite so pervy. The covers are simply ridiculous though! Batgirl defying all sorts of laws of nature to kick in all sorts of provocative directions! Her mother also went from looking like her clone on volume 1 to looking old and frumpy in volume 2 and sewage water glowed Caribbean blue.