Batman's circle of allies expanded when young Barbara Gordon, daughter of Police Commissioner Gordon, took up crimefighting as Batgirl! In these fast-paced, fun stories, Batgirl learns what it takes to battle evil in the streets of Gotham City from the Dynamic Duo, while taking on a string of unforgettable foes.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Lets hear it for the girl!,
By Bennet Pomerantz "Bennet Pomerantz, AUDIOWORLD" (College Park, Maryland) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)
This review is from: Showcase Presents: Batgirl, Vol. 1 (Paperback)
in 1967, Batman was on TV and the Batman family had a new dynamic. Not longer was it a duo, it became a trio with the creative idea Batgirl. You must remember in the 1950's, There was Batwoman, Bathound and Batmite (an imp who loved Batman and created problems for him). Batgirl gave the Batman family a thought provoling ally.A woman who a brain who did not cater to Batman like a 1950's household would.
These black & white reprints from 1967-1975 showcased Batgirl as part of the Batman team, by herself and as well as with others like Superman. She proved she was a crime fighter in her own right, not just a clone of the original like the 1960's Supergirl was. (SPOILER ALERT) These tales were long before the graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke when Barbara Gordon was shot by the Joker and lost the use of her legs. These tales are not like today comics with multiple part, crossover story lines which take months and years to resolve. You can read these stories one to one and see how good the story telling for the 60's-70s are. Some will say it takes away from the comic , due to the lack of color. I say it adds to the art. So take your Batmobile and go batty with this collection..and lets hear it for the girl!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Showcase Presents: Batgirl, Vol. 1,
This review is from: Showcase Presents: Batgirl, Vol. 1 (Paperback)
Black and white reproductions of stories originally published in DC comic book titles between 1967 and 1975 featuring Barbara Gordon as the Batgirl fills this reprint anthology, with "Over 500 pages of Comics!" "Babs," the daughter of the Police Commissioner, when she's introduced in 1967 as the new Batgirl, is the director of the Gotham City Library, a librarian with a doctorate and a photographic memory. On the way to the a costume party she discovers the joy crime fighting, and soon develops a talent as a quick change artist as an aid to her moonlighting career as a vigilante Towards the end of this anthology in 1972 she's elected to Congress.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
BATGIRL. YAY!,
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This review is from: Showcase Presents: Batgirl, Vol. 1 (Paperback)
Good reading on the rainy afternoon.
Lots of fun stories with plenty of action. My favorite story is the first one. Batgirl vs Killer Moth. Those two would have more battles in the pages of BATMAN FAMILY and in Batman #311. Hopefully there will be a volume #2 to reprint those fine tales. I also found the cover to be a delight. Gave me a big chuckle and a wry smile.
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