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Okay guys, do yourselves a favor and read issue #3 before giving up on this book. I was disappointed in issue #1 and not completely on board with #2, even though Mirror has been shaping up into a decent villain.
Nightwing is the guest star in issue #3. The chemistry between Barbara and Dick is as strong as, perhaps stronger, than ever. We get some backstory that helps explain the relationship. I choked up a bit before it was all over. The best comic book I read this week.
-------------------- No regrets, Coyote.
From: Missouri | Registered: Oct 2003
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-------------------- Five billion years from now the Sun will go nova and obliterate the Earth. Don't sweat the small stuff!
From: Boston | Registered: Aug 2003
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I agree-- #3 was a good comic. The Barbara/Dick relationship is going to be even more more important than ever if DC's going to stick to their stupid guns and keep Dick's two closest friends, Wally West and Donna Troy, out of continuity. Which would be an argument for a strong nonromantic friendship between the earliest Bat kids if it weren't for the palpable chemistry that Jerry mentioned above.
I'm looking forwarding to seeing Flamebird interact with either or both of the pair somewhere down the road, after the events BATWOMAN.
From: Knoxville, TN | Registered: Jul 2003
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#4 was another strong issue. I was worried about this series when the first issue came out, and I thought it was weak. Batgirl takes the prize for most improved of the new 52. Barbara's relationship with Alysia has my interest. We get a little more backstory on Barbara's recovery. The battle with Mirror is being executed well, and we get a surprising new addition to the cast. Gail gets bonus points for good planning. We get a Christmas scene in a book that is released in December. The art is approaching excellence.
-------------------- No regrets, Coyote.
From: Missouri | Registered: Oct 2003
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I'm not sure what I am wanting out of a Barbara Gordon BATGIRL comicbook, but I have decided that this isn't it. With 9 (and 10) being Batfamily crossover issues, now seems a good time to drop it.
Life's too short to be vaguely dissatisfied with a comic and to be skimming ones you pay 3 dollars for. I'm out.
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