Batgirl #0
THE GOOD:
Ed Benes is on this issue and issues to come, and some may not like the style he has, but it works and continues the feeling the others artist have established on this book. His facial expressions convey a lot and the action is fluid, and interesting. The story is where the issue goes right. Barbra Gordon is not Batgirl yet, but she is curious and wants to know more. This leads her to trouble at the Police Station and the result is her donning a Bat costume. Gail Simone crafts this very convincingly and enjoyment is on every page. Babs in the costume for the first time feel monumental. Seeing her interact with her brother is also very interesting and in the current time, reveals a little bit more about the two and their relationship.
THE BAD:
In an issue perfect for a little information about the recovery of her legs, they totally blow it off for something not nearly as important to me. There is also no mention of her being Oracle and by now, DC is sending the message fairly clear, no Oracle.
THE VERDICT: 4.5/5 (Amazing)
Batgirl hasn't been a favorite of mine at all. Gail Simone is a fine writer but I feel like she has been missing the mark a little. This issue brings back some of the great things about her writer to me as a reader. I like how young she feels in this issue and I like how outcast she feels for being smart. Seeing her with Batman and Robin really shows that she really does mean something to every member of the Batfamily. If you haven't been reading this book, at least get this issue and if you like it, see if you feel the same about the other stuff.
Ed Benes is on this issue and issues to come, and some may not like the style he has, but it works and continues the feeling the others artist have established on this book. His facial expressions convey a lot and the action is fluid, and interesting. The story is where the issue goes right. Barbra Gordon is not Batgirl yet, but she is curious and wants to know more. This leads her to trouble at the Police Station and the result is her donning a Bat costume. Gail Simone crafts this very convincingly and enjoyment is on every page. Babs in the costume for the first time feel monumental. Seeing her interact with her brother is also very interesting and in the current time, reveals a little bit more about the two and their relationship.
THE BAD:
In an issue perfect for a little information about the recovery of her legs, they totally blow it off for something not nearly as important to me. There is also no mention of her being Oracle and by now, DC is sending the message fairly clear, no Oracle.
THE VERDICT: 4.5/5 (Amazing)
Batgirl hasn't been a favorite of mine at all. Gail Simone is a fine writer but I feel like she has been missing the mark a little. This issue brings back some of the great things about her writer to me as a reader. I like how young she feels in this issue and I like how outcast she feels for being smart. Seeing her with Batman and Robin really shows that she really does mean something to every member of the Batfamily. If you haven't been reading this book, at least get this issue and if you like it, see if you feel the same about the other stuff.
