Batgirl may ostensibly be a solo superhero comic, but this latest issue reinforces the idea that the book's supporting cast is as vital as Barbara Gordon herself. The series is thriving thanks to this more ensemble-minded approach. Combine that with a fun conflict involving killer, elevator-riding tigers and the now trademark whimsically dynamic art, and there's plenty to love regarding the direction of the series.
This issue builds on a number of recurring plot threads as Babs works furiously to help Alysia plan her wedding, mend fences with Frankie, deal with her own academic and superhero responsibilities, and maybe find a little time to make googly eyes at Luke Fox on the side. These many small conflicts emphasize just how overworked and overtaxed Barbara is these days. It's similar to the approach Harley Quinn has taken lately, though somewhat more effective.
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This issue builds on a number of recurring plot threads as Babs works furiously to help Alysia plan her wedding, mend fences with Frankie, deal with her own academic and superhero responsibilities, and maybe find a little time to make googly eyes at Luke Fox on the side. These many small conflicts emphasize just how overworked and overtaxed Barbara is these days. It's similar to the approach Harley Quinn has taken lately, though somewhat more effective.
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