Batgirl (2016-) #40

by Cecil Castellucci

[Quirky Cat]

"BATGIRL #40, out this week from DC Comics, finally brings our two leads face to face in a dramatic moment. Where does Batgirl end and Oracle begin? And how much of herself did Barbara put into both personas? These questions and more are explored within these pages.

We’ve seen Barbara Gordon take up several different mantles since she first appeared in Detective Comics #359. Her two most iconic, of course, are Batgirl and Oracle. But what happens when these two dominant personalities clash? And what will it cost Barbara to resolve the tension?

Batgirl #40 continues the tie-in adventures from DC’s Year of the Villain, and it does so with brilliant writing and intensity. This tie-in doesn’t hesitate to pull Batgirl’s past to the forefront or make her pay for past decisions. There is no hiding from this story.

Also, for any of those who are hesitating, even though this is a tie-in issue, you don’t need to be following along with the main YOTV story in order to understand what Barbara faces here. So go ahead and pick up this issue. It’s worth the read."

Check out my full review over at Monkeys Fighting Robots