Reviewed by Quirky Cat on
Batgirl has been doing a brilliant job of holding her own in recent times. Yet the recent cameo from Batwoman is a poignant reminder of Batgirl’s past – and origin. With everything going on in Batman’s series, as well as other events, it forces fans to remember Batgirl’s roots.
Even while she’s actively trying to forge something new for herself here. She’s trying to change her city for the better. Not just focusing on crime, but by helping to create better laws, cleaner initiatives, the works.
She’s also working on her personal life, which is something that too many heroes and vigilantes neglect. When the work gets tough, you need an escape, as well as a support system. That’s a lesson Barbara has learned again and again, and yet sometimes she still struggles to open up.
That brings us to Batgirl #46, ‘Stay Gold’ is a plot arc that brings all of these elements together. Her past, her concerns for the city, her determination to protect others, all of it. The question is, what is she going to learn from the process?
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Reading updates
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- 25 June, 2020: Finished reading
- 25 June, 2020: Reviewed