SpiderKitten reviewed Batgirl, year one by Scott Beatty
Review of 'Batgirl, year one' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
It was OK. This volume contains the nine issues that tell Barbara Gordon's Batgirl origin story. The premise was good, but if felt a little too Grrr Grrl Power! to me. I also found it a little difficult to tell what Barbara's age actually was. One minute she is working as a researcher, and the next she in her bedroom which resembled a young teenager's. Her interaction with Batman and Robin seemed a little weird, too. Batman imo was a bit of a jerk. I'm not sure why he had to be all underhanded and secretive about testing Batgirl, even while he was hoping she would quit. I just feel like he could have been more positive. (I know, its Batman. Sigh.)
There were other issues I found too. I guess it felt a little all over the place. But still, I love Batgirl, so her origin story is sort …
It was OK. This volume contains the nine issues that tell Barbara Gordon's Batgirl origin story. The premise was good, but if felt a little too Grrr Grrl Power! to me. I also found it a little difficult to tell what Barbara's age actually was. One minute she is working as a researcher, and the next she in her bedroom which resembled a young teenager's. Her interaction with Batman and Robin seemed a little weird, too. Batman imo was a bit of a jerk. I'm not sure why he had to be all underhanded and secretive about testing Batgirl, even while he was hoping she would quit. I just feel like he could have been more positive. (I know, its Batman. Sigh.)
There were other issues I found too. I guess it felt a little all over the place. But still, I love Batgirl, so her origin story is sort of required reading.
