Batgirl #23 Review

In Batgirl #23, the disparate strands of Barbara’s life weave themselves into a tangled mess as her private life and her costumed affairs start to collide. Series writer Gail Simone continues to weave the increasingly complex tapestry she began many moons ago as the fallout from James Jr.’s clash with Barbara refuses to fade away.

The issue opens with Barbara attempting to have a nice day out shopping and gorging on gelato with her roommate. But since nothing in the life of a Bat (whether or not she chooses to wear the symbol) comes easy, her day is summarily ruined by a few less than gentlemanly blokes. It’s a hallmark of Simone’s writing that she embeds nuggets within her stories that readers can relate to no matter how fantastical the setting or characters.

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