DC
Universe Rebirth Batgirl Volume 2: Son of Penguin,
by Hope Larson et. al. ISBN 9781401274245
Five out of five stars
This is definitely a reboot of the Batgirl character
to a completely different path. There is deep sisterhood, characters that are
lesbians, dating problems and a dialog between Batgirl and Supergirl that is
more that of a teen girl-to-teen girl conversation than one between two female
superheroes planning a dangerous mission.
The events and
challenges that Batgirl faces in these adventures are those that teenage girls
will relate to. She even dates the son of the Penguin, although the elder
refuses to treat him as a son. At least until that son attempts a coup and
tries to take over the Cobblepot crime empire. Characters in the stories are
often depicted as leaning over their laptops and interacting with their smart
phones. More features that the modern girl can relate to. These stories were
very interesting to read and contrast with earlier Batgirl episodes, even for an
older male reader.
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