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[QUOTE=millernumber1;2370899]That's not how they published the 75th anniversary of Robin, though. Every Robin, including Stephanie, Carrie, and the robot version from the One Million issue, was represented (though not the future Robin named Tris who was on a generation spaceship from Robin Annual #5, from the Legends of a Dead Earth event).
I think Steph and Cass deserve an issue in the 50 year celebration, especially since Barbara mentored both of them.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, but that was different because it was the anniversary of both Dick Grayson and the title of Robin. The title of battle of Batgirl was introduced with Bette, not Barbara. So we're celebrating 50 years of Barbara, not 50 years of Batgirl.
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I guess we'll have to wait and see.
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[QUOTE=millernumber1;2369505]I love Batgirl Year One, so it's great to see its iconic images on the cover of this 50th anniversary anthology. I was really underwhelmed by the Wonder Woman 75th this year, so I'm apprehensive. It seems that Cass will get an issue, with Damion Scott credited - but I hope against hope that Steph will get an issue as well (I would pump for #3, though I'm expecting #1, if anything). And we're almost certainly getting Batgirl #35, though I'm curious about the Simone entry - possibly Batgirl #1?[/QUOTE]
Based on who is credited, we'll probably get Detective Comics #369, something from Batgirl Year One, something from the Cassandra Cain run, something from Simone's Batgirl, and something from Burnside. Seeing as Cameron Stewart is listed as an artist, I'm guessing that Stephanie's adventure from Leviathan Strikes is in there as well.
Other likely issues would include a bunch of backups from 'Tec, something from Batman Family, possibly Puckett's Barbara one-shot, and hopefully something from BQM's run.
[QUOTE=DoctorWho;2370986]Yeah, but that was different because it was the anniversary of both Dick Grayson and the title of Robin. The title of battle of Batgirl was introduced with Bette, not Barbara. So we're celebrating 50 years of Barbara, not 50 years of Batgirl.[/QUOTE]
Bette Kane was introduced as "Bat-Girl", and for all intents and purposes, DC doesn't really consider Bette Kane to be a proper Batgirl, given that the mantle never had much pull until Barbara came around. The solicit copy also refers to her as "Batgirl" and isn't particularly specific to Barbara.
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[QUOTE=joybeans;2371230]Based on who is credited, we'll probably get Detective Comics #369, something from Batgirl Year One, something from the Cassandra Cain run, something from Simone's Batgirl, and something from Burnside. Seeing as Cameron Stewart is listed as an artist, I'm guessing that Stephanie's adventure from Leviathan Strikes is in there as well.
Other likely issues would include a bunch of backups from 'Tec, something from Batman Family, possibly Puckett's Barbara one-shot, and hopefully something from BQM's run.[/QUOTE]
I didn't catch that Stewart was listed as artist. Having Morrison's issue with Steph as Batgirl makes sense from a "Morrison is a gigantic name, let's try to boost sales with that" perspective. I would not expect more than one issue of the non-Babs Batgirls to make it into the series, sadly, so if they go with the Morrison/Stewart issue, that's probably it for Steph. I mean, it's not a bad issue, but I would much, much prefer Batgirl #3, with the oath between Babs and Steph (and Steph's official costume unveiling). I'm currently betting on Batgirl #1 for Cass, since it's a really nice starting point, and it has a significant Babs component as well as Cass.
However, I believe the Wonder Woman 75th collection solicits listed some artists who did pin-ups, rather than full issues, so it's possible (I hope) that it's one of Stewart's covers of pin-ups of Burnside Babsgirl instead. (Hopefully, from my perspective :) ).
The collections I've read divide into roughly 5-20 year "eras." I'm betting that they'll be Golden Age (up to Year One), 90s, 00s, and 10s. They'll almost certainly have an issue of Year One, with that cover and solicit text. Perhaps an issue of Batman Adventures, as well?
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[QUOTE=joybeans;2371230]Bette Kane was introduced as "Bat-Girl", and for all intents and purposes, DC doesn't really consider Bette Kane to be a proper Batgirl, given that the mantle never had much pull until Barbara came around. The solicit copy also refers to her as "Batgirl" and isn't particularly specific to Barbara.[/QUOTE]
But Bette has been included when mentioning "all the Batgirls" before:
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I know she doesn't have the impact of the other three, and she's nobody's favorite, but it would be a shame to celebrate the legacy of Batgirl and not include her...
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Now this is Batgirl. Why can't we get this amazing Batgirl in many live action movies and the comics?
I cant wait to order this statue!
Perfection...
[url]http://comicbook.com/dc/2016/10/25/batgirl-arkham-knight-statue-debuts-from-prime-1-studio/[/url]
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Barbara's entry in the new DC Encyclopedia:
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I loved issue #4, but am I the only one who didn't understand exactly what Kai has done wrong? And, how could he not even suspect Batgirl and Barbara are one and the same? Batgirl showed up in every country they were!
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[QUOTE=Caivu;2376960]Barbara's entry in the new DC Encyclopedia:
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Are there larger versions of these images?
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[QUOTE=joybeans;2378353]Are there larger versions of these images?[/QUOTE]
I can retake some pictures.
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[QUOTE=Caivu;2376960]Barbara's entry in the new DC Encyclopedia:
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[QUOTE=joybeans;2378353]Are there larger versions of these images?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Caivu;2378361]I can retake some pictures.[/QUOTE]
Is it that painful to read with both versions of Babs? It looks like they crammed all of that onto those two pages.
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[QUOTE=dominus;2380150]Is it that painful to read with both versions of Babs? It looks like they crammed all of that onto those two pages.[/QUOTE]
Not sure what you mean by both versions. The encyclopedia uses each character's most recent origins, so it's New 52 for the most part for everyone. Some entries have an "On the Record" box that, if applicable, briefly describes their pre-Flashpoint versions.
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[QUOTE=Caivu;2380198]Not sure what you mean by both versions. The encyclopedia uses each character's most recent origins, so it's New 52 for the most part for everyone. Some entries have an "On the Record" box that, if applicable, briefly describes their pre-Flashpoint versions.[/QUOTE]
Hey, here's what she did and accomplished for the last 45 years... and then this happened.
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[QUOTE=dominus;2380538]Hey, here's what she did and accomplished for the last 45 years... and then this happened.[/QUOTE]
The main entry is just her most current version, so New 52 only.
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[B]BATGIRL #8[/B]
Written by HOPE LARSON • Art and cover by CHRIS WILDGOOSE • Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
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“Son of Penguin” part two! It’s hard enough to juggle a new boyfriend when you’re not secretly investigating him for super-villainy! But is Batgirl dating Ethan Cobblepot to get to bottom of his new tech business…or could she actually like him? Plus, Magpie strikes!
On sale FEBRUARY 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
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“VALENTINE’S DAY” part one! The new Oracle is now embedded in the Birds of Prey’s lives…and they’re going to have to make it work whether they like it or not! Plus, Huntress has decided to make Gotham her permanent home—but that means venturing into the most dangerous world of all…the Gotham City real-estate market! Perhaps an abandoned amusement park with a murder slide is up her alley?
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[B]BATGIRL VOL. 1: BEYOND BURNSIDE TP[/B]
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In order to up her game after the events of the Battle of Burnside, Babs travels to Japan on a quest to train with one of her all time heroes. But when a chance meeting with an old friend puts a target on her back, Batgirl may need to use her new skills (and rack up a few more stamps in her passport) to solve a deadly mystery. Collects BATGIRL #1-6.
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