A new Bat-costume for the new Batgirl?
(2 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)UPDATE: Second Image of costume and Issue #2 Preview added.
I like this idea for a new Batgirl costume in theory but not so much in execution. It looks more like a runner up on Project Rooftop. With former Spoiler Stephanie Brown wearing the mantle of Batgirl it’s natural that a new costume might have some of her signature purple thrown in. That is IF she want to advertise that she’s the “adventurer formerly known as Spoiler.”
As a gay fanboy, I’m glad they didn’t stick her in a tube top and go the T&A route as they did with Huntress’ unfortunate belly-shirt phase, but it could at least be a LITTLE sexy. That costume would look just as good if not better on a Batboy.
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Having enemies knowing that she is Spoiler could be a problem if they study her old moves. It might even attract old enemies… Is Spoiler even important enough to have a rogue’s list? Though someone pointed out that having Cassandra’s enemies knowing she’s a new Batgirl might be OK considering her rogues list ir far more formidible than Steph’s.
IMO, the new duds are NOT a great way to maintain a low profile. She’d be better served remaining more mysterious with something less drastic – a reworking of Cassandra Cain’s costume or something new but with more aspects of previous costumes combined to keep foes guessing. But this just looks like the Spoileresque version of Nightwing and Flamebirds bulky outfits from over in Action Comics.
Here is a preview of Batgirl #2 on shelves today.
As the new Batgirl continues her nightly mission, the mystery of her secret identity intensifies. Now she has become the target of both Gotham City’s heroes (can you say “Oracle”?) and its villains. Now that you know who the new Batgirl is and you’ve seen her new costume, all the more reason to head down to your shop and follow Stephanie Brown’s ongoing adventures, no?
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09/11/2009 at 12:28 am
UGH!
That is atrocious.
It is a total mix and match mess!
* in my best Heidi Klum voice*
I'm sorry Batgirl, but you are out.
09/13/2009 at 8:46 am
Are those guys she's beating up from The Dark Knight [Returns? Is that part of the title?] I wasn't aware they existed in modern continuity. Or whatever the word is for it.
I sort of liked the older batgirl though since she was an ethnic minority (I think?) and had that weird S&M stapled outfit that reminded me of that Catwoman outfit in a Batman sequel.