In terms of the script, this issue proves mostly satisfying, however. The aforementioned talking head sequence consists of a prolonged meeting between Barbara and her father. We've seen annoyingly little of their dynamic lately, and it's nice to see them reconnect and discuss Jim's current job as Batman. The GCPD raid never seems entirely justified from a logical standpoint, but it still makes for a thrilling pseudo-heist sequence. It's also a treat to see Babs teaming up with Spoiler and Bluebird, forming a sort of neo-Birds of Prey in the process. Even better, the final pages make it clear that the writers are intent on revisiting a character that never quite received their due earlier in the series. That leaves plenty of reason to be excited about Batgirl in the months to come, as long as Tarr isn't absent for too long.
In terms of the script, this issue proves mostly satisfying, however. The aforementioned talking head sequence consists of a prolonged meeting between Barbara and her father. We've seen annoyingly little of their dynamic lately, and it's nice to see them reconnect and discuss Jim's current job as Batman. The GCPD raid never seems entirely justified from a logical standpoint, but it still makes for a thrilling pseudo-heist sequence. It's also a treat to see Babs teaming up with Spoiler and Bluebird, forming a sort of neo-Birds of Prey in the process. Even better, the final pages make it clear that the writers are intent on revisiting a character that never quite received their due earlier in the series. That leaves plenty of reason to be excited about Batgirl in the months to come, as long as Tarr isn't absent for too long.
Verdict
This chapter of Batgirl takes a predictable dip in quality thanks to the absence of Babs Tarr. The book still has its moments of visual excitement, though. And between the three-way superheroine team-up, the father/daughter bonding scene and the return of a character who deserves more attention, this new storyline is quickly heating up.
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Batgirl #47 Review
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Batgirl #47 suffers from the absence of artist Babs Tarr, but the story offers a lot for readers to love.
Jesse Schedeen