Batgirl is easily DCs second best book after Secret Six and, with issues like this, it is going to give that title a run for its money. This issue is filled with heart and personality while delivering a very strong done-in-one story. Its not filled with shocking revelations or major twists, but its highly entertaining and features one of the best endings from a single-issue story that Ive read in a long time. It was simple, but very powerful and highly evocative of the type of storytelling that made Batman: The Animated Series so amazing. Simply put, Bryan Q. Miller is establishing himself as one of the best character writers in the business. This is Pere Perezs first full issue on the series and, while I wouldnt say he is as sharp as Lee Garbett yet, he makes the most of it. The art isnt flashing, but its paced incredibly well and does a brilliant job of establishing the tone of the story. Its solid work that is perfect for this story. I cannot recommend this series enough and this is Read Full Review

Bryan Q. Miller deserves all the credit in the world for taking a former supporting character like Stephanie and turning her into a fantastic star of my favourite series currently being published. What should be singled out is the way in which he takes action movie or comic clichs, like swinging from the rooftop to save another character or a hero fighting their doppelganger as they both implore, Shoot her! to a bystander, while simultaneously reversing the traditional gender roles of those scenes. Miller has made a strong, smart heroine who can rescue her male accomplice without it being out of place or emasculating. Few writers actually succeed with this, let alone make it look effortless. Like the rest of this terrific series, it just feels right. Read Full Review

Throw in the seamless addition of Proxy (who just might be an okay replacement for Oracle), the early scenes of Batgirl at college, and Stephanie's conversations with Detective McHandsome (great nickname), and you've got yourself a really good read. Definitely worth a look. Read Full Review

"Batgirl" has quietly turned into a solid, dependable-looking book, I had my doubts before on it as a series, but I think Miller's figured it out and moved it in the right direction. Fans of the character are definitely getting a book worth their time, and I appreciate that Miller isn't afraid to tell single-issue, classic stories here. I'll definitely dip in and take another look on a slow month. It's a nice surprise to find a book where it's been improving over time. Read Full Review

I'm not sure if the artist switch was the major turn off, but this issue didn't come together for me and I can't recommend it. I'll tune in next month to see if this drop in fun was temporary. Read Full Review