Looks like we're headed to yet another destination next issue, and it's another to look forward to seeing. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite titles on shelves. Read Full Review

Beyond Burnside is the best Batgirl has been since Gail Simone kick-started her return to action in the New 52. Free of being bogged down by current events in Gotham and making sense of Batgirls somewhat convoluted continuity, Batgirl is one of Rebirths most new reader friendly titles. At this rate its not a stretch to see Batgirl well on its way to being DCs premier female headlining title. Read Full Review

The new Batgirl Rebirth is off to a great start. It's got the same fun energy of the previous volume, while definitely sending Batgirl on a new and interesting adventure. Read Full Review

Whether it's being kicked in the face or kissed, Batgirl has a ton of charm and you'll root her on all the way. Read Full Review

The combined efforts of these four allow an intricate web to be woven as the mystery of this arc continues. There is some room for improvement when it comes to the relationship within the comic as well as the mystery itself, but it is the second issue of the run and Im sure all of that will be better as the series progresses. Beyond Burnside Part 2 is a good read and you should check it out. Read Full Review

The creative team behind this new Batgirl are taking Babs on a journey of self-discovery and reflection, important for any hero to do from time to time, simultaneously allowing us as the audience to reconnect with why we love a character like Barbara. I'm looking forward to seeing how she will recover from her fight, and move forward (and upward) like we are so used to seeing her do. Read Full Review

Batgirl continues her journey here and outside of a brief but amusing piece at the start she spends this installment outside of her costume. What we get here for the most part is an expansion on her physical fighting capabilities, some fun challenges for her to meet, and a lot of internal strife and confusion over her feelings that involves her trying to explore some of how her costumed side impacts her views of things. It's not a book that makes any sort of big statements or pivotal character moments, but it's issue two and we're getting some good foundations and exploration of the character with some slow growth. Read Full Review

Batgirl #2 feels like a worthy successor to Stewart, Fletcher, and Tarr's run on the character while blazing its own path. It's still a familiar take on Barbara Gordon but by grounding her in a new setting and recognizable emotional beats, Larson and Albuquerque make the character feel human and well realized, even when she's trading blows with school-girl themed ninjas and busting superhero obsessed peeping toms. Read Full Review

Born in Gotham some years ago/ A red-headed smarty named Barbara/ She loves to read, but what she loves more/ is fightin' 'round the world! She fights her friends and she fights her foes/ with feet and knees, fists and elbows/ If there's one thing that Barbara Gordon knows/ it's fightin' 'round the world! Learning moves and pummeling crooks and fightin' 'round the world! Read Full Review

If you're looking for a smart and fun book, this may be the one for you. Read Full Review

Another strong move forward for Batgirl in its second issue under Hope Larson and Rafael Albuquerque. She's away from Burnside, in another country and as far as away from the New 52.  Read Full Review

For the time being, Kai's a little too passive for the larger comic arc going on here, and while that doesn't sink the ship, it definitely rocks it. The creative team behind this book has brought about some exciting elements and now that they have them all laid out and running, I hope to see them find some steadier footing. Read Full Review

When DC announced that Batgirl would be leaving the charming town of Burnside, I had my doubts about changing a working formula. So far I'm surprised at how much I'm enjoying Barbara's overseas adventure, and if given a chance you might enjoy it as well. Read Full Review

In short, this is fun, frenetic, cool Batgirl at her best, and while I'm nervous of how often her supporting cast has changed, this issue is exciting and engaging. Batgirl #2 features our hero out of her element but still awesome, with clean, exciting art. Read Full Review

Barbara Gordon gets knocked out by a fighter nicknamed The Moth moments after describing her as such: "She flutters around erratically." Ironically, in many ways, that describes this issue of Batgirl, and while that could be seen as a criticism writer Hope Larson manages to make each and every frantic stop along the way entertaining. Read Full Review

In short, this issue feels like a missed opportunity. For every good moment there seems to be one which lets the story down. Instead of investigating Kai and the assassin more thoroughly and doing actual detective work, she spends her time in a relationship crisis. After an interesting introduction to the problems plaguing MMA in Singapore, the relevance of it fades. It's problems like this which let it down. While the writing and art are both fine, the issue itself comes across as weak. Read Full Review

Overall for those look for a refreshing comic that can lighten the load of the seriousness of other superhero books will find this anideal choice. Read Full Review

What this book may lack in flash at the moment, it makes up for with excellent character development and a Barbara Gordon who really is starting to look like her old self now that she's as far away from Burnside as one could hope. The mystery of the killer schoolgirl clan is simmering on Hope Larson's burner as she navigates our Batgirl deeper into what is starting to look like a fringe fight club. This issue is rather low key, but here's to hoping it's building toward some explosive revelations and big Bat-action! Read Full Review

Larson and Albuquerque bring us for an enjoyable ride in Singapore with Babs, moving between flirtation and fighting with ease. Read Full Review

After the initial bombshell of Steve Rogers as an agent of HYDRA was dropped, Nick Spencer has done a decent job of settling this series' footing on solid ground. He is crafting a story that makes me want to read the next issue, if only to find out what Steve's endgame is and how it plays out, so that's a pretty big accomplishment. The artwork by Javier Pina and Miguel Sepulveda is fine, although it gets a little muddy in spots (specifically the scenes with the Red Ghost), with the scenes of Steve's childhood being standouts with an almost-ghostly feel to them. Read Full Review

Barbara stepping into the ring, actually seeing her training in martial arts and going up against people bigger than her, that's the sort of thing I want to see more of. The ongoing story is interesting too. The tattoos on the people she keeps fighting, whatever they might mean, that is something that still leaves me curious to see where this story is going. There's not much Batgirl in this issue, but the best thing it does is give a few much-needed moments of Barbara using the Batgirl side of her brain to investigate this mystery when she's not in costume. Read Full Review

Batgirl #2 is a bit of let-down. There's still a lot to like here, so hopefully the series will pick up with the next few issues. Read Full Review

Never get too attached to fictional characters, kids. Read Full Review

Barbara Gordon spends very little time in costume in this issue but her new questionable romance with a questionable character keeps my interest as well as her effort to learn more fighting skills. I like that this book continues to take place is less conventional areas too. Its a lot of fun.

Another great issue. I'm interested to see where this story goes.

A good issue, I really like the globetrotting and wish the Beynd Burnside was actually a longer storyline. As much as in enjoy Albuquerque's dynamic line work, there are times I wish he hired an assistant to draw in backgrounds.

The title is still working pretty well, since it seems to have struck a good balance between the grittier Gail Simone issues and the very-hipster Burnside era books from the New 52. Apart from Kai being an obvious rebound love-interest, the book still manages to work well with a premise which isn't too flashy. Larson writes her characters well, and uses the right amount of action to keep the book interesting. The tattoo plot-line is awkwardly inserted, but it's a minor issues. Albuquerque's artwork is wonderful and it gives the a book a fun and energetic feel to it.

Mostly fun story that's somewhat held down by an oddly forced romantic subplot.