Castellucci's time with Batgirl is only a few issues old, but already it's feeling like the writer has a very profound understanding of what makes the hero unique. The fusion between art and story is also very well-articulated. This is a fairly basic hero-villain interaction that echoes a story template that goes back to the dawn of the superhero. Castellucci and Di Giandomenico give the story enough distinct personality to make it feel new and refreshing in spite of this. With any luck, the two can continue on with the series for a long time to come. It'll be interesting to see where they can go with Babs. Read Full Review

Oracle seems to be on a path of destruction so fierce that I think even Batman would struggle to tangle with them. This issue pours on the tension for our red headed heroine, will there be any stress relief in the next issue? Read Full Review

Batgirl #41 is yet another solid entry in the "Oracle Rising" arc that continues to build up the titular character as a capable and complex hero by bringing her face to face with the dangers of her past. Read Full Review

So, the battle for Burnside is about to happen! I could not be more excited. This is a transitional issue for sure but it is well handled. It is all leading to a big battle and I can't wait to see what happens. This is really getting good! Read Full Review

Batgirl #41 brings Barbara Gordon a whole slew of challenges that she never expected to face. The story is getting more and more tense. Read Full Review

Overall, it's definitely getting better but I'm looking forward to seeing what Castellucci does once she's out from under this storyline. Read Full Review

I haven't read the adventures of Barbara Gordon in a while but I felt right at home with Batgirl #41. Though I jumped in on part 5 of an ongoing story, it wasn't hard to get caught up with what was happening. The story was fun and engaging and the art looks great. Still, maybe not the best place to jump in if you have never read Batgirl. But, hey, you got to start somewhere. Read Full Review

I can't wait to find out how Batgirl will deal with Oracle or how far Oracle will go in her quest for revenge. Read Full Review

"Oracle Rising" continues to be more than just another tie-in storyline, consistently raising the stakes for the main character and her supporting cast. Read Full Review

While this isn't necessarily a standout issue for Batgirl, it definitely continues to get to the heart of who Barbara is. Read Full Review

This issue feels a lot messier than the last one. There's a lot of contradictions and decisions that just don't make sense, like Babs staying underwater so long she almost dies. The story also feels like it's missing the mark when it comes to how Babs sees Oracle. Instead of getting to the heart of what it was to her, Babs seems to have accepted this machine is all Oracle was, instead of an extension of herself. This arc could be a fascinating look comparing the two, but so far things aren't really lining up properly. Hopefully next month things take a turn for the better. Read Full Review

Batgirl continues to disappoint as Cecil Castellucci seems to think that Burnside was the pinnacle of our hero's history....... which means Batgirl comes off dumb, nothing is explained and ultimately, we just get a boring book.  Thankfully, the art here was pretty good because at this moment I'm just looking for something to like out of this title. Read Full Review

Overall, I just want this storyline to be over. Oracle is a fine idea, but this writer has no idea how to write a villain like this and as a result, is just wasting time, money, and the ink this comic is printed on. Read Full Review

I love that Batgirl took the time to write a semi-sassy note to her psychotic robot pursuer.

This is so messy. Why is this so messy?