Batgirl #1

Writer: Tate Brombal Artist: Takeshi Miyazawa Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: November 6, 2024 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 13 User Reviews: 17
8.5Critic Rating
8.1User Rating

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Hold on to your seats, clutch your pearls, and rejoice in celebration because Cassandra Cain is taking center stage in her first solo Batgirl series in nearly two decades! When a deadly group of assassins shows up to kill Cassandra, Lady Shiva comes to the rescue, and they must put their complicated past aside and work together as mother and daughter to ensure they make it out alive. Unfortunately, things are never as easy as they seem, and Cass must embark on a jaw-dropping, martial-arts filled adventure in her quest for truth and justice...and revenge?! It's aBatgirl book like never before, so join us as we dive into the psyche of one of Go more

  • 10
    Get Your Comic On - Neil Vagg Nov 6, 2024

    I'm calling it. This is a 5 debut for Cassandra Cain's Batgirl. Tate Brombal has instantly connected with the character and has begun to weave and exciting story for her to inhabit. Whilst the artistic team of Takeshi Miyazawa and Mike Spicer has created an already riveting landscape for Cass and Lady Shiva to inhabit. Read Full Review

  • 10
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker Nov 6, 2024

    Batgirl #1 is a fantastic family drama. It may not seem so initially, with the complicated history stepping in the way of Batgirl and Shiva ever establishing a connection. Read Full Review

  • 10
    AIPT - Crooker Nov 6, 2024

    Never in my life have I been so moved by such a return to form. This is everything I've ever wanted out of a Cass Cain book, and I couldn't be happier. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Nov 6, 2024

    The pace is fast, but the story doesn't feel slim, and there are some fascinating mysteries set up here that set the stakes high and make me thrilled to see next month's installment. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    ComicsOnline - Matt Sernaker Nov 6, 2024

    Batgirl's solo adventure is a major win for fans, and we hope that this is just the start of her stories with this creative team.  Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comic Watch - Chad Burdette Nov 6, 2024

    Batgirl #1 is an interesting start to this series that will hopefully examine and challenge the strained mother-daughter relationship between Lady Shiva and Cassandra. Hopefully the series will continue to build and expand on the relationship between the two and setup some more stories for Cassandra Cain's solo adventures in the future. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Nerd Initiative - martystoked Nov 6, 2024

    This issue delivers a near-perfect mix of action, emotion, and mystery, promising an unforgettable start to Cassandra Cain's journey. It's everything a first issue should begripping, dynamic, and full of potential. Read Full Review

  • 8.2
    Graphic Policy - Brett Nov 6, 2024

    Batgirl #1 doesn't break new ground but it does everything really well. The storytelling is things we've seen before but Cass' observations and how that and the art come together to deliver the details feels fresh and different. While this may appeal mostly to fans of Cassandra Cain, it's a debut that's well worth checking out. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills Nov 9, 2024

    Sharp and sweet first issue of this new series. The story is established quickly and effortlessly, as are the main characters. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    The Batman Universe - D.M. Grant Nov 9, 2024

    This is a solid start to a book that has a ton of potential, and above all else, the creators have proven their bonafides in representing two of the coolest women in comics. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Batman-News - Christian Gonzalez Nov 6, 2024

    Batgirl #1 was really fun. The story is not overly complicated, and I think anyone can jump right into this series without feeling lost. Tate Brombal has stated that Cassandra Cain is his favorite Bat-Family character, and you can definitely tell that he and the creative team cares. I'm excited to see what happens next and how Batgirl and Lady Shiva's complicated relationship further develops and what secrets get revealed. Read Full Review

  • 7.8
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Nov 6, 2024

    Batgirl #1is a simple, straightforward start to a Batgirl miniseries that should make Cassandra Cain fans happy. This issue isn't breaking new ground or reinventing the medium, but Tate Brombal brings Cain back to form and Takeshi Miyazawa's art is very good.7.8/10 Read Full Review

  • 4.0
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Nov 7, 2024

    Batgirl #1 has all the pieces to make it a strong debut. Unfortunately, how all those pieces are assembled makes the structure fall apart even before the final piece is placed. This simply comes down to the overcompensation in Tate Brombal writing trying to prove he knows who Cassandra Cain. This leads to Takeshi Miyazawa never getting the chance to properly compliment the story and showcase Cassaindra Cain as the badass she is through the artwork, creating an uneven reading experience. It's a shame that it doesn't all come together as it should because this title certainly has a ton of potential, something that we get many hints of in this first issue. Read Full Review

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