Nine issues in and the team finally gets something of an extended breather before barreling straight into the jaws of one of its darkest, most earthbound threats. Once again, Conrad, Cloonan, and company manage to balance an unsettling number of plot elements into a single, cohesive narrative that feels every bit as substantial as anything that any Gotham-based hero has managed in the past. The larger-than-normal bat ensemble adds a sense of community that embraces a much more satisfying bigger picture of Gotham City than what often finds its way into a single issue of ANY series. Read Full Review

It's still one of the most enjoyable Bat-books on the stands right now. Read Full Review

A deep focus on character is one of the things that makes many people fall in love with comic books, and ‘Batgirls' is one of those series that nails the delicate dance of filling an issue with tons of character moments alongside the superhero action in all the right amounts. A vividly colorful and fun series that is a delight from the first page to the last with each and every single issue so far. Read Full Review

This feels a bit like a filler episode of your favorite TV show, as not much happens until the end, but we still enjoy the ride and love spending time with the characters. Batgirls #9 sets things up for the next arc, but also just lets us settle after the previous high-action, fast-paced issues. Read Full Review

The best issue yet and I'm excited to see the comic tackle a new arc. Read Full Review

Batgirls #9 takes the scenic route to set up the conflict with the last mystery left in this series - the identity of the Hill Ripper. The pacing, dialog, and overall execution are fine, but there are no stakes, no urgency, and no drama. If you're looking for some airy, disposable, forgettable comic entertainment, this is it. Read Full Review

This issue provides a stepping stone into the plot that's been brewing since the very first issue, and already it's showcasing itself to be a bigger puzzle than the Batgirl's first presumed. Mr. Greene, although a grouchy and unpleasant-looking man, was a victim in an ever-growing series of deaths, and just goes to show that assumptions can be ever misleading. Despite their hardships, each young woman continues to tackle their challenges head-on and support the other. Chances are good that the next issue will continue to demonstrate those good qualities and reveal other hidden secrets about the Hill! Read Full Review

While the series is settling into a more reasonable pace, it's also still floundering in some areas. The characters are changing and growing, but we're not getting to see as much of that as we could. And while the stories are focusing more on individual villains, it feels like they're cutting through them faster than the narrative can develop more conflict. While I do enjoy reading this series, the problems are piling up and starting to really take away from it's charm. Read Full Review

Batgirls #9 is such a frustrating comic book to read. There are hints of a fun comic book throughout this issue. Unfortunately, Becky Cloonan and Michael W. Conrad consistently get in their own way with how they insert themselves into the story. There is absolutely no need for their constant narration as a key narrative direction for the story. That narrative decision impacts everything from the character development to the enjoyment of the artwork. At this point I'm strongly considering dropping this series all together even though Barbara Gordon, Stephanie Brown, and Cassandra Cain are among my favorite DC Comics characters. Read Full Review

Series has lost tremendous momentum.
Which is a shame because I love the presentation, layout designs, and how the space is used throughout the book to make each issue feel really worth it.
Just wish the story and dialogue wasn't such a chore to get through.
Likely going to drop this by the time the next issue comes out.

This wasn't even a true BAT GIRL SUMMER issue, it's not FUN at all.

ugh, bad script and characters, but visually is original and and the fight scene is good.

I am ever so slightly starting to think I might not be in the Target Audience for this kind of series. While I can acknowledge the appeal it might have to pre-teen twelve year olds amused by getting keys jangled in front of their face, it’s just kinda painful and unfunny to read for a massive fan of Cassandra Cain like me.

I am not a very big fan of the particular villain featured in this issue, so I wasn’t personally offended by his portrayal here, but I can imagine people who like him probably won’t be too pleased with it. I do ADORE the villain they’re foreshadowing for the next issue however, so I’m in a weird dichotomy of simultaneously looking forward to seeing him, and dreading how he’s gonna be portrayed. But oh well, that’s just par for the course with Cloonrad on a book.

Art remains fun, so if nothing else, it makes for a decent picture book if you ignore the dialogue. No Punchline appearance, and I’m actually not sure if I would even WANT to get her character butchered like Cass’ was. more