Batgirl Redemption is a Graphic Novel with Depth

July 14, 2009 · Posted in Batman News, Batman Products, Crime-Fighters 

Graphic novel writer Adam Beechen has reinvigorated the Batgirl franchise with a new series.

In Batgirl: Redemption, Batgirl returns to the streets of the infamous Gotham City but does more than fight crime. She battles against herself as well.

Troubled by her own internal struggles, Batgirl battles super villains and her own troubled past. Although Batgirl struggles to face and conquer evil, each encounter dredges up memories of her troubled childhood. Batgirl was raised by David Cain, an evil and deadly man. Now, Batgirl is trying to define herself and forget her past.

In her adventures, however, she encounters the very ones she is trying to forget. However, her encounters with old friends remind her that even a troubled past can have value and that you cannot run from the past. Batgirl’s adventures are dynamically illustrated by Jim Calafiore.

Batgirl: Redemption is a solid graphic novel that investigates the physiological depth of a strong female character. In Batgirl: Redemption, Batgirl is more than the Dark Knight’s sexy sidekick. She is a fully-developed character with a compelling back story. No longer has a mere companion, Batgirl come into her own. For any fan of the Batman franchise, this graphic novel is a must read.

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