Batgirls, Vol. 3
2023 • 116 pages

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JKRevell
Jamie RevellSupporter

This makes a decent, if not remarkable, conclusion to the series. The initial story sees the two Batgirls swapping bodies but doesn't do much with the idea beyond using it as a vehicle to get into a plot about the characters' relationships with their respective parents. Which mostly works well, even if the resolution feels a bit uninspired. We do get a regular bat-villain turning up, albeit not one of the more famous ones, as an opponent, and Batman and other allies also get involved in the background.

Mostly, though, it's the story of Cass and Steph, as it should be, and there's a focus on their friendship and the way that they complement each other that makes for a positive vibe. That's nicely offset by the second part of the plot, which deals with the plausibly real-world threat of a hidden sniper stalking the neighbourhood. The artwork is variable, but never truly bad, and there are certainly some well-written sequences here and there. It's a decent send-off for the characters, for anyone who enjoyed their teen camaraderie, and possibly the strongest of the set.

October 25, 2023Report this review