About this Collection
This second volume of the New 52 Batgirl series collects issues #7-13 and #0, following Barbara Gordon as she continues to rebuild her life and crime-fighting career in Gotham City. The story arc 'Knightfall Descends' sees Batgirl facing off against a mysterious new villain known as the Knightfall, while also dealing with personal challenges and the lingering trauma from her past. Written by Gail Simone, this collection deepens Barbara's character development and expands the supporting cast within the New 52 continuity.
Contains 8 stories
A Fire in the Heavens
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon] (origin)Batman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner James GordonDetective PetersJames Gordon, Jr.Officer Dwight MorganOfficer RankinRobin [Dick Grayson] (cameo)Harry X (villain)Joker (villain)
A View from Below
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Alysia YeohBruce Wayne [Batman]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Commissioner James GordonMrs. Barbara GordonDetective Mel McKennaMr. Aiklin (death)Danny (villain)Gretel [Lisly Bonner] (cameo flashback, villain)Grotesque (villain)Joker (cameo flashback, villain)Mirror [Jonathan Mills] (cameo flashback, villain)
No Darker Shadow
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Alysia YeohBennyBlack Canary [Dinah Lance] (cameo flashback)Mrs. Barbara GordonJames Gordon, Jr.TerryThe Weasel [Danny Weaver] (villain, death)Grotesque (villain)Joker (flashback, villain)Leonard (villain)
In the Line of Fire
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Alfred PennyworthAyumi (flashback)Commissioner James GordonDetective Mel McKennaDetective NieMr. Haly (flashback)Officer RennyCourt of Owls (villains)Talon [Mary] (villain)
All Snug in Their Beds
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Alysia YeohCharise Carnes (first appearance)Lois LaneThree Towers ArmyThe Disgraced [Katharsis [Kula] (first appearance)Knightfall (first appearance)Michael (first appearance)Sally (first appearance)]Ricky (villain)
Heart of Cold Steel
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Alysia YeohDetective Mel McKennaJames Gordon, Jr.Nate McKenna (flashback, death)The Disgraced [Bleak Michael [Michael]Bonebreaker [Sally]Katharsis [Kula]Knightfall [Charise Carnes]]Alaska (a cat)
Every Time I Fall
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Commissioner James GordonDennis SpiveyDetective Mel McKennaJames Gordon, Jr.The Disgraced [Bleak Michael [Michael] (villain)Bonebreaker [Sally Sarasota] (villain)Katharsis [Kulap Vilaysack] (villain)Knightfall [Charise Carnes] (villain)]Ricky (villain)
A Blade of Memory
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Alysia YeohDetective Mel McKennaJames Gordon, Jr.Kenneth Carnes (flashback)Mrs. Barbara GordonGretel [Lisly Bonner] (villain)Grotesque [Phillipe Rianne] (villain)Knightfall [Charise Carnes] (villain)Mirror [Jonathan Mills] (villain)Ricky (villain)Trevor (villain)Alaska (a cat)
