Batgirl #3

Part of DC's 2009 "Batman: Reborn" publishing initiative, this third issue of Bryan Q. Miller's Batgirl series pulls you in immediately with Phil Noto's striking close-up cover — Batgirl's violet eyes staring out from behind her cowl with quiet intensity, her cape pulled up around her chin against a bold red background. It's an intimate, almost confrontational portrait that says everything about a hero still defining herself. With Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott handling interior art, "Batgirl Rising: Point of New Origin Part Three" continues what's shaping up to be a compelling run for Gotham's newest guardian of the night.