About this Collection
This volume collects the first half of the 2009-2011 Batgirl series starring Stephanie Brown, the former Spoiler who takes on the mantle of Gotham's protector. Written by Bryan Q. Miller, the stories follow Stephanie as she balances college life, her complicated relationship with Batman, and a new rogues' gallery of threats. This new edition reprints Batgirl #1-12 and the Batgirl: The Rising Son one-shot, offering a fresh start for readers to experience Stephanie's tenure as Batgirl.
Contains 12 stories
Batgirl Rising: Point of New Origin, Part One
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brownalso as Spoiler] (first appearance as Batgirl)Batgirl [Cassandra Cain] (retires in flashback)Batman [Dick Grayson]Robin [Damian Wayne]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Leslie ThompkinsCommissioner James GordonCrystal BrownWendy HarrisDetective Nick GageRico (villain)129th Street Bangers (villains)
In "Batgirl Rising: Point of New Origin, Part One," Stephanie Brown steps into the role of Batgirl after Cassandra’s departure, honoring a promise to Tim while grappling with the weight of a legacy left behind. With Bruce Wayne vanished and the mantle of Gotham’s protector in flux, Stephanie must prove she’s more than just a name on a costume.
Batgirl Rising: Point of New Origin, Part Two
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brown]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Commissioner James GordonAlfred PennyworthOutsiders [Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Geo-Force [Brion Markov]Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Owlman [Roy Raymond, Jr.]]Detective Nick GageFrancisco (first appearance)Jordanna Spence (first appearance)GhoulGangbanger Steve (villain)Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane] (villain)
Batgirl Rising: Point of New Origin, Part Three
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brownalso as Spoiler (hallucination)]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Robin [Tim Drake] (hallucination)Commissioner James GordonDetective Nick GageWendy HarrisCrystal BrownScarecrow [Jonathan Crane] (villain)Gangbanger Steve (villaindeath)
Batgirl Rising: Field Test
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brown]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Commissioner James GordonDetective Nick GageWendy HarrisCrystal BrownDr. Leslie ThompkinsLivewire [Leslie Willis] (villain)
Batgirl Rising: Core Requirements, Part One of Three
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brown]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Batman [Dick Grayson]Robin [Damian Wayne]Alfred PennyworthFrancisco GraciaStefano Gracia (first appearance)Jordanna SpenceCommissioner James GordonDetective Nick GageChief NguyenDiesel (villain)
In "Batgirl Rising: Core Requirements, Part One of Three," Stephanie Brown steps into the role of Batgirl with a mix of determination and uncertainty, facing skepticism from Dick Grayson as Batman evaluates her readiness. When a suspicious fire at the Gracia Global Housing Development raises red flags, Stephanie dives into the investigation—only to find herself in danger when she’s shot, forcing her to confront the risks of stepping into a legacy she’s still learning to earn.
Batgirl Rising: Core Requirements, Part Two of Three
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brownalso as Fay Wray]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Batman [Dick Grayson]Robin [Damian Wayne]Red Robin [Tim Drake] (cameoflashback)Francisco GraciaStefano GraciaJordanna SpenceCommissioner James GordonDetective Nick GageCrystal BrownDebBlack Mask (cameoflashbackvillain)Doctor Phosphorous [Alex Sartorius]Riot [Freddie Frankenstein] (villain)Roulette [Veronica Sinclair] (villain)Roxy Rocket [Roxanne Sutton] (villain)
Batgirl Rising: Core Requirements, Part Three of Three
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brown]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Batman [Dick Grayson]Robin [Damian Wayne]Francisco GraciaJordanna SpenceDoctor Phosphorous [Alex Sartorius] (villain)Riot [Freddie Frankenstein] (villain)Roulette [Veronica Sinclair] (villain)Roxy Rocket [Roxanne Sutton] (villain)
Batgirl Rising: Robins Are Red...
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brownalso as Spoiler (flashback)]Red Robin [Tim Drakealso as Tim Waynealso as Robin (flashback)]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Supergirl [Kara Zor-ElLinda Lang] (cameo)Detective Nick GageLucius FoxWendy HarrisLeslie ThompkinsPru [Prudence]League of Assassins (villains)
In "Batgirl Rising: Robins Are Red...", Tim returns to Gotham to find Stephanie now wearing the Batgirl mantle, their reunion tinged with tension and unspoken history. When an assassination attempt on Leslie Thompkins forces them to work together, the two must navigate their complicated past while facing a threat that reaches deep into Gotham’s shadows.
Batgirl Rising: The Flood, Part One of Four
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brown]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Commissioner James GordonDetective Nick GageWendy HarrisMarvin Harris (corpse)GhoulCalculator [Noah Kuttler] (villain)Johnny C. (villain)
Batgirl Rising: The Flood, Part Two of Four
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brown]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Huntress [Helena Bertinelli]Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]Commissioner James GordonDetective Nick GageWendy HarrisMarvin Harris (corpse)Jordanna SpenceCalculator [Noah Kuttler] (villain)
Batgirl Rising: The Flood, Part Three of Four
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brown]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Dick Grayson [Batman] (dream)Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Huntress [Helena Bertinelli]Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]Commissioner James Gordon (dream)Wendy HarrisMarvin Harris (corpse)Calculator [Noah Kuttler] (villain)
Batgirl Rising, Conclusion: The Flood, Part Four of Four
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Stephanie Brown]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Proxy [Wendy Harris] (first appearance as Proxy)Kid Eternity (hallucination)Marvin Harris (corpse)Mrs. Kuttler (flashback, death)Calculator [Noah Kuttler] (villain)Blimpmaster (villain)
