Batgirl: Year One #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together the nine-issue miniseries that reimagines Barbara Gordon's early days as Batgirl. Written by Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon with art by Marcos Martín, the story follows Barbara's transition from librarian to costumed crimefighter, balancing her training under Batman with her own independent approach to justice in Gotham City. It's a definitive origin tale that captures the spirit and determination of the character.
After his humiliating defeat at the hands of Batgirl, Killer Moth is desperate to regain his footing—only to find an unlikely, volatile ally in the unhinged Firefly, whose own brand of chaos may be just the spark he needs to strike back.
In "Chapter Six: Bird of Prey," Batgirl teams up with Black Canary to rescue her father from Killer Moth and Firefly, turning the tables on their captors in a high-stakes chase through Gotham’s shadows. The duo’s clash of styles—Batgirl’s precision and Black Canary’s raw power—creates a dynamic partnership that pushes both to their limits.
In "Chapter Seven: Hearts Afire," Batgirl and Black Canary team up to rescue Commissioner Gordon from Killer Moth and Firefly, but the mission takes a personal turn when Batgirl’s flirtation with Black Canary is interrupted by her father’s unexpected arrival. With tensions rising between Robin and the new Batgirl, the two must navigate their growing partnership while facing new threats on the streets of Gotham.
In "Chapter Eight: Seasoned Crime-Fighter," Robin and Batgirl go on a high-stakes chase through an underground subway train, tracking the dangerous Blockbuster. As the pursuit unfolds, Commissioner Gordon faces a personal crisis when he begins to suspect his own daughter might be the new Batgirl. Meanwhile, the masked villains Moth and Firefly strike at the heart of Gotham, setting fire to the GCPD in a bold, terrifying act.
In "Chapter Nine: Ashes & Blood," Batgirl stands shoulder to shoulder with Batman as they bring down Killer Moth and Firefly, proving herself in the fight. With the weight of a new legacy, Batman formally welcomes her into the Batman Family and shares his secret identity, while also clearing the air with Commissioner Gordon—setting the stage for a partnership that’s as personal as it is heroic.
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↩ Reprints Batgirl Secret Files and Origins #1 (2002), Batgirl Year One #1 (2003), Batgirl Year One #2 (2003), Batgirl Year One #3 (2003), Batgirl Year One #4 (2003), Batgirl Year One #5 (2003), Batgirl Year One #6 (2003), Batgirl Year One #7 (2003), Batgirl Year One #8 (2003), Batgirl Year One #9 (2003)
Reprinted in Batgirl / Robin Year One #[nn] (2013), DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection #31 (2015), DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection #33 (2015), Batgirl: Year One Deluxe Edition #[nn] (2019)
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