While only one story in this collection directly portrays Batgirl (both of them, actually and I love so much who Barbara Gordon is here) the women around Batman v 2 Terry McGinnis take center stage for once. Unlike Bruce Wayne, who mostly remained aloof (and above) from society Terry is an active part in it. A second gen super hero, he has a brother, a mom, friends…perhaps, though, Bruce had more friends than he realized as well, as many of the stories in this volume introduce Terry to Bruce’s allies.I really like this interpretation of Batman. Terry seems more balanced, more like a certain friendly neighborhood (high tech) super hero than a brooding rich guy judging the city and acting out power fantasies. To see a book entirely about a hero’s connections to the people and community around them is great. Recommended for comic fans and public collections.
Contains: Comic violence