Review: Batgirl Issue 38

Social media comes with a price! Barbara Gordon finds out the hard way when it affects her current relationship status in more ways than one. 

Batgirl 36 Cover Gallery

Batgirl issue 26 is available this week. Check out our cover gallery featuring the Lego and Cliff Chiang variant covers.

REVIEW: Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes!

In this one-shot from 2011, the mastermind behind the criminal organization Leviathan is revealed. Leviathan Strikes! collects the two part "season one" finale of Grant Morrison's Batman epic, and preludes the current New 52 arc. It's a book you won't want to miss and definitely something to look back to if you haven't already read it. Oh, and did I mention Stephanie Brown makes an appearance?

DC Comics: The New 52 December 2011 Run Down

AQUAMAN #4 - "The Trench" arc concludes here in issue #4. Another superb issue by Geoff Johns. I know it's crazy but he just knows exactly what we fan boys want to see, and continues to show just how awesome the Aquaman character really is. Aquaman is a perfect example of the purpose of the entire New 52 reboot. Unfortunately it did feel a tad rushed towards the end, and I almost felt like it could have been another issue long, but its a minor set back. Great art by Ivan Reis.

NIGHTWING #4 - This was a fun issue and is what Batgirl #3 should have been! I just eat up members of the Bat-family working together, and Barbara Gordon with Dick Grayson are as epic of a duo as you can get. Since issue #1, Kyle Higgins has shown why Dick Grayson was meant to be Nightwing. Trevor McCarthy took over on pencils for this issue, and as much as I loved Eddy Barrows's art it's a welcome change. Unfortunately story-wise this issue was pretty much filler. But welcome filler.

GREEN LANTERN #4 - First off, pick up the variant cover for this issue if you can! Great issue and we see more of Sinestro's abilities and just how great of a Green Lantern he was/still is. I've said it before, but the love-hate dynamic between Hal and Sinestro makes for a fun read. However, the current story is starting to drag just a little, and I want things to move on. As usual excellent artwork by Doug Mahnke. Can't wait for issue #5, but I seriously hopefully the whole "Let's save Korugar" arc ends too.

Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes!

DC Comics has released a few preview pages for the upcoming Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes! one-shot.

DC Comics: The New 52 - November Run Down

AQUAMAN #3 - Geoff Johns continues to prove that Aquaman is actually pretty cool. I love how Johns incorporates all of our preconceptions and prejudices of Aquaman and Mera and clearly defines what they're really capable of. Solid story, and great art by Ivan Reis. Waiting for #4!

BATMAN #3 - Though this issue honestly felt like filler, it is by no means a bad comic book. Another good issue by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, even though not much really happens. One can assume it's going to be crazy good next month. I especially liked seeing Batman using a glider through Gotham City.

GREEN LANTERN #3 - Sinestro and Hal Jordan are obvious archenemies, but have surprisingly great chemistry together. Another fun issue, and Sinestro steals the spotlight here. It ends with a pretty crazy cliffhanger. Another series that I'm looking forward reading next month.

Why Barbara Gordon as Batgirl Doesn't Work

Quite possibly the most controversial new book to come out of the DC relaunch, Batgirl #1 is somewhat of a letdown. If you haven't read the issue yet, it's decent at best but definitely not one for the buy list and worth a quick skim-through at most. Barbara Gordon is the most recognizable Batgirl, and clearly the most famous to wear the costume. But why doesn't it work?