Batgirl Vol. 3 #1-15 (Ongoing, Update)

This is a compilation of the ongoing --now Volume 3 in library terms--from issues #1 through the current #15, all high-quality Minutemen scans. The new Batgirl is part of the series of titles launched after DC Comics' successful crossover event. Some might consider Batgirl a bit lighthearted in tone compared to the rest of the current titles of the Batman family but somehow I like it that way. This comic doesn't take itself too seriously, unlike the over-bearing, the-darker-the-tone-the-better approach taken by other creative teams in the Batman family comic books. That's why I like Power Girl, too.
Quoting from the DC Comics database:

Batgirl is one of Batman's side-kicks and a member of the Batman Family similar to Robin. She patrols Gotham City fighting crime using her mastery of the martial arts, her wits, and an arsenal of high-tech gadgets. There have been several women to take the position over the years. The original Batgirl during the Silver Age was Betty Kane, produced along with a character named Batwoman as love interests in response to accusations that Batman and Robin were homosexuals. This was later removed from continuity, and the character was reintroduced under the alias Flamebird. The most well-recognized Batgirl is Barbara Gordon, niece of Commissioner Gordon, and the original in modern continuity. She was Batgirl for many years until the Joker shot her through the spine during Killing Joke and paralyzed for her life. Barbara still fights crime from her wheel-chair as Oracle, an international super-hacker and invaluable computers expert for heroes everywhere. Helena Bertinelli, better known as Huntress, took the position during No Man's Land but later relinquished it. Cassandra Cain, daughter of the assassin David Cain and one of the world's greatest physical combatants, became the next Batgirl while seeking redemption for her father's crimes. She was manipulated into going rogue by Deathstroke and taking control of the League of Assassins, giving up the cowl after she had recovered from her mental breakdown. The teleporter Misfit briefly called herself Batgirl when she started her vigilante career on the streets, although she changed her name after she was taken in by the Birds of Prey. Stephanie Brown, originally known as Spoiler and a former Robin, is the current Batgirl. Batgirls through the years: Batgirl was created as Betty Kane by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff, first appearing in Batman #139. (1961) Barbara Gordon was created by Gardner Fox and Carmine Infantino, first appearing in Detective Comics #359. (1967) Helena Bertinelli first appeared as Batgirl in Batman: Shadow of the Bat #83. (1999) Cassandra Cain was created by Kelley Puckett, Damion Scott and Alex Maleev, first appearing as Batgirl in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #120. (1999) Charlotte Gage-Radcliffe started acting on her own as Batgirl in Birds of Prey #96. (2006) Stephanie Brown took the position in Batgirl (Volume 3) #1. (2009).

It's a new year and a new look for Batgirl as superstar artist Dustin Nguyen (DETECTIVE COMICS) joins the creative team! The unsinkable Stephanie Brown's second semester at Gotham U. starts like any other - new classes, new allies, a vigilante stalker - everything a gal could want! But what Gotham City's Batgirl isn't prepared for is the arrival of the mysterious 'Order of the Scythe.' Who are they, and why have they set their sights on her? 'The Lesson' begins here! --

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