Batgirl (Gordon)
Creation & Design
Batgirl was created to provide a female counterpart to Batman and to appeal to a broader audience. Her design was influenced by the need for a strong female character in the male-dominated superhero genre.Early Years
Barbara Gordon first appeared as Batgirl in the 1960s, quickly becoming a beloved character in the Batman mythos. She was portrayed as a capable and intelligent crimefighter, often working alongside Batman and Robin.Character Development
Over the years, Batgirl has evolved from a sidekick to a standalone hero, and later to Oracle, a skilled information broker. Her character has been redefined multiple times, reflecting changing societal views on gender and empowerment.Cultural Reception
Batgirl has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her intelligence, strength, and relatability. She has become a symbol of female empowerment in comics.Character Details
Real Name:
Barbara Gordon
Aliases:
Oracle, Batgirl
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Batman Family, Birds of Prey, Justice League
Abilities:
Martial Arts, Expert Hacker, Acrobatics
Equipment:
Utility Belt, Batarangs, Motorcycle
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
red
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Detective Comics #359
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Batgirl, Barbara Gordon
1st appearance of Killer Moth in the Silver Age
1st appearance and origin of Batgirl, Barbara Gordon
1st appearance of Killer Moth in the Silver Age
Detective Comics #363
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Batgirl
World's Finest Comics #169
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Batgirl
First team-up of Supergirl and Batgirl
Detective Comics #369
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
First team-up of Batgirl, Barbara Gordon and Robin, Dick Grayson
Batman #197
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Batgirl and Catwoman
Batman #208
DC
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1969
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Vol. 1
Reprinted stories featuring Batman's female supporting characters
Partial reprint of Batman #181, the first appearance of Poison Ivy
Partial reprint of Detective Comics #359, the first appearance of Batgirl, Barbara Gordon
Reprint of Firefly's first appearance from Batman #126
Reprinted stories featuring Batman's female supporting characters
Partial reprint of Batman #181, the first appearance of Poison Ivy
Partial reprint of Detective Comics #359, the first appearance of Batgirl, Barbara Gordon
Reprint of Firefly's first appearance from Batman #126
Detective Comics #400
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Man-Bat, a scientist whose experiment went awry after combining human and bat DNA to cure his own deafness
First solo Batgirl and Robin story
1st appearance and origin of Man-Bat, a scientist whose experiment went awry after combining human and bat DNA to cure his own deafness
First solo Batgirl and Robin story
Detective Comics #400
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Man-Bat, a scientist whose experiment went awry after combining human and bat DNA to cure his own deafness
First solo Batgirl and Robin story
1st appearance and origin of Man-Bat, a scientist whose experiment went awry after combining human and bat DNA to cure his own deafness
First solo Batgirl and Robin story
Detective Comics #401
DC
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1970
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Vol. 1
Second team-up of Batgirl and Robin
Batman Family #1
DC
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1975
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Vol. 1
First kiss between Batgirl and Robin
Batman: The Killing Joke #1
DC
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1988
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Vol. 1
The Joker shoots and paralyzes Barbara Gordon, she later becomes Oracle
First printing: neon green text and $3.50 cover price
The Joker shoots and paralyzes Barbara Gordon, she later becomes Oracle
First printing: neon green text and $3.50 cover price
Birds of Prey: Black Canary / Oracle #1
DC
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1995
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Birds of Prey: Black Canary and Oracle
Unofficial team appearance in Showcase 96 #3
1st team appearance of Birds of Prey: Black Canary and Oracle
Unofficial team appearance in Showcase 96 #3
Showcase '96 #3
DC
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1996
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Vol. 1
Prototype team appearance of the Birds of Prey: Black Canary, Oracle and Lois Lane
Prototype team appearance of the Birds of Prey: Black Canary, Oracle and Lois Lane
Batman Batgirl #1
DC
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1997
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Vol. 1
52-page one-shot coinciding with the release of the Batman and Robin movie (1997)
Painted cover art by Brian Stelfreeze that connects to three one-shots: Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and Bane
Barbara Gordon versus The Joker in a story that takes place prior to the Killing Joke
52-page one-shot coinciding with the release of the Batman and Robin movie (1997)
Painted cover art by Brian Stelfreeze that connects to three one-shots: Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and Bane
Barbara Gordon versus The Joker in a story that takes place prior to the Killing Joke
Batman and Robin Adventures #21
DC
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1997
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Ty Templeton
Batgirl Adventures #1
DC
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1998
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Bruce Timm
Batman: Shadow of the Bat #83
DC
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1999
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Vol. 1
Helena Bertinelli becomes Batgirl, formerly Huntress
Birds of Prey #8
DC
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1999
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Vol. 1
Batgirl and Nightwing kiss
Batgirl: Year One #1
DC
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2003
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Vol. 1
Origin of Batgirl, specifically the first year of her vigilante career
Origin of Batgirl, specifically the first year of her vigilante career
Gotham Girls #5
DC
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2003
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Rian Hughes featuring Batgirl
Back Issue Presents: Rough Stuff #1
TwoMorrows
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2006
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Bruce Timm featuring Batgirl
Brave and the Bold, The #33
DC
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2010
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Vol. 3
Tie-in to 'The Killing Joke'
Zatanna has a vision that Barbara will be paralyzed by the Joker but knowing she can't do anything to change it, she takes the girls out for a night of fun and dancing
Tie-in to 'The Killing Joke'
Zatanna has a vision that Barbara will be paralyzed by the Joker but knowing she can't do anything to change it, she takes the girls out for a night of fun and dancing
Batgirl #1
DC
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2011
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Vol. 4
Return of Barbara Gordon as Batgirl, formerly Oracle
1st appearance of the Mirror
1st appearance of Alysia Yeoh, unnamed, a trangender woman of Singaporean descent
Return of Barbara Gordon as Batgirl, formerly Oracle
1st appearance of the Mirror
1st appearance of Alysia Yeoh, unnamed, a trangender woman of Singaporean descent
Batgirl #11
DC
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2012
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Vol. 4
2nd cameo appearance of Knightfall
Origin of Charise Carnes
Batgirl #12
DC
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2012
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Vol. 4
Knightfall revealed to be Charise Carnes
Batgirl #0
DC
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2012
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Vol. 4
Origin of Batgirl
Batgirl #35
DC
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2014
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Vol. 4
Debut of new Batgirl costume
Variant cover art by Cliff Chiang
Cover art inspired by the 1984 Prince film and album 'Purple Rain'
Variant cover art by Cliff Chiang
Cover art inspired by the 1984 Prince film and album 'Purple Rain'
Variant cover art by Stjepan Sejic
Variant virgin cover art by Joshua Middleton
Variant cover art by Joshua Middleton
Batgirl #27
DC
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2018
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Vol. 5
Non-Key
Debut of vintage Batgirl Year One costume
Variant cover art by Josh Middleton
Variant cover by Josh Middleton
Variant cover art by Josh Middleton
Facsimile reprint of Detective Comics #359, the first appearance of Batgirl
Facsimile reprint of Detective Comics #359, the first appearance of Batgirl
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