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Trigger warnings
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Exploding out from no man's land -- the all-new batgirl! In the midst of No Man's Land, Batman gave a nameless girl with a violent past the costume and title of Batgirl. Exceeding his expectations, the new, silent Batgirl quickly made the role her own, earning the trust of the Dark Knight's allies, including the first Batgirl, Oracle. Now, in post-No Man's Land Gotham, Batgirl struggles to learn the lessons of how to live a normal life, lessons she never learned from her mentor, the deadly assassin known as Cain. And when a mercenary from her past resurfaces, bent on revenge, can Batgirl bury her own violent tendencies and break the cycle of death and destruction that has dogged her since childhood?
Is Batgirl appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Batgirl features strong action violence consistent with superhero comics, including assassin training and combat. The protagonist has a violent past and struggles with deadly tendencies, though the focus is on breaking free from that cycle.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child abuse, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to this fierce heroine learning to become a hero despite her dark past as an assassin's daughter.