Batgirl

Batgirl stands as one of the most important and enduring characters in the Batman mythos, representing female empowerment, intelligence, and the concept that anyone—regardless of gender—can stand beside the Dark Knight. While multiple women have worn the cowl, Barbara Gordon remains the...

Barbara Joan Gordon was born to Roger and Thelma Gordon, though her mother would die in a car accident when Barbara was young. After her father's remarriage to Barbara's aunt (creating a complicated family dynamic), her father Roger also died, leaving Barbara to be raised by her uncle Jim...

While each woman who has worn the Batgirl cowl brings unique abilities to the role, certain core competencies define the identity. Batgirls are expected to operate at the highest level of human capability, matching wits and skills with Gotham's most dangerous criminals and standing beside...

One of Barbara's early defining storylines involved her battling Deathstroke the Terminator to protect her father. This story established that Batgirl was a credible threat even to assassins of Deathstroke's caliber and demonstrated her commitment to protecting Commissioner Gordon.

The Batgirls occupy unique positions within the Bat-family, simultaneously daughters, sisters, protégées, and partners to the various members of Gotham's extended crimefighting network.