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Batgirlis arguablyBatman’smost loyal soldier in his warfare on crime , but Cassandra Cain stands on the verge of a grievous transformation . Agreeing to work with her female parent against a deathly assassin brass , this uneasy alliance will push Cass ’s morality to the breaking point as each via media under Shiva ’s influence imperil to drag in her further down a slippery slope , where one move too far could leave to her fall from Bat - Family grace .
Cass will be forced into complex situations where she must select : oppose her mother ’s actions , disregard them , or even become complicit .
Set to relinquish on December 4 , 2024,Batgirl#2 by Tate Brombal , Takeshi Miyazawa , Mike Spicer , and Rob Levin picks up where issue # 1 left off , withCassandra Cain and her mother , Lady Shiva , on the run from the Unburied — a deadly chemical group of assassins dead set on kill both of them .
In the first issue , Shiva approached Cass to monish her of the Unburied ’s threat and persuade her to team up up . However , their kinship is n’t a typical mother - daughter bond , harass by too much bad blood and betrayal , which led Cass to reject her assassin mother ’s offer . Yet , the preview for issue # 2 reveals that Cass has had a change of heart .
Lady Shiva Is Already Affecting Batgirl’s Decisions (Batman Would Not Approve)
Cover B Card Stock Variant by Jorge Jiménez forBatgirl#2 (2024)
InBatgirl#2 , Batgirl and Lady Shiva stand back - to - back , oppose off the Unburied in a battle they ultimately win . However , Shiva is critically injured . Witnessing at first hand the immense threat they face up and see her mother ’s term , Cassandra take a shit a critical pick — without hesitation — to attempt out Batman ’s aid , a decision the Dark Knight would surely sanction of . Yet , before Batgirl can get hold of him , Shiva lay off her , convincing Cass to give her one night to examine that involving anyone from the Bat - Family , including Batman , would lead to their deaths .
Reluctantly , Cass agrees , suppose , “ Fine . No Batman . For now . ”While Batgirl ’s hesitation is clear , this marks the start of a slippery slope . Not only is Cass going against her instinct — such as reaching out to her Father of the Church for help — but she ’s also making a option that Bruce would undoubtedly disapprove of : trusting Lady Shiva and keeping Batman out of the equation . This may seem like a belittled decision in the grand scheme , but now that Lady Shiva has a foothold , she will likely influence more of Cass ’s choices , potentially leading Batgirl down a dark paththat could compromise her morals and , at long last , her human relationship with Batman .
While I respect for the trailblazing done by Barbara Gordon and will always love Stephanie Brown , there is no doubt Cass Cain is the BEST Batgirl .
Cassandra Cain: The Last Bat-Kid Bruce Would Ever Expect to Betray Him
Batgirl Is on the Verge of Entering Her Red Hood Era
Batgirl ’s decision to ignore her instincts and not contact Batman — pick out rather to work with her morally corrupted assassin mother — is a deeply disturbing turn . This selection is n’t just a single misstep;it ’s probable the beginning of a life-threatening pattern that will see Cass compromise her values and ethics even further . While the full extent of these compromises remains to be reckon , the potential for Cass to survey a itinerary similar to Jason Todd’s — becoming a Gotham fighter who“breaks bad”—is all too literal . Batgirl could be on the verge of one of her darkest and most challenging chapters yet , one that will test her belief like never before .
If Batgirl compromise her ethics while working with Shiva , it will undoubtedly shake Batman to his effect . Cass has long been one of his most firm soldiers , adhering to his ‘ No Kill ’ rule and other rule with a dedication that mirrors his own . In fact , Bruce trusts her in a way that surpasses even his relationships with his Robins . Their founder - daughter bond is one of the strongest in the Bat - Family , rarely mark by conflict . Cass has always been a steadfast worshiper in Batman ’s code , so if she commence pushing its boundaries , it would be nothing short of shocking to both the Dark Knight and the Bat - Family .
Will Lady Shiva Be Successful in Corrupting Batman’s Most Loyal Soldier?
Cover C 1:25 Card Stock Variant by Skylar Patridge forBatgirl#2 (2024)
Batgirl#1 showcased Tate Brombal and Takeshi Miyazawa ’s portrayal of Cassandra Cain , capturing her deep wonderment for Batman and unwavering allegiance to his ‘ No Kill ’ rule . However , with Lady Shiva now in the moving picture , Cass ’s morality are about to present their ultimate test . By agreeing to work with Shiva , a woman unafraid to kill , Cass will be hale into complex situations where she must select : oppose her mother ’s actions , ignore them , or even become complicit . A moral battle is inevitable , and it will be intriguing to see just how muchBatgirl’svalues are tested by the ending of this run .
I had officially lose Bob Hope that DC cognise what they were doing with Batgirl , but the recent revival of her cracking major power has restore my faith .
Batgirl # 2is usable December 4 , 2024 , from DC Comics !
