Author: Shawna Benson
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401273203
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Barbara Gordon is no stranger to secrets. She's the daughter of GCPD Jim Gordon, the vigilante known as Batgirl and was once Oracle, the most powerful hacker on the planet. Someone new has resurrected the Oracle mantle that Babs once controlled, and whoever is behind it is sending Batgirl on a wild chase all across Gotham City. By her side are two equally dangerous vigilantes--Dinah Lance, the rock star-turned-hero known as Black Canary, and Helena Bertinelli, the lethal spy code-named the Huntress. Can this mismatched trio come together in time to solve the mystery of the new Oracle and defeat the villainous forces arrayed against them? Or will these Birds of Prey have their wings clipped before they can even get off the ground? Find out in BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 1: WHO IS ORACLE? The start of a whole new era for Gotham CityÕs greatest superhero team! From writers Shawna and Julie Benson (TVÕs The 100) and artists Claire Roe (VERTIGO QUARTERLY SFX) and Roge Antonio (NIGHTWING), itÕs an action-packed adventure on the streets of Gotham. Collects issues #1-6 and the BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY: REBIRTH one-shot.
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey Vol. 1: Who is Oracle?
Author: Shawna Benson
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401273203
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Barbara Gordon is no stranger to secrets. She's the daughter of GCPD Jim Gordon, the vigilante known as Batgirl and was once Oracle, the most powerful hacker on the planet. Someone new has resurrected the Oracle mantle that Babs once controlled, and whoever is behind it is sending Batgirl on a wild chase all across Gotham City. By her side are two equally dangerous vigilantes--Dinah Lance, the rock star-turned-hero known as Black Canary, and Helena Bertinelli, the lethal spy code-named the Huntress. Can this mismatched trio come together in time to solve the mystery of the new Oracle and defeat the villainous forces arrayed against them? Or will these Birds of Prey have their wings clipped before they can even get off the ground? Find out in BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 1: WHO IS ORACLE? The start of a whole new era for Gotham CityÕs greatest superhero team! From writers Shawna and Julie Benson (TVÕs The 100) and artists Claire Roe (VERTIGO QUARTERLY SFX) and Roge Antonio (NIGHTWING), itÕs an action-packed adventure on the streets of Gotham. Collects issues #1-6 and the BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY: REBIRTH one-shot.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401273203
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Barbara Gordon is no stranger to secrets. She's the daughter of GCPD Jim Gordon, the vigilante known as Batgirl and was once Oracle, the most powerful hacker on the planet. Someone new has resurrected the Oracle mantle that Babs once controlled, and whoever is behind it is sending Batgirl on a wild chase all across Gotham City. By her side are two equally dangerous vigilantes--Dinah Lance, the rock star-turned-hero known as Black Canary, and Helena Bertinelli, the lethal spy code-named the Huntress. Can this mismatched trio come together in time to solve the mystery of the new Oracle and defeat the villainous forces arrayed against them? Or will these Birds of Prey have their wings clipped before they can even get off the ground? Find out in BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 1: WHO IS ORACLE? The start of a whole new era for Gotham CityÕs greatest superhero team! From writers Shawna and Julie Benson (TVÕs The 100) and artists Claire Roe (VERTIGO QUARTERLY SFX) and Roge Antonio (NIGHTWING), itÕs an action-packed adventure on the streets of Gotham. Collects issues #1-6 and the BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY: REBIRTH one-shot.
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey (2016-) #22
Author: Shawna Benson
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
ÒWHO IS ORACLE?Ó revisited! Batgirl and Black Canary must find Huntress and save her from Calculator and BlackbirdÕs nefarious plan. But everything comes full circle when the answer to CalculatorÕs questionÑÒWho is Oracle?ÓÑis at last revealed. The Birds of Prey have always been a tight-knit team, but here, in what could be their final hours, they truly become a family.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
ÒWHO IS ORACLE?Ó revisited! Batgirl and Black Canary must find Huntress and save her from Calculator and BlackbirdÕs nefarious plan. But everything comes full circle when the answer to CalculatorÕs questionÑÒWho is Oracle?ÓÑis at last revealed. The Birds of Prey have always been a tight-knit team, but here, in what could be their final hours, they truly become a family.
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey (2016-) #1
Author: Julie Benson
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
“Who Is Oracle?” part one! Someone has stolen the name Oracle right out of Barbara Gordon’s past! Hot on this false Oracle’s trail, Batgirl, Black Canary, and Huntress are all tracking the same mafia capo…so it makes sense to team up, right? Problem is, Barbara and Dinah need the secrets locked up in Oracle’s brain…and Helena Bertinelli would rather put a crossbow bolt right through it!
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
“Who Is Oracle?” part one! Someone has stolen the name Oracle right out of Barbara Gordon’s past! Hot on this false Oracle’s trail, Batgirl, Black Canary, and Huntress are all tracking the same mafia capo…so it makes sense to team up, right? Problem is, Barbara and Dinah need the secrets locked up in Oracle’s brain…and Helena Bertinelli would rather put a crossbow bolt right through it!
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey Vol. 2: Source Code (Rebirth)
Author: Julie Benson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1401273807
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The origin of the new Oracle—the super-hacker who has become an invaluable ally to the Birds of Prey—is revealed in the newest collection of BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY! Oracle’s connection to the mastermind known as Calculator causes stain on his relationship with Batgirl, Black Canary and the Huntress. Black Canary goes undercover to discover the secrets of the woman called Blackbird, who can unlock any super-being’s true potential. But Blackbird doesn’t just enhance powers—she takes them for herself, making her an army of one who threatens the Birds of Prey’s biggest secrets. Can guest stars Green Arrow and Nightwing turn the tide against this incredible new foe? Or will they be Blackbird’s newest victims? Gotham City’s greatest super-team is a force to be reckoned with in BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 2: SOURCE CODE! From writers Shawna Benson and Julie Benson (TV’s The 100) and artists Roge Antonio (NIGHTWING) and Claire Roe (WONDER WOMAN). Collects issues #7-13.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1401273807
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The origin of the new Oracle—the super-hacker who has become an invaluable ally to the Birds of Prey—is revealed in the newest collection of BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY! Oracle’s connection to the mastermind known as Calculator causes stain on his relationship with Batgirl, Black Canary and the Huntress. Black Canary goes undercover to discover the secrets of the woman called Blackbird, who can unlock any super-being’s true potential. But Blackbird doesn’t just enhance powers—she takes them for herself, making her an army of one who threatens the Birds of Prey’s biggest secrets. Can guest stars Green Arrow and Nightwing turn the tide against this incredible new foe? Or will they be Blackbird’s newest victims? Gotham City’s greatest super-team is a force to be reckoned with in BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 2: SOURCE CODE! From writers Shawna Benson and Julie Benson (TV’s The 100) and artists Roge Antonio (NIGHTWING) and Claire Roe (WONDER WOMAN). Collects issues #7-13.
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey (2016-) #5
Author: Julie Benson
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
ÒWHO IS ORACLE?Ó part five! The new Oracle has led the Birds of Prey all around Gotham City, forcing them to deal with the worst of what the city has to offer. Now Batgirl, Black Canary and Huntress will learn the reason when this impostorÕs secrets are revealed! But Oracle isnÕt the only one with a secret pastÉwhere did the mysterious Fenice come from, anyway?
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
ÒWHO IS ORACLE?Ó part five! The new Oracle has led the Birds of Prey all around Gotham City, forcing them to deal with the worst of what the city has to offer. Now Batgirl, Black Canary and Huntress will learn the reason when this impostorÕs secrets are revealed! But Oracle isnÕt the only one with a secret pastÉwhere did the mysterious Fenice come from, anyway?
Birds of Prey Vol. 3: A Clash of Daggers
Author: Duane Swierczynski
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401249159
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The Birds of Prey lose one member but gain another, all while the team itself is pulled apart by personal demons and a traitor in their midst. Plus, Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham Asylum and looking for revenge on the Court of Owls! His first target?The newest member of the Birds team, Strix!
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401249159
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The Birds of Prey lose one member but gain another, all while the team itself is pulled apart by personal demons and a traitor in their midst. Plus, Mr. Freeze is out of Arkham Asylum and looking for revenge on the Court of Owls! His first target?The newest member of the Birds team, Strix!
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey (2016-) #8
Author: Julie Benson
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
ÒBlackbirdÓ part one! ThereÕs something strange afoot in Gotham CityÑsomeoneÕs making promises to the worldÕs deadliest killers, offering them things well beyond the powers of a mortal human to provide! Unfortunately, NightwingÕs been caught in the crossfire and is badly hurtÉgood thing heÕs not the exact person whose presence is most likely to make things weird between Batgirl and Huntress, right?
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
ÒBlackbirdÓ part one! ThereÕs something strange afoot in Gotham CityÑsomeoneÕs making promises to the worldÕs deadliest killers, offering them things well beyond the powers of a mortal human to provide! Unfortunately, NightwingÕs been caught in the crossfire and is badly hurtÉgood thing heÕs not the exact person whose presence is most likely to make things weird between Batgirl and Huntress, right?
Never a Sidekick
Author: Tim Hanley
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538192438
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Explores the history of Batgirl from her groundbreaking comics debut to her disappointing live-action appearances and beyond in an "appealing, comprehensive, and enjoyable tour of Batgirl's many iterations." (Booklist) For over sixty years, every woman who took on the mantle of Batgirl has been a powerful, independent heroine, each belying the sidekick status the name implies and connecting with a unique subset of marginalized fans. Betty Kane, the original Bat-Girl, was a hero for young girls at a time when the genre was leaving them behind. Barbara Gordon embodied the values of the women’s liberation movement and became a powerful figure in disability representation. Cassandra Cain was a woman of color in the traditionally monochromatic DC Comics universe. Stephanie Brown was a perpetual outsider, a voice for those who never belonged but kept trying regardless. Never a Sidekick: Exploring the Dynamic History of Batgirl explores the evolving role of the Batgirls across the turbulent history of the superhero industry, as well as the importance of their fans, who pushed the genre forward to become more diverse and inclusive. Tim Hanley traces how each Batgirl dealt with a litany of mistreatment from a publisher who didn’t understand their distinct appeal and didn’t care to learn. From erasure to benchings to grievous injury and even death, the Batgirls have been subject to the genre’s worst excesses—and they have not fared much better on television or in movies. However, Batgirl always comes back stronger and more resilient, and has remained a staple in the DC universe for decades. A must-read for fans new and old, Never a Sidekick is a tribute to an iconic character and a call to action for media to better embrace and represent female heroes.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538192438
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Explores the history of Batgirl from her groundbreaking comics debut to her disappointing live-action appearances and beyond in an "appealing, comprehensive, and enjoyable tour of Batgirl's many iterations." (Booklist) For over sixty years, every woman who took on the mantle of Batgirl has been a powerful, independent heroine, each belying the sidekick status the name implies and connecting with a unique subset of marginalized fans. Betty Kane, the original Bat-Girl, was a hero for young girls at a time when the genre was leaving them behind. Barbara Gordon embodied the values of the women’s liberation movement and became a powerful figure in disability representation. Cassandra Cain was a woman of color in the traditionally monochromatic DC Comics universe. Stephanie Brown was a perpetual outsider, a voice for those who never belonged but kept trying regardless. Never a Sidekick: Exploring the Dynamic History of Batgirl explores the evolving role of the Batgirls across the turbulent history of the superhero industry, as well as the importance of their fans, who pushed the genre forward to become more diverse and inclusive. Tim Hanley traces how each Batgirl dealt with a litany of mistreatment from a publisher who didn’t understand their distinct appeal and didn’t care to learn. From erasure to benchings to grievous injury and even death, the Batgirls have been subject to the genre’s worst excesses—and they have not fared much better on television or in movies. However, Batgirl always comes back stronger and more resilient, and has remained a staple in the DC universe for decades. A must-read for fans new and old, Never a Sidekick is a tribute to an iconic character and a call to action for media to better embrace and represent female heroes.
Direct Currents (2016-) #1
Author: Various
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Direct Currents is the new, FREE quarterly magazine that brings you into the world of DC with exclusive sneak peeks of every titleÑstarting with the top-secret Justice League/Suicide Squad crossover event coming in December! Plus: Get a first look at the all-new SUPER SONS series starring the offspring of Superman and Batman, and new info on the second wave of Rebirth titles!
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Direct Currents is the new, FREE quarterly magazine that brings you into the world of DC with exclusive sneak peeks of every titleÑstarting with the top-secret Justice League/Suicide Squad crossover event coming in December! Plus: Get a first look at the all-new SUPER SONS series starring the offspring of Superman and Batman, and new info on the second wave of Rebirth titles!
Superwomen
Author: Carolyn Cocca
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1501316583
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Winner of the 2017 Eisner Award in the Best Academic/Scholarly Work category 2017 Prose Awards Honorable Mention, Media & Cultural Studies Over the last 75 years, superheroes have been portrayed most often as male, heterosexual, white, and able-bodied. Today, a time when many of these characters are billion-dollar global commodities, there are more female superheroes, more queer superheroes, more superheroes of color, and more disabled superheroes--but not many more. Superwomen investigates how and why female superhero characters have become more numerous but are still not-at-all close to parity with their male counterparts; how and why they have become a flashpoint for struggles over gender, sexuality, race, and disability; what has changed over time and why in terms of how these characters have been written, drawn, marketed, purchased, read, and reacted to; and how and why representations of superheroes matter, particularly to historically underrepresented and stereotyped groups. Specifically, the book explores the production, representations, and receptions of prominent transmedia female superheroes from their creation to the present: Wonder Woman; Batgirl and Oracle; Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Star Wars' Padmé Amidala, Leia Organa, Jaina Solo, and Rey; and X-Men's Jean Grey, Storm, Kitty Pryde, Rogue, and Mystique. It analyzes their changing portrayals in comics, novels, television shows, and films, as well as how cultural narratives of gender have been negotiated through female superheroes by creators, consumers, and parent companies over the last several decades.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1501316583
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Winner of the 2017 Eisner Award in the Best Academic/Scholarly Work category 2017 Prose Awards Honorable Mention, Media & Cultural Studies Over the last 75 years, superheroes have been portrayed most often as male, heterosexual, white, and able-bodied. Today, a time when many of these characters are billion-dollar global commodities, there are more female superheroes, more queer superheroes, more superheroes of color, and more disabled superheroes--but not many more. Superwomen investigates how and why female superhero characters have become more numerous but are still not-at-all close to parity with their male counterparts; how and why they have become a flashpoint for struggles over gender, sexuality, race, and disability; what has changed over time and why in terms of how these characters have been written, drawn, marketed, purchased, read, and reacted to; and how and why representations of superheroes matter, particularly to historically underrepresented and stereotyped groups. Specifically, the book explores the production, representations, and receptions of prominent transmedia female superheroes from their creation to the present: Wonder Woman; Batgirl and Oracle; Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Star Wars' Padmé Amidala, Leia Organa, Jaina Solo, and Rey; and X-Men's Jean Grey, Storm, Kitty Pryde, Rogue, and Mystique. It analyzes their changing portrayals in comics, novels, television shows, and films, as well as how cultural narratives of gender have been negotiated through female superheroes by creators, consumers, and parent companies over the last several decades.