Comments on: Major Spoilers Poll of the Week: Meet the new Batgirl. Same as the old Batgirl?

By: setsuna_mp

setsuna_mp — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:34:49 +0000

Vicki Vale will never be a Batgirl because lets face it, if porking a super hero was all it took Superman wife would have made SuperHero a loooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnng time ago. And really in my mind that’s all Vicki Vale will ever by just Batman’s ex-girlfriend.

By: ykw

ykw — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:45:43 +0000

@ awesomecactus:

No, no, no. The Who and it’s leader-singer-songwriter Ray Davies gave us immortal hits like “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter” and “I’m ‘Enery The Eighth, I am”. The Rolling Stones’ creative duo of Lennon and McCartney released HOUSES OF THE HOLY with their classic “Won’t Get Fooled Again” among the double-album’s many hits.

As to the survey, I’m hoping for Charlie — I want a fun book — but fully expect in the Era Of Didio that it’ll be a (not-Dark) vengeance-driven Wendy under the cowl.

By: DMC

DMC — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:16:23 +0000

Stephanie Brown as Batgirl and Cassandra Wayne as the Spoiler. Why?

Stephanie needs a new challange, a mantle with some weight on it that will bring out the best in her. Her personality fits the mold of the Silver Age Batgirl (Barbara), but not completely of course. She’s not as edgy and cut throat as Cassandra and still has a lot to learn.

With a highly trained cut throat ninja assassin under the mask, the Spoiler would be a much much cooler crime fighter.

Can’t wait for the 3rd teaser image..

By: CF

CF — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:11:31 +0000

They probably should have come up with a new character or choose Cassandra Cain. I mean it can’t be just anyone who could become a superhero. They should practically have EXTENSIVE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING ala Beatrix Kiddo from Kill Bill.

By: Salieri

Salieri — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:09:38 +0000

The art on that Steph Brown pic is horrible. Swollen cheekbones notwithstanding, her pupils could at least be facing the same direction.

By: Hitman Sam

Hitman Sam — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:11:52 +0000

@EdS

Yeah! That’d be great!

“I’m Bruce Wayne. I’ve travelled back from the distant past which may somehow be the future to fight crime… AS A WOMAN!”

By: EdS

EdS — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:42:31 +0000

I think it will be Vicki Vale, but I would hope for either Stephanie Brown or Rose. Maybe Bruce?

By: Ricco

Ricco — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:57:40 +0000

I would prefer Rose, but can live with Mysfit which I believe is the most likely and likeable candidate.

By: Mela

Mela — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:51:26 +0000

I’d pretty much be okay with anyone BUT Babs. Being Batgirl again would feel like such a step back for her; she had far more power & influence as Oracle, and regaining the ability to walk shouldn’t require her losing all of that. But since I have to pick one, I’d say… Steph. It actually feels overdue with her.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:08:52 +0000

I read somewhere that DC stated that Bette Kane will play a roll with the new Batwoman, so why not have her as Bat-Girl again. I just don’t see a place to vote for her.

By: crood

crood — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:41:32 +0000

I’m going with Cassandra for several reasons.

Mike Marts stated that it’s one of the characters on the board in the image. That narrows it down to Stephanie, Barbara, Cassandra, and Misfit.

I doubt it’s Barbara because her look would be too similar to Batwoman’s. If they’re really pushing Kate Kane, there’s not much to physically differentiate her from Barbara.

I don’t know enough about Misfit to make an argument either way, but she just seems the least likely.

Stephanie would seem likely due to being at the top of the Batgirl section. The other sections all have the star of the book at the top.

Cassandra is the only non-white on the suspect list. Don’t downplay political correctness. Does DC want to hear about replacing a half Asian with a blond, white girl?

Lastly, DC has made it a habit over the last few years to try an create a buzz with phony mysteries. Look at Battle for the Cowl and the whole “obvious choice may not be the logical choice” statement. It only fooled those who were looking for a swerve.

By: awesomecactus

awesomecactus — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:38:07 +0000

Kirby: actually, it was the Who……….won’t get fooled again

By: DrNobody

DrNobody — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:10:30 +0000

I actually think it’s Bette Kane since she probably is no longer Flamebird for the time being (until the Superman titles are done using that character that is…).

By: MaximusRift

MaximusRift — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:51:06 +0000

I’d kinda like to see Babs back in costume again. After all, it is Dick under the cowl.

By: Lifeisaglitch

Lifeisaglitch — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:43:45 +0000

@Hitman

Vickie Vale just figured out the whos who of the Bat-family and is set on proving it.