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labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, I thought I'd fallen in love with Batgirl.
And then I met Batwoman. And now I have four more hold requests at my library.
Seriously, why have I waited so long to try to get into comics? This shit is my jam.
Though I'm still confused how she caught The Grotesque. Like, I missed that part entirely. And what the fuck happened with The Talon storyline? Like, police station go boom, and...nothing. Seriously, what the hell? The owl people were ready to rip Gotham to shreds and then...donut hole.
And the James bits? Oh, sweet baby jesus. And the bit with her mom at the end, I am so excited to find out what happens next. Also, is her mother's name Barbara? Because Commisioner Gordon said "Barbara" when she walked in, and at first I thought he was confused and thought it was his daughter but there was no clarification and did these two narcissists seriously name BOTH children after themselves?!
Got an inkling of back story (Bat story?) on Barbara, but I'm still thirsty for more. I can never have enough back story. LOVED LOVED LOVED Knightfall's backstory, dear god that was so dark and twisted and just right up my alley.
Metahuman. Is that a common phrase in the Bat universe? I like it. Though I prefer my villains just crazy (Harvey Dent, Joker, etc), rather than some form of super human.
Speaking of insane, is Arkham Asylum useful in any bloody way? I've seen movies, and read a grand total of TWO Bat related comics, and I know that EVERYONE escapes from Arkham Asylum. Like, what is the point of even keeping it open, really?
Okay, book 3 book 3 book 3.
And then I met Batwoman. And now I have four more hold requests at my library.
Seriously, why have I waited so long to try to get into comics? This shit is my jam.
Though I'm still confused how she caught The Grotesque. Like, I missed that part entirely. And what the fuck happened with The Talon storyline? Like, police station go boom, and...nothing. Seriously, what the hell? The owl people were ready to rip Gotham to shreds and then...donut hole.
And the James bits? Oh, sweet baby jesus. And the bit with her mom at the end, I am so excited to find out what happens next. Also, is her mother's name Barbara? Because Commisioner Gordon said "Barbara" when she walked in, and at first I thought he was confused and thought it was his daughter but there was no clarification and did these two narcissists seriously name BOTH children after themselves?!
Got an inkling of back story (Bat story?) on Barbara, but I'm still thirsty for more. I can never have enough back story. LOVED LOVED LOVED Knightfall's backstory, dear god that was so dark and twisted and just right up my alley.
Metahuman. Is that a common phrase in the Bat universe? I like it. Though I prefer my villains just crazy (Harvey Dent, Joker, etc), rather than some form of super human.
Speaking of insane, is Arkham Asylum useful in any bloody way? I've seen movies, and read a grand total of TWO Bat related comics, and I know that EVERYONE escapes from Arkham Asylum. Like, what is the point of even keeping it open, really?
Okay, book 3 book 3 book 3.
rogue_lurker's review against another edition
3.0
Read these as the seperate issues 7-13 and origin issue 0.
I'm enjoying this series better as it progresses. I liked the first six, but BG loses a bit of her angsty self-doubt and kicks more butt.
I'm enjoying this series better as it progresses. I liked the first six, but BG loses a bit of her angsty self-doubt and kicks more butt.
unladylike's review against another edition
4.0
I decided to buy #19 at a comics shop in Des Moines for the significance of it revealing Barbara Gordon's strong, activist flatmate to be a trans woman. I find it interesting that Gail Simone was fired from the title just before that plot development surfaced but was brought back after missing one issue after readers demanded she stay on.
natopotato's review against another edition
5.0
Se que a algunos no les gusta New 52 pero creo que Batgirl está muy interesante. El arco de Knightfall me encantó. Mucho. Por otro lado, es Barbara Gordon, para mi siempre va a ser interesante, siempre va a brillar, como Batgirl u Oracle (aunque prefiera la versión murcielago). Simone, llenas mi alma ♥ Y ni hablar de los ilustradores, ellos te atraen y ella te atrapa.
murphyc1's review against another edition
4.0
Just as good as volume 1; same problems, too. The color of Batgirl's cape changes from purple to yellow from one page of the same issue to the next. That's a pretty big mistake. Also, there were several times that dialogue between two characters seemed mismatched, like when one character's response to another's comment makes no sense at all. Ed Benes' art in the final issue is best of the book.
Nonetheless, this is a dark, cool, complex Batgirl story. It was a fun read and I'll be continuing the series. Highly recommended!
Nonetheless, this is a dark, cool, complex Batgirl story. It was a fun read and I'll be continuing the series. Highly recommended!
belle_fiction's review against another edition
5.0
Ooooooh, the madness, mayhem and murder continues!
I absolutely loved this sequel and Simone's writing continues to shine in Knightfall Descends. This collection focuses on Batgirl's kick-ass encounters with Mirror, Gretel and Grotesque who all have their various reasons and background stories for embracing their dark side.
We are also introduced to Barbara's brother, James Jr. who has escaped from Arkham Asylum. Now, I feel wrong saying this but I kinda have a thing for James Jr. He's pretty charming-looking.
In other news, Barbara's mom has come back on the scene and revealed the reason she left them was because of James Jr.'s strange behaviour and the supposed murder of their family pet cat, Alaska. HOWEVER...Alaska turns up later on after James Jr. befriends Barbara's roommate and gives her the cat as a present (this was pretty random I have to say but hey-ho it's a superhero comic).
Then, about halfway through Knightfall Descends, we really get a taste of the big story in this collection which focuses on Charise Carnes (aka Knightfall) and her crew (Bonebreaker, Katharsis and Bleak Michael) attempting to slaughter all of the criminals in Gotham in the quest of ridding the city of crime and any foul play. They set bear traps for petty car thieves and are hellbent on torturing the life out of Ricky. It's pretty graphic in places, but thankfully nothing too gruesome.
It ends on so many cliffhangers including 1) James Jr. helped Knightfall in setting up a showdown with his sister, Batgirl, so he is sure to be a recurring face on the scene, 2) the paralysis of Barbara Gordon looks set to repeat itself but this time the victim is her mom and 3) the three villains Batgirl took out before (Mirror, Gretel and Grotesque) have all been aided by Knightfall's crew with the sole intention of killing Batgirl.
So, there you have it. Plenty of action to get your teeth stuck into, plus what I can only describe as a nail-biting Volume 3 promising much much more of the same.
aliciaking3's review against another edition
4.0
Felt choppy as it was leading through the various villains up to the ending, but the character arc and emotional through line held together well. I can't wait to keep reading!