Batgirl #2
Gail Simone: writer
Ardian Syaf: penciller
Vicente Cifuentes: inker
Oh, that cliffhanger from last issue were it was weird because it looked like the cop was pointing at Barbara? Yea, turns out the art had it wrong. The first page of this issue shows that the cop was talking to the villain of the issue, Mirror, and not Batgirl. That's cheap.
Put that's about the only cheap thing. There is a lot in this issue. I'll give Simone this, she can pack a story. The story moves along at a quick pace, which is nice. We get the origin of the villain, more - albeit generic - character development for the roommate, and even Gordan makes an appearance. He gives a surprise look when he is told Batgirl is back, and it makes me wonder if he knows. I'll go out on a limb and say he does, since in this new DC it seems like everyone knows who is behind the mask of their arch nemesis.
The art kept up with the story, and it makes for some fine storytelling itself. At times though it can seem a little cluttered, but its not anything that can be too distracting. I would recommend to lighten up the space though. When there are darker colors involved they all do seem to be a mess and not having enough room for the art kinda makes it look all mushed together.
There isn't much of a cliffhanger at the end. The story and everything just sorta stops. Suddenly.
Like this review.
Words: 8/10
Pictures: 7/10
Recommend: Definitely not for newbies, and not for anyone looking for more answers to how Batgirl got healed. You need previous knowledge of the first issue to get half of what is going on.
Buy Next Issue: I guess? Maybe this reads better if I reread the first issue with it. I guess I'll see how the next one goes.
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