Barbara Gordon grew up idolizing Batman, the masked vigilante who protected her home of Gotham City. As she got older, she realized that one person wasn't enough to protect all the people of Gotham from the city's widespread crime - and she was ready to step up and help. But how did Barbara become Batgirl? How does she use technology to fight crime? What supervillains has she encountered? In this illustrated biography full of character profiles and fast facts, you'll learn everything you should know about the girl behind the mask.
year: 2017
call number/section: 1000
subjects: batgirl, (fictitious character), juvenile fiction, fiction, superheroes, juvenile fiction, fiction, detective and mystery fiction, history, batman, gotham city (imaginary place), detectives, women superheroes, heroes, detective and mystery stories, criminal investigation, adventure fiction
Editions
Manning, Matthew K
Looks at Batgirl, including her origin, technology, and enemies.
Schools: 1
Manning, Matthew K
Fitzgerald Books (2017)
Barbara Gordon grew up idolizing Batman, the masked vigilante who protected her home of Gotham City. As she got older, she realized that one person wasn't enough to protect all the people of Gotham from the city's widespread crime - and she was ready to step up and help. But how did Barbara become Batgirl? How does she use technology to fight crime? What supervillains has she encountered? In this illustrated biography full of character profiles and fast facts, you'll learn everything you should know about the girl behind the mask.
Schools: 4