Batgirl of Burnside Omnibus

Batgirl (2011) #6-8

by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher, Babs Tarr (Artist)

The spectacular Batgirl series by Brenden Fletcher, Camron Stewart and Babs Tarr in one omnibus!

Barbara Gordon's ready for a fresh start. She's packing her bags, crossing the bridge, and heading to Gotham's coolest neighborhood: Burnside. And when a freak fire burns up her costume and gear, Babs has the chance to become a whole new Batgirl!

But she barely slips on her new DIY costume before Batgirl starts trending as Gotham's first viral vigilante -- and attracting a new wave of enemies who want her social-media spotlight for themselves. Meanwhile, the girl beneath the gear's got a whole new crew of friends, college classes that are kicking her Bat-butt and a dating scene that can make anyone want to swipe left on life.
This bat's done living in the shadows. But will the bright lights of Burnside burn her for good?

Red-hot creative team Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr reinvent Barbara Gordon from the boots up in BATGIRL: THE BATGIRL OF BURNSIDE (collects issues Batgirl #35-52, Batgirl Annual #3, Secret Origins #10 and DC Sneak Peek: Batgirl #1.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels Comics, Comics Manga, Batman

552 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2021

Reviews

[Ben Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read a couple of the early issues of this run back when they were first releasing, so it was great to be able to go back and read the full thing. The thing that made me pick up Batgirl of Burnside Omnibus now is that I heard that a few of the characters from Gotham Academy (a fav series of mine) show up. And it was fun to be back in the academy and see Maps and Olive, even if it was only for a few pages.

Batgirl of Burnside was a great read. I enjoyed my time immensely with these characters, story, and the setting of Burnside. The art was stunning (there were a couple pages towards the end that I wasn't a fan of art-wise. Not sure if it was a guest artist or what, but it went back the the usual amazing artwork quick thankfully!).

This is the first Batgirl comic I've read and I definitely want to read more, just not sure where to go next. I'll most likely check out Batgirl Returns Omnibus, which is the story just before Burnside. And then I might skip the Batgirl, Vol. 1: Beyond Burnside run, as I had a look at the art and am not the biggest fan, and go to Batgirls, Vol. 1: One Way or Another (which has Becky Cloonan on it who is one of the Gotham Academy writers).

[Amanda Oddo · Rating 4 out of 5]

love Batgirl comics! this was a fun collection

[Highland G · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love babs tars art but it doesn’t work for Batgirl. I found this very confusing, Babs looks younger than Steph. I actually really enjoyed when we got an issue with a different artist and it tied in with the rest of the bat family more. I enjoyed seeing Blue Bird and Spoiler but there weren’t really themselves either, really dumbed down.
AI versions of bat character’s is just so overplayed at this point.
Putting aside the fact Babs should have stayed Oracle even if cured. This book had so many opportunities to be good but it just wasn’t.
Erm…
Some of the Blue Bird images are nice.

[Green Megs &Ham · Rating 4 out of 5]

The mind games are a lil creepy, I feel like she's too smart for that.

[Reece · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great to see a Bat-family series that has some fun. Babs Tarr's art style definitely carries alot of weight in that regard, with the cartoony style. It strikes a good balance between the fun hipster neighbourhood setting and very real world issues for women like gaslighting and cyber security. Villains are generally forgettable but credit is due for attempting to create characters that fit the series rather than borrowing batman villains.

[Mariano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome! A super fun read well on brand with the new stuff that DC was putting out at the end of New 52, looking to expand the audience (Black Canary, Starfire, Gotham Academy, etc).

The first issues are a little bit compressed, with A LOT happening on each issue, but the pacing improves over time. The art is AMAZING, now I need more Babs Tarr!

It's a cool read that I think anyone might be able to jump on without having read anything else. Yes, there are some things here and there, but you can get it.

[Pkostek · Rating 3 out of 5]

Batgirl of Burnside starts with a wonderfully vibrant and whimsical energy, redefining Barbara Gordon's world with a fresh, indie-pop aesthetic. However, this omnibus quickly becomes an uneven read, losing its initial focus as it progresses into a cluttered narrative. The abrupt ending, especially Barbara's vaguely reasoned departure and the unresolved threads concerning her company and relationship with Luke, leaves a frustratingly shallow conclusion to what began with so much promise. It's a shame, as the early issues truly captured a unique charm.

[Zachary Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

A more lighthearted take on batgirl that provides a breath of fresh air after the heavy Gail Simone run. This is a redesigned batgirl who is living in the young, hipster part of Gotham called Burnside. Some familiar faces appear. I enjoyed Babs Tarr art but at times it makes it difficult to differentiate the age of the characters. They all feel de-aged to a college student age. Overall an enjoyable read and one I am happy to keep in my collection.

[Craig W · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Babs Tarr artwork was refreshing, unique, and colourful - it bumps the rating up a whole star alone.

[TheMadReader · Rating 1 out of 5]

Millennial/progressive/leftie/identity politic-driven trash.

[Brady Spector · Rating 4 out of 5]

that charming, slice of life, charecter based fun that I love so much!