The Stephanie Brown 'Batgirl' Appreciation Thread

[Cowtools]

This is it, Steph fans, end of the road. Now that ‘Batgirl vol 3’ has been put down like a wounded puppy (well, not actually wounded; it just couldn’t do the tricks its owners paid for), it’s time for a eulogy.

We got two years of fun, heartwarming, action-packed stories. I suppose we should be happy. I have no doubt than in ten years time, the Steph Brown ‘Batgirl’ will be remembered as fondly by its fans as ‘Young Justice’, or TV shows like ‘Firefly’ or ‘Freaks & Geeks, that were similarly cut down in their prime.

So let’s use this thread to celebrate a great comic and ensure that everyone knows how much it will be missed! Don’t let Steph go quietly!
I want to also use this opportunity to thank Bryan Miller for writing such a unique comic. It was refreshing to see a comic grounded in hope for self-improvement and a better future. Not to mention how flat-out funny it was.

And let’s keep this a positive thread. There are plenty of threads available to rant at this decision by DC (I should know, I’ve started some myself). And please, Babsgirl fans, no schadenfreude please. You won, you beat us. We used to have hope, now we don’t even have that. There are plenty of threads where you’re free to gloat with others of your ilk. Try the DC boards.

So post comments, pics or fan art. Whatever you like!

[Cowtools]

First up, some pics of Steph being awesome.

[Kiryu]

Y'know when this book launched I thought it had an awful opening arc, a bad costume, and was miffed about how they dealt with getting rid of Cass.

But Miller put out some fun stories from what I've read. He's one of like 3 people in the DCU who writes a good Damian Wayne. And really while this wasn't a book I loved or championed, it was consistently well done and I think he did a good job making Steph Batgirl.

I'm sorry he had to work on Smallville. And also that he doesn't seem to be a part of the DCU anymore.

[swatkat]

Is weeping allowed? I'd like to weep a little before I start celebrating the demise of the only title that has *never* failed to make me smile with a single issue.

[Cowtools]

Let’s also remember the supporting characters:
Let’s remember Tess, Steph’s littlest, most stalwart fan. It was nice to see a hero getting support from the citizens they protect. Not any more I guess.

(can someone find a bigger pic?)
Remember "Keep up the good work"

[Cowtools]

Let’s remember the relationship between Steph and Damien. Let’s remember how Steph was the only person besides Dick to try and reach out and help Damien feel happy just being a boy. Now that’s gone too, as if it never existed.

[Cowtools]

Let’s remember Proxy. What a sad, short character arc she’s had: from a joke character in ‘Teen Titans’, to an bitter PTS sufferer, to an inspirational survivor, to comic book limbo for ever and ever.

[T Hedge Coke]

At least it ended before it stopped being cool.

If that sounds placatory, it is. I'll also pat myself on the head and serve myself cocoa while I read the last issues as they come in.

New Babs better be six shades of awesome and I hope Steph gets some grande moments before she goes, especially if she goes for good (til next reboot). Be a good time to throw caution to the wind and just let her badass her way through the final months, consumate and excellent superhero. No asking anyone for confirmation of her status.

[Cowtools]

the only title that has *never* failed to make me smile with a single issue.

This alone put it ahead of all the other titles I bought.

[swatkat]

Remember Jordanna? What a fun Cordelia Chase-esque character she was turning out to be.

[swatkat]

This was one of the best things to come out of the series, period.

[whitesycamore]

God, I loved Jordanna for some reason. :(

Farewell Steph, I will always remember your bonnet.

[swatkat]

Accio Fist!

[Cowtools]

God, I loved Jordanna for some reason. :(

Me too. She totally was a Cordelia. The whole college setting made me miss 'Buffy' too.

Everyone remember this:



Best. Panel. Ever.

Incidently, this issue (#14) was the one that I showed my friend, a committed Marvel man, and it convinced him to start collecting the series.

[ticklefist]

I keep a digital backup of everything I own so I'll be posting a bit here.