--- product_id: 7532708 title: "Batgirl Vol. 1: The Darkest Reflection (The New 52)" price: "€ 27.00" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7532708-batgirl-vol-1-the-darkest-reflection-the-new-52 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Batgirl Vol. 1: The Darkest Reflection (The New 52) **Price:** € 27.00 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Batgirl Vol. 1: The Darkest Reflection (The New 52) - **How much does it cost?** € 27.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7532708-batgirl-vol-1-the-darkest-reflection-the-new-52) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A New York Times Best Seller! As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics—The New 52 event of September 2011, Barbara Gordon is finally back as Batgirl! The nightmare-inducing brute known as Mirror is destroying the lives of Gotham City citizens seemingly at random. Will Barbara be able to survive her explosive confrontation with this new villain, as well as facing dark secrets from her past? A new chapter in the riveting adventures of Batgirl continue in stunning fashion, with script by fan-favorite Gail Simone and stellar art by superstar Ardian Syaf! This volume colles issues 1-6 of Batgirl, part of the DC Comics—The New 52 event. Review: Barbara Gordon is back, baby! - Barbara Gordon, the red-headed beauty on the front cover of this book, has not held the mantle of Batgirl for more than 23 years. In 1988, she was shot and paralyzed from the waist down by the Joker in the infamous Batman story, "The Killing Joke". Bound to a wheelchair, she was to be Batgirl no more. But when DC rebooted their entire line in Sept. 2011, the original Batgirl returned. And I couldn't be more pleased with the results. This book contains issues #1-6 of "Batgirl", and the story begins as Barbara returns to the Gotham streets for the first time after donning the cape and cowl once again. In the new continuity, Barbara was still shot and wheelchair-bound by the Joker, but she recovered the ability to walk after a few years. She has in no way forgotten the incident however, for while the physical scars may have healed, the mental and emotional scars are still very much healing. This is a Batgirl who is trying to fight crime while at the same time fighting the trauma of what happened to her, a Batgirl who is battling Gotham's baddies by night while battling the trials of moving into her own place by day. The first four issues contain Batgirl's clash with a new villain called the Mirror. Immediately chilling from his first appearance, he is a strong antagonist, and is at times more than a match for a rusty Batgirl. This arc is well-written and action-packed, and is also a perfect beginning to what is shaping up to be a great series. The last two issues in the book are also well-done, and though the villain isn't quite as believable a threat, their motivations make a little more sense than do those of the Mirror. But it's not just the villains that make this narrative work. The story in these pages is so compelling because Barbara, who is a constant narrator, has a strong, consistent voice handled perfectly by Gail Simone, the author of the book. It's great to see a Bat-family hero who sometimes sees things a little less seriously, who isn't afraid to crack a joke. Simone has indeed turned Barbara into witty and charming protagonist, but she is also one who feels wonderfully developed and fully realized. Batgirl is not simply going through the motions as she does battle with her enemies; she is struggling, she is hurting, and she is pushing herself every step of the way. Batgirl is a vulnerable character here, and her resulting victory is made much sweeter because of it. The art is also extremely well-done. The action scenes have a wonderful sense of momentum and speed, and the colors truly pop right off of the page. The artist also understands that Batgirl's appearance can take on various shades depending on what's happening in the panel. When Batgirl swings from roof to roof for the first time since being shot, her golden costume is bright, almost joyful. But when she is ready to get down to business, when she quietly lays down the law, she becomes a dark spectre rivaling Batman. I am so thrilled to see Barbara Gordon as Batgirl again, not only because she is the Batgirl I know and love from years of cartoons (Batman: The Animated Series, Young Justice), but also because this is one of the best comics DC is pumping out. Batgirl obviously belongs under the pen of Gail Simone, and it is supremely rewarding to see Barbara return to the streets desperate to start again, just as we readers are looking forward to getting to know her again. The other Batgirls are great, but nothing beats the original. Review: Gail Simone is the perfect person for Batgirl - It had been a while since I had read any ongoing series of comics and was looking for a jumping on point with one of the characters or teams that I liked. I just happened to stumble upon this on sale on desertcart for $9 and decided to give it a try. I was really impressed by the artwork. I'm normally partial to certain artists. My favorites are Jim Lee and Michael turner and most other art pails in comparison in my opinion, but like I said before I liked the art even though it was by someone I'd never heard of. The only reason I mention the art first is because this is a comic and naturally the art is what catches your eye first. It doesn't matter how great the writing is, if the art is subpar it will take away from or your enjoyment of the work as a whole. If the art didn't matter I'd be reading something that didn't have pictures. Now to the writing. I've never read much by Gail Simone. I know who she is from Special Features on some of DC Comics DVDs that have come out in the past few years. I do know that she was a long time writer for Birds of Prey. Because of the her time on that series I believe there isn't a writer out there that knows Barbara Gordon the way she does. I don't mean Barbara as Batgirl either. I'm talking about who Barbara is deep down inside. The person she was in the wheelchair as Oracle. The person she was beforehand as well. Since she knows the character and all Barbara's been through, Gail is the perfect person to get her out of the chair and back into the Bat-suit where she belongs. I can't wait to get my hands on the second collected edition in the series. I highly recommend this to any fan of the Batman family series of books whether you are a long time reader or someone that only knows the characters from the movies. If you are someone that loves comic art and are looking for a good story, you must read this as well. This is a promising start to what looks to be one of the best series out right now. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #557,544 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,344 in DC Comics & Graphic Novels #1,558 in Mystery Graphic Novels #7,091 in Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 361 Reviews | ## Images ![Batgirl Vol. 1: The Darkest Reflection (The New 52) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71daCmvYnoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Barbara Gordon is back, baby! *by P***R on August 23, 2013* Barbara Gordon, the red-headed beauty on the front cover of this book, has not held the mantle of Batgirl for more than 23 years. In 1988, she was shot and paralyzed from the waist down by the Joker in the infamous Batman story, "The Killing Joke". Bound to a wheelchair, she was to be Batgirl no more. But when DC rebooted their entire line in Sept. 2011, the original Batgirl returned. And I couldn't be more pleased with the results. This book contains issues #1-6 of "Batgirl", and the story begins as Barbara returns to the Gotham streets for the first time after donning the cape and cowl once again. In the new continuity, Barbara was still shot and wheelchair-bound by the Joker, but she recovered the ability to walk after a few years. She has in no way forgotten the incident however, for while the physical scars may have healed, the mental and emotional scars are still very much healing. This is a Batgirl who is trying to fight crime while at the same time fighting the trauma of what happened to her, a Batgirl who is battling Gotham's baddies by night while battling the trials of moving into her own place by day. The first four issues contain Batgirl's clash with a new villain called the Mirror. Immediately chilling from his first appearance, he is a strong antagonist, and is at times more than a match for a rusty Batgirl. This arc is well-written and action-packed, and is also a perfect beginning to what is shaping up to be a great series. The last two issues in the book are also well-done, and though the villain isn't quite as believable a threat, their motivations make a little more sense than do those of the Mirror. But it's not just the villains that make this narrative work. The story in these pages is so compelling because Barbara, who is a constant narrator, has a strong, consistent voice handled perfectly by Gail Simone, the author of the book. It's great to see a Bat-family hero who sometimes sees things a little less seriously, who isn't afraid to crack a joke. Simone has indeed turned Barbara into witty and charming protagonist, but she is also one who feels wonderfully developed and fully realized. Batgirl is not simply going through the motions as she does battle with her enemies; she is struggling, she is hurting, and she is pushing herself every step of the way. Batgirl is a vulnerable character here, and her resulting victory is made much sweeter because of it. The art is also extremely well-done. The action scenes have a wonderful sense of momentum and speed, and the colors truly pop right off of the page. The artist also understands that Batgirl's appearance can take on various shades depending on what's happening in the panel. When Batgirl swings from roof to roof for the first time since being shot, her golden costume is bright, almost joyful. But when she is ready to get down to business, when she quietly lays down the law, she becomes a dark spectre rivaling Batman. I am so thrilled to see Barbara Gordon as Batgirl again, not only because she is the Batgirl I know and love from years of cartoons (Batman: The Animated Series, Young Justice), but also because this is one of the best comics DC is pumping out. Batgirl obviously belongs under the pen of Gail Simone, and it is supremely rewarding to see Barbara return to the streets desperate to start again, just as we readers are looking forward to getting to know her again. The other Batgirls are great, but nothing beats the original. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gail Simone is the perfect person for Batgirl *by L***D on April 7, 2015* It had been a while since I had read any ongoing series of comics and was looking for a jumping on point with one of the characters or teams that I liked. I just happened to stumble upon this on sale on amazon for $9 and decided to give it a try. I was really impressed by the artwork. I'm normally partial to certain artists. My favorites are Jim Lee and Michael turner and most other art pails in comparison in my opinion, but like I said before I liked the art even though it was by someone I'd never heard of. The only reason I mention the art first is because this is a comic and naturally the art is what catches your eye first. It doesn't matter how great the writing is, if the art is subpar it will take away from or your enjoyment of the work as a whole. If the art didn't matter I'd be reading something that didn't have pictures. Now to the writing. I've never read much by Gail Simone. I know who she is from Special Features on some of DC Comics DVDs that have come out in the past few years. I do know that she was a long time writer for Birds of Prey. Because of the her time on that series I believe there isn't a writer out there that knows Barbara Gordon the way she does. I don't mean Barbara as Batgirl either. I'm talking about who Barbara is deep down inside. The person she was in the wheelchair as Oracle. The person she was beforehand as well. Since she knows the character and all Barbara's been through, Gail is the perfect person to get her out of the chair and back into the Bat-suit where she belongs. I can't wait to get my hands on the second collected edition in the series. I highly recommend this to any fan of the Batman family series of books whether you are a long time reader or someone that only knows the characters from the movies. If you are someone that loves comic art and are looking for a good story, you must read this as well. This is a promising start to what looks to be one of the best series out right now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Iconic, Original, REAL Batgirl finally in her own ongoing title! *by I***K on March 16, 2013* This first hard backed volume collecting issues #1-6 of the Batgirl title have been a true treat to read. No more having to suffer through watered down legacy knock-off characters that tried to supplant the character of Barbara Gordon with her super hero crime fighting identity as that Dominoed Daredoll better known as Batgirl, this first volume hits the ground running and doesn't stop! We meet up with Barbara Gordon on her first night back as Batgirl, after being three years in the past shot through the spine by the Joker, and one year ago having had a surgery that repaired the damage but required a full year of physical therapy to undo the physical wounds, but leaving a bad case of PTSD in it's place as Batgirl tries to get back out into her city to help it's citizens against the criminals of Gotham. This first volume was a joy to read, and it's so very clear the love and adoration that writer Gail Simone has for this character. The villians are a tad on the gruesome side at times, so I don't recommend giving this volume to any child under tween level, but anyone older as well as adults can enjoy and appreciate this entertaining book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Batgirl 1: The Darkest Reflection - Batgirl 2: Knightfall Descends - Batgirl 3: Death of the Family --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7532708-batgirl-vol-1-the-darkest-reflection-the-new-52](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/7532708-batgirl-vol-1-the-darkest-reflection-the-new-52) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*