A review by lberestecki
Batgirl, Vol. 4: Wanted, by Gail Simone, Marguerite Bennett, Jonathan Glapion, Fernando Pasarín, Derlis Santacruz, Carlos Rodríguez, Daniel Sampere
5.0
Plot: The series is definitely getting darker. It was interesting to watch how the events of volume 3 affected Barbara - she did some things that were tough to excuse, and it's always compelling to watch how heroes deal with the darker side of maintaining their secret identity and protecting the city. I did think it was a bit ridiculous that her Dad didn't recognize Batgirl, but it did seem to imply that he knows and is just in denial about it.
Characters: I love Barbara and it was interesting to to see a darker side of her. I felt some of the rage was a bit out of character, but she does think she killed her brother so I can accept the rage. I really enjoyed Shauna as a villain. Simone does a great job of writing villains that are really creepy and unsettling, and Shauna and her dummy were also funny in a really dark way.
Overall: I am still totally loving this run. I really hope the quality holds up with the new writer.
Characters: I love Barbara and it was interesting to to see a darker side of her. I felt some of the rage was a bit out of character, but she does think she killed her brother so I can accept the rage. I really enjoyed Shauna as a villain. Simone does a great job of writing villains that are really creepy and unsettling, and Shauna and her dummy were also funny in a really dark way.
Overall: I am still totally loving this run. I really hope the quality holds up with the new writer.