DC Announces New Batgirl Solo Series Starring Cassandra Cain
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DC has announced that Cassandra Cain will star in a new Batgirl series, releasing this November. It will be the superhero’s first solo series to be released in nearly two decades.
Writer Tate Brombal (Green Lantern Dark) joins forces with artist Takeshi Miyazawa (Ms. Marvel) for the new series, which will be part of DC’s new All-In publishing initiative, taking place after the events of the Absolute Power event. DC also revealed cover art for the first issue, including a main cover by David Talaski and variants by Jeff Dekal, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau and Skylar Partridge. Batgirl #1 goes on sale Nov. 6.
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BATGIRL #1
Written by TATE BROMBAL Art by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Cover Art by DAVID TALASKI Variant Cover Art by JEFF DEKAL, STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU, SKYLAR PARTRIDGE On sale Nov. 6
DC’s solicit for the series teases the journey that Batgirl will go on in her new adventures: “When a deadly group of assassins shows up to kill Cassandra Cain, Lady Shiva must come to the rescue, and they’re forced to put their complicated past aside and work together as mother and daughter to ensure they make it out alive. Unfortunately, things are never as easy as they seem, and Batgirl must embark on a jaw-dropping, martial arts-filled adventure in her quest for truth and justice…and revenge?! This is a Batgirl unlike any other, so don’t miss the opportunity to dive into the psyche of one of Gotham City’s deadliest fighters, while exploring her deep and complex relationship with her mother.”
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In DC’s press release announcing the new Batgirl series, writer Tate Brombal shared was like telling the titular character’s story. “Cassandra Cain has long been my favorite Bat-Family character, so I am seriously honored to be taking on her story — in the year of her 25th anniversary, no less,” Brombal said. “Get ready for family drama, long-buried secrets coming to light, and LOTS of martial arts ass-kicking the way only Cass can do. Batgirl is back in her own title, and the world won’t know what hit it.”
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Artist Takeshi Miyazawa also teased fans to expect the unexpected, saying, “I’m so excited to be exploring the story of Cassandra Cain with Tate. She’s an intriguing part of the Bat-Family and I can’t wait to see all the twists and turns. I’m also honored to be drawing such a wonderful book as my first DC project!”
Batgirl #1 goes on sale Nov. 6 from DC Comics.
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