Tomorrow a brand new era begins with the launch of Tate Brombal and Takeshi Miyazawa’s Batgirl. The first issue teases a mother-daughter team up like now other for Cassandra Cain and Lady Shiva. Now, DC has teased what is to come by releasing a number of preview pages from issue #1.
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.
Cover art on Batgirl #1 comes from David Talaski, Jeff Dekal, Artgerm and Skylar Patridge. Here’s a first look at cover designs:
DC has also revealed four pages from early in the issue which show off Miyazawa’s incredible artwork and Mike Spicer’s cool colours. Take a look at each of those pages below:
Batgirl #1 will be available in comic book stores and on digital platforms tomorrow (6/11). It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.