Is Batgirl the Next Great Feminist Superhero?
Like Wonder Woman, the DC Comics Heroine Is Overcoming Sexist Plot Lines
Last year, DC Comics’ bestselling graphic novel was Batman: The Killing Joke. Originally published in 1988, it’s one of the most famous, and infamous, superhero stories of all time. The book began with the Joker attacking Barbara Gordon and leaving her paralyzed, spurring Batman on a campaign of vengeance. Now, decades later, this assault could define the direction of a blockbuster cinematic franchise. Barbara Gordon is Batgirl, and she’s set to be the next DC Comics heroine to headline her own solo film.
Coming after this summer’s smash hit Wonder Woman, …
