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Written by Hope Larson with art by Rafael Albuquerque, the issue begins the \"Beyond Burnside\" story arc, which sees Batgirl leaving her Gotham neighborhood for a global adventure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStory Synopsis: \"Beyond Burnside, Part One\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeking to \"up her game\" as a hero, Barbara Gordon embarks on a backpacking trip across East Asia to train with elite combat masters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArrival in Japan: Her journey begins in Japan, where she hopes to find Chiyo Yamashiro (the retired vigilante known as Fruit Bat) to learn new fighting techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Reunion: While traveling, she accidentally runs into an old friend, Kai, whom she hasn't seen in years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe First Conflict: Their reunion is interrupted by a mysterious, hyper-fast young woman dressed as a schoolgirl who attacks Kai. Batgirl intervenes but is nearly outmatched by the assailant's speed until Chiyo Yamashiro assists her.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Mystery: The issue ends with a cryptic warning from Chiyo that Batgirl must find \"the Teacher\" to truly understand the new threats she is facing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; First Appearances \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreative Team: Written by Hope Larson and illustrated by Rafael Albuquerque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFirst Appearance: This issue marks the first appearance of Kai (Kai Ma), an old friend of Barbara's from her past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGlobal Scope: Unlike previous runs focused on Gotham, this series follows Batgirl through locations like Okinawa, Singapore, and Shanghai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47564525371492,"sku":"BD34","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_22_12_39_02_464.jpg?v=1766428945"},{"product_id":"batgirl-0-2012-nm","title":"Batgirl # 0 2012 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatgirl # 0\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by DC Comics on September 12, 2012, is a \"New 52\" origin story that reimagines how Barbara Gordon first became Batgirl. Written by Gail Simone with art by Ed Benes, the issue establishes a darker, modernized version of her transition into crimefighting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlot Summary: \"A Fire in the Heavens\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows a young, driven Barbara Gordon as she finds herself at the center of a crisis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Incident: While on a tour of Gotham City Police Headquarters with her brother James Jr., a mass murderer and cult leader named Harry X breaks free and takes hostages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFirst Heroic Act: Barbara uses a prototype \"Batsuit\" created by the police—originally meant to prove Batman was human—to fight back. She utilizes her training in self-defense and martial arts to defeat Harry X and save both her brother and an injured officer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Mentor's Approval: Batman arrives as the gas clears and is impressed by her skill, giving her a \"nice work\" before she officially begins her year-long stint as Batgirl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDark Foreshadowing: The issue ends on a grim note, connecting to the events of The Killing Joke. After retiring briefly to lead a normal life, the \"darkness\" finds her again in the form of the Joker, who shoots her three years prior to the current timeline, setting the stage for her return as an active hero in the main Batgirl series. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreators: Written by Gail Simone with art and main cover by Ed Benes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCharacters: Features Barbara Gordon, Batman, and a young James Gordon Jr., who is shown with unsettling, sociopathic tendencies even as a child.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47564595986532,"sku":"BD39","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_22_13_33_05_295.jpg?v=1766432173"},{"product_id":"convergence-batgirl-1-2015-vf","title":"Convergence: Batgirl # 1 2015 VF+","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConvergence: Batgirl #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2015) is a tie-in issue that focuses on the three women who held the mantle of Batgirl from the Pre-Zero Hour continuity. The story is a character-driven tale about friendship and responsibility, pitting the heroines against the heroes of the Flashpoint universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue is set in the domed city of Gotham from the Pre-Zero Hour continuity, which has been cut off from the rest of the world for a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLife Under the Dome: The three Batgirls—Stephanie Brown (the current Batgirl), Cassandra Cain (the former Batgirl who is struggling with her identity), and a wheelchair-bound Barbara Gordon (Oracle)—have been living without their powers and superhero lives. This forced downtime has allowed them to form a close bond as friends, living together and navigating life in a mundane, domeless world. Barbara runs a community garden, and the others try to find their place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Dome Falls: When the dome is lifted, their powers and abilities are restored. The trio must immediately transition from mundane friendship to a high-stakes, multiversal superhero team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Flashpoint Invasion: The city they are forced to battle against is the bleak and war-torn Gotham from the Flashpoint universe. Their champions are the brutal and militaristic Flashpoint Wonder Woman and her army of Amazonian warriors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Battle of Ideals: The Flashpoint Amazons are ruthless soldiers who believe in conquest and war, viewing the Pre-Zero Hour Gotham heroes as weak. 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Barbara Gordon, still in her Oracle persona and wheelchair, expertly directs her teammates using her tactical knowledge and computer skills. The Flashpoint Wonder Woman is particularly condescending towards the \"weak\" heroes of this timeline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Truce and an Alliance: The fight is interrupted by a message from Telos, which makes both sides question the purpose of their battle. The three heroines manage to convince their opponents that they are being manipulated in a multiversal game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Sacrifice: In an act of selflessness and a refusal to be Telos' puppets, the Flashpoint Amazons choose to surrender or withdraw from the fight, effectively forfeiting their city's chance of survival to save the lives of the Batgirls and their Gotham.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Hopeful Ending: The issue ends on a character-driven, emotional high note. 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