Batgirl # 17 Cover A First Printing 2026 BN

Batgirl #17, released on March 4, 2026, is a major turning point for Cassandra Cain as she gains metahuman abilities in the new story arc, "The Curse of the Blood". This issue serves as a fresh jumping-on point for new readers following the DC K.O. crossover event. 

Plot & Major Developments

• Metahuman Transformation: Cassandra wakes up with a "twisted" new power—the ability to manipulate and weaponize her own blood. This is depicted as both a "level up" in combat and a curse she desperately wants to reverse.
• Wu Corp Tower: Her reunion with the Bat-Family is interrupted when she is forced to infiltrate Wu Corp Tower in Gotham City's Chinatown. There, she confronts her "Blood relatives" to find answers about her transformation.
• The Blood Clan: The issue introduces The Bloodmaster (Wu Lin, a cousin of Lady Shiva) and his assistant Wu Zhi, who are connected to the "Blood of Wu" clan and its dark magic.
• Spirit World Connection: The story suggests a link to the Spirit World, as the Bloodmaster is found attempting to open a portal to that realm. 

Creative Team

• Writer: Tate Brombal.
• Artist: Takeshi Miyazawa.
• Colorist: Mike Spicer.