Reviews
From Stephanie Brown
These are reviews of the comics listed in the appearances section. Anyone is welcome to contribute The main focus should be on Stephanie's role in the comic, but you can also comment on other content. Anything is open to reviewing: writing, art and cover art. Cite which comic you are reviewing and remember, no flaming, no ad hominem attacks, no spamming and no heavy swearing, or you'll be deleted. Follow the rules of basic civility. Be sure to leave your user name or real name, whichever way you want to roll.
Batgirl #20
Review by: Nevermore (Administrator)
This is a fun team up issue. Admittedly, the plot had be a little confused when I read it the first couple of times ("We have your brother and are holding him ransom!" "You don't have the money? Then we'll get some person to shoot you..oh wait, that didn't work out." "Hey, Kinsey's here, whatever that means." "Ha! I am your brother and not really kidnapped! I held myself ransom so I could get money! It's a brilliant plan!" "But...Jimmy died bringing the money!" "Jimmy? He came up with me, whatever that means." "OH LOOK MONEY!") But I eventually got it (except for that "Jimmy came up with me line") Batgirl needing Spoiler to read her the ransom note was a nice set up, and I love Steph's snarky blackmailing saavy. The interaction between Stephanie and Cass was golden, and there were some genuinely funny lines. Cass and Steph's characterization was spot on.
The art? Well, Damion Scott's art was still somewhat competent and kind of cute at this point. It wasn't the best in the world, but it wasn't horrible either.
And I adore the cover. I love how Steph and Cass are posed and the way Steph's whipping that grappling hook. They look ready for battle!
Rating: 4/5
Batgirl #21
Review by: Nevermore (Administrator)
I really enjoyed this issue. You could hardly tell it was part of a crossover. There's a lot to love: This issue cemented Steph and Cass's friendship, Batgirl stopping three flying ninja stars from hitting herself, Stephanie and Barbara by catching them on her ring finger in a blink of an eye, Cass's snark and general badassery while fighting Shadow theif, and oh, the Steph banter ("We're not holding a candlelight vigil, are we...?)That scene with Cass in tears and pleading to Stephanie for help after thinking she killed Shadow Thief always gets me. And because she is awesome, Steph is able to revive Shadow Thief with CPR and promises not to tell. You can see the bonding between Cassandra and Stephanie right there. Like I said, this issue cemented their friendship.
The art, once again, okay, though Cass's mask shouldn't show her mouth...and one time we saw STEPH'S mouth through her mask? What?
Rating: 4.5/5
Batgirl #26
Review by Nevermore (Administrator)
I cannot lie. I loved this issue. Absolutely loved it. It was perfect in every way. It was really funny at parts, Spoiler's dialogue was spot on (especially her reaction to Lady Shiva's resurrection trick, heh), she kicked some serious ass, and her visions of Cass really showed how much she admires and idolizes Batgirl. It was sweet and kind of sad, at the end.
And the art was really nice. I especially like the detail of Oracle's gloves, lots of wheelchair users need gloves so their hands down get rubbed raw by the wheelchair and someone on the computer all the time like Barbara would naturally opt for fingerless. This artist is the only one I've ever seen acknowledge that.
And the cover? Ouch. Poor Steph. But well done, anyway.
Raitng: 5/5
Batgirl #27
Review by: Nevermore (Administrator)
Like pretty much ever Batgirl issue, this issue was enjoyable. Cass was a little mean to poor Steph, though, but it's Cass, she doesn't mean it. And the effortless nerve strike thing was kind of funny. And I completely share Stephanie's reaction about touching the dead lady. Ew! And it was nice to see how significantly Cassandra contributed to proving Bruce's innocence. Cassandra Cain: Super Detective! And Cass and Steph playing rooftop tag in their free time is just adorable. That said, the Sensor thing at the end of the issue initially confused me, because I had no idea who he was, and then later because Kelley never had the Sensor do anything more with Cass, excluding next issue.
The art was good. I have a few qualms, Steph looks really...square and Cass's eyes should not be LITERALLY slanted. But he actually gave the females believable body types! Lots of hearts in my book. Certainly competent.
Rating: 4/5
