Batgirl #40
2003
- Series
- Batgirl
- Issue
- 40
- Cover date
- Jul 1, 2003
- Story title
- Little Bat
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Published by DC Comics in 2015, Batgirl #40 is part of the 'Batgirl of Burnside' era, a significant tonal shift for the character orchestrated by writers Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher, with interior art by Babs Tarr. This creative team sought to modernize Barbara Gordon by moving her away from the grim atmosphere of Gotham's central district to the hip, university-adjacent neighborhood of Burnside, emphasizing her role as a young adult balancing graduate studies with vigilantism.
The issue is particularly well-known for its variant cover by artist Rafael Albuquerque. The cover drew considerable attention for its depiction of the Joker menacing Batgirl, which prompted a public controversy regarding the tone of the artwork in relation to the series' lighter aesthetic. Following a request from the artist, DC Comics ultimately decided not to release the variant cover, making the planned artwork a point of intense discussion among comic collectors and fans of the series.
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