This is another book that I really like . . . but at the same time I have some serious problems with. To start with . . the cover. I paid $10 for this cover at the right. It's the Frank Miller variant. However, the regular cover, by Jim Lee, in my opinion, far outshines this one. It shows this same Batgirl, Batman and Black Canary on it. It really is a lot cooler picture. My second complaint is the schedule. Luckily it's only been about 2 months since the last issue came out. But . . the one before that? Wow! It was like . . . 9 or 10 months. Serious drag time. And yes I know . . they have other projects going on. But keep to some kind of schedule. If it's every 2 months . . fine. If it's every 3 months . . fine. But at least that way we know what to expect. It's hard to keep up with a story that you have that much lag-time in between. And if you're a serious collector, you don't want to pull the last issue out of the bag and reread it. That's what causes wear and tear. Anyways, on a good note, we got introduced to 2 new characters this issue. Batgirl, Barbara Gordon and Black Canary. Barbara wants to be a hero. But Black Canary . . . she's just in it for the kicks. She doesn't really want anyone to get hurt . . . but . . . the more exciting the better. And in the process of beating up a bad guy, he happens to lose his wallet . . . well . . . finder's keepers. We also see Jimmy Olsen this issue. He's helping Vicki Vale with a story. Actually, he's helping himself to a view because he's using any excuse he can find to be around her. In fact the only character we really didn't see this issue . . . . was Robin. That's weird. But . . . whatever. Overall . . this is a fantastic series. But . . my advice . . wait for the TPB to come out and read it all in one sitting. It's a cool story. But the time gaps suck. And in the TPB they'll probably have all the cover pictured too . . so you'll get all the art. It really is a win/win.
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