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Tweak says, "Take back your mink!"

thebigapricot (thebigapricot) wrote in scans_daily,
@ 2009-11-10 19:27:00

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char: batgirl/oracle/barbara gordon, char: spoiler/robin/batgirl/steph brown, title: batgirl

Preview of Batgirl 4 and new interview with Miller

MTV's Splash has an interview with Miller and a preview of issue 4. The interview talks about the relationship between Steph and Babs and how the book is more female-oriented. Whatever.

Here's a page from the preview.

I am liking Steph more and more. And the line on the cover -- "What is your scene, baby, we just gotta know" -- is from the Batgirl theme from the 1960s show. I don't know why, but that made me smile.

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retro_nouveau
2009-11-11 03:00 pm UTC (link)

Too many connotations. It bothers me tremendously that the Oracle had her own base, pretty awesome and distinctive in its simplicity, standing tall in stark contrast to the cave. I also believe the Oracle should just as easily be able to set up with her own resources and abilities as it would be to relocate out of town. Then there's the times that Steph used to hang out at the cave at Bruce's invitation, until Bruce decided to kick her out on a pretext. I feel like they would be welcome for as long as they want to be there, but that they don't really belong.

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deepspaceartist
2009-11-11 03:17 pm UTC (link)

Maybe Oracle is working on setting up a new base in Gotham, since it does seem she's decided to move back. But Steph clearly wants to crimefight now, and the batcomputers are the only ones set up right now to hande Oracle operations, and no one's using them. Heck, did we even see Bruce's HoloWill to Babs? Maybe he specificly gave the batcomputers to Babs, since she was the one who could do the most good with them.

And as for wehter or not they're welcome, Bruce is gone, and Dick and Alfred likely have no problem with it if Oracle wants to set up shop there. Especially since IIRC Dick decided to base himself elsewhere due to the emotional ties the Batcave has for him.

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retro_nouveau
2009-11-11 04:39 pm UTC (link)

Yes, emotional ties kept Dick away, but not Babs and Steph, because they have no emotional ties to the cave or anywhere else. Babs no longer has any roots, whereas Bruce's institutions continue even after he's gone. I feel like Babs' life is uncertain and on hold, and will be as long as she's in a temporary setup. Ok for Steph because year 1 wasn't that long ago, but not ok for the Oracle. It's acceptable, fine, ok to be in the cave ... but I wish for more.

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