Batgirl Year One
DC · 2003 · 9 issues
About the series
DC’s Batgirl Year One (2003) is a nine-issue miniseries that reimagines Barbara Gordon’s early days as Gotham’s vigilante, co-written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty with Marcos Martín’s clean, expressive art defining its look. Published during a period of renewed interest in legacy heroes, it strips away decades of continuity to focus on Barbara’s rookie struggles, her strained relationship with Batman, and her determination to prove herself on her own terms. A foundational, character-driven origin story, it remains a beloved touchstone for Batgirl fans and a model of how to modernize a classic superhero without losing its heart.