Batgirl: Year One

In 2003, DC Comics revisited Barbara Gordon’s origins with Batgirl: Year One, a single-issue series written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty with art by Marcos Martín. This tightly focused story reimagines the debut of the iconic heroine, balancing action, character, and the gritty yet hopeful tone of the Batman family’s early years. It stands as a definitive modern take on Batgirl’s beginnings, celebrated by fans for its clear-eyed storytelling and Martín’s expressive, dynamic visuals.