The Batgirls are Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown, a pair of legacy heroes mentored by Barbara Gordon, the second Batgirl.
History
When Barbara was paralysed she was forced to retire from the field, and instead assisted the Bat-Family and superheroes in general as Oracle. During this period, Cassandra and Stephanie each used the Batgirl identity for a time. Barbara eventually had her mobility restored by a spinal implant and reclaimed the cowl, while Cassandra and Stephanie returned to their previous identities as Orphan and Spoiler respectively. After the events of Death Metal, Barbara decided to step aside again, as her time as Batgirl had put great strain on her implant and continuing as an active hero could potentially cause it to fail. She bequeathed the mantle to both of her erstwhile successors and took them under her wing.
See Also
- 33 Appearances of Batgirls (Prime Earth)
- 46 Images that include Batgirls (Prime Earth)
- Team Gallery: Batgirls (Prime Earth)
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