Who was the 1st Batgirl?

Although the character Betty Kane was introduced into publication in 1961 by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff as Bat-Girl, she was replaced by Barbara Gordon in 1967, who later came to be identified as the iconic Batgirl.
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Who was the second Batgirl?

1 Cassandra Cain

Cassandra was trained since birth to be nothing else but an assassin; she was even taught never to speak. However, that did not stop her from becoming the Black Bat AKA the second Batgirl.
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Who came first Batgirl or Batwoman?

The original Batwoman stopped making appearances in the 1960s because Batgirl, who was introduced in 1961, quickly stole the spotlight. Batwoman finally returned to the comics in 2006, reimagined as Kate Kane, Bruce Wayne's cousin.
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Is Barbara Gordon the first Batgirl?

Barbara Gordon was the first Batgirl, a teenage vigilante inspired by Batman but also her foster father, Police Commissioner Jim Gordon. A life-changing encounter with the Joker made her lose the use of her legs, but she didn't let that stop her.
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Who is the 3rd Batgirl?

Stephanie Brown is the daughter of the Cluemaster, one of Gotham City third-rate villains. To ruin his schemes, she became the vigilante Spoiler. She eventually grew into becoming the third Batgirl.
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Who is the 4th Batgirl?

Subject 04: Cassandra Cain AKA 4th Batgirl.
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Who is the fourth Batgirl?

Trained from birth as the ultimate killing machine, Cassandra Cain found a new life as the fourth Batgirl and, eventually, Orphan, a cherished part of the Batman family. No one in the Batman Family had an easy childhood, but Cassandra Cain may have had the worst.
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What happened to the first Batgirl?

At first, she said she got hurt. During an interview, the 34-year-old Orange Is the New Black actress revealed the real reason she decided to resign from her role as Batwoman was largely due to an injury she sustained on-set of the show in 2019.
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How many Batgirl are there?

Batgirl has officially been represented by four different characters – and two claimants – beginning with her introduction in 1961.
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Why is it Batwoman not Batgirl?

Rather than being related to Batwoman, she's the daughter of Commissioner Gordon. This Batgirl is a “genius-level hacker and information broker, and an expert martial artist,” according to DC Universe. Barbara has also worked under the name Oracle.
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Is there a difference between Batgirl and Batwoman?

No, they are not the same character, and in true comic book style, several different characters have taken the mantles of Batwoman and Batgirl over the years.
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Is Batgirl Alfred's niece?

Batgirl was Batman's second sidekick. She was the niece of Alfred Pennyworth.
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Who was the best Batgirl?

1 Stephanie Brown

Stephanie is one of the best versions of Batgirl because of her winning combination of engaging personality and an intriguing backstory. She's the daughter of the Cluemaster, a Batman villain, but she fights against her criminal upbringing to become a hero, ultimately turning him in.
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Who is Batgirl's secret identity?

The following is a list of persons who know Batgirl's secret identity as Barbara Gordon, daughter of Commissioner James Gordon.
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Is Cassandra Cain the best fighter?

There have been a handful of Batgirls in DC Comics continuity, and now Nightwing has just revealed to fans that Cassandra Cain's version of the character is the best fighter in the Bat-Family!
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Why is there a black Batwoman?

The series first debuted in 2019 with actor Ruby Rose — who is white — playing the lead, but she left after one season. “I'm the first Black Batwoman after there was an actress playing Batwoman,” Leslie said. “So this beautiful blessing kind of came from a need for a new actress to play the character.”
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Is Barbara Kean Harley Quinn?

Barbara Kean was portrayed by Erin Richards. During the run of the show, the showrunners considered turning Barbara Kean into the iconic Batman villain Harley Quinn, the sidekick and girlfriend of the Joker.
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Who Ruby Rose Husband?

In 2014, Rose was engaged to fashion designer Phoebe Dahl; in December 2015, they ended their romantic relationship. Rose was in a relationship with singer Jess Origliasso of The Veronicas from October 2016 to April 2018, having previously dated in 2008.
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Did Nightwing and Batgirl have a baby?

Jacob Grayson (The New Order)
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Who was the very first Robin?

The character's first incarnation, Dick Grayson, debuted in Detective Comics #38 (April 1940). Conceived as a way to attract young readership, Robin garnered overwhelmingly positive critical reception, doubling the sales of the Batman titles.
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Why did Cassandra Cain stop being Batgirl?

Batgirl Rising

After Batman's return, it was revealed that Cassandra had handed over her Batgirl mantle to Stephanie, acting in accords with her mentor's order in the event of his death or disappearance and because giving over the role would help Stephanie become a stronger hero.
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Is Cassandra Cain Batman's daughter?

Cassandra Cain is a member of the Batman Family and protege of Batman. The daughter of assassins David Cain and Lady Shiva, she was raised to become the greatest weapon for the League of Assassins. However, horrified from her first killing, she fled to the Batman Family for protection.
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Who was the third Robin?

4. No, this is the third Robin, Tim Drake, the Robin who most resembles his mentor in intellect and demeanor.
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