Who Is Barbara Gordon? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Barbara Gordon is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 4,635 comic issue appearances. Barbara Gordon was the first modern age Batgirl until she was brutally shot by the Joker, rendering her paralyzed from the waist down. Barbara reinvented herself as Oracle, providing intelligence to the DCU heroes and leading the Birds of Prey. She has recently become Batgirl once again to protect Gotham City.

Who is Barbara Gordon?

Disambiguation Oracle / Batgirl This page is for the 2nd Batgirl , Barbara Gordon. 1st Batgirl: Bette Kane 3rd Batgirl: Helena Bertinelli 4th Batgirl: Cassandra Cain 5th Batgirl: Charlie Gage-Radcliffe 6th Batgirl: Stephanie Brown Pre-New 52, Barbara was also known as Oracle , the behind-the-scenes coordinator/leader of the Birds of Prey . In New 52 continuity, she's once again the current Batgirl , a member of the Birds of Prey. Her past from before the launch of the new 52 is relatively intact, only that the Joker' attack on her did not leave her permanently paralyzed and she was able to recover after a long period of physiotherapy. Origin Batgirl Year One While attending a costume party dressed as a female counterpart of Batman , Barbara Gordon witnesses the kidnapping of billionaire Bruce Wayne by super-villain Killer Moth . She prevents this and without realizing it, draws the attention of the Dark Knight. This event begins Barbara's path in crime fighting. In the New 52, Barbara, alongside with her brother, was visiting her father in the Police Station of Gotham City, under the excuse of needing it as part of a college project.

Key facts

Barbara Gordon is of human origin and first appeared in "The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi". The character is published by DC Comics. With 4,635 recorded issue appearances, Barbara Gordon ranks among the most featured characters in comics.