The recent announcement that the extremely anticipated HBO Max movieBatgirlhas been shelved has left a large department of DC fans disappoint and even furious . This was extend to be not only the first ever Batgirl motion-picture show but also was meant to boast Michael Keaton ’s Caped Crusader in his first pic appearance sinceBatman Returnshit moving picture theaters 30 years ago .

The dynamic between an aged Batman and a youthful Batgirl was something audiences were look frontward eagerly . woefully , they wo n’t get to see that in live - action mechanism anytime soon . However , there have been many wholesome present moment in the Thomas Nelson Page of DC Comics between Batman and the numerous individual who have donned the Batgirl costume .

Batman Adopts Cassandra Cain

Cassandra Cain ’s beginner , David Caine , who previously served as one ofBruce Wayne ’s trainers , attempts to kill Commissioner Gordon inBatgirl # 6 . Cassandra fights him and even manages to throw him off a roof before saving him . This impresses Batman , who hugs her and adopts her into the family .

It ’s a particular moment for both characters because Batman realizes he has found an ideal Batgirl replacing , whereas Cassandra find a Modern family that ’s guaranteed to process her better than her founding father . Cassandra ’s adherence to the no - killing rule is a confirmation that she and Batman are like - minded , hence they just might work well together .

Barbara Eavesdrops On A Conversation

InUntold Legend of the Batman # 3,a teenage Barbara Gordon spots her father let a conversation with Batman . She listen in on their conversations and upon realizing how committed the Caped Crusader is to save the urban center , she vows to be just like him .

Every superhero has a moment that inspires them to save the world and for Barbara , this is it . She is impressed by the Caped Crusader ’s views and it does n’t take long for her to see herself in him . Batman ’s conversation with Commissioner Gordon also teaches Barbara the importance of working with others , and throughout her sprightliness , she stay a squad player .

Stephanie Is Reunited With Bruce

After using the Omega Sanction to enthral Batman back in fourth dimension , one ofthe dear Superman villains , Darkseid , leaves behind a body , making people think he is dead . When Bruce returns inBruce Wayne : The Road Home , he poses as a superhero key out Casper so as to supervise how Stephanie Brown is fairing as Batgirl . Soon , she notice who he is and breathes her sigh of relief , knowing he is still alive .

As one of the reference that have been prosperous enough to don various superhero costume , Stephanie has a snug human relationship with Batman . Not only has she been Batgirl , but she has also served as Robin and Spoiler . Her dejection after Batman ’s disappearing is therefore graspable . So much is her excitement upon her reunion that she gives him a playful slap .

Batman Gets Cassandra Her First Ever Birthday Gift

InBatgirl # 33 , Cassandra becomes overwhelmed with the motivation to keep her natal day like everyone else . Her tough father refuses to tell her the date , despite pinning him to the all , so she becomes desolate . When she flummox back home , she find oneself Batman waiting for her with a birthday endowment .

As a sire , David has always been more unrestrained about his own career than parenting . He is also too severely - moil that he considers celebrations to be irrelevant . Batman , on the other hand , understands how to hoodwink between being a proper male parent public figure and a mentor . The excitement splattered over Cassandra ’s face when she have her first gift warms the hearts of readers in an instant .

Elizabeth Frees Batman From A Genie Spell

A crook converts Batman into a djinni InDetective Comics # 24 , create him obey every command . Though it ’s hinted that the former Batman is gone incessantly , Elizabeth Kane incur a way to release him after accessing his djinni lamp .

As capable as Batman is , this is one of the situations that he would have never obtain out of without help . The Caped Crusader feels lost but fortuitously , Elizabeth figures out the perfect way to free him . Even well is the bosom between Batman , Robin , and Batgirl when that finally happens , with the trio anticipate to always deposit to each other .

Batman Encourages Barbara To Wear Her Costume Again

After an attack by General Scarr inDetective Comics # 491,Barbara , who also doubles as Head of the Social Services Department becomes so traumatise that she chooses to stop working as Batgirl . In spite of that , Batman has a long talk with her , advance her to tackle her fears . She thus take up her responsibility .

There have been a couple oftimes when popular superheroes resignedin both the comics and on screen . Barbara ’s decisiveness to give up make believe sense because Scarr physically hurt her . She also happens to have a much more peaceful job . But since he bang how valuable she is , Batman move over her what is perhaps one of the respectable peppiness talks in DC Comics .

Cassandra Makes Batman Think She’s Going To Kill

InBatgirl # 6 , Cassandra and Batman pursue criminals together and when she captures one of them who happens to be a murderer , she chooses to shortly stop his middle . This shocks Batman , who thinks she is about to kill him . It turns out she only wanted to see his chemical reaction ad they express joy about it .

Cassandra is always a austere individual , so watching her being playful for once feels refreshing . The horror on Batman ’s face is uproarious too since he had always trusted Cassandra never to take such an activity . Luckily , that does n’t happen and as is the norm , the duo capture all the criminals and takes them into custody .

Batman Settles A Feud Between Barbara And Selina

Batgirl and Catwoman have n’t always seen eye to eye and inBatman Confidential " # 17,their feud almost turns tragic . Selina steal a notebook from the Gordon library , forcing Barbara to go after her . The two pursual each other through the street of Gotham and puzzle each other up before Batman originate a truce .

The feud mostly stems from jealousy , with Selina conceive that Barbara is taking too much of Batman ’s time . This puts Batman in a dilemma . Even though Selina is keener on committing niggling law-breaking , she is still one ofBatman ’s good honey pursuit . Barbara , on the other hand , is skillful at impart down baddies . It ’s , therefore , a relief when Batman brings them to an apprehension .

Bruce Promises To Fund Barbara’s Campaign

After two years of serving as Batgirl , Barbara decides to become a congresswoman in Washington DC . Though Bruce is sad that she ’ll be leaving , he assure to fund her campaign and ensure she win , which she does .

It ’s a moment that highlights Bruce ’s generous nature . Though his preference would be for Barbara to run for part in Gotham where a lot of variety take to bump , he still supports her decision . And when she add up back after her stint in congress , she is glad to find out that he ensured no one took her point .

Batman Trains Cassandra Again

InBatgirl ( Vol . 1 ) # 4,Cassandra lose her ability to study people ’s minds after a telepath rewire her mental capacity . This wee-wee her no longer capable to do her Book of Job effectively so Batman encourage her and trains her again .

Just as Barbara almost afford up once , Cassandra virtually follow the same path . But Batman is n’t one to sit and take in as he attend those mass lose everything they cherished . He , therefore , guarantee that Cassandra requires just about every skill she had . He equips her with some new convenience too .

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Batman promises to adopt Cassandra Cain in Batgirl#6

Barbara eavesdrops on her father’s conversation in Untold Legend of the Batman #3

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Barbara Gordon runs for office in Detective Comics #424

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