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The relationship between Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon is one of DC ’s best . The two first met when he was stillRobinand she wasBatgirland they have been both the best of Friend and passionate lovers . InBatman : The Long Halloween Special # 1 , on sale now in photographic print and digital , DC put a stain new and humorous spin on their first meeting .
The two first met in Batgirl ’s first appearance in 1967’sBatman # 359 , but it would not be until later that they developed the chemistry they are get laid for today . The two formally began date in 1999’sNightwing # 38 , while Barbarawas work as Oracle;the relationship would last for several years , and the two rest friends afterwards . Despite the relatively recent nature of the kinship , later creative teams have prove that the two had touch for each other much earlier in life , and this catch a unparalleled whirl inBatman : The Long Halloween Special . This one - shot , bring out to co-occur with the fabled account ’s 25thanniversary , features Batman , Commissioner Gordon , Alfred , Robin and others at early stage in their career . Set after the events of that taradiddle , the special sees Batman not only fight to take down the Calendar Man , but also total to terms with what has happened to hisfriend Harvey Dent . The one - shot is written and drawn by the original originative team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale ; they are joined by Brennan Wagner on colors and Richard Starkings on letter .
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Commissioner Gordon and Batman are meeting to tattle not only about the Calendar Man ’s law-breaking fling , but also their former supporter Harvey Dent . Gordon then asks if his niece Barbara can go conjuration - or - treating with Robin . ab initio , Batman says nothing , but on Halloween , he show up at Gordon ’s door with Robin . Both are in costume , but since it is Halloween , no one pays them any psyche . Barbara , coif in a antecedent to herclassic Batgirl outfit , is beside herself with felicity . The two make the rounds , gathering candy , until the Bat - Signal flashes in the sky , calling Robin to tariff . Batgirl takes his candy .
As mentioned in the beginning , other creative teams have changed the story of howRobin and Batgirlfirst receive , but this take rank as one of the most unequaled . However , it also honors the character . Dick and Barbara did not instantly become lovers — it was nearly 30 year before they ultimately got together . They are much too young here to sincerely be romantic , but they are obviously going to be smashing friends , and readers can see that here . The playful alchemy and banter are already in position . Furthermore , it hints at theheroic career Batgirl will have — when she fancy Robin and Batman for the first prison term , she is unfazed , and is not intimidate by them in the least .
Dick and Barbara ’s history together is a long and meander one , one that develop organically over the years . Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale putting their own tailspin onRobinandBatgirlmeeting inBatman : The Long Halloween Specialmakes it that much mellisonant .
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