Martial artist? Tech genius? Social media star? Barbara Gordon grew up idolizing Batman(TM), the masked vigilante who protected her home of Gotham City. As she got older, she realized that one person wasn't enough to protect all the people of Gotham City from widespread crime--and she was ready to step up and help. But how did Barbara become Batgirl(TM)? How does she use technology to fight crime? What super-villains has she encountered? In this illustrated biography full of character profiles and fast facts, you'll learn everything you should know about the girl behind the mask.

Author Biography

Matthew K. Manning is the author of over fifty books and dozens of comic books. Over the course of his career, he has written books starring Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Wolverine, the Joker, Scooby-Doo, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, Flash, Thor, Green Lantern, Captain America, the Hulk, Harley Quinn, and the Avengers. Currently the writer for the IDW/DC Comics crossover series Batman/TMNT Adventures, Manning has also written for several other comic book titles, including serving as one of the regular writers for Beware the Batman, The Batman Strikes!, Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures. Visit him online at www.matthewkmanning.com