BATGIRL #16 CVR A DAVID TALASKI

Batgirl #16 closes the War of Shadows saga with Batgirl confronting heaven’s gates at Samsara and the fallout of a battle that reshapes her world. As the League of Shadows and the Unburied clash over a stolen paradise, the issue asks who Batgirl will become when faced with overwhelming loss and near-certain death. Written by Tate Brombal with art by Takeshi Miyazawa, the story delivers sharp dialogue, dynamic action, and emotional depth that push Barbara Gordon’s vigilante resolve to its limit. This softcover edition runs 32 pages of high-stakes drama, supported by two striking cover variants—David Talaski’s main design and Jorge Fornes’s card stock variant—collecting a pivotal moment in the ongoing War of Shadows arc. A finale that blends mythic stakes with intimate choice, inviting both longtime readers and newcomers to witness Batgirl’s turning point.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans who enjoy dark, mythic superhero epics with moral complexity
• Readers who appreciate character-driven stories about identity, duty, and sacrifice
• Fans of dynamic action and cinematic panels featuring Batgirl's resourcefulness
• New readers curious about Batgirl's development and the War of Shadows arc