Taped Hands Signal a Brutal Fight as DC Unveils Hardcore Batgirl Cover Fans Shouldn’t Miss
A New Detail on the Cover
Cassandra Cain’s Batgirl costume keeps its familiar design on the Batgirl #27 cover, but her hands are wrapped in tape instead of covered by gloves or gauntlets. The look resembles a fighter preparing for battle.
The article notes that the wrapping can help combatants avoid injuring their hands and wrists. Given Cassandra’s readiness for a fight, the detail fits her character.
A Look Back at Cassandra’s Costumes
Cassandra first appeared in Batman #567 wearing a uniform with the Bat Family logo. Later, as Orphan, she wore an outfit with a ninja or ronin appearance, a mask with darkened eyes and stitching shaped like a frown.
After she became Batgirl again, her costume shifted to a black-and-yellow design with a utility belt and cape. Her eyes turned white, while the stitched frown remained, making her look like an established member of the Bat Family.
The Wolverine Pose Connection
The cover’s pose recalls a scene at the end of Uncanny X-Men #132. Wolverine, after being thrown into a sewer by Black Bishop Harry Leland, prepares to fight again with his claws extended.
Cassandra’s stance is similar, though she holds a sword rather than adamantium claws. The article describes Wolverine’s moment as a defining point for the character, when he fought through Hellfire Club members and helped the X-Men survive.
A Long-Awaited Family Fight
The solicitation for Batgirl #27 says David Cain is hunting Cassandra and asks how long she can stay ahead. The story follows her expected fight with her abusive father, whom the article says helped leave her unable to speak for years and used her as a weapon.
The new costume detail has prompted intense online debate, with fans divided over the look. The article says the run by Tate Brombal has centered on Cassandra’s growth, while leaving open whether she will keep the taped hands.
Key points
- Batgirl #27’s cover shows Cassandra Cain with taped hands instead of her usual gloves or gauntlets.
- The pose resembles Wolverine’s final-page stance in Uncanny X-Men #132, but Cassandra carries a sword.
- The issue’s solicitation says David Cain is hunting Batgirl.
- Fans are divided over the costume detail, and its future is uncertain.