Can I be honest and just say that I'm not feeling this book anymore? I'm actually even thinking of canceling it, something that I didn't think possible ten issues ago.
We get another Baddie of the Month this issue, in the form of Ragdoll, a hired killer (with an affinity for monkeys, apparently). Barbara's roommate Alysia gets trapped in some sort of struggle between Mr. Rain and Knightfall; the latter wanted to send a warning to him not to pollute Gotham (or something), but the former discovered the plan and sent Ragdoll to stop her agents, namely, Alysia and her friends. Batgirl naturally saves the day.
My problem is that I'm not really sure what motivates either Knightfall or Mr. Rain. Wasn't Mr. Rain in the business of growing organs for wealthy clients while living on his eco-friendly farm? Why then is he polluting Gotham? Also, isn't Knightfall just trying to kill criminals? Is she really going after corrupt corporations? It sort of fights in her self-appointed role as Gotham's protector, but it's still a totally different kettle of fish than secretly manipulating gangs behind the scene. Also, wouldn't Rain actually be the type of person who she'd cultivate as an ally, given his connections?
Along the way, we're also supposed to believe that Barbara is still carrying a torch for Ricky the car thief. Maybe now that he's suing her dad for using excessive force she can move onto someone else? I'm not sure that I'll be there for that moment, though.
** (two of five stars)
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