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“He was cocky. It would have been easy not to like him. But he was also kind, and that excused much. Kind, and...a little bit sad, somehow. I didn't understand that about him back then. But we were just kids.”

Quote by Gail Simone

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Batgirl (2011-2016) #3

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Gail Simone
Gail Simone

Gail Simone is an American writer known for her work in comics. Born on July 29, 1974, she has made a name for herself in the comic industry since the early 2000s. Simone is praised for her deep understanding of complex characters and her creative reimagining of traditional superhero stories. more

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