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“I'm not Barbara Gordon. I have to keep remembering that. Tonight, I'm not Barbara. Tonight, I'm not the Police Commissioner's daughter. Tonight, I'm the one who pored over the details of the confidential police and reports when her dad wasn't looking. I'm the one who recognized the vintage costumes you wear. Tonight? Tonight, I'm Batgirl.”

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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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