Batgirl

Barbara Gordon was the first modern age Batgirl until she was brutally shot by the Joker, rendering her paralyzed from the waist down. Barbara reinvented herself as Oracle, providing intelligence to the Bat Family and leading the Birds of Prey. She has recently become Batgirl once again to protect Gotham City.

Intellect Batgirl Abilities Batgirl Abilities Regardless of the version or universe, Barbara is always portrayed as someone with a genius level intellect. In the New 52 it has been shown how fast she can cross informations to get what she wants and how, during her life, people have always called her "talented", "decided", "obstinate" and "exceptional". Among the activities in which she stands out there are ballet, martial arts and science. She also has an eidetic memory. In issue #9 it is shown that she is also familiar with Kanji.

As Oracle, she was a genius, possessing extensive knowledge in numerous different fields of study, making her an adept leader, detective, computer scientist, linguist, and combatant. After the Joker shot her, causing her paraplegia, Barbara decided to continue fighting crime from behind the scenes. Although she is no longer on the field fighting criminals head to head, she has shown to be one of the most resourceful and greatest crime fighters on earth. Her brilliance in computer science has allowed to direct the Birds of Prey by computer; hack the most well-protected systems; guard her own equipment from infiltration; and access security cameras and footage as effective means of surveillance and to aid in her detective work, among seemingly limitless other uses. She has formed connections with numerous different superhero teams and individuals, often times assisting them when they require information and reference. Oracle also has large databases on various superheroes and villains alike, utilizing the information she has attained in her investigations.

During the Bruce Wayne: Murderer/Fugitive storyline, Barbara reveals that she passed the bar exam "for the hell of it," earning a Juris Doctor degree, and later took an extension course to receive a Masters of Law from Harvard University.

Unarmed Combat Barbara is also a master martial artist. After her paralysis, Richard Dragon trained her to fight and protect herself from the wheelchair. She was once able to knock away Tarantula while in her wheelchair. As Batgirl, Barbara was also a skilled acrobat. In issue #0 of her New 52 title, she says she had been taking self-defense classes since she was six. She is trained in boxing, Dragon Style Kung Fu, Judo, stick fighting, and many more. Even when crippled, she more than held her own in many fights.

Sensitivity Barbara is the Bat Family member who thinks the most about the impact her actions may have on the marginalized population of Gotham. She wonders if the superhero game is the right path for the city. She goes easy on the thieves and bandits that are on this life for lack of better choices. She was even able to understand some villains' issues. To sum up, she can walk on others' shoes and reflect on her own actions, what makes her an unique member of the Bat Family.

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