Batgirl Appreciation Blog

do u guys ever think about how the Batgirl name means different things for Steph n Cass n how it makes perfect sense that for Steph is temporary but not for Cass. For Steph is a symbol of acceptance, of belonging n respect, but it's important that she goes back to spoiler eventually bcs these are concepts to internalized n then carry with u, to now have a choice in how much you want to belong, and how far away or close you want to be but always always as a choice.... and even more after what happened with Robin..... But for Cass it means all of these, and more because it's concept a rule a moral high ground the symbol of the bat means not killing, not death. And she would do anything to embody that, she will pour herself n all her soul to finally BE THAT..... she has to be a bat

Disclaimer: I’m not schizophrenic, just very tired of ableism in comics (and occasionally fandom). Using one of my blorbos as an example.

Hallucinations and psychosis suddenly making Todd an uncontrollable fountain of rage and fear? No. Hallucinations and psychosis peaking at a time Todd was estranged from his support network giving Ian an in to gaslight and manipulate him? While also making him more impulsive? Yes.

Victim blaming? No! Todd still being accountable for many of his actions? Yes!

I said this on the other hellsite but the reason Cass fights with Lady Shiva are so memorable is because Shiva isn't just a prop, she serves the fucking narrative, she's not an obstacle, she's a legitimate challenge and is there to further Cassandra's journey as a character.

So yeah it's pretty insulting just to see her seemingly used as some big boss battle for Dinah in her new series and nothing beyond that.