Looks like Christmas has come early for Batman fans, as news of his April 10th, 2010 return spreads like wildfire. Must be nice when you know your favorite character will eventually return no matter what. Captain America, Superman, Hal Jordan, Thor, we all knew they wouldn't stay dead, and or missing, forever. But what happens when your favorite character isn't a mainstream iconic symbol? News and speculation of their return is practically non-existent and even if they do return, how long will it last, and will they even be the same character? With the announcement that Bruce Wayne will in fact becoming back to us, I decided to track down any and all information regarding the return of MY favorite character, Batgirl. Oh my bad, Cassandra Cain. Who apparently no longer had any desire to carry on the Bat-Mantle after her "adoptive" father disappeared.
The last time we saw Cass she was helping her best, and pretty much only, friend, Stephine Brown. When all of the sudden she decided to up and quit. Stating that she was loyal to the man, not the symbol (which seems to be a contradiction from her previous position).
News of Cassandra's return has been limited, but I did manage to track down several encouraging pieces of information. Lets start with the "Note to the Editor" which appeared at the end of Batgirl #2.
A very "big" way? 2010? Could the DCU have plans to involve Cassandra Cain in Bruce Wayne's return? Let the speculation begin. Although I found this snippet encouraging, I wanted more. Sadly I have yet to track down any recent developments, however I did come across a couple other interesting quotes. During an August 20, 2009 interview with current Batgirl writer, Brian Q. Miller, Newsarama asked the question:
To which Miller responded -One of the scenes was Cassandra handing over the Batgirl costume. What does that scene mean?
We'll get into what Cassandra has been doing at a later point. But we also didn't want to immediately start with the very muddy waters of several Batgirls right away in the first issue. But we'll get into what Cassandra did when she left.
But you've got Cassandra who, in the previous Batgirl run, it's her redemption. By the end of the run, she was on the slate to be adopted by Bruce Wayne. So finally, she's put her issues with her bad dad to bed and she's on the road to recovery through Bruce Wayne. And what happens when that rug comes out from under her? What happens when you've finally found your place and your perfect father figure, and you're accepted, and then the person responsible for that is gone? That's obviously going to send you into a little bit of a tailspin. It's a curve ball.
It appears as if Miller does in fact intend to reveal what Cassandra Cain was doing during her absence.
(I can not verify the authenticity of the following)
I also came across the blog of Funnybook Babylon, which had posted a Q&A session with Dan Didio, Senior Vice President — Executive Editor of DC Comics, taken during the DC Nation Toronto Fan Expo, August 29th, 2009.
Wow, really? Batgirl ( Stephanie Brown) moving into the old Batcave with Barbara Gordon? Why not, nobody else is using it. Cassandra coming back, and not as a villain? It seems as if Cassandra Cain is posed to make a big return in 2010, the same year Bruce Wayne returns. Coincidence? What are your thoughts? Do you think fans have warmed up to the new Batgirl? Are you interested in how Cassandra will return? Will she once again take up the mantle of Batgirl?Final updates - Batgirl moving into the old Batcave with Babs Gordon, big Cass Cain storyline in 2010 where she will not be a villain
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