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September 16, 2007
Batgirl was a Librarian
Nostalgia post.
Here's the original pilot from 1966 for Batgirl.
Link to it on YouTube here.
Library with secret panel and all.
Stephen
Posted by stephen at September 16, 2007 9:57 PM
Comments
I always maintain that Barbara Gordon (aka Batgirl) was a far better crimefighter later on, after being paralysed by the Joker and wheelchair-bound, when she became "Oracle", and used her library and information science knowledge to fight crime as an information broker working with computer communications systems.
Posted by: Andrew at September 16, 2007 11:42 PM
And even better ... since 1989 Batgirl has been known as Oracle. Though her character is paralyzed, she becomes Batman’s sole source of information. From Wikipedia: "In a world increasingly centered on technology and information, she possesses a genius-level intellect; photographic memory; deep knowledge of computers and electronics; expert skills as a hacker; and graduate training in library sciences." Cool!
Posted by: Michelle Dollinger at September 17, 2007 12:53 PM
Hi Stephen,
I'm looking forward to meeting you on Wednesday when you come to speak at Allen County Public Library. Thanks for the link to Batgirl. Now I have a new role model!
Melissa Kiser
Grabill Branch Manager
Allen County Public Library
Posted by: Melissa Kiser at September 17, 2007 8:40 PM
Thank you Stephen!! I'm going to a costume party as Batgirl this Saturday and will enjoy watching this at home tonight!
Posted by: Kelly at September 17, 2007 9:48 PM