DC: 10 Best Batgirl Suits From The Comics, Ranked

The Bat-Family have had quite the variety of fashion styles over the many decades. Batman has more suits than a professional tailor and Robins have been through enough designs to fill a museum. Batgirl is no different, as the multiple faces of the Batgirl moniker have worn different suits.

Whether it’s Barbara Gordo,n who has been Batgirl longer than anyone else, or her successors such as Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown; Batgirl has seen a lot of redesigns since her debut, some not doing too well while others have become iconic looks for one of DC’s greatest heroes.

10 Rebirth Batgirl

Sometimes a drastic change in appearance helps breathe new life into a character. In the case of the Rebirth redesign of Barbara Gordon’s Batgirl, it certainly left some fans loving it, but others not so much. It’s an interesting design, with the cowl swapped for a mask with bat ears.

The short cape, gray bodysuit, and yellow accessories harken back to some of her more classic designs such as the Bronze Age design, but the mask with the more exposed face is reminiscent of Alicia Silverstone’s Batgirl from the guilty pleasure Batman & Robin. Some fans viewed it as a great homage to the past while others felt it was a downgrade from what Barbara had worn prior.

9 Bronze Age Batgirl

In the 1970s, Barbara ditched the black bodysuit for a more conventional batsuit for the time. The gray suit with blue cowl and cape became a staple for Barbara Gordon for decades and would be what Rebirth was attempting to recreate.

This design would return in certain comics such as Batgirl: Year One. Even animation would adapt this version of Batgirl with Batman: The Animated Series as well as episodes of Batman: The Brave And The Bold.

8 Batgirl Beyond

Worn by the mysterious Nissa, Batgirl Beyond is more akin to how Bruce Wayne or Cassandra Cain used to operate than Barbara. She protects the lower-class areas of Gotham City wearing a suit that fits the cyberpunk aesthetic of the high-tech future while nodding back to the past.

The symbol is similar to the Injustice Batgirl while her suit more or less resembles a more high-tech version of Batman’s many suits from the comics. Not much is known about Nissa since she only had one appearance in the comics.

7 Classic Black And Yellow Batgirl

Before even Batman was known for wearing black, it was Barbara Gordon who donned the color first. Coinciding with her debut on the Adam West Batman series, Batgirl was introduced into the realm of comics in Detective Comics #359 in 1967, sporting the black suit with yellow accessories that would be a staple of the character for many years.

In terms of design, it’s actually much different from her Yvonne Craig counterpart, but it’s a design that helped her stand out from Batman and Robin. In the early 2000s, this classic design would return to be Batgirl’s main design until upgraded with the New 52 design.

6 Injustice Batgirl

Appearing in both the Injustice: Gods Among Us comics and video game, Barbara Gordon was given a suit that is built to fight Superman’s regime. It retains many familiar elements: yellow symbol, purple accents, and her long red hair flowing out the back of the cowl.

However, the symbol is much more armored and sprawls across her torso and transitions into shoulder pads. The suit overall is built to be armored similar to Batman’s suit, giving her a dynamic design that had only been seen in the likes of New 52 and the Batman: Arkham series.

5 Cassandra Cain’s Black Bat

The best fighter to take on the moniker of Batgirl, Cassandra Cain was given a whole new design for the Batgirl costume. Unlike Barbara or Stephanie, Cass wears a suit that covers every inch of her body and face, even obstructing her mouth to create a more intimidating presence.

This design fits Cass’ character, being a silent warrior trained from birth to be the ultimate assassin. She’d have no reason to show her face in any way. The all-black and faceless design also leans into the original idea of Batman being an urban boogeyman for Gotham’s criminals to fear.

4 Stephanie Brown

Stephanie Brown has gone through many vigilante identities over the years. One of her first was being Barbara Gordon’s apprentice as the new Batgirl. Her design for Batgirl pays homage to Yvonne Craig by having a heavy emphasis on purple with a bright yellow symbol and utility belt.

This color scheme clashes with Stephanie’s blond hair rather well and her specialty with bo staff and escrima along with her bright demeanor helped her stand out from Barbara and Cass. Though she will be more famous for her time as the hero Spoiler, Stephanie remains an iconic Batgirl.

3 Fear State Batgirl

After the more divisive Rebirth design, Barbara was given yet another makeover and during the Fear State event, she was unveiled with a suit that can best be described as simple yet effective. There are elements of Cassandra Cain with it being a uniformed look, she retains her Burnside cowl, and she has the long cape from New 52.

Brand new to the suit is the bright blue with a yellow and black cape. Many fans were happy with the design, calling it a proper mix of old and new that fits Barbara Gordon.

2 New 52 Batgirl

With the New 52 relaunch of DC, famous comic book writer Gail Simone brought back Barbara Gordon as Batgirl. As a result, Barbara was given a suit that brought her back to her roots. All black with golden accessories, it’s a more advanced suit that looks straight out of Batman’s armory.

This would be the quintessential Batgirl suit for DC and fans alike, as it would be seen in many adaptations including being the basis for Batgirl’s design in Batman: Arkham Knight. It gave Barbara a much-needed upgrade while still retaining all the elements fans expected from a Batgirl suit.

1 Batgirl Of Burnside

New 52 had two different styles for Batgirl, the second being a more grounded design that is the closest that the comics have gotten Barbara to resemble Yvonne Craig’s portrayal. It also matches Barbara’s modus operandi since she tends to operate on her own as Batgirl, so high-tech armor is not really something she can make.

As Batgirl, Barbara tends to make her own equipment and if she’s working off of middle-class wages, then it makes sense for her to rework leather biker gear into a uniform. The purple is just the right shade, the detachable cape is a neat touch, and the design makes Batgirl at her most distinguished. Fans loved this suit so much that it is even getting adapted into live-action form with the Batgirl movie.

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