Batgirl returns with fists, wits, and batarangs

The Advocate reports: Writer Gail Simone discusses the future of Barbara Gordon and her alter ego, the character's loyal gay fans, and the similar struggles both women and the LGBTQ community face in comics.
Why do you think Batgirl has such a big gay following?

I think the slightly superficial and silly reason for her big gay fanbase might be that she's glamorous, bigger than life. She had a yellow purse she went crime-fighting with in the early days, I kid you not. But the deeper answer has always been, I think, that she represents some qualities that people all over the gender/sexuality scales want in their own lives--she's caring, and tolerant, and fierce, and loving, and stylish, and she never apologizes for being who she is. We either want to be that, or have that in a friend or partner, or both. The whole mask/closet metaphor is active as well, as many queer writers have discussed.

Can we expect to see a Batgirl and lesbian superhero Batwoman team up in the near future?

Pretty sure that's the plan. Batwoman drinks well, and Batgirl's just turned 21. I see a lusty pub crawl in the offing.
The whole interview can be read here.

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