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Shadow of the Batgirl (2026 Edition)

Author Sarah Kuhn
Illustrated by Nicole Goux
Paperback
6"W x 9"H | 13 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Aug 04, 2026 | 208 Pages | 9781799510864
Age 13-17 years
FOC May 4, 2026 | Catalog April 2026

Cassandra Cain, teenage assassin, isn't exactly Batgirl material...yet. Will she step out of the shadows and overcome her greatest obstacle—that voice inside her head telling her she can never be a hero?

Lucky for Cass, she won't have to defy her destiny alone. With the help of her new mentors, noodle shop owner Jackie Fujikawa Yoneyama and a librarian named Barbara Gordon, she'll attempt to answer this question the only way she knows how: learning everything she possibly can about her favorite hero. The only problem is that Batgirl hasn't been seen in Gotham for years...can Cass find Batgirl before her father destroys the world she has grown to love? Or will she have to take on a heroic mantle of her very own?

Sarah Kuhn, author of Heroine Complex and I Love You So Mochi, teams with edgy artist Nicole Goux to tell the harrowing story of a girl who overcomes the odds to find her unique identity, in a gripping DC original graphic novel for young adults.
Sarah Kuhn is the acclaimed author of the Heroine Complex series and several celebrated YA novels including I Love You So Mochi. Known for blending humor, heart, and cultural specificity, Kuhn brings emotional depth and empowerment to every story she writes.

Nicole Goux is an award-winning illustrator known for her dynamic storytelling in Shadow of the Batgirl, Everyone’s a Critic, and Fungirl. Her work is celebrated for expressive acting, bold graphic style, and a deep focus on character emotion.
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About

Cassandra Cain, teenage assassin, isn't exactly Batgirl material...yet. Will she step out of the shadows and overcome her greatest obstacle—that voice inside her head telling her she can never be a hero?

Lucky for Cass, she won't have to defy her destiny alone. With the help of her new mentors, noodle shop owner Jackie Fujikawa Yoneyama and a librarian named Barbara Gordon, she'll attempt to answer this question the only way she knows how: learning everything she possibly can about her favorite hero. The only problem is that Batgirl hasn't been seen in Gotham for years...can Cass find Batgirl before her father destroys the world she has grown to love? Or will she have to take on a heroic mantle of her very own?

Sarah Kuhn, author of Heroine Complex and I Love You So Mochi, teams with edgy artist Nicole Goux to tell the harrowing story of a girl who overcomes the odds to find her unique identity, in a gripping DC original graphic novel for young adults.

Creators

Sarah Kuhn is the acclaimed author of the Heroine Complex series and several celebrated YA novels including I Love You So Mochi. Known for blending humor, heart, and cultural specificity, Kuhn brings emotional depth and empowerment to every story she writes.

Nicole Goux is an award-winning illustrator known for her dynamic storytelling in Shadow of the Batgirl, Everyone’s a Critic, and Fungirl. Her work is celebrated for expressive acting, bold graphic style, and a deep focus on character emotion.

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