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Jack Phoenix (a comics librarian) @comicslibrarian.com · 09/09/2026

Librarians are already doing the work of superheroes. 📚 What profession deserves more superhero respect? Yet DC Comics refuses to let Barbara Gordon be a librarian again! @timhanley01.bsky.social and I talk Batgirl as librarian on the next Comics Librarian Podcast #comicsky

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Love that show! It's such a delight. I'm curious to see how the American adaptation goes.

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

It's terrible news that Polygon's been gutted like this, and doubly terrible that they let go of Susana, who is hands down one of the best editors I've ever worked with. I'm very proud of all the fun pieces we did together there. Someone needs to snap her up ASAP! You won't regret it!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Could I get the Star Trek TNG books set aside? Thanks!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Ooh, excellent reminder! Gotta check this out, for sure.

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

My condolences, Johanna. KC was a great guy. An important figure in superhero history too, but above all that such a good dude.

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Oh, maybe in the Wonder Woman Psychology book? I did a chapter in that comparing Wertham with Marston that may have touched on it. It's been a while!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I don't think it was me. I've written about it in the Catwoman book, and now the Batgirl book, but not in a standalone piece that I can recall. Apart from an essay back in university!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Interview with Brynne Chandler, THE Batgirl Writer on Batman: The Animated Series thanley.wordpress.com/2025/01/20/i...

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I don't have anything profound to say about it all. It gets worse and worse with each new account. Ultimately, I find a slice of optimism in knowing that the downfall of one grotesque storyteller came about because of the heroism of several courageous storytellers

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Simultaneously sick to my stomach about the disturbing behaviour outlined in yesterday's Gaiman article and awed by the bravery of those who came forward to tell their stories.

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

This post concludes our tour through #NeverASidekick! Thanks for following along and exploring all the fun inside the book. Check out this link to see all the ways you can get a copy! thanley.wordpress.com/11332-2/

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Today, the Batgirls pop up here and there across the Bat-line of books. Cass and Babs are regulars in Birds of Prey, and Cass also has her own book at the moment, though Steph hasn't been seen prominently in a while. The characters remain a fixture, just not a constant one. #NeverASidekick

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Eventually Steph and Cass became Batgirls again, and all three Batgirls teamed up in the aptly named series, Batgirls, that captured the joy and camaraderie of the trio, with their mutual love and support at the forefront of the book. #NeverASidekick

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

A lovely review of my new book!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Thanks so much for the great review!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Stephanie and Cassandra were benched for years following the reboot, but eventually made their way back into the DC universe. Stephanie returned as Spoiler, her past as Robin and Batgirl erased, while Cass came back as Orphan. #NeverASidekick

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

The Batgirl of Burnside run that followed ushered in a new era of fun and frivolity for the newly young Barbara, who got up to all of the usual shenanigans young people get up to. #NeverASidekick

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it! Thorough is my lane, for sure. I love a deep dive!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Thanks, Johanna! I can't believe there are six of them now!

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Johanna Draper Carlson @johannadc.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Some really interesting comic history here!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

With DC's linewide New 52 relaunch in 2011, Barbara returned to the cowl, though writer Gail Simone ensured that the character's history of disability representation wasn't forgotten as Babs dealt with trauma and recovery after a miraculous surgery. #NeverASidekick

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Matt Santori @fotocub.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Halfway through and absolutely loving “Never a Sidekick” by @timhanley01.bsky.social. The history of Batgirl is fascinating!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

So glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for checking it out!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

And the complete hexology, all together. SIX books! My goodness.

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

My books have arrived! And they look so pretty. I'm delighted with how they turned out. #NeverASidekick is real and we brought out a couple Batgirls to celebrate!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

The #NeverASidekick posts are enjoying a holiday break, but will return for a final week soon!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

My girlfriend did a squirrel masterpiece that put me to shame, though.

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Drawing with the nieces today. You can see why I'm a writer and not an artist.

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

It should be coming soon! I hope you enjoy it!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Looking good! So glad it arrived!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

So many feelings! That moment where he zooms in to save the little girl is so quintessentially Superman. I'm trying not to get too hyped because DC, but dang does this feel right so far.

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Just sent it off! Let me know if you received it!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

A Batgirl film was announced in 2017, and Leslie Grace got the role in 2021. The film was shot, then cancelled and shelved by Warner Bros. in a cost-saving measure because they didn't have faith in the project. Every DC movie since has bombed spectacularly. #NeverASidekick

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Technically now, though it's been slow shipping out. We had some delays because of a last minute title change. Ebook is available now, though! Also, I can send you a PDF if you'd like!

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Recent versions of the Bat-gals have been short-lived as well. Ruby Rose and Javicia Leslie starred as versions of Batwoman on The CW, Ella Jay Basco played a new take on Cass Cain in the Birds of Prey movie, and Anna Lore was Steph Brown in Gotham Knights. #NeverASidekick

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Well, I'm getting optimistically hyped about a Superman movie again. Have I been let down before? Oh, so very often. But, Krypto! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhUh...

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Superman | Official Teaser Trailer

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Alicia Silverstone starred as Barbara Wilson, a new version of Batgirl, in Batman and Robin, and her suit was repurposed for Dina Meyer's Barbara Gordon in the short-lived Bird of Prey TV series, where she played Oracle. #NeverASidekick

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Batgirl appeared in a handful of Batman: The Animated series episodes that were a strong showcase for the character, but her biggest role came in The Batman in 2005 when she became the Caped Crusader's first apprentice. #NeverASidekick

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Tim Hanley @timhanley01.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Batgirl was a regular in adaptations, but often in a tertiary role. In the New Adventures of Batman cartoon from the 1970s, she was relegated to subplots focused on the interdimensional imp Bat-mite and his infatuation with her. #NeverASidekick

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