I never read Bryan Q. Miller’s apparently excellent Batgirl series, which saw vigilante Stephanie Brown donning a rather awesome black and purple costume to assume the role of Gotham’s girliest protector. But I know one group of fans who read it and loved it enough to take their fandom to the ultimate level – a fan film! Here is the first full trailer for Batgirl: Spoiled.

Hopefully the actual web series itself will be coming shortly. You can find out more about on Facebook.

The cinematography looks very top notch, and they are definitely not skimping on the fighting. Though if I’m being completely honest, I don’t think that costume fits all that well on the actress. She looks a little too much like a delicate cosplayer than an actual vigilante superhero. But she still looks smashing. Plus cameos by Renee Montoya and more? I’m in!

For those who don’t know, Stephanie Brown was a supporting character in the Batman comics in the 90s. She was the daughter of a super-villain, and decided to put on her own costume and call herself Spoiler in order to help Batman and Robin take down her dad. Then Stephanie decided to stick around as the Spoiler, not least of why because she started dating Robin. Stephanie even became Robin herself for a short period of time when her boyfriend gave up the mantle. Stephanie is the only female Robin in regular DC continuity, even if it was short-lived. When her boyfriend came back and took over again, Stephanie moved on and became the new Batgirl, leading a rather popular, quirky and fun series – from what I’ve heard.

Unfortunately, Stephanie’s Batgirl series came to an end when DC rebooted their entire comic universe in the New 52. Stephanie’s time as both Robin and Batgirl was erased from continuity, and she has yet to reappear in the New 52. So sadness for Stephanie fans. Maybe this web series will provide some happiness.