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Avidchick is channeling her inner Batgirl babe. And girl looks damn fine. Her hero costume is beyond fresh thanks to a fun imagination and Target's toy department. I'm digging all of her accessories — a gold belt, cape, and mask are essential elements to getting her look right. Amazing! Come back and tell us what you have on! Congrats to avidchick! Everyone else, join the Look of the Day Read more
Newsflash: Batman was not only a degrading husband, but a sexist employer to boot. In the following PSA for the Federal Equal Pay Law, Batgirl argues that she's underpaid and deserves to earn the same wages as Robin. Although Batgirl's timing is a bit manipulative — a ticking bomb is about to blow Batman a new one and she's his only hope for escape — girlfriend's request is warranted. But Read more
While everyone has been breathlessly awaiting the arrival of Spider-Man 3 this Friday, I came across an old commercial from 1974 for the Federal Equal Pay Law featuring Yvonne Craig as Batgirl. In the 30-second spot, Batgirl comes across Batman and Robin all tied up, yet before she helps them, she speaks her mind about getting paid the same as Robin since they do the same labor. I think this ad Read more
Catwoman's been the constant foil to Batman since the series first aired in the 1960s. Now, with every new Batman film, we're treated to a new incarnation of the ultimate supervillain — the latest being taken on by Anne Hathaway. Today, we got the first peek of that version from The Dark Knight Rises — a seriously tough, motorcycle-riding, leather-clad Catwoman, which got us thinking about Read more
As fashion powerhouse Anna Wintour recently said, "Geeks can be chic." Though that statement is nothing new to us, it is fun to see geek pop up in unexpectedly glamorous ways. Our current glam geek obsession is Batman jewelry — we were often caught channeling Batgirl on the playground, after all. The simple aesthetic of the Caped Crusader makes for some surprisingly pretty designs. While we Read more
