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I've never really heard of Harper row and have 0 clue how she came into play in the batfam. Would you explain? If you could?
Hello my friend and welcome to one of the coolest characters in batfam.
Harper Row
So Harper, superhero name Bluebird. She first met Batman when he saved her brother Cullen from being beaten up for being gay. And as is the history with these things she was like that dude is awesome and continued to annoy him by following him around the city. But Bruce is being a dick (he’s grieving over Damian), so Harper approaches Bruce in civilian form, not knowing he’s Batman, with plans she thinks will help him. Bruce realizes that this kid has stuff and he sees how she treats him, she knows he’s in pain, so he approaches her as Batman. And apologizes. Then she is all badass and saves his life by restarting his heart with jumper cables.
She earns Tim Drake’s trust after she stows away on his plane, and they have some adventures. Timmy tries to play the hero role and keep her safe but she quickly shows him that’s not what she’s all about. Cassandra Cain and Harper have a complicated relationship, but it’s a good one.
The best part tho is DC did something right (for once) and confirmed Harper as bisexual! As in they let her say the words.
Harper Row Reading:
Batman Eternal #2, #5, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #19, #25, #26, #36, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #47, #48, #49, #50,#51, #52
Batman & Robin Eternal #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26
Batman (N52) #1, #7, #12, #18, #25, #28, #29, #35, #39, #40
Batgirl #47, #49, #50, #51, #52
DC’s Bombshells #8, #19, #37
Where to start reading Harper Row and Cullen Row?
Let’s start first with Harper
Batman vol.2 #1, 7, 12, 18, 25, 28-29
Detective Comics vol.2 #21
Batman Eternal #2, 5, 8, 12-17, 19*
and now onto Cullen
Batman vol.2 #12, 18, 25, 29
Detective Comics vol.2 #21
Batman Eternal #2, 5, 12
*Batman Eternal is ongoing now so be sure to check that out