Rafael Albuquerque – Variant Batgirl #41 Cover
The famous Batman universe series of comics, had some controversy, due to issues that some had taken offense to the variant cover for Batgirl #41.
According to those taking offense at the variant cover, shown above, it was claimed that it was subjugating rape culture or gender violence, or some other new age feminist protest variant phrases.
I do not really agree with the sentiment of those offended and feel it is a reach but I do feel cover is creepy and should be more for grown folks into comic books.
I honestly feel that it is a great cover, and looks fantastic, such a wonderful piece of art, and such a waste.
It truly captures the darkness of the Gotham criminal and insane, the appeal of the Joker, and the scariness of being in dangerous elements when fighting crime (being a hero is not easy).
Joker may well be violent, sociopathic, and murderous, but he is not a rapist, and the cover simply captures an intense moment of crime fighting for Batgirl.
In neighborhood phrases, I think it sucks, and is a bloodclat waste, especially for a great cover like this, but I digress.
The Batgirl #41 is an awesome cover and worthy piece of art.
On another note, just because someone does not agree with the Batgirl #41 variant cover, it’s no reason to go off on them like that, as I heard there may have been threats towards those disagreed.
However, if it is an exaggeration, much like how I feel regarding their claims of the Batgirl #41 variant cover original, then obviously it should be taken with a grain of salt.
Here are some other covers from the artist Rafael Albuquerque for the DC universe…
