Volume four in this outstanding and innovative new Titan series continues the incredible evolution of the new Batgirl, Cassandra Cain - the successor to original Batgirl Barbara Gordon. Having been brought back from the dead and fought demigoddess Shiva to a standstill in a bitter, savage brawl, Batgirl is beyond exhaustion.

Can Batgirl Cassandra Cain (a 17-year-old trained to be a lethal assassin) ever take the place of former Batgirl, Barbara Gordon? Training with Batman, his young protege is starting to feel she's on a very short leash. For her to step into the major leagues, a major menace is required!