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Just as there's room for more than one Robin in the Absolute DC universe, there's also room for more than one Batgirl. Iconic DCU Batgirl Cassandra Cain is debuting this fall in her own one-shot titled Absolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow’s Hand, by Absolute Catwoman writer Che Grayson and artist Matias Bergara. 

"Years ago, The Joker trained with the League of Assassins, and when he learned all he could, he slaughtered everyone. Out of the wreckage rose Lady Shiva and her daughter, Cassandra Cain," reads DC's description of the issue. "Absolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow’s Hand #1 reveals the origin of the Absolute Universe's most formidable assassin, and how her story is one that is intertwined with the world's greatest thief, Selina Kyle!"

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This would be the second Batgirl in the Absolute DC universe, joining Barbara Gordon, who has been seen frequently in the Absolute Batman series. 

In a continued effort to keep the Absolute DC line tight and manageable for everyone (you included!), the Absolute Cassandra Cain one-shot is being released in place of the monthly limited series Absolute Catwoman, which is taking a one-month break in September before resuming in October.

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Absolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow's Hand #1 is scheduled to go on sale September 9. 

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