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"Hostess" Batgirl

"Hostess" Batgirl

A set of two oft-reprinted advertisement comics starring Batgirl.

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"Hostess" Batgirl
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First issue:
Adventure Comics (1938) #475 Scavenger Hunt!; In Battle Joined!; Don't Get Mad, Get Even
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Barbara Gordon only had two Hostess snack ads, but she managed to get one more than either Green Arrow, Plastic Man, or Red Tornado. Batgirl's female foes easily fell prey to the sugary treats.

"A Matter Of Good Taste"

Jet Set Jessie

Justice League of America #183

Renowned jewel thief Jet Set Jessie used her dazzling outfit and martial arts moves to keep Batgirl from apprehending her. Distracting the crook with Hostess Twinkies, Batgirl lassoed her enemy and carted Jessie off on a Bat-cycle.

Magpies

A group of pickpockets, the Magpies has disguised themselves as the real Magpies variety act with intentions of robbing the patrons. Batgirl set out a cart of Hostess Fruit Pies as a trap - which proved to be an attractive downfall for the fake showgirls.

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August 2019

October 2019

Volumes

2013

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