Barbara Gordon is a prominent character in the DC Comics universe, best known as Batgirl and later as Oracle. As the daughter of Gotham City's Police Commissioner, James Gordon, Barbara is highly intelligent and skilled in combat. Initially operating as Batgirl alongside Batman and Robin, she becomes paralyzed after an attack by the Joker, leading her to adopt the Oracle persona. In this role, she provides critical information and technological support to the superhero community, becoming a vital ally and leader of the Birds of Prey.