Customer Reviews

Birds of Prey

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Birds of Prey is one of my favorite comic books. Not only does it feature two strong female characters who act without the assistance of male heroes, but the stories also read like straightforward adventure stories, rather than typically fantastic superhero adventures. The fact that Black Canary and Oracle exist in a superhero universe is almost completely incidental to these tales (guest appearances by other Batman characters Catwoman and Huntress notwithstanding). The fact that Oracle is a positive role model for the handicapped is just an added plus.

Chuck Dixon's gripping plots and terse dialogue are ably assisted by a number of talented artists. Not only do they manage to draw realistically proportioned women, but they put those women in equally realistic, real-world settings.

In a perfect world, there would be plenty of superhero comics that appeal to a broader audience than male superhero readers. In that perfect world, Birds of Prey would still be a shining example of quality.

A collection of Birds of Prey one-shots/specials. If you're a recent newcomer to the Birds of Prey comic book, then this is a great place for you to start.

The comics included in this book are:
Black Canary/Oracle: Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey: Manhunt #1-4
Birds of Prey: Revolution
Showcase '96 #3

In this book, the girlfriend of the late Green Arrow, Black Canary, gets into and out of all sorts of adventures with the help of Oracle, the crippled, one-time Batgirl. It features the first issue of the comic Birds of Prey, as well as issues that include Lois Lane, Catwoman, Huntress, and Lady Shiva. The interaction between Black Canary, devil-may-care adventuress, and Oracle, the responsible Comissioner's daughter, is amusing. It's a good book full of fun. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys women in action.

BIRDS OF PREY trade paperback explains just how different, yet similar both the Black Canary and Oracle are. Seperate, they are formidable. Together, they are deadly. I have the MANHUNT mini-series and the REVOLUTION saga, so I just enjoyed the origin of the partnership between the two and the extra story with Lois Lane. Just so you know, I collect the monthly comic as well. These two characters have something special and they compliment each other well. For all action junkies looking for something different, this is your book. After all, it's not everyday that two beautifully drawn women take center stage to save the world and kick butt until their ankles are sore. Maybe it should be.

If you are looking to begin the Birds of Prey series...this is where you should start! Great comic and I am excited to continue on with the series. Great seller too...very fast shipping and item was just as described. Would definitely buy from them again.

I admit, in this tradepaperback it can get a little confusing, (hence the 4 out of 5 stars) since they compile a few storylines together and sometimes they end one section and start another without a full explanation. But it's all worth the last section where Black Canary teams up with the Huntress and Catwoman and aggravate poor Oracle to no end. That alone (plus the art work is excellent) is worth the price of this book.