Written by Gail Simone; Art and Cover by Ed Benes and Alex Lei Collecting the exciting, sold-out BIRDS OF PREY #56-61 by the creative team of Gail Simone, Ed Benes and Alex Lei! OF LIKE MINDS, guest-starring Nightwing and Batgirl, shakes things up for Oracle, Black Canary and Huntress. In a tricky legal and ethical dilemma, the Birds show mercy to a would-be white collar criminal, but their act of compassion brings them to the attention of master extortionist (and one-time super-hero) Savant, a man who claims he can outthink Oracle and outfight the Canary...and can prove it!
Browse our Bookshelf Favorites store for big savings on popular fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and more. |
Book Description
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? |
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A strong first outing for Gail Simone and Ed Benes on this title. Simone injects a wry sense of humor and everyday, real-life details (like where to eat dinner) into a skillfully plotted and BEAUTIFULLY DRAWN book. The twists of story are compelling but character-driven, like how far Oracle is willing to go to protect Black Canary from further harm. I especially enjoyed the way Simone brought Huntress--the Bat family's resident outsider--into the fold and gave readers some wonderful and unexpected moments where we see her as more than just a callous enforcer.
The book also includes some brief but illuminating appearances by Nightwing and Batgirl, and though you never see him, the shadow of Batman looms large over this book, which is I think an appropriate homage to the character, but also reveals how central to the lives of all his allies he must be.
The villain Savant is an excellent foil for both the brains (Oracle) and the brawn (Black Canary and Huntress) of the Birds of Prey. His sociopathy and short-term memory loss make him unpredicatble enough to be scary, though I would like to know more about his past--which I assume will be revealed in subsequent books.
My one complaint is not specific to this book but rather the Bat-world in general: why do they bother to put people in Arkham Asylum if they ALWAYS escape?
A great read. BUY THIS BOOK.
The book also includes some brief but illuminating appearances by Nightwing and Batgirl, and though you never see him, the shadow of Batman looms large over this book, which is I think an appropriate homage to the character, but also reveals how central to the lives of all his allies he must be.
The villain Savant is an excellent foil for both the brains (Oracle) and the brawn (Black Canary and Huntress) of the Birds of Prey. His sociopathy and short-term memory loss make him unpredicatble enough to be scary, though I would like to know more about his past--which I assume will be revealed in subsequent books.
My one complaint is not specific to this book but rather the Bat-world in general: why do they bother to put people in Arkham Asylum if they ALWAYS escape?
A great read. BUY THIS BOOK.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Steel Spider
Format:Paperback
Birds of Prey are a team of women who prove that they are just as good, if not better, than the male superheroes of the DC universe.
Gail Simone, the genius writer of BoP, writes these three woman (Oracle, Huntress and Black Canary) as not just a team of superheroes but as real women. While these women can kick all kinds of supervillian ass, they also come across as real women because they joke, laugh, talk about guys, fall in and out of love and discuss their feelings. It's a refreshing change from the majority of women superheroes who are drawn with large breasts and very little emotion. The story arc in this TPB is also very gripping as Black Canary is captured by an insane information broker (and blackmailer) named Savant while Oracle and Huntress do whatever they can possibly do to rescue her.
If you're looking for a fun and entertaining read, Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds is the book for you.
Gail Simone, the genius writer of BoP, writes these three woman (Oracle, Huntress and Black Canary) as not just a team of superheroes but as real women. While these women can kick all kinds of supervillian ass, they also come across as real women because they joke, laugh, talk about guys, fall in and out of love and discuss their feelings. It's a refreshing change from the majority of women superheroes who are drawn with large breasts and very little emotion. The story arc in this TPB is also very gripping as Black Canary is captured by an insane information broker (and blackmailer) named Savant while Oracle and Huntress do whatever they can possibly do to rescue her.
If you're looking for a fun and entertaining read, Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds is the book for you.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By S. Masood
Format:Paperback
Never read a BoP before but I'm hooked now! The story was engaging and fast paced (it does taper off a little towards the end). The art was good - Huntress was especially well drawn, though unfortunately, the book really isn't about her.
The concept for the villian was cool. I instantly liked and despised him and that, really, is the most important part of any good superhero story....
The story also raises moral/ethical issues that are relevent to our time. It doesn't beat you over the head with them and it doesn't preach - nice balance there.
All in all, a good, fun read. I just ordered the next BoP tpb...
The concept for the villian was cool. I instantly liked and despised him and that, really, is the most important part of any good superhero story....
The story also raises moral/ethical issues that are relevent to our time. It doesn't beat you over the head with them and it doesn't preach - nice balance there.
All in all, a good, fun read. I just ordered the next BoP tpb...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great comic book series, featuring excellent artwork.
I am an avid collector of comics and have always been a fan of Birds Of Prey. Currently their New 52 reboot is rubbish, mostly due to sub-par artwork. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sheldon Sunkel
4.0 out of 5 stars
The One and Only...
Women and comics don't exactly go well together. The first iconic male character was probably Superman, while the first iconic female character was probably Lois Lane (at least... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Michael Shapiro
2.0 out of 5 stars
Wow, I guess there are comics for girls..... oh boy....
If you love the art of Ed Benes then this comic TPB is for you... as long as you can put-up with all of the girl-to-girl talk, gourmet food eating, baby-hugging, gourmet food... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Christopher L. Candela
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of Fun
People were not kidding when they told me how great Gail Simone's writing is. I loved the story to bits. The artwork made me a bit embaressed though. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Elizabeth C. Stege
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sex objects and nothing more
So I love stories about strong women. Buffy would be my favorite because she is strong, smart, and kicks butt. And she is drawn like a real woman not a playboy model. Read more
Published 21 months ago by SueBhoney
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good superhero thriller
This volume is the start of writer Gail Simone's long run on the Birds of Prey. She picks an interesting way to start, veteran heroine Black Canary is beaten, kidnapped and... Read more
Published on April 10, 2011 by Kid Kyoto
5.0 out of 5 stars
introduction to birds of prey series
This is the first compilation of the Birds of Prey series by Gail Simone. This set introduces the inclusion of the Huntress into the BoP group. Read more
Published on October 2, 2010 by Michael Alexander
2.0 out of 5 stars
Average
The quality of paper is very bad, artwork of ed benes is very ordinary and nothing special. You can easily skip this "first" volume and go to Sensei and student (quality of paper... Read more
Published on September 19, 2010 by storm
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Girl-Power Volume
Yep, I'm a feminist that reads comics. I first associated with the three leading ladies through Batman, Justice League Unlimited, and other random sources online and via Cartoon... Read more
Published on February 28, 2010 by Kayla Lynn Gehringer
4.0 out of 5 stars
The storyline is quite nice
This book begins with a mystery for the birds of prey to solve. The plot is well written and the art is not bad. Read more
Published on September 19, 2009 by Angela
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Listmania!
|
|
