Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey #11

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birds-of-prey-11-coverSince it’s relaunch I’ve had mixed feelings with Birds of Prey. When compared to writer Gail Simone’s other major title I’ve always preferred Secret Six. Until now. Of course, the fact that the entire issue revolves around Catman may have something to do with that.

The issue is centered around the Huntress and Catman reconnecting, and spending the night together working to track down a small gang of thieves. The mutual attraction we saw back in the previous volume of Birds of Prey is still present, as are Helena’s growing concerns with the changes to Thomas Blake.

The story’s climax is more convoluted than I’d like, but I actually like this pair together. It’s also nice to see the screwed-up but still noble side of Catman that’s been missing since before the storyline involving the kidnapping his son. I also quite enjoyed the final conversation between Catman and Deadshot. Their friendship (something else I’ve been missing from Secret Six lately), definitely deserves more page time. Worth a look.

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Birds of Prey #8

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Is that a little Batman mixed in with the Birds of Prey? I think it is!

There’s actually quite a lot to like about this issue including Oracle‘s inner monologue about having Bruce help her team and Black Canary‘s reaction (including a sly smile) at seeing “the” Batman back in action.

The entire issue centers around the Calculator‘s goons trying to locate Oracle. There’s also a far less satisfying B-story of Hawk checking up on the Penguin. Everything works fine… until Oracle puts everyone in danger by inexplicably asking Batman to take a dive (which he does?) thus putting her entire team in real jeopardy.

The finally few pages really seem to drop the ball on what was a very fun, engaging story filled with ample amounts of action and internal monologue. It’s still worth a look but ends on a rather disappointing note.

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Birds of Prey #2

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The plot behind the mysterious assassin deepens as the Birds find themselves on the run from a foe who knows their secrets, is at least two-steps ahead, and is able to make everyone dance to the song they have decided to play. I have faith in writer Gail Simone, but I’m a little concerned with where the story is heading, the near omniscience of their opponent, and the long list of repercussions the book will have to deal with (perhaps for years) unless Oracle and her crew mount a comeback, quickly. Although I wasn’t a big fan of either Savant or Creote they deserve a better fate than they’re given here. Hit-and-Miss.

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