Author: Kelly Thompson
Artists: Leonardo Romero, Jordie Bellaire, Arist Deyn
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Publisher: DC Comics
Released: August 6, 2024
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Summary:
The Birds of Prey are back, and their first mission will not only decide the fate of one girl but potentially the fate of the world. Dinah Lance is assembling a team of dangerous fights, and she’s going to need the best she can get.
Given the dangerous mission in mind, Dinah has to be very careful assembling her group. Her first pick is Cassandra Cain, followed by Big Barda, Zealot, and Harley Quinn. The latter was a last-minute addition, but her chaos may be just what this team needs.
Review:
Oh man, I am so happy that Birds of Prey is back in action! Honestly, I don’t even care that the team members have changed (since the last time I read it); I’m just happy for more chaotic fun.
Obviously, I’m a bit behind on sitting down and reading Birds of Prey Vol. 1. However, I’m hoping to binge the rest of the series after writing this review, and I fully intend to stay updated from now on. Trust me, the series is worth it.
On to my actual review: Birds of Prey Vol. 1 is a fun and quirky introduction to the latest rendition of the team. It has high stakes, compelling characters, and plenty of humor. To say that I had a blast reading this first volume is an understatement of the century.
No, really! I kept laughing out loud or stopping to look up this character or that ability. I was thoroughly invested. Honestly, I knew I’d enjoy the series, given that Kelly Thompson is at the helm. The writing has that perfect balance of tense and humorous, knowing when to build up and when to release.
Artwork
The overall look and feel of Birds of Prey Vol. 1 are very mid-century retro, and I don’t mean that in a bad way. I’ve been seeing this art style pop back up more and more often lately. Sometimes, it works, and sometimes, it doesn’t. In the case of Birds of Prey, the overall vibe works pretty well.
The strangest bit for the first volume is the decision to have one artist (Leonardo Romero) draw the first four issues but have a different artist (Arist Deyn) do the fifth issue. It was a bit jarring and probably would have been better to hold for the next issue. But things happen, so it is what it is.
Highlights:
- Superhero comic
- Heroines teaming up
- Epic quest
- Lots of humor
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