 Birds of Prey #1 (2011) $6.00 Quantity
VERY FINE/NEAR MINT
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Art and cover by JESUS SAIZ One is wanted for a murder she didn’t commit. The other is on the run because she knows too much. They are Dinah Laurel Lance and Ev Crawford – a.k.a. Black Canary and Starling – and together, as Gotham City’s covert ops team, they’re taking down the villains other heroes can’t touch. But now they’ve attracted the attention of a grizzled newspaper reporter who wants to expose them, as well as a creepy, chameleon-like strike team that’s out to kill them. Date Available: 09/21/2011 BONUS REVIEW by JOHN SCHAEFER  A new team of Birds. Barbara Gordon just says no. New secrets, new costumes, and a new mystery to figure out. It appears that Duane Swiercaynski doesn't want to deviate too far from what we've come to expect from the Birds. I just have one problem with this book and with the whole New 52 universe really. What is with the body armor? Apparently, there is a wormhole in the New 52 Universe which leads directly into Tony Stark's wardrobe over at Marvel. Batman in body armor, totally ok. Superman in a body armorish costume, questionable. Black Canary in a body armor version of her classic costume, no way. And is that Outsider's own Katana on the cover or some sort of Ninja robot (Spoiler: It's Katana.) The only character who gets to dress halfway normal is new member, Starling. Guys, Fishnet stockings...way hot! Fishnet arm sleeves...not helping. Molded, computer designed body armor with a priest collar...boys, you've jumped the shark here. For over 60 years, Black Canary has been dark blue one piece and fishnets. Those who screw with this system are doomed to eternal fandom hell along with the creators of her blue and yellow jumpsuit from the 80's. 7 out of 10 Grahams VERY FINE/NEAR MINT
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Art and cover by JESUS SAIZ One is wanted for a murder she didn’t commit. The other is on the run because she knows too much. They are Dinah Laurel Lance and Ev Crawford – a.k.a. Black Canary and Starling – and together, as Gotham City’s covert ops team, they’re taking down the villains other heroes can’t touch. But now they’ve attracted the attention of a grizzled newspaper reporter who wants to expose them, as well as a creepy, chameleon-like strike team that’s out to kill them. Date Available: 09/21/2011 BONUS REVIEW by JOHN SCHAEFER A new team of Birds. Barbara Gordon just says no. New secrets, new costumes, and a new mystery to figure out. It appears that Duane Swiercaynski doesn't want to deviate too far from what we've come to expect from the Birds. I just have one problem with this book and with the whole New 52 universe really. What is with the body armor? Apparently, there is a wormhole in the New 52 Universe which leads directly into Tony Stark's wardrobe over at Marvel. Batman in body armor, totally ok. Superman in a body armorish costume, questionable. Black Canary in a body armor version of her classic costume, no way. And is that Outsider's own Katana on the cover or some sort of Ninja robot (Spoiler: It's Katana.) The only character who gets to dress halfway normal is new member, Starling. Guys, Fishnet stockings...way hot! Fishnet arm sleeves...not helping. Molded, computer designed body armor with a priest collar...boys, you've jumped the shark here. For over 60 years, Black Canary has been dark blue one piece and fishnets. Those who screw with this system are doomed to eternal fandom hell along with the creators of her blue and yellow jumpsuit from the 80's. 7 out of 10 Grahams |
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