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Birds of Prey: Black Canary
In celebration of the feature film Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of ONe Harley Quinn) comes BIRDS OF PREY: HUNTRESS.
Meet the character that inspired the film in this classic story!
Rock star. Public menace. Martial artist. Superhero. Dinah Drake, a.k.a Black Canary, is all these things and more--and she's got the legions of friends, fans, and foes to prove it. But there's a part of her life she's never been able to get a handle on, and a role she's never been able to play: daughter. Her mother went missing and took the secrets of Dinah's past with her.
Now a mysterious cult--fronted by a ninja who may outmatch even Black Canary--is determined to dig those secrets up. And if that means digging them directly out of Dinah's soul, so be it. They won't stop until the Canary Cry is silenced for good...
Follow the incredible adventures of Dinah in Birds of Prey: Black Canary! This volume features epic tales by writer Brenden
Fletcher (Batgirl) and artists including Annie Wu (Hawkeye), Sandy Jarrell (DC Comics: Bombshells), and Pia Guerra (Y: The Last Man). Collects Black Canary #1-12 and DC Sneak Peek: Black Canary #1.
Meet the character that inspired the film in this classic story!
Rock star. Public menace. Martial artist. Superhero. Dinah Drake, a.k.a Black Canary, is all these things and more--and she's got the legions of friends, fans, and foes to prove it. But there's a part of her life she's never been able to get a handle on, and a role she's never been able to play: daughter. Her mother went missing and took the secrets of Dinah's past with her.
Now a mysterious cult--fronted by a ninja who may outmatch even Black Canary--is determined to dig those secrets up. And if that means digging them directly out of Dinah's soul, so be it. They won't stop until the Canary Cry is silenced for good...
Follow the incredible adventures of Dinah in Birds of Prey: Black Canary! This volume features epic tales by writer Brenden
Fletcher (Batgirl) and artists including Annie Wu (Hawkeye), Sandy Jarrell (DC Comics: Bombshells), and Pia Guerra (Y: The Last Man). Collects Black Canary #1-12 and DC Sneak Peek: Black Canary #1.
288 pages, Paperback
Published January 21, 2020
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About the author
Brenden Fletcher
179 books184 followersBrenden Fletcher is a writer who's worked on DC Comics titles including the bestselling Batgirl of Burnside, Gotham Academy, and Black Canary.
He contributed the acclaimed Flash story to the Eisner and Harvey Award winning Wednesday Comics and has recently launched a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink series for Boom! Studios.
He contributed the acclaimed Flash story to the Eisner and Harvey Award winning Wednesday Comics and has recently launched a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink series for Boom! Studios.
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February 22, 2024
it was okay, i guess ? i read it in one sitting but that's because i had nothing else to do
it was my first Black Canary focused comic and i was, of course, confused most of the time. i was turning the pages and vibing along but if i have to tell anyone what was REALLY going on, i just can't. so much was happening omg.
it was my first Black Canary focused comic and i was, of course, confused most of the time. i was turning the pages and vibing along but if i have to tell anyone what was REALLY going on, i just can't. so much was happening omg.
December 4, 2020
3.5
This is the entire run of Brenden Fletcher's "Black Canary" from 2015-2016. It's a good run, but not my favourite. I appreciate more that Fletcher's run has her being more of a rock star and not just a lady who punches people in the gut and screams in their face. Also this bind up is beautiful to coincide with the release of Birds of Prey.
This is the entire run of Brenden Fletcher's "Black Canary" from 2015-2016. It's a good run, but not my favourite. I appreciate more that Fletcher's run has her being more of a rock star and not just a lady who punches people in the gut and screams in their face. Also this bind up is beautiful to coincide with the release of Birds of Prey.
July 12, 2020
I didn’t know much about Black Canary other than versions of her that popped up in main titles (such as Injustice), as well as the movie version. Wasn’t too much a fan of the trippy rock band tour plot, but it was entertaining enough, what with all the ninja and random violence.
Drawing style varied, but for the most part it matched the overall tone of the volume.
It does have me excited to rewatch Birds of Prey though!
Drawing style varied, but for the most part it matched the overall tone of the volume.
It does have me excited to rewatch Birds of Prey though!
May 12, 2020
Birds of Prey: Black Canary is a trade paperback that collects the entire 2015 Black Canary series with all twelve issues with DC Sneak Peek: Black Canary short, which briefly introduces the character of Black Canary for the film: Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).
This trade paperback focuses on Dinah Drake formally known as Black Canary, who decided to take a break in her vigilantism and to become a singer in a band with the name of D.D. However, trouble seems to follow Dinah Lance no matter where she goes and she becomes protective of her new band – Black Canary – one that was inspired by her.
With the exception of one issue (Black Canary #9) which was penned by Matthew Rosenberg, the entire series was written by Brendon Fletcher. For the most part, it is written rather well. Although, I'm not the biggest fan of the idea of Dinah Drake stepping down as Black Canary to become D.D. and to tour around, but I rather liked how he wrote it. The characters are interesting enough with equally interesting villains and the reappearance of her husband Kurt Lance, whom she thought was deceased.
Annie Wu (DC Sneak Peek: Black Canary, Black Canary #1–3, 6–7, 12), Sandy Jarrell (Black Canary #5, 8, 10–12), Pia Guerra (Black Canary #4–5) and Moritat (Black Canary #9–10) penciled the trade paperback. For the most part, the pencilers were too distinct to complement well with each other, which makes the artistic flow rather jagged. While not my preference, Wu's style is more apropos to the series with a messy, indie, and rock 'n' roll vibe.
All in all, Birds of Prey: Black Canary is a wonderful collection of issues that gives a nice, but brief introduction to Dinah Drake-Lance.
This trade paperback focuses on Dinah Drake formally known as Black Canary, who decided to take a break in her vigilantism and to become a singer in a band with the name of D.D. However, trouble seems to follow Dinah Lance no matter where she goes and she becomes protective of her new band – Black Canary – one that was inspired by her.
With the exception of one issue (Black Canary #9) which was penned by Matthew Rosenberg, the entire series was written by Brendon Fletcher. For the most part, it is written rather well. Although, I'm not the biggest fan of the idea of Dinah Drake stepping down as Black Canary to become D.D. and to tour around, but I rather liked how he wrote it. The characters are interesting enough with equally interesting villains and the reappearance of her husband Kurt Lance, whom she thought was deceased.
Annie Wu (DC Sneak Peek: Black Canary, Black Canary #1–3, 6–7, 12), Sandy Jarrell (Black Canary #5, 8, 10–12), Pia Guerra (Black Canary #4–5) and Moritat (Black Canary #9–10) penciled the trade paperback. For the most part, the pencilers were too distinct to complement well with each other, which makes the artistic flow rather jagged. While not my preference, Wu's style is more apropos to the series with a messy, indie, and rock 'n' roll vibe.
All in all, Birds of Prey: Black Canary is a wonderful collection of issues that gives a nice, but brief introduction to Dinah Drake-Lance.
December 27, 2020
Okay, first of all, Dinah Lance just radiates hot girl energy and I love that for her. In this book she is a part of a rock band called Black Canary with a bunch of other cool chicks , plus their faithful manager, and their awesome bus driver. However, it soon becomes apparent that something foul is afoot because violence follows them wherever they go, including a monster attack. This was a fun story about Dinah with some cool cameos from other well known DC characters and a cool cast of original characters as well. The story was a little bit disjointed but I thought that it added to the atmosphere because I think it allowed us to figure out what was going on at the same time as the characters, you just have to pay a little bit of attention to the details. Over all, a really fun time, and it makes me want to dive into more of the comic book forms of the characters in "Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn)"
January 26, 2022
I love the Black Canary and everything she stands for. I've been a fan of her for a really long time so when I saw that all the comics were in a graphic novel I was excited. Sure the story was a bit out there and a tad bit everywhere with ancient creatures and magical abilities with sound but I'd expect nothing less with comics. Face it most comics are out there but that's why I love them. The more bizarre story lines means more originality. I truly love how badass she was and how Batgirl and Wonder Woman was involved at one point. Dinah is a hero with a killer sound. What a Scream and a joy this book was.
February 5, 2020
This is, hands down, the best Black Canary story I have ever read. I expected this book to just be a collection of stories from throughout Black Canary's history, but it was instead the entirety of a 12-issue series from a few years ago. I'm not sure whether I loved the art or the story more; they were both just so amazing. I loved the characters, and I loved the twists that made the story so exciting in the end. Just very exciting all the way around. Loved it!
November 5, 2020
I tried to read Birds of Prey with Harley Quinn comic and sadly didn't like it at all esp. adding aliens, disjointed, and didn't make any comical sense.
Now I read this one: the cover photo (from motion picture) and the character inside didn't match at all. I was not surprised either. Then, I read half way and the story never worked for me so I quit and simply didn't like the read.
I borrowed a copy from A Library and giving honest opinion.
Now I read this one: the cover photo (from motion picture) and the character inside didn't match at all. I was not surprised either. Then, I read half way and the story never worked for me so I quit and simply didn't like the read.
I borrowed a copy from A Library and giving honest opinion.
August 15, 2020
This was interesting. I did like how this follows Dinah as she tours with her band Black Canary while trying to keep everyone safe from the trouble that follows them. The only part I didn't like was how confusing it was during times and that I kinda wasn't fully sure what was going on. Overall this was a good story and I did enjoy it, even if it did make me confused during some of it.
February 28, 2021
I was bamboozled by the cover & thought this was a new collection of Black Canary stories featuring Jurnee's version of Canary.
But no, it's just a reprint of Fletcher's run that I read in part forever ago.
Meh. Dinah has never been a character that resonated with me & unfortunately this didn't change my mind.
But no, it's just a reprint of Fletcher's run that I read in part forever ago.
Meh. Dinah has never been a character that resonated with me & unfortunately this didn't change my mind.
July 10, 2021
My first thought was ... it was okay, I guess? I spent the majority of the time wondering what was going on and being confused on whose who with some unknown characters I wasn't familiar with. As I went into this not knowing much about Black Canary other than the Arrowverse version and from the movie. I wasn't keen on the artwork style either I found it distracting.
March 30, 2020
Such an odd breakdown of a storyline that is broken up with confusing side stories, it's not the best for introducing the Black Canary as a character.
The difference in the art really threw it off for me, and I just couldn't hold any interest despite the progress I made. It's really disappointing.
The difference in the art really threw it off for me, and I just couldn't hold any interest despite the progress I made. It's really disappointing.
January 5, 2022
A good story with nice illustrations and graphics. The comic was overall an enjoyable read, though the cover fooled me into thinking that it would be about the new Black Canary from the Birds of Prey movie. But the comic was still fun to read
June 5, 2022
The first half (issue 1 to 6) are 4 stars *****, but the second half (issue 7 to 12) gets stuck in the realm of capes and super-duper continuity (BORING) and gets 2 stars ** which brings the overall score to 3 stars ***.
February 6, 2020
DPL hoopla.
The story was OK and mostly clear but the art was often confusing and/or unhelpful to understanding the story.
The story was OK and mostly clear but the art was often confusing and/or unhelpful to understanding the story.
February 8, 2020
As someone who's never read any of the Black Canary comic before, this was rather confusing.
March 16, 2020
close to 4.5. so much more my style- in the art, in the storytelling, in the humor, in the trip time travel-y stuff. fun. fun. fun
July 18, 2020
Black canary is a singer in a band running from demons and her past.
July 9, 2021
Histoire décousue et personnages farfelus... J'ai été déçue.
July 21, 2021
Hot, I love her, wanna cosplay her so bad
October 27, 2025
I'll be honest, this run wasn't for me.
January 24, 2020
Trama floja y dibujo espectacular de Annie Wu.
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