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bowienerd_82's review against another edition
4.0
I love Gail Simone's writing, I love the team. I just have to say: did switching to a female writer mean that they felt they had to ramp up the T&A for the sake of the male audience? Because Huntress' new costume is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen.
amck's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
ladydewinter's review
4.0
Gail Simone = Queen of Awesome.
It probably was a mistake to read this now because now I want to read more, the rest, everything! Oh, but I love these women - kickass and fun and caring and loving and just all around wonderful. This is a great, great series.
It probably was a mistake to read this now because now I want to read more, the rest, everything! Oh, but I love these women - kickass and fun and caring and loving and just all around wonderful. This is a great, great series.
birdmanseven's review
4.0
Here's where the magic starts! I've always been a Barbara Gordon fan and this run uses her so well.
We talk about this classic run and the Birds of Prey in general on a special episode of the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-234-birds-of-prey
We talk about this classic run and the Birds of Prey in general on a special episode of the All the Books Show: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-234-birds-of-prey
tishmisc's review against another edition
4.0
After one volume I'm sure that I will love this series. The ladies are super kick ass, smart, and really hot; all three have been affected by the fucked-up shit they've endured at the hands of Gotham's usual cast of dudes, but they've all found ways to move on and be heroes on their own terms. Also, Oracle used to be a librarian!!!
captwinghead's review against another edition
4.0
After reading a slew of comics written by male writers, one almost forgets what it's like when women are written well.
So, I actually hadn't read this volume of Simone's run. Anytime I come across the trades in comic book stores, I buy as many as I can find because they're virtually impossible to locate. I hope they release an omnibus someday! Gail's run is my all time favorite!
She just gets how to write women - you know, for pretty obvious reasons. Dinah, Babs and Helena are all very different women and that reads in this comic. They all have different styles and I'm just not realizing this series is partially responsible for how I see the rest of the DC universe compared to the Bats. The Bats are all very logical, tactical and slow to act because they weigh the pros and cons of every situation. Babs even says that she's jealous of Dinah's ability to think with her heart, not her head. There's Dinah who doesn't hold back when others are in danger - not tactical. There's Helena who lets vengeance rule her decisions from time to time - not tactical. Babs is in charge partially because she thinks everything through beforehand. It makes for a great balance.
Anyway, I'm excited to reread the volumes I love and read the ones I haven't read yet. I just adore this series!
So, I actually hadn't read this volume of Simone's run. Anytime I come across the trades in comic book stores, I buy as many as I can find because they're virtually impossible to locate. I hope they release an omnibus someday! Gail's run is my all time favorite!
She just gets how to write women - you know, for pretty obvious reasons. Dinah, Babs and Helena are all very different women and that reads in this comic. They all have different styles and I'm just not realizing this series is partially responsible for how I see the rest of the DC universe compared to the Bats. The Bats are all very logical, tactical and slow to act because they weigh the pros and cons of every situation. Babs even says that she's jealous of Dinah's ability to think with her heart, not her head. There's Dinah who doesn't hold back when others are in danger - not tactical. There's Helena who lets vengeance rule her decisions from time to time - not tactical. Babs is in charge partially because she thinks everything through beforehand. It makes for a great balance.
Anyway, I'm excited to reread the volumes I love and read the ones I haven't read yet. I just adore this series!
sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the story, but I was super frustrated with some of the artwork. Can we please have female superheroes wearing things that look like they could actually do some of the stuff they're doing? Also, I do not need crotch shots every third page. Seriously.
auntie_social's review
4.0
Hooray for Gail Simone! Great, witty, yet still believable writing, pretty art. And Huntress!
blackwolf's review
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
depreydeprey's review
4.0
The best villains are tragic figures and no villain is more steeped in brain damage and PTSD than Savant who is the main bad guy in this collection. Even when you want the Birds to take him down you understand his motivation and want him to find a better outlet for his intellect. Simone is really on top of her game here.