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Birds of Prey, Vol. 1: End Run (Birds of Prey II #1)
by
Gail Simone,
Ed Benes , Adriana Melo , Alvin Lee
Soaring out of BRIGHTEST DAY, the Birds of Prey are back!Oracle, Black Canary, Huntress and Lady Blackhawk all return to Gotham City, where they belong – and they’ve brought a couple of new friends (or are they foes?) along with them.
The Birds of Prey are forced to ally themselves with the worst of Gotham City’s mega-criminals while they struggle to save his life from the...more
The Birds of Prey are forced to ally themselves with the worst of Gotham City’s mega-criminals while they struggle to save his life from the...more
Hardcover, 160 pages
Published
May 17th 2011
by DC Comics
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Gail Simone, and the title, returned after a bief hiatus, and it almost seems as if Simone felt that she had a mandate to ramp up the action scenes and to leave behind the personal interaction that highlights her best writing.
Yes, the action goes at the pace of Quentin Taratino, and much of it, until the final two chapters, feels and seems senseless. Story wise things pick up a little bit with the TPBs last couple of chapters.
Because we begin to get the character work at which Simone is so good....more
Yes, the action goes at the pace of Quentin Taratino, and much of it, until the final two chapters, feels and seems senseless. Story wise things pick up a little bit with the TPBs last couple of chapters.
Because we begin to get the character work at which Simone is so good....more
I just finished reading Birds of Prey: End Run written by Gail Simone with art by Ed Benes and Adriana Melo. Without a doubt, one of the finest Bat-spinoff books, this reboot of the series Birds of Prey is the finest work I've seen on this series to date.
Essentially a superhero team of hot chicks dressed like strippers, the light cheesecake art is gorgeous and crisp. Some of the covers (by artist Alina Urusov) are stunning in their depth and realism. That being said, comics with hot chicks runni...more
Essentially a superhero team of hot chicks dressed like strippers, the light cheesecake art is gorgeous and crisp. Some of the covers (by artist Alina Urusov) are stunning in their depth and realism. That being said, comics with hot chicks runni...more
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I can sum up this re-launch of the BoP series in three words: DAMN IT, BENES! Gail Simone isn't in her top form here, but I'd rather read average Simone than anything by most other writers in comics today. Sadly, Ed Benes' art just torpedoes the entire trade. There's page after page of his over-sexualized, nearly-identical women with as many gratuitous butt-shots as he can manage. The art totally undermines Simone's portrayal of the Birds as strong, competent women with vibrant personalities. Si...more
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I loved this series from its start and many of the characters became favorites (though never Huntress).
I picked this up at the library on a whim, having liked much of what I've read of Simone's work in the past.
This was a big WTF train wreck too reliant on too many unexplained and hanging plot threads, an abundance of sloppy and clumsy characterizations that didn't fit what I'd remembered of the characters, and a wafer-thin plot that was as full of holes as some of the laughable costumes.
Sad...more
I picked this up at the library on a whim, having liked much of what I've read of Simone's work in the past.
This was a big WTF train wreck too reliant on too many unexplained and hanging plot threads, an abundance of sloppy and clumsy characterizations that didn't fit what I'd remembered of the characters, and a wafer-thin plot that was as full of holes as some of the laughable costumes.
Sad...more
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this given that I have no idea who any of these characters are. I guess at this point I've read enough comics to not bat an eyelash when a character is described as a "WWII pilot misplaced in time." Like, sure, of course. Anyway there were a lot of references to character backstory/motivation that I did not understand at all, but basically the message I got was: do not fuck with these ladiez. And I won't, I swear. Basically a really smart, fun bunch of ladie...more
This was my first real exposure to Birds of Prey. Boy, was that ever a mistake. For the most part, I felt lost. So much backstory goes into this plot that I spend more than half the time going, "Wait, when did that happen?" It seemed fairly well-written, and I think it's true to the characters as I understand them from other books. The art itself is pretty unremarkable. I picked it up because the cover billed it as tying into Brightest Day. Um, it doesn't. But the good thing about that is that i...more
It's not the best of the Birds of Prey run; the presence of Hawk & Dove don't really add much to the dynamics, but Black Canary and Huntress and Zinda all are on their stride. The villain, White Canary, is a callback to a previous series, but she doesn't stand out as a prominent antagonist. The art is a bit on the cheesecake side, but the saturated colors are beautiful. The relationships between Huntress and Oracle and Black Canary are pretty strong, although Oracle doesn't have nearly enoug...more
This review originally posted at More Than Just Magic
Background
I can’t remember where I first heard of The Birds of Prey but I do know as soon as I learned that it had a female writer and was a superhero teams made up almost entirely of kick ass girls, I had to have it. The Birds of Prey team was first convened in 1996 by Chuck Dixon and it is part of the Batman universe. But I think it was under Gail Simone that the team really took off. This particular comic series – End Run – is part of the s...more
Background
I can’t remember where I first heard of The Birds of Prey but I do know as soon as I learned that it had a female writer and was a superhero teams made up almost entirely of kick ass girls, I had to have it. The Birds of Prey team was first convened in 1996 by Chuck Dixon and it is part of the Batman universe. But I think it was under Gail Simone that the team really took off. This particular comic series – End Run – is part of the s...more
Jul 21, 2012
Ariel Marie
marked it as to-read
I have to decide what to read first: Batwoman, Batgirl or this volume of Birds of Prey.
I wasn't able to finish picking this up single issue wise even though I was madly in love with the series and Gail Simone in general. Maybe it'll be a nice addition to my collection. The problem is I'm looking for something to read on my Nook. I can live with the first two options being a digital format, but this is hands down a favorite series of mine. I want to hold it, touch it and hug it.
I wasn't able to finish picking this up single issue wise even though I was madly in love with the series and Gail Simone in general. Maybe it'll be a nice addition to my collection. The problem is I'm looking for something to read on my Nook. I can live with the first two options being a digital format, but this is hands down a favorite series of mine. I want to hold it, touch it and hug it.
(read in digital, not trade)
I have a hard time reading pre-reboot DC Comics, because all these amazing female characters I adore are just GONE, and it makes me sad. None of the leads of this book are in current continuity in the form they were in here, and ... yeah. Sad.
I have a hard time reading pre-reboot DC Comics, because all these amazing female characters I adore are just GONE, and it makes me sad. None of the leads of this book are in current continuity in the form they were in here, and ... yeah. Sad.
Gail Simone is a solid writer. Birds of Prey is her signature series, but this is not her best run on it. Enjoyable stories, but other than some fun moments with the Hawk & Dove characters, this never really takes off beyond that.
If you're looking for some really good books from this writer, try the earlier run of this series. (Confusing, I know. This is "Volume 1" of this iteration of the series; there are other collections for the previous, original run.) Also, check out the overlooked The...more
If you're looking for some really good books from this writer, try the earlier run of this series. (Confusing, I know. This is "Volume 1" of this iteration of the series; there are other collections for the previous, original run.) Also, check out the overlooked The...more
Nobody writes strong female characters like Gail Simone, and this story is no exception. Given the number of stories I've read over the years, it is rare for me to have a "how do they get out of this one" moment, but she managed to pull it off with this one. Well played Gail :D
Well, since I read The Death of Oracle first, now that TPB makes much more sense (and I'm going to go back and read it again if I can get it from the library again). An interesting TPB, lots of action, too much Hawk not enough Dove... :)
This is a good reintroduction to Birds of Prey following the end of the previous series. Gail Simone has done a great job showing the team dymanic and individuality of the characters from Oracle to Black Canary.
It is entertaining from the first page to the last. I am looking forward to reading the next volume.
It is entertaining from the first page to the last. I am looking forward to reading the next volume.
Can I just say YAY for a great female Comics writer that I like; Gail Simone! I've met her and she's fabulous.
Really strong storyline (Barbara Gordon as Oracle is, as always, a character I care for as a heroine) and perfect for both male and female readers.
Really strong storyline (Barbara Gordon as Oracle is, as always, a character I care for as a heroine) and perfect for both male and female readers.
You forget how good a writer Gail Simone is, and then you read the latest Birds of Prey. There are character moments, twists, shocks and emotional involvements in this volume. Birds of Prey is back, as good as it ever was.
Great action, characterisation etc...
Excellent for any other author, but isn't up to Simone's usual standard with these kinds of team books. Something just doesn't quite gel, which makes it feel rushed?
Excellent for any other author, but isn't up to Simone's usual standard with these kinds of team books. Something just doesn't quite gel, which makes it feel rushed?
Typically like Gail Simone but wasnt too impressed with this story. Honestly, the Birds of Prey series has never been my favorite, so I wouldnt completely disregard this stories merits.
This wouldn't make a lick of sense to someone who hadn't read Simone's previous run. It's a nice continuation, but doesn't have the heft that something more original would.
Unrated. Probably a poor choice for an introduction to DC and Birds of Prey. My bad. I don't get why everyone has a boner for Gail Simone though.
I wish this could've been 3.5 stars. Gail Simone's story is really great. The art, however sometimes tends too close to being fan-service, especially in the issues "Two Nights in Bangkok."
Starts of strong but drags out a bit in the end. A good read, hotter than ever.
Oct 06, 2012
Dawn
added it
I don't know what it is about DC comics, but they just can't compare to Marvel.
White Canary tries to destroy Black Canary, and the rest of the team with her.
This one was a bit of a slow burn, but I'm very optimistic about volume 2!
Not bad but Gail Simone is better than this.
it was good
As usual Gail Simone writes a great story that keeps you involved to the very end and leaves you wanting more, which in this caste there is so I'm looking forward to reading volunme two.
This book gets three stars for writing and one for art. I really don't understand why someone with the reputation that Benes has would get put on a Gail Simone book. To attract the guys? Shouldn't women kicking ass and not close-ups of their asses while doing it be the focus? How every bird maintains her long nail manicure, even while in the hospital, is beyond me.
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Gail Simone is a comic book writer well-known for her work on Birds of Prey (DC), Wonder Woman (DC), and Deadpool (Marvel), among others, and has also written humorous and critical commentary on comics and the comics industry such as the original "Women in Refrigerators" website and a regular column called "You'll All Be Sorry".
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