Painted-On Pants: Not the predominant art style of the series, but there were occasional shifts in staff and this trope would occasionally come into play when new pencilers/inkers would join the book, clearest when Vixen guest-starred in the original run and on Huntress in the relaunch. With Hawk & Dove their superhero outfits do not come off and are literally skin-tight. Hal began to scramble down the shrouds. At first he moved stiffly, his muscles cramped and chilled after the long vigil, but he soon warmed up and swung down lithely. The Huntress later meets Oracle in person for the first time while rescuing her from a potentially life threatening situation during the "Sensei & Student" storyline. [12] The US government had become aware of the existence of Oracle and formatted a list of suspects to interrogate, one of whom was Barbara. Without any form of due process, two federal agents imply they believe she is the Oracle and that if any evidence is brought to light she will be tried for treason against the United States of America. [13] Once again, Oracle relies on the Huntress when no other allies are available. Custom Uniform of Sexy: One of Huntress's costumes is a leotard with a weird little cutout for her midriff — this was lampshaded in series and Simone eventually changed the costume. Huntress' explanation for the change: "Seven-hundred sit-ups a day". Its continued presence (and absence) seems to depend on the writer (and artist), and Simone said that there were plans to get it changed again once the relaunch moved past its first few issues. Unfortunately, the New 52 relaunch removed Huntress from the series before this promised change could take place.

Secret-Keeper: Barbara eventually reveals to her father her activities as Oracle, which stunned him greatly but also made him very proud. However, when she then goes on to reveal that she used to be Batgirl he explains that that part he already knew.Left Hanging: The final arc of the series before its cancellation in 2009, dealing with the Silicon Syndicate in Platinum Flats, was dropped when the series ended and was not followed up in either the characters appearances in other comics or when the series returned in 2010. Kroll, Justin (November 14, 2018). "Harley Quinn Spinoff 'Birds of Prey' Casts Cassandra Cain (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 15, 2018 . Retrieved November 14, 2018.

Nigh-Invulnerability: Hawk and Dove are the physically strongest of all the Birds, and Hawk once put himself in a helicopter with the express intention of it being blown up. Spit Take: Helena cannot hold on to her beer when Zinda complains about how nobody will honor her senior citizens discount. Simon let out an explosive guffaw, and punched Hal’s shoulder. ‘Down with you, lad, before I teach you to fly like an albatross.’ Even if the lineup was going to change, I feel as though the book itself should still embody and feel like it’s spiritually a Birds of Prey�title. But instead it feels like it was just given the� Birds of Prey�title because this team was comprised solely of women and the marketing was convenient because of that. Africa!’ The land of gold and ivory and slaves and other treasures, all waiting for a man bold enough to seek them out, and, perhaps, to perish in the endeavour. Hal felt daunted yet fascinated by the sound and promise of that name, its menace and challenge.

Faking the Dead: The second arc of the relaunch centers on Barbara's plans to kill Oracle as the identity is too well known. The Birds of Prey appear in a self-titled TV series, consisting of Helena Kyle / Huntress (portrayed by Ashley Scott), Barbara Gordon / Oracle (portrayed by Dina Meyer), and Dinah Redmond (portrayed by Rachel Skarsten). Fearless Defenders, launching in February 2013, is already being called "Marvel Birds of Prey". (Confirmed team members are Valkyrie, Misty Knight and Dani Moonstar) Robin, Nightwing, Birds of Prey to End in February". Newsarama. Archived from the original on 2011-06-28 . Retrieved 2008-11-05.

Hood, Cooper (April 9, 2018). "Birds of Prey Movie Reportedly Currently Looking For A Director". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on April 10, 2018 . Retrieved April 10, 2018. He forbade gambling, blasphemy and the drinking of strong spirits. He led prayers twice a day and exhorted his seamen to gentle and dignified behaviour when they put into port – although Hal knew that this advice was seldom followed. Now Sir Francis frowned darkly as he listened to his men exchange insults with those of the Buzzard but, as he could not have half the ship’s company flogged to signal his disapproval, he held his tongue until he was in easy hail of the frigate. Power of Trust: In the relaunch, when Batgirl tries to warn Canary that Starling has been compromised by their brainwashing villain, Canary responds that Starling is in fact the only member of the team that she trusts.

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I don’t like the fact that I can read a Kelly Thompson book and say I don’t see the vision or that it’s an ill fit; she’s been one of my favorite authors of the most recent Marvel era, but the writing choices here definitely don’t feel geared towards anyone with any familiarity or love for the team at hand. I can certainly see why a book like this would be fun for someone with little to no familiarity of the team and this being their introduction, but the way it feels alienating to the existing reader base is disappointing. With a different lineup I would have still liked to read the book feeling like a Birds of Prey�title in its story and dynamic, but this feels more like if the ’90s X-Force�team had an all-women DC equivalent. It’s certainly an interesting choice.The book's first storyline begins shortly after Barbara regains the use of her legs after the events of Flashpoint. However, she still has been paralyzed by the Joker, but thanks to a new kind of implant, she can walk again. She has to deal with some PTSD, though. Dinah approaches her old friend with an offer to join the new Birds of Prey team she is putting together, but she declines, instead suggesting that Katana take her place. The gun-toting vigilante Starling is also recruited into the team, [27] along with Poison Ivy. Multi-Stage Battle: Hawkgirl dukes it out with Scandal Savage after the former tried to capture the latter, with Hawkgirl getting a beating and the fight ending after the pair are hit by the Secret Six's van, KOing Hawkgirl. They continue their fight once the Birds and the Six start battling shortly afterward, and Hawkgirl gets the upper hand. The fight still doesn't get resolved since Scandal gets taken out by a stray bullet from Deadshot. In Issue #25 Ted Kord flies the Beetle around Bludhaven with Oracle and recreates several of Nite Owl's scenes from Watchmen in the process. For bonus points Nite Owl was originally supposed to be Ted Kord. Foillowing a 5 year hiatus after the end of the Bensons' run, Kelly Thompson and Leonardo Romero will be relaunching the team in Sepetember 2023.