The Society of Super Villain has set a trap for the Birds of Prey putting them in direct confrontation with Black Alice, the magic wielder. However, setting a trap for such a powerful magician is a big task as everybody is afraid of Black Alice. Will Black Alice destroy the Birds of Prey?
Black Alice is back in the Birds of Prey. Simone never lets a little subplot linger long or characters making cameo stay too far from the central stage. The beginning of the story is quiet and helps give even more characterization to the characters. I wish they would do more with Gypsy as we still have idea why she chose to join the Birds of Prey. Ditto for Lady Blackhawk. Instead of focusing on Black Canary who has had tremendous exposure, why not focus on these characters for once.
I’m not sure what happened to the artwork this issue but it improved compared with the last one. The inking is crispier and the storytelling better. It seems like this team is coming of age and creating its own dynamic away from the Ed Benes’ look that seemed to have been imposed on them by their editor. It’s a good risk to take.
Action Comics #883
Nighwing and Flamebird make their public debut and start the hunt for Zod’s most dangerous sleeper.
Blood and Water
Vampire stories are all the rage these days. Most are silly teenage romances, but every once in a while a vampire tale comes along that doesn’t, um…suck.
Secret Six # 15
Deadshot tries to come to terms with his homicidal impulses.
Blackest Night #4 (of 8)
Barry Allen does his best to rally the heroes, but will they be able to stand against the arrival of Nekron?
Superman: World of New Krypton #9
Jemm storms New Krypton’s High Council Chamber demanding an audience, Kal-El and Zod meet, and the first murder on New Krypton is committed.
Madame Xanadu #16
The return of series artist Amy Reeder Hadley also marks the start of a new, creepy, and great Matt Wagner story.
Superman #693
General Lane makes Mon-El an offer he has to refuse, but an unlikely ally might just save Mon-El’s life.
The Brave and the Bold # 28
The Flash travels back in time to World War II where he joins forces with the fabled Blackhawks.
Northlanders #21
A settlement along The Volga River in Russia deals with the onslaught of a plague in the start of a new story arc.
Superman: Secret Origin #2 (of 6)
Young Clark Kent experiences a bit of a super identity crisis, but manages to get by with some help from his parents and some new friends…Long Live The Legion!
Superman/Batman #65
The Scarecrow takes Superman, The Batman, The Joker, and Lex Luthor on a fear gas induced Halloween nightmare ride.
Azrael #1
The new Azrael’s ongoing series debuts with the death of a major character…
Supergirl #46
The Metropolis Three finally capture Reactron, Thara and Kara make up, and some more light is shed on Lana’s mysterious condition…
