Batgirl & Birds of Prey #5
By Avi Weinryb
December 18, 2016 - 00:09
DC Comics
Writer(s): Julie Benson and Shawna Benson
Penciller(s): Roge Antonio
Inker(s): Roge Antonio
Colourist(s): Allen Passalaqua
Letterer(s): Deron Bennett
Cover Artist(s): Yanick Paquette
Beyond the thin story, the artwork in this issue is serviceable. Roge Antonio is a very competent artist, but he isn’t given much to work with here, leading to mostly a bunch of folks standing around in dimly lit rooms, talking.
This issue felt like semi-necessary filler that will fit well into a trade paperback but falls woefully flat as an example of a monthly offering. Not much here with regard to substance, but enough decent dialogue to keep it popping. One can only hope the surprise new Oracle becomes a fun new addition to the series. That’s the only thing that could make this issue worthwhile.
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