Written by Gail Simone
Art by Ed Benes; Alex Lei; Hi-Fi Design; & Jared K. Fletcher
Cover Art by Ed Benes; Alex Lei; & Hi-Fi Design
SUMMARY:
Published by DC Comics for April 2004, it’s entitled “Sensei & Student, Part Three: Mercy & Murder.” In Hong Kong, Dinah “Black Canary” Lance’s uneasy alliance with Cheshire and Lady Shiva to avenge their sensei’s death continues. The trio faces off in a slugfest rematch against heavily-armed local outlaws. Going undercover, Shiva & Cheshire accompany Dinah on a flight to Gotham City. A temporarily-poisoned Dinah has an unlikely avenger, who extends her an astonishing offer.
In Gotham City, with her covert ‘Oracle’ identity nearly exposed, a defiant Barbara Gordon is one of ten female captives held by federal agents at renegade Senator Pullman’s behest. Savant confides to Barbara his intention to kill the real ‘Oracle.’ Out of viable options, an imprisoned Barbara may reach her breaking point. A familiar intruder breaches the Birds’ secret base.
REVIEW:
Birds of Prey # 64 delivers a near-flawless action-adventure package. Between writer Gail Simone and artist Ed Benes, their storytelling teamwork is exceptional. The dialogue and sharp plot twists present Simone at the top of her game, as both the Black Canary-Shiva-Cheshire storyline and Barbara’s predicament maximize reader interest.
The issue’s dazzling asset list is completed by Benes, who possesses one of the industry’s best visual styles. The cover image is an apt description of what readers will be getting. For fans, Birds of Prey # 64 is a gem.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
An unidentified ‘mole’ pens the DC in Demand column. Thumbnail cover reveals include: Birds of Prey # 65; Flash # 207; Aquaman # 15; Action Comics # 812; and Batman: Gotham Knights # 50.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
