Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey is published by DC Comics. The current price per issue is $2.50.

Last Issue

 * Birds of Prey #87: 19 Oct 2005

Current Issue

 * Birds of Prey #88: 16 Nov 2005

Next Issue

 * Birds of Prey #89: 21 Dec 2005

Status
Monthly on-going.

Main Characters

 * Oracle/Barbara Gordon - The daughter of Commissioner Gordon of Gotham City and the former Batgirl, Oracle is now the information broker for the super-heroes of the DCU.
 * Black Canary - Oracle's main field agent.
 * Huntress/Helena Bertinelli
 * Zinda - Oracle's pilot, former member of the Blackhawks.

Minor Characters

 * Wildcat/Ted Grant - a friend of Black Canary's who helped on a recent mission.

Birds of Prey #88
This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.

Birds of Prey #87
"Perfect Pitch" part 1: The Calculator uses his position with the Secret Society to hatch a plot to track down Oracle. With the help of Black Canary, Zinda & Creote, the Huntress--as Helena Bertinelli--hatches a plot to take control of the Metropolis Mob. Barbara visits Doctor Mid-Nite and learns that, although some tissue has regenerated and she can wiggle her toes, she won't be regaining full mobility anytime soon.

Birds of Prey #86
"A Wakeful Time" - The Birds move into their new digs in Metropolis, and Canary throws a surprise "get well" party for Oracle. Lots of reunions and apologies happen, and Zinda gets new toys to play with including a stealth helicopter. Later, Canary goes out and busts up a nutter trying to commit human sacrifice, and Huntress learns that she can't defend the innocent with just her fists and fury, and decides to stick with the Birds.

Birds of Prey #85
Black Canary & The Huntress lead Wildcat, Connor Hawke, Savant, Creote, and Richard Dragon against Rabbit & Mr. Tan's minions in a martial arts street combat on the Gotham Docks. Meanwhile, Dr. Midnite, Superman, and Cyborg attempt to operate on Oracle to free her from the Brainic virus. In the cyberspace plane of her own mind, Oracle convinces the BRianiac virus to go into remission, and Black Canary and her allies are victorious. Upon hearing of his minions defeat, the infirm Mr. Tan commits suicide. Later, Oracle discovers that she can now move her toes.

Collections

 * Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds - Collects #56-61. "In a tricky legal and ethical dilemma, the Birds show mercy to a would-be white collar criminal, but their act of compassion brings them to the attention of master extortionist (and one-time super-hero) Savant, a man who claims he can outthink Oracle and outfight the Canary...and can prove it!" - WorldCat - ISBN 140120192X


 * Birds of Prey: Sensei & Student - Collects #63-68. - WorldCat - ISBN 1401204341


 * Birds of Prey: Between Dark and Dawn - Collects #69-75. "Huntress goes undercover to infiltrate a religious cult with a dangerous secret, while Black Canary and Oracle uncover the true nature of Sovereign Brusaw's organization." - (forthcoming, March 2006)

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Creative Team

 * Issue #85: Writer: Gail Simone; Pencillers: Joe Bennett & Eddy Barrows; Inkers: Jack Jadson & Robin Riggs; Colorist: Hi-Fi Design; Letterer: Rob Leigh; Assistant Editor: Rachel Gluckstern; Editor: Joan Hilty. Special Thanks to: Anthony Yeoh & Scott Morrison.

Order Codes

 * JAN05 0292	BIRDS OF PREY #80	$2.50
 * FEB05 0268	BIRDS OF PREY #81	$2.50
 * MAR05 0394	BIRDS OF PREY #82	$2.50
 * APR05 0328	BIRDS OF PREY #83	$2.50
 * MAY05 0221	BIRDS OF PREY #84	$2.50
 * JUN05 0356	BIRDS OF PREY #85	$2.50
 * JUL05 0220	BIRDS OF PREY #86	$2.50
 * AUG05 0208	BIRDS OF PREY #87	$2.50
 * SEP05 0231	BIRDS OF PREY #88	$2.50
 * OCT05 0242	BIRDS OF PREY #89	$2.50

Collections

 * APR05 8376	BIRDS OF PREY OF LIKE MINDS TP	$14.95
 * JUL05 0426	BIRDS OF PREY OLD FRIENDS NEW ENEMIES TP (STAR17484)	$17.95
 * MAR05 0596	BIRDS OF PREY SENSEI AND STUDENT TP (NOV040263)	$17.95

Future Publication Dates

 * Birds of Prey #89: 21 Dec 2005
 * Birds of Prey #90: 18 Jan 2006
 * Birds of Prey #91: 15 Feb 2006
 * Birds of Prey: Between Dark and Dawn TPB: 29 Mar 2005