Birds of Prey #2

Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist: Leonardo Romero Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: October 4, 2023 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 17 User Reviews: 37
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BLACK CANARY'S ALL-NEW TEAM ON THEIR FIRST MISSION! Black Canary has built an all-new team with a very specific and very dangerous first mission: extraction! Their target: [REDACTED]! She's being held on [REDACTED] and guarded by a battalion of [REDACTED]. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, then we're explaining it wrong! It's a terrible mission! And before it can even be launched, the Birds have to gather a few mysterious supplies and see some old familiar faces...that they punch!

  • 10
    Dark Knight News - Fay Clark Oct 4, 2023

    This is single-handedly one of the easiest comics to write about. Birds Of Prey #2 is just as good as the first issue and I can only see it getting even more mad and amazing from here on out. Kelly Thompson's always been someone to watch out for, and issues like these are the reason why. I have a feeling something heart-wrenching is coming soon! Read Full Review

  • 10
    ComicBook.com - Jenna Anderson Oct 4, 2023

    When the dust settles on the "Dawn of DC" initiative, Birds of Prey will be one of the bestif not the bestcomic book to emerge from the experiment. Read Full Review

  • 10
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker Oct 3, 2023

    Birds of Prey #2 is a brilliant mix of dialogue and action. Thompson is the perfect fit for this book; he is superb at creating connections between the characters. It’s an expansive and inclusive comic, making it a fun read. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Oct 3, 2023

    It's just pure fun from beginning to end, and that's even before we get into the reveal, which brings in another surprising ally from the teamone that Harley knows, and one that is basically the funniest thing imaginable given Kelly Thompson's Marvel past. Decent chance this winds up becoming DC's best book. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Comic Watch - Seth A. Romo Oct 3, 2023

    If you arent already reading this series and youre reading this review, what are you waiting for? Issue 1 is out. If you have jumped on the bandwagon and know how special this is, youre going to be happy to know issue 2 continues the high quality production that is, Birds of Prey. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills Oct 7, 2023

    The art really wows in this second issue, as the story and characters keep the pace moving nicely. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Oct 3, 2023

    This has been a very pleasant surprise and a book that's on the fast track to being one of my more anticipated reads each month. Read Full Review

  • 8.9
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Oct 3, 2023

    I continue to love Romeros art in this series. It has a wonderful, classic look to it that is beautifully detailed and visually engaging. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. Oct 3, 2023

    With stakes being this high, readers know there is no easy route from Point A to Point B. Thompson, Romero and the team bring excellent writing and art to the newly formed team within this chapter. Theres much to enjoy as events are building for a huge event. Jump on board now and dont miss this on New Comic Book Day! Read Full Review

  • 8.2
    Graphic Policy - Brett Oct 4, 2023

    Birds of Prey #2 is a winner of a second issue, continuing the energy and buzz of the debut. It sets things up well with a mix of spy and superheroics with a great dose of humor. Add in great artwork and this is a series that's fun to sit back and enjoy. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicsOnline - Tony Rhea Oct 5, 2023

    Birds of Prey #2 is fun and funny, and will provide you with a great way to distract yourself for a little while from the mundanity of your work/school week. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez Oct 4, 2023

    Birds of Prey #2 is a vast improvement over the debut issue. The team chemistry for the roster Black Canary assembles shines. The mission involving a heist set in Themyscira is given the high stakes expected from a premiere superhero team. Along with great looking arc the potential of Birds of Prey becoming one of DC Comics best series shines here. Read Full Review

  • 7.5
    Batman-News - Jeremy Bernard Oct 3, 2023

    I'm so excited about this issue! And the more excited I get the more worried I get because God knows I've been burnt before. It's hard not to look at all the improvements made and feel like there might be a great story through and through but the first issue keeps knocking at the door to remind me that there are still some lingering problems to deal with. Lots of coincidences and causal explanations that are somewhat understandable now without exactly being flawless. But every character feels unique and the writing doesn't hinder the story even if it doesn't exactly work best with it on a reread. So for now I'll be keeping to this story with fingers crossed and a smile on my face. Score: 7.5/10 Read Full Review

  • 6.5
    AIPT - Lia Williamson Oct 3, 2023

    Leonardo Romero's stunning artwork aside, the story doesn't quite align with what I've come to expect from the traditional Birds of Prey team dynamics and character relationships, which feels somewhat alienating for a longtime fan. Still, I have faith in Kelly Thompson as a writer, so I'm willing to give the book a chance at least through its first arc. Read Full Review

  • 6.3
    Major Spoilers - Jonathan Cadotte Oct 7, 2023

    Birds of Prey #2 is fine when it's just the teammates interacting with each other. But a lot of weirdness happens just to get the plot moving. Read Full Review

  • 5.5
    Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez Oct 3, 2023

    Birds Of Prey #2 abandons any dramatic tension or seriousness in favor of a sanitized version of the Harley Quinn HBO cartoon with less cursing and more MCU Phase 4 levels of humor. The reason for Sin's predicament is explained, albeit poorly, and the team makes slapsticky progress on their mission, but it's very clear Thompson is writing for a very small audience that does NOT include legacy BoP fans, and Romero's art makes that small target audience even smaller. Read Full Review

  • 4.0
    DC Comics News - Matthew Lloyd Oct 3, 2023

    Harley Quinn ruins everything she's in. She doesn't play well with others and it's no different in Birds of Prey #2. She doesn't mesh well with the rest of the team tonally. Her ridiculousness detracts from what at times begins to feel like a Birds of Prey comic. There's far too little time spent on character which leaves too much time for Harley. Thankfully, Romero does a really nice job with the art on this issue. Script-wise it feels messy and cobbled together, you just sort of want to get through it so the plot can move forward. It's definitely a step backwards from last issue. Read Full Review

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