The opening frame of a whole new story even manages to end on a cliffhanger. Everyone is quite distinct and distinctly interesting in an issue that sows substantial emotional evolution for nearly everyone involved. Once again, Thompson is clearly doing very, very clever work with a smartly-assembled team of superheroes that are firmly grounded in the larger universe that they inhabit. On a surface-level, its just the opening of another tangle between good and evil, but Thompson and company continue to make it all feel like so much more than that on so many appealing levels. Read Full Review

Overall, Birds of Prey #20 is one of if not the most satisfying issues of this series. Thompson shows she's either listened to criticism or just finally figured out what a Birds of Prey comic is. Her work with character still leaves a lot to be desired, but at least things have improved on some level. The only question is will she be able to continue to improve? Read Full Review

Thompson and Basri spin a classic action adventure story for the Birds to tackle, and give their first encounter a nicely executed bang. Read Full Review

I feel spoiled by comics when I write this review. As though I'm complaining that everything is good. When in reality there's lots of comics with much worse to show for themselves. That being said there are a plethora of examples that are incredible! Comics with character and a vibrancy to their art that makes it alive and endlessly observable! We had that in the very beginning of Birds of Prey and I'll never forget that it's possible. So you'll have to excuse my spoiled attitude I guess even though I did enjoy this issue. Read Full Review