Birds Of Prey #19

The Birds have always been more than just a team and as they come face to face with Mr. Freeze and a few goons from the Court of the Owls, the ties that bind them are tested, some faring better than others. Just like any family, there's that one person who lets you down when you least expect it and Marx's plot twist at the end of the book is likely to shake things up for issues to come. Read Full Review

"Birds of Prey" #19 isn't revolutionary but it's pleasantly fun. "Birds of Prey" over time became my default kick-back-and-relax superhero comic, and I appreciate that Marx and Molenaar have continued that tradition here. If you're looking for something to fit that bill, look no further than here. Read Full Review

I have nothing against Christy Marx, I think I've made it known enough that I enjoy Sword of Sorcery, but she's just brining nothing of any stand out uniqueness to this book. There's just no soul to this issue. The Birds of Prey used to be about a group of women who above all else were friends both in and out of costume. This issue just shows a team that's so disjointed, untrusting, and are getting deeper and deeper. While on face value, this book is an enjoyable read, but if you look for anything of substance beyond "This happens, then these people get punched," it's just not there. Birds of Prey can be so much better, but this issue is just a big swing and a miss. Read Full Review